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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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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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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 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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WADA welcomes Knighton’s doping appeal ruling
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
WADA welcomes Knighton’s doping appeal ruling
September 13, 2025
WADA welcomes Knighton’s doping appeal ruling
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What the pundits say
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What the pundits say
September 13, 2025
What the pundits say
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KEEPING IT REAL
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
KEEPING IT REAL
September 13, 2025
KEEPING IT REAL
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
September 13, 2025
SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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DON’T TEST THIS!
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DON’T TEST THIS!
September 13, 2025
DON’T TEST THIS!
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PURSUIT OF GLORY!
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
PURSUIT OF GLORY!
Coach Wilson predicts Jamaican fireworks in scorching hot Tokyo
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 12, 2025
Coach Wilson predicts Jamaican fireworks in scorching hot Tokyo
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Waiting to exhale
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Waiting to exhale
Bolt banks on Jamaican 1-2 and an end to sprint gold drought
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 12, 2025
Waiting to exhale
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Sprint hurdler Williams retains humble path in another world title chase
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Sprint hurdler Williams retains humble path in another world title chase
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 12, 2025
Sprint hurdler Williams retains humble path in another world title chase
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Versatile Smith dreams of global jump glory
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Versatile Smith dreams of global jump glory
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 12, 2025
Versatile Smith dreams of global jump glory
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Roshawn Clarke eager to build on global experience
Athletics, Sports, World Cup
Roshawn Clarke eager to build on global experience
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 12, 2025
Roshawn Clarke eager to build on global experience
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What the pundits say…
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What the pundits say…
September 12, 2025
What the pundits say...
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Tr@sh talk
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Tr@sh talk
September 12, 2025
Tr
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Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
Athletics, Sports, World Cup
Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
... Jamaican stars among the chasing pack
September 12, 2025
Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
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COUNTRY COMES FIRST
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
COUNTRY COMES FIRST
Usain Bolt still carrying track and field torch as sport faces new challenges
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 11, 2025
Bolt urges athletes to put national pride first
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JAAA takes pressing concerns to World Athletics Congress
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
JAAA takes pressing concerns to World Athletics Congress
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 11, 2025
JAAA takes pressing concerns to World Athletics Congress
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Five overseas athletes who could sparkle at World Championships
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Five overseas athletes who could sparkle at World Championships
September 11, 2025
Five overseas athletes who could sparkle at World Championships
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World Champs Photo Highlights – Training camp
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
World Champs Photo Highlights – Training camp
September 11, 2025
Jamaica’s athletes went through their paces at a training camp ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday. Here are some ...
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‘COMEBACK CHRIS’
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
‘COMEBACK CHRIS’
Taylor embarks on tale of redemption after challenging start to professional career
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 11, 2025
‘COMEBACK CHRIS’
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Bolt accepts Ultimate Legend role to promote global athletics
Athletics, Sports
Bolt accepts Ultimate Legend role to promote global athletics
September 9, 2025
Bolt accepts Ultimate Legend role to promote global athletics
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Megan wants more
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Megan wants more
Faster and focused, sprint hurdler sets big goals for Tokyo
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 9, 2025
Megan wants more
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Forbes hails experience at Tottori camp; upbeat ahead of World Champs
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Forbes hails experience at Tottori camp; upbeat ahead of World Champs
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 9, 2025
Forbes hails experience at Tottori camp; upbeat ahead of World Champs
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Olympic pole vault champion Kennedy pulls out of Worlds
Athletics, Sports
Olympic pole vault champion Kennedy pulls out of Worlds
September 6, 2025
Olympic pole vault champion Kennedy pulls out of Worlds
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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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January 12, 2026
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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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
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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
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