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Italy fines Apple nearly 100 million euros over app privacy feature
December 22 07:24 AM
ROME, Italy (AFP) — Italy's competition authority said Monday it had fined the United States (US) tech giant Apple 98 million euros ($115 million) for...
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Charities trying to beat Dec 31 deadline for hurricane relief supply waivers
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer 
December 22 12:30 AM
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Rastas express mixed views on cannabis exec order in US
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Rastas express mixed views on cannabis exec order in US
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22 12:28 AM
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Davie Community Worship Center, Florida, donates $1 million to aid Melissa-hit churches
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Davie Community Worship Center, Florida, donates $1 million to aid Melissa-hit churches
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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Two die in Manchester crashes; two-month-old among four hospitalised
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Two die in Manchester crashes; two-month-old among four hospitalised
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22 12:24 AM
Two die in Manchester crashes; two- month-old among four hospitalised
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September 2023

Jockeys’ title race could go down to the wire
Horse Racing, Sports
Jockeys’ title race could go down to the wire
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2023
The contest for the 2023 jockeys' championship, which appeared to be over a week ago, has taken another twist. Leading rider Reyan Lewis looked to be ...
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REVVED AND READY TO GO!
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REVVED AND READY TO GO!
September 15, 2023
Jamaican rallycross sensation Fraser McConnell and Formula Woman driver Sara Misir will be in action on September 17 and 18 in Europe. McConnell will ...
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Three Real Madrid youth players arrested over sex video with minor
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Three Real Madrid youth players arrested over sex video with minor
September 15, 2023
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Spanish police arrested Thursday three unnamed Real Madrid youth academy players for allegedly distributing a sexual video featu...
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Trinidadian named 2023 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year
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Trinidadian named 2023 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year
September 15, 2023
MAYA Kirti Nanan of Trinidad and Tobago, the founder of the Autism Siblings and Friends Network (ASFN), has been selected the Commonwealth Young Perso...
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Exciting Poorlittlerichgirl Trophy in the making
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Exciting Poorlittlerichgirl Trophy in the making
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2023
The $1.4-million Poorlittlerichgirl Trophy over 7 furlongs (1,400m) is the headline event on tomorrow's 10-race card. The three-year-old and upward Op...
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Marlon Pusey earns first career win with Cookie Day N Night
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Marlon Pusey earns first career win with Cookie Day N Night
September 15, 2023
Marlon Pusey says he has always loved horses, but it was words of support from strangers that sparked his desire to become a licensed thoroughbred hor...
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European travel agents want more direct flights into Jamaica
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European travel agents want more direct flights into Jamaica
September 15, 2023
ROSE HALL, St James — As the tourism ministry ramps up its push into Eastern Europe, two travel agents who serve that market have provided some advice...
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Jackson leads 18 Jamaicans at Diamond League finale in Oregon
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Jackson leads 18 Jamaicans at Diamond League finale in Oregon
Paul A Reid 
September 15, 2023
Reigning Diamond League women's 200m champion Shericka Jackson will be among 18 Jamaicans who will be part of the two-day final at Hayward Field, Euge...
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Rotary Club of Lucea has big plans for its 50th anniversary
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Rotary Club of Lucea has big plans for its 50th anniversary
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
September 15, 2023
ESHER, Hanover ­— The Rotary Club of Lucea will be celebrating 50 years of service to the people of Hanover in 2024 and plans are already underway. Cl...
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‘Credit must be given to the trainer who had him before’ — trainer Alford Brown
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‘Credit must be given to the trainer who had him before’ — trainer Alford Brown
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2023
Following Blue Vinyl 's remarkable s uccess in the $1.25-million Kenneth Mattis OD Memorial Trophy on Sunday, September 10, 2023, trainer Alford Brown...
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Saim shines as Warriors blow away Tallawahs
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Saim shines as Warriors blow away Tallawahs
September 15, 2023
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) - Saim Ayub struck an impressive third-straight half-century as Guyana Amazon Warriors brushed aside Jamaica Tallawahs by sev...
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IC wants increased power to probe allegations by whistle-blowers
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IC wants increased power to probe allegations by whistle-blowers
BY ALECIA SMITH Senior staff reporter smitha@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 15, 2023
THE Integrity Commission (IC) has asked legislators to consider expanding its investigative powers under the Protected Disclosures Act. Director of In...
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Jockey-turned-trainer Donovan Clarke saddles first winner
Horse Racing, Sports
Jockey-turned-trainer Donovan Clarke saddles first winner
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2023
DONOVAN Clarke could have easily given up horse racing after having his riding career cut short due to a weight issue. Instead, he focused on the trai...
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Bubbly Jamaicans bow into Davis Cup action
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Bubbly Jamaicans bow into Davis Cup action
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2023
Jamaica will bow into action today when they take on hosts Lebanon in their Group Two Davis Cup Play-off tie. Rowland "Randy' Phillips, who is Jamaica...
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Rad Dixon’s Times Are Hard passes million mark in YouTube streams
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Rad Dixon’s Times Are Hard passes million mark in YouTube streams
September 15, 2023
Reggae singer Rad Dixon is having the time of his life in music as he celebrates yet another milestone in his career. His single Times Are Hard, featu...
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Indies Pharma benefits from ‘loyalty and trust’
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Indies Pharma benefits from ‘loyalty and trust’
BY ALEXIS MONTEITH Observer business writer 
September 15, 2023
A strong pipeline of products; customer loyalty and trust; and cost control and efficiency are the main factors responsible for a strong financial sho...
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STATHS seeks to balance sports, academics
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STATHS seeks to balance sports, academics
September 15, 2023
AMID the start of the schoolboy football season, educators at the St Andrew Technical High School are working to maintain a healthy balance between ac...
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‘The plan was to keep Runaway Algo from taking the lead’ — jockey Ramon Nepare
Horse Racing, Sports
‘The plan was to keep Runaway Algo from taking the lead’ — jockey Ramon Nepare
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2023
She's My Destiny continued to prove that she is the best sprinter in the country right now following her impressive win in the $1.75-million None Such...
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DJ Lethal Vybz scores with Our Life
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DJ Lethal Vybz scores with Our Life
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 15, 2023
Music producer DJ Lethal Vybz has scored with the Our Life Rhythm . Featuring five tracks in all, the project was officially released on August 18. "T...
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Veteran Coach Corke says sensational Johnson ready for senior ranks
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Veteran Coach Corke says sensational Johnson ready for senior ranks
Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2023
Veteran cricket Coach Terrence Corke says West Indies Under-19 batting standout Jordan Johnson has shown he is ready to feature in the regional first-...
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Perfect Giddimani takes it home
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Perfect Giddimani takes it home
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 15, 2023
In his song Trouble Deh Deh, released early this year, Perfect Giddimani takes a few jabs at the "uptown dready" and "downtown clowns" he believes are...
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Windies Under-19s crash to seven-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka
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Windies Under-19s crash to seven-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka
September 15, 2023
DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (CMC) – West Indies Under-19s crumbled to a seven-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka Under-19s in the decisive second Youth "Test" at the ...
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Davie Community Worship Center, Florida, donates $1 million to aid Melissa-hit churches
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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