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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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December 30 12:18 AM
High commission moves to keep Melissa aid flowing as duty waiver nears end
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Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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Kevin Jackson 
December 30 12:16 AM
Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
December 30 12:08 AM
Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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JPS ups power restoration effort
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JPS ups power restoration effort
...72 specialised vehicles arrive in Montego Bay
December 30 12:08 AM
JPS ups power restoration effort
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‘I’m fitter, faster than before,’ says Carter
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
‘I’m fitter, faster than before,’ says Carter
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 19, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Nesta Carter, Jamaica's fastest man so far this season, has upped his preparations for the IAAF World Championships to be held...
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PHOTO: Jamaica on show
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PHOTO: Jamaica on show
July 19, 2013
Members of the Jamaican delegation, including flag bearer, veteran Alphanso Cunningham, parade during the opening ceremony of the IPC Athletics World ...
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McPherson second, as Fraser-Pryce is beaten again
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
McPherson second, as Fraser-Pryce is beaten again
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 19, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Emerging track and field star Stephanie McPherson ran a new personal best 49.92 seconds to place second in the women's 400m at...
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PHOTO: All Set!
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PHOTO: All Set!
July 19, 2013
Members of the Jamaican delegation outside their hotel prior to departing for the opening ceremony of the IPC Athletics World Championships of Lyon at...
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PHOTO: Go Sylvia!
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PHOTO: Go Sylvia!
July 18, 2013
Many-time medallist Sylvia Grant goes through her practice routine on the eve of the 2013 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Championships...
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How badly has the doping scandal hurt Brand Jamaica?
July 18, 2013
IT would be foolhardy to think that Jamaica's image would not be harmed by the doping scandal involving several of our athletes, including the much lo...
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Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Athletes split over doping scandals
July 18, 2013
MONACO (AP) -- Carmelita Jeter of the United States and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica walked out of a news conference yesterday after the sprinte...
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Athletics, Sports
Semenya races against time to reach Moscow
July 18, 2013
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya has 11 days to clock a two-minute 800 metres or miss the World Championship...
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PHOTO: Ja’s Paralympians drug tested
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PHOTO: Ja’s Paralympians drug tested
July 18, 2013
Jamaican Paralympians (from left) Tanto Campbell, Alphanso Cunningham, Sylvia Grant, and Shane Hudson discuss being blood tested after International P...
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Athletics, Sports
Blake pulls plug on track season
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 18, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — There are indications that former IAAF World 100m champion Yohan Blake has called it a day on his injury ravaged season. Short...
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Smikle proclaims innocence
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Smikle proclaims innocence
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 18, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Traves Smikle, Jamaica's national record holder for the discus throw, has defended his integrity after being charged with a do...
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Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaica charges at Monaco meet
Athletics, Sports
Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaica charges at Monaco meet
Paul Reid 
July 17, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and American Carmelita Jeter will renew rivalry in the women's 200m when they clash at the H...
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Athletics, Sports
No chance other MVP athletes shared supplements — James
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 17, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The chance of other athletes in the MVP camp sharing and thus testing positive for the banned substance from the allegedly tai...
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Parchment takes cautious approach on road to recovery
Athletics, Sports
Parchment takes cautious approach on road to recovery
Paul Reid 
July 17, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Fitz Coleman, coach of sprint hurdler Hansle Parchment, has adopted a cautious approach to getting the athlete back to full fi...
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Golden youths shine on return home
Athletics, Sports
Golden youths shine on return home
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
July 17, 2013
AT 4:45 pm they streamed into the VIP Lounge of the Norman Manley International Airport to loud applause. Jamaica's World Youth Championship conqueror...
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Athletics, Sports
All 5 athletes notified of AAFs, says JADCo
July 17, 2013
THE Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCo) has confirmed that all five athletes have been officially notified of their Adverse Analytical Findings (AA...
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Athlete challenges six-year doping ban
Athletics, News, Sports
Athlete challenges six-year doping ban
BY PAUL HENRY Co-ordinator ? Crime/Court Desk henryp@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 16, 2013
BANNED 400m runner Dominique Blake is challenging her six year suspension imposed by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel which resulted from a ...
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PHOTO: We are one
Athletics, Olympics 2012, Sports
PHOTO: We are one
July 16, 2013
LYON, France — Suzanne Harris-Henry (standing centre), chef de mission and manager of Jamaica's Paralympic team, socialises with members of another pa...
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Delloreen’s final hurdle
Athletics, Sports
Delloreen’s final hurdle
July 16, 2013
Ennis bids farewell to track and field VETERAN Jamaican hurdler Delloreen Ennis has quit her athletics career after failing to make the team to the Wo...
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MVP denies Powell, Simpson under police probe
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MVP denies Powell, Simpson under police probe
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 16, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — President of MVP Track Club Bruce James last night described as "totally untrue" a report in the international media that two ...
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The best and the worst of times
Athletics, Columns, Sports
The best and the worst of times
with Clare Forrester 
July 16, 2013
Media Corner YOU simply have to hand it to the minister of health Dr Fenton Ferguson; he certainly has defied the odds previously stacked against brin...
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Report raises doubt about Asafa’s physio
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Report raises doubt about Asafa’s physio
July 16, 2013
REPORTS emerging from Canada allege that Chris Xuereb, the 'physical trainer' who reportedly administered supplements to elite Jamaican sprinters Asaf...
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