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United States withdrawal from WHO makes US, world ‘unsafe’—WHO chief
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United States withdrawal from WHO makes US, world ‘unsafe’—WHO chief
January 13 09:36 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)—The World Health Organization chief warned Tuesday that Washington's decision to withdraw from the UN health agency was dang...
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JPS rebuilding 10 miles of power lines to restore water to 50,000 Westmoreland residents
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JPS rebuilding 10 miles of power lines to restore water to 50,000 Westmoreland residents
January 13 09:12 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it is undertaking extensive rebuilding works to restore electricity to the Roaring River Nat...
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At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire—UN
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At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire—UN
January 13 08:04 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)—At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefir...
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St Andrew man charged with possession of prohibited weapon
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St Andrew man charged with possession of prohibited weapon
January 13 07:48 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A St Andrew man has been arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. He is 21-year-old De-ario Case of the Cavali...
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Reputed gang leader ‘Bloodstain’ nabbed by St Catherine police
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Reputed gang leader ‘Bloodstain’ nabbed by St Catherine police
January 13 07:26 AM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A reputed gang leader who was wanted for murder and multiple acts of violence was captured by the St Catherine South police on...
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UN demands independent probe into woman’s killing by US immigration officer
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UN demands independent probe into woman’s killing by US immigration officer
January 13 07:19 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP)—The United Nations demanded Tuesday a swift and independent investigation after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a...
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No one above the law
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No one above the law
FNID sends clear warning: Nobody untouchable
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 13 12:20 AM
No one above
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JUTC rolls out buses for Champs winners
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JUTC rolls out buses for Champs winners
March 10, 2015
THE Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) officially handed over buses to 2014 Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys' and...
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Jamaican athlete found dead in New York Hotel
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Jamaican athlete found dead in New York Hotel
March 10, 2015
NEW YORK, USA (CMC) -- Jamaican-born student athlete Sabrina Cammock was found dead in a Times Square hotel over the weekend, New York police have rep...
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Athletics, Sports
Don’t go, Kumar!
March 10, 2015
Skipper Mathews begs Sri Lankan batting star not to quit HOBART, Australia (AFP) — Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said yesterday that he has gone do...
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Bolt to run the 200 metres at the Athletissima Diamond League
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Bolt to run the 200 metres at the Athletissima Diamond League
March 10, 2015
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (CMC) -- Sprint legend Usain Bolt, the Olympic and World Champion, is set to run the 200 metres at the Athletissima Diamond Leag...
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GraceKennedy awards $1-m scholarship to Calabar’s O’Hara
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GraceKennedy awards $1-m scholarship to Calabar’s O’Hara
March 9, 2015
Just ahead of the March 24-28 staging of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Championships, Calabar's Michael O'Hara has already received some exci...
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Young stars came, saw and conquered at Carifta Trials
Athletics, Sports
Young stars came, saw and conquered at Carifta Trials
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
March 8, 2015
AS the build-up to the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Athletics Championship continues, the JAAA Cari...
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RESULTS
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RESULTS
March 8, 2015
Girls 100 Metre Dash UNDER-18 1 English, Shaneil St Jago High 11.59 2 Clark, Shellece Edwin Allen High 11.66 3 Shaw, Kimone St Jago High 11.67 Girls 1...
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‘The girls will deliver,’ say Edwin Allen
Athletics, Champs, Sports
‘The girls will deliver,’ say Edwin Allen
March 7, 2015
ON Thursday, February 26, telecommunication sponsor of the GraceKennedy/ISSA Boys' & Girls' Championships 2015, LIME journeyed to the farming communit...
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C’Bar’s 15-y-o phenom clocks Age-Group World Record 45.69 secs over 400m
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C’Bar’s 15-y-o phenom clocks Age-Group World Record 45.69 secs over 400m
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
March 7, 2015
TAYLOR-IFIC! The final day of the Jamaica Administrative Athletics Association (JAAA) National Carifta Trials was highlighted yesterday by some super ...
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Smikle could compete at GC Foster Classic
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 7, 2015
Jamaica's national disus record-holder Traves Smikle could compete at this weekend's GC Foster Classic, which will be held at the National Stadium on ...
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Hyde shakes pre-race nerves and glides to victory
Athletics, Sports
Hyde shakes pre-race nerves and glides to victory
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
March 6, 2015
World Juniors 400 metre hurdles record holder Jaheel Hyde of Wolmer's was smooth in victory as he clocked a fast 49.78 seconds in the boys' Under-20 e...
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BIGGA ambassador —  Soft drink brand inks deal with Javon Francis
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BIGGA ambassador — Soft drink brand inks deal with Javon Francis
March 4, 2015
BIGGA Soft Drink, flagship brand of The Wisynco Group Limited, has has signed teenage track sensation Javon Francis, it was announced recently. Dubbed...
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Special Olympics athletes light up Gibson/McCook Relays
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Special Olympics athletes light up Gibson/McCook Relays
March 4, 2015
Jamaica's sprinters to the Special Olympics World Summer Games lit up proceedings inside the National Stadium with a bubbly performance in the 4x100 m...
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Momentum with JC, says principal Reid
Athletics, Sports
Momentum with JC, says principal Reid
March 3, 2015
; "ALONE we can do so little, together we can do so much," was a quote Ruel Reid, principal of Jamaica College used to show his appreciation to LIME, ...
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C’Bar, Edwin Allen top at Gibson McCook Relays
Athletics, Sports
C’Bar, Edwin Allen top at Gibson McCook Relays
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 1, 2015
The University of Technology's upset win over the Usain Bolt-led Racers Lions in the clubs/institution's 4x100m relay at Saturday's 39th Gibson McCook...
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Eight records tumble at Gibson McCook Relays
Athletics, Sports
Eight records tumble at Gibson McCook Relays
March 1, 2015
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com Eight records including both long jump marks were broken and one equalled at last Saturday's ...
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Bolt makes seasonal bow at Gibson McCook Relays
Athletics, Sports
Bolt makes seasonal bow at Gibson McCook Relays
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 28, 2015
THE University of Te c h n o l o g y, J a m a i c a (UTech) men's sprint relay team created a massive upset at yesterday's 39th staging of the Gibson/...
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KC, Holmwood among schools to benefit from SIPS initiative
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KC, Holmwood among schools to benefit from SIPS initiative
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
February 28, 2015
Many-time Boys' and Girls' Athletics champions Kingston College and Holmwood Technical High are among six secondary schools that will be given a major...
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Fireworks on and off the track at 39th Gibson/McCook Relays
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Fireworks on and off the track at 39th Gibson/McCook Relays
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
February 28, 2015
While most of the excitement was concentrated on the track, Nicholas Gordon sparked fireworks of his own at the 39th Gibson/McCook Relays, leaping a d...
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Athletics, Sports
Online registration open for 14th UWI Invitational
February 27, 2015
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Registration for the 14th staging of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Track and Field Invitational Meet is open to partici...
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Francis urges ‘young’ coaches to get on track with new trends
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Francis urges ‘young’ coaches to get on track with new trends
February 27, 2015
HEAD coach of MVP Track and Field Club Stephen Francis has challenged the nation's young coaches to become familiar with new trends and ideas. Francis...
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Hansle Parchment to open season at Gibson/McCook Relays
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Hansle Parchment to open season at Gibson/McCook Relays
February 27, 2015
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hansle Parchment, the 110m hurdles bronze medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, is set to open his track and field season at the ...
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