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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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AWAITING THE BATON
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AWAITING THE BATON
MVP awaits correspondence as JAAA contacts stakeholders to prevent second relay qualifying debacle
February 23, 2025
‘It can’t happen again’
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Clayton, Forte shine as records fall at Gibson McCook Relays
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Clayton, Forte shine as records fall at Gibson McCook Relays
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 23, 2025
Clayton, Forte shine as records fall at Gibson McCook Relays
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Kindness comes full circle
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Kindness comes full circle
Olympian Hansle Parchment repays debt of gratitude to Tokyo volunteer Teiyana Kawashima Stojkovic
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
February 23, 2025
Kindness comes full circle
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LET’S GET IT ON!
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LET’S GET IT ON!
Fireworks expected at 48th Gibson McCook Relays, says organiser
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 22, 2025
48th Gibson McCook Relays set to spark fireworks, says organiser
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MAKING THE JUMP
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MAKING THE JUMP
Panel breaks down athletes’ challenges transitioning from junior to pro at Howard Aris Memorial Lecture
February 22, 2025
MAKING THE JUMP
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Discus thrower Salmon finds new challenge in JC colours
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Discus thrower Salmon finds new challenge in JC colours
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 21, 2025
Discus thrower Salmon finds new challenge in JC colours
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STETHS’ strength, strategy lead to successful defence of Western Champs titles
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STETHS’ strength, strategy lead to successful defence of Western Champs titles
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 19, 2025
STETHS’ strength, strategy lead to
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KC’s Clarke eying gold in highly anticipated 110m hurdles clash
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KC’s Clarke eying gold in highly anticipated 110m hurdles clash
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 19, 2025
KC’s Clarke eying gold in highly anticipated 110m hurdles clash
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Trevoy Smith runs World U-20 lead at Western Champs
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Trevoy Smith runs World U-20 lead at Western Champs
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 16, 2025
Trevoy Smith runs World U-20 lead at Western Champs
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Gripping competition expected on Western Champs final day
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Gripping competition expected on Western Champs final day
February 15, 2025
Gripping competition expected on Western Champs final day
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Titchfield’s Jarrett undecided between 400m and 800m at Champs
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Titchfield’s Jarrett undecided between 400m and 800m at Champs
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 15, 2025
Titchfield’s Jarrett undecided between 400m and 800m at Champs
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‘A highlight of the year’
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‘A highlight of the year’
Jamaica’s sprint great Fraser-Pryce gleefully accepts key to the city of Kingston
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 14, 2025
Fraser-Pryce warmly embraces Key to the City of Kingston
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Munro coach not surprised by Smith’s shot put U-18 world lead
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Munro coach not surprised by Smith’s shot put U-18 world lead
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 14, 2025
Munro coach not surprised by Smith’s shot put U-18 world lead
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Mason focused on making Jamaica’s World Championships team
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Mason focused on making Jamaica’s World Championships team
February 14, 2025
Mason focused on making Jamaica’s World Championships team
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William Knibb’s Cheyenne Cooper revels in Western Champs double
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William Knibb’s Cheyenne Cooper revels in Western Champs double
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 13, 2025
William Knibb’s Cheyenne Cooper revels in
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SAVE THEM!
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SAVE THEM!
Noted physical therapist points to increasing injuries and burnout among junior athletes
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 12, 2025
Protect our young athletes!
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Abigail Wolfe targets 100m Champs gold for Wolmer’s
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Abigail Wolfe targets 100m Champs gold for Wolmer’s
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 12, 2025
Abigail Wolfe targets 100m Champs gold for Wolmer’s
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Demario Prince now ninth fastest Jamaican in 60m hurdles
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Demario Prince now ninth fastest Jamaican in 60m hurdles
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 11, 2025
Demario Prince now ninth fastest Jamaican in 60m hurdles
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Jamaica’s Lawrence sets platform for women’s discus glory
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Jamaica’s Lawrence sets platform for women’s discus glory
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
February 10, 2025
Jamaica's Lawrence sets platform for women's discus glory
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Barnes leaves field in wake at Camperdown Classic
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Barnes leaves field in wake at Camperdown Classic
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
February 9, 2025
Barnes leaves field in wake at Camperdown Classic
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Ardenne closer to wellness centre after ‘successful’ 5K
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Ardenne closer to wellness centre after ‘successful’ 5K
February 9, 2025
Ardenne closer to wellness centre after ‘successful’
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Ackera Nugent to face top sprint hurdlers in 60m event at Millrose Games
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Ackera Nugent to face top sprint hurdlers in 60m event at Millrose Games
February 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Olympic Games and World Championships finalist Ackera Nugent will line up against the top women sprint hurdlers in the world in th...
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January 12, 2026
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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