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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Joy Drive
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Faith-based recovery
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:28 AM
Faith-based recovery
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:26 AM
Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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TALENT RAID
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TALENT RAID
Turner hopeful NBA stars will commit to Jamaica’s basketball team as they pursue World Cup and Olympics
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
STAR CHASE
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
‘No pie in the sky’
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JAMROCKING
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JAMROCKING
Captain Facey proud of nation’s history-makers after strides towards FIBA World Cup qualification
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 3, 2025
‘Jamrockers’ buoyed after consecutive FIBA World Cup qualifying wins
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‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
Basketball, Sports
‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 1, 2025
‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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OUT OF BOUNDS
Basketball, Sports
OUT OF BOUNDS
Jamaica looking to overcome hosting woes ahead of clash with Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 27, 2025
OUT OF BOUNDS
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
November 4, 2025
Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3x3 unified basketball
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Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
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Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
November 2, 2025
Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
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NBA refs to start using headsets during games
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NBA refs to start using headsets during games
November 1, 2025
NBA refs to start using headsets during games
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NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
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NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
October 26, 2025
NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
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NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
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NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
October 25, 2025
NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
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Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
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Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 11, 2025
Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
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BRINGING THE HEAT!
Basketball, Sports
BRINGING THE HEAT!
Powell embraces Jamaican experience; eyes fruitful NBA move to Miami
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 3, 2025
Powell embraces Jamaican experience;
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Big honour for late Jamaican American basketball star Ryan Reid
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Big honour for late Jamaican American basketball star Ryan Reid
Boyd Anderson High to retire his # 42 jersey
August 19, 2025
Big honour for late Jamaican American basketball star Ryan Reid
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GAME CHANGER!
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GAME CHANGER!
Jamaica’s basketball president dreams of historic World Cup appearance in 2027
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 14, 2025
Jam-rocking the rim!
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San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
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San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
July 3, 2025
San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
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San Antonio Spurs guard expresses interest in repping Jamaica
Basketball, Sports
San Antonio Spurs guard expresses interest in repping Jamaica
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
July 2, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard expresses interest in repping Jamaica
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A prodigious season
Basketball, Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A prodigious season
MARK ARCHER 
June 27, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A prodigious season
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NBA 2024/25 Season: At its end
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2024/25 Season: At its end
BY MARK ARCHER 
June 20, 2025
NBA 2024/25 Season: At its end
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NBA 2024/25 finals: At a pivotal stage
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NBA 2024/25 finals: At a pivotal stage
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NBA 2024/25 finals: At a pivotal stage
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WIDENING THE NET
Basketball, Sports
WIDENING THE NET
JABA president hopeful more NBA players join Jamaica’s programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2025
JABA president hopeful more NBA players join Jamaica’s programme
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NBA 2024/25 Finals: First-ever Larry O’Brien Trophy at stake
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NBA 2024/25 Finals: First-ever Larry O’Brien Trophy at stake
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NBA 2024/25 Finals: First-ever Larry O’Brien Trophy at stake
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NBA 2024/25 Play-offs: Historic conference finals
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NBA 2024/25 Play-offs: Historic conference finals
BY MARK ARCHER 
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