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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17 06:50 PM
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
December 17 06:42 PM
LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
December 17 06:33 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Muschett High scored a double win, beating Holland High in two Under-16 games in ISSA Rural Area Zone B boys' basketball competiti...
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
December 17 06:22 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a f...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17 04:29 PM
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Bailey-Cole comes full circle after career-threatening struggles
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Bailey-Cole comes full circle after career-threatening struggles
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 3, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — For Kemar Bailey-Cole, competing at the Commonwealth Games has brought him full circle after an eight-year spell of injuries and...
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Commonwealth Games pictorial — August 3, 2022
Athletics, Commonwealth Games, Sports
Commonwealth Games pictorial — August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022
Rasheed Broadbell of Jamaica, shortly after contesting the heats of the 110m hurdles at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games on Tuesday. Shawn D-Tho...
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WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
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WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
August 3, 2022
Wednesday's schedule SWIMMING Men's 200 m Individual Medley 4:30 am - Keanon Dols ATHLETICS Women's 400m Heats 4:30 am – Junelle Bromfield 4:38 am – T...
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Defiant Elaine
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Defiant Elaine
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 2, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — Derron Herah, coach and husband of Jamaican sprinting great Elaine Thompson-Herah, hinted that the athlete was significantly ham...
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Weightlifters seek to muscle way to more support for sport
Commonwealth Games, Sports
Weightlifters seek to muscle way to more support for sport
August 2, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — With Jamaica's weightlifters pushing to make a mark at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, president of the Jamaica W...
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Girls deliver historic win in positive day for Jamaica
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Girls deliver historic win in positive day for Jamaica
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 2, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — In what can only be described as a beautifully merciless statement of intent, Jamaica's Sunshine Girls continued to woo netball ...
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Burchell looking to make the most of opportunity
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Burchell looking to make the most of opportunity
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 2, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — Required at the eleventh hour to step in and represent Jamaica in the women's 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Engl...
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Commonwealth Games pictorial — August 2, 2022
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Commonwealth Games pictorial — August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022
Supporters of Jamaica's Sunshine Girls show their loyalty by displaying the Jamaican flag during the netball match against Barbados. From left: Paulet...
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Anderson hails Binnie, Morrison, looks to grow squash
Commonwealth Games, Sports
Anderson hails Binnie, Morrison, looks to grow squash
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 2, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — President of the Jamaica Squash Association, Karen Anderson is hoping to secure more international experience for the island's m...
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ALMOST TIME!
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ALMOST TIME!
August 1, 2022
Jamaica's sprint star Elaine Thompson-Herah (right) trains under the watchful eyes of husband and Coach Derron Herah at the University of Birmingham o...
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Goule eager to impress in Birmingham — Coach Elliott
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Goule eager to impress in Birmingham — Coach Elliott
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 1, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England – Mark Elliott, coach of national 800m standout Natoya Goule, says the athlete is eager to impress at the Commonwealth Games in Bi...
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JAAA looks to Briana as Kemba’s replacement
Athletics, Commonwealth Games, Sports
JAAA looks to Briana as Kemba’s replacement
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 1, 2022
Up to late last night in Birmingham, officials from the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association's (JAAA) management team were awaiting clearance ...
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Tracey gutted by Commonwealth Games letdown
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Tracey gutted by Commonwealth Games letdown
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 1, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — After switching her allegiance to Jamaica and representing the island at the recently concluded World Athletics Championships, m...
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Disappointed Binnie holds     on to positives
Commonwealth Games, Sports
Disappointed Binnie holds on to positives
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
August 1, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — Jamaican badminton player Chris Binnie was left ruing his effort in his Men's Singles Round-of-16 contest against hometown playe...
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Monday’s schedule
Commonwealth Games, Sports
Monday’s schedule
August 1, 2022
SWIMMING Men's 50m Breaststroke HEATS 4:45am - Kito Campbell Women's 100m Freestyle HEATS 5:00am - Zaneta Alvaranga 5:02am - Mackenzie Headley Men's 1...
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Commonwealth Games Pictorial
Commonwealth Games, Sports
Commonwealth Games Pictorial
August 1, 2022
Jamaica's Kimberly Williamson practises the high jump in Birmingham on Sunday. (Photo: Naphtali Junior) Jamaica's squash player Christopher Binnie com...
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IN LIMBO!
Athletics, Commonwealth Games, Sports
IN LIMBO!
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
July 31, 2022
Parchment relives World Champs injury, doubtful of Commonwealth Games participation BIRMINGHAM, England — Olympic champion Hansle Parchment is pointin...
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ALL’S NOT WELL IN BRUM
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ALL’S NOT WELL IN BRUM
July 31, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — The withdrawals of several experienced athletes, including World Championships 200m champion Shericka Jackson, and complaints fr...
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Sunshine Girls secure key win over South Africa
Commonwealth Games, Netball, Sports
Sunshine Girls secure key win over South Africa
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
July 31, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — Jamaica's Sunshine Girls continued their strong start at the Commonwealth Games with a determined 68-49 win over South Africa to...
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Jamaican gymnasts get backing of association head Grant-Brown
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Jamaican gymnasts get backing of association head Grant-Brown
July 31, 2022
Jamaica Gymnastics Association (JAGA) President Nicole Grant-Brown anticipates an improved showing from her athletes Michael Reid and Danyella Richard...
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Commonwealth Games pictorial — July 31, 2022
Commonwealth Games, Netball, Sports
Commonwealth Games pictorial — July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022
They had something to smile about after Jamaica's Sunshine Girls were victorious over South Africa. Jamaica's Shadae Sterling (right) jumps for the ba...
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GIRLS ON THE ATTACK
Commonwealth Games, Netball, Sports
GIRLS ON THE ATTACK
July 30, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, England — Jamaica's Sunshine Girls made a statement in their opening match at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, with a resoun...
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