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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
December 28 02:35 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28 02:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
Howard Campbell 
December 28 01:39 PM
A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating ...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
December 28 01:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
December 28 11:57 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
December 28 11:35 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Immigration leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States have condemned President Donald ...
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
December 28 10:50 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — For Bishop Maurice Clarke, Jamaica is not simply home — it is “my heartbeat.” And when Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of...
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
December 28 09:27 AM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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Lion-hearted Brathwaite dents England hopes in stalemate
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Lion-hearted Brathwaite dents England hopes in stalemate
March 20, 2022
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Hopes of a dramatic finish to the second Test faded in the final session as Captain Kraigg Brathwaite's ceaseless fortitu...
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Johnson scores century in Wolmer’s win
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Johnson scores century in Wolmer’s win
March 20, 2022
JORDAN Johnson scored the first century of the season when he made 160 to give Wolmer's Boys' a 188-run win against St Jago High in the 2022 ISSA Grac...
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PHOTO: KRAIGG BRATHWAITE CENTURY
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PHOTO: KRAIGG BRATHWAITE CENTURY
March 19, 2022
AWESOME - 1 Kraigg Brathwaite of West Indies hits a four during his innings of 160 on Saturday's fourth day of the second Test versus England at Kensi...
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We can’t go on like this, laments Skipper Taylor
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We can’t go on like this, laments Skipper Taylor
March 19, 2022
HAMILTON, New Zealand (CMC) — West Indies Women's Captain Stafanie Taylor has minced no words in a sobering critique of her side's batting, after the ...
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Compelling final day awaits after Windies stretch England
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Compelling final day awaits after Windies stretch England
March 19, 2022
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — A sense of anticipation hovers over Sunday's final day of the second Test after West Indies kept England in the field for...
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Windies Women court drama again in nervy win over Bangladesh
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Windies Women court drama again in nervy win over Bangladesh
March 18, 2022
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (CMC) — West Indies Women's flair for the dramatic continued here Friday when they edged Bangladesh Women by four runs in...
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DOUBLE TROUBLE!
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DOUBLE TROUBLE!
March 18, 2022
Brathwaite and Blackwood centuries form Windies rearguard on third day BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and deputy Jermaine Blac...
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Roach hails Sir Garry after overtaking icon
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Roach hails Sir Garry after overtaking icon
March 18, 2022
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Kemar Roach has paid tribute to Sir Garry Sobers after surpassing the iconic all-rounder on the all-time list of West Ind...
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Excelsior beat St Jago to begin cricket title defence
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Excelsior beat St Jago to begin cricket title defence
March 17, 2022
Title holders Excelsior High made a bright start to their defence of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) urban Under-19 Grace Shield...
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Stokes smashes hundred as England dominate West Indies
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Stokes smashes hundred as England dominate West Indies
March 17, 2022
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AFP) — Matthew Fisher claimed a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket but West Indies rallied to be 71 for one, after Engl...
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Over the moon!
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Over the moon!
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter cowans@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 17, 2022
Sporting bodies gleeful at easing of DRMA restrictions AS a number of sporting leaders welcome the long-awaited news that all measures under the Disas...
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Punished
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Punished
March 16, 2022
Holder strikes late blow but Root hundred powers England BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Dan Lawrence perished to the penultimate delivery of the day wit...
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Ruthless Aussies crush West Indies at Women’s World Cup
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Ruthless Aussies crush West Indies at Women’s World Cup
March 15, 2022
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) — Australia routed the West Indies by seven wickets in Wellington Tuesday to maintain their perfect record at the Women'...
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‘Oval’ at full capacity for second Test
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‘Oval’ at full capacity for second Test
March 15, 2022
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Government has given Cricket West Indies (CWI) permission to operate Kensington Oval at full capacity for the second Test...
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Knuckle down
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Knuckle down
March 15, 2022
Windies target 'fresh start' at storied Kensington Oval SECOND TEST - WEST INDIES VS ENGLAND BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Recent successes against Eng...
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We should expect to win remaining games, charges Matthews
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We should expect to win remaining games, charges Matthews
March 15, 2022
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CMC) — Hayley Matthews says Friday's clash with Bangladesh has taken on added importance following West Indies' latest loss t...
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Pakistan, England face World Cup exit as Bangladesh make history
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Pakistan, England face World Cup exit as Bangladesh make history
March 14, 2022
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AFP) — Defending champions England were on the brink of Women's Cricket World Cup elimination Monday while Pakistan's ca...
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CPL to include women’s edition for first time alongside men’s tournament
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CPL to include women’s edition for first time alongside men’s tournament
March 14, 2022
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — This year's Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will feature a women's tournament, with three franchise teams competing for...
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‘Seales’ the deal
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‘Seales’ the deal
March 14, 2022
Rookie Windies bowler says his game is growing with each learning curve BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Rookie West Indies seamer Jayden Seales believes ...
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No changes in West Indies squad for second Test against England
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No changes in West Indies squad for second Test against England
March 14, 2022
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The same 13-man squad that secured a draw in the opening Test against England in the three-match Apex Series will take to...
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We need to build more pressure, says skipper Brathwaite
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We need to build more pressure, says skipper Brathwaite
March 13, 2022
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (CMC) — Captain Kraigg Brathwaite has called for improvements ahead of the second Test against England in Barbados this week, str...
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Simmons says flat pitch took edge off first Test
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Simmons says flat pitch took edge off first Test
March 13, 2022
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (CMC) — West Indies Head Coach Phil Simmons says the first Test against England could have been more competitive with a better pi...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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