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Beating the odds
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Beating the odds
Public health measures, Jamaicans’ response, blunt post-Melissa disease threat
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver’com 
December 16 12:20 AM
Beating
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Rights group backs call for decriminalisation of consensual sex between minors
News
Rights group backs call for decriminalisation of consensual sex between minors
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 16 12:18 AM
Rights group backs call for decriminalisation of consensual sex between minors
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Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
Art & Culture, ...
Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 16 12:16 AM
Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
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JAAA hails Riley’s appointment to World Athletics Coaches’ Commission
Athletics, ...
JAAA hails Riley’s appointment to World Athletics Coaches’ Commission
December 16 12:14 AM
JAAA hails Riley’s appointment to World Athletics Coaches’ Commission
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SUPPORTING SHALLOW
Cricket, ...
SUPPORTING SHALLOW
JCA President Donovan Bennett backs CWI boss’s dual role
December 16 12:12 AM
What conflict?
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Sustainable Weddings
Lifestyle, ...
Sustainable Weddings
December 16 12:10 AM
Sustainable
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Sts Peter and Paul beat Lannaman’s to lift Henriques Cup
Football, ...
Sts Peter and Paul beat Lannaman’s to lift Henriques Cup
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 16 12:07 AM
Sts Peter and Paul beat Lannaman’s to lift Henriques Cup
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Ben Francis Cup semi-finals places up for grabs
Football, ...
Ben Francis Cup semi-finals places up for grabs
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 16 12:06 AM
Ben Francis Cup semi-finals places up for grabs
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May 2023

New music from the King Jammy vault
Entertainment, Music
New music from the King Jammy vault
May 31, 2023
This summer VP Records celebrates the deep 80s dancehall catalogue of producer Lloyd "King Jammy" James with three releases. With the thorough compila...
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‘The dust is terrible!’
Regional, Western
‘The dust is terrible!’
May 31, 2023
IRWIN, St James – Intent on protecting her students' health, the principal of Mavis Allen Basic School in St James makes sure they do not spend more t...
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BE BOLD!
Sports
BE BOLD!
May 31, 2023
Racers Track Club Head Coach Glen Mills says the view that some athletes in track and field are arrogant for freely speaking their minds is misguided....
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Sevilla in seventh heaven after Europa League win
Football, Sports
Sevilla in seventh heaven after Europa League win
May 31, 2023
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AFP) – Sevilla found their Europa League magic formula on Wednesday, beating Roma 4-1 on penalties in Budapest to make it a perfect...
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‘Mountain’ Pinnock extends time with Brentford
Football, Sports
‘Mountain’ Pinnock extends time with Brentford
May 31, 2023
LONDON, England (CMC) — Jamaica international Ethan Pinnock as "a mountain in defence" after the centre back signed a new four-year contract with the ...
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It’s a wrap!
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It’s a wrap!
May 31, 2023
TUCKER, St James - Kavontea Gooden of Cornwall AIA was a double winner at the presentation ceremony of the recent St James Football Association Sandal...
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St Catherine coach hails skipper Salmon’s maturity
Cricket, Sports
St Catherine coach hails skipper Salmon’s maturity
Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer 
May 31, 2023
St Catherine Cricket Club Head Coach Odean Brown has praised Captain Peat Salmon for his mature approach in leading the Old Harbour Road-based team to...
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Mount Pleasant to address errors ahead of second leg
Football, Sports
Mount Pleasant to address errors ahead of second leg
May 31, 2023
Mount Pleasant Football Academy goalkeeping Coach Warren Barrett says while mistakes were made in their 2-2 draw with Arnett Gardens in the first leg ...
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Beyond Michael Abrahams’ analysis
Letters
Beyond Michael Abrahams’ analysis
May 31, 2023
Dear Editor, I find it very unfortunate that too many of our local opinion leaders appear to think monolithically and are not nuanced in their analysi...
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U-20 coach wants better execution of development plans
Football, Sports
U-20 coach wants better execution of development plans
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 31, 2023
Despite Jamaica's failure to qualify for the 2024 FIFA Women's Under-20 World Cup, Hugh Bradford, coach of the young Reggae Girlz, believes the female...
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Adams to leave director of cricket role
Cricket, Sports
Adams to leave director of cricket role
May 31, 2023
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) – Jimmy Adams will leave his role as Cricket West Indies' director of cricket when his contract expires this month. The 55-ye...
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Why, Kay?
Letters
Why, Kay?
May 31, 2023
Dear Editor, I recently saw in the media a photograph of former Television Jamaica General Manager Kay Osbourne lying down on a pedestrian crossing ne...
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Chanderpaul pleased with form despite falling short of ton
Cricket, Sports
Chanderpaul pleased with form despite falling short of ton
May 31, 2023
SYLHET, Bangladesh (CMC) – Test opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul said he was "thankful" for his form despite twice missing out on hundreds in the ongoing...
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Shaday Forsythe is MUJ Northwest
Entertainment
Shaday Forsythe is MUJ Northwest
Kevin Jackson 
May 31, 2023
When she entered the 2023 Miss Universe Jamaica Northwest pageant Shaday Forsythe had two things on her mind. One was to overcome her anxiety and the ...
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Saving the Jamaican boa
Letters
Saving the Jamaican boa
May 31, 2023
Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to state my concern that the Jamaican boa might soon become extinct. The Jamaican boa or yellow snake is endemic...
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Kerr-Jarrett launches BPO incubator
Regional, Western
Kerr-Jarrett launches BPO incubator
May 31, 2023
FAIRFIELD, St James – Montego Bay's Barnett Tech Park will soon be an incubator for small players in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector tha...
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Cartoon
Thursday, June 1, 2023
May 31, 2023
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Obeah, de Laurence and Jamaican mysticism
Columns
Obeah, de Laurence and Jamaican mysticism
May 31, 2023
Aldington Junior Murray The following is reprinted from the latest edition (May 26, 2023) of the bi-weekly electronic periodical Public Opinion. "I go...
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The impact of migration and ageing on Jamaica
Columns
The impact of migration and ageing on Jamaica
May 31, 2023
Jamaica, known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich history, is facing significant challenges due to the interrelated issues of migr...
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Could Jamaica follow Haiti in resorting to vigilantism against gangs?
Editorial
Could Jamaica follow Haiti in resorting to vigilantism against gangs?
May 31, 2023
Jamaicans might wish to take note that Haiti, on the verge of implosion and feeling abandoned by the international community, has turned to vigilantis...
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Tina Turner returns to the charts
Entertainment, Music
Tina Turner returns to the charts
Kevin Jackson 
May 31, 2023
Eight songs from singer Tina Turner's catalogue have debuted on multiple Billboard charts. Turner, who passed away on May 24 after a long illness, was...
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TVET in primary schools is a brilliant idea
Letters
TVET in primary schools is a brilliant idea
May 31, 2023
Dear Editor, This morning I listened in earnest to news on the radio that the Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams will be introducing tech...
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Rights group backs call for decriminalisation of consensual sex between minors
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Rights group backs call for decriminalisation of consensual sex between minors
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Yard Mas curates moving masterpieces for ‘Galleria’
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JAAA hails Riley’s appointment to World Athletics Coaches’ Commission
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