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Jade-Ann Smith wins Triple Jump at UAB Blazer Invitational
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Jade-Ann Smith wins Triple Jump at UAB Blazer Invitational
January 9 10:16 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Excelsior High standout Jade Ann Smith of Florida A&M University (FAMU) set a new personal best (12.34m) to win the women’s...
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Stray animals endangering Trelawny motorists, says Gager
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Stray animals endangering Trelawny motorists, says Gager
January 9 09:08 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Mayor of Falmouth and chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC), C Junior Gager, has expressed concern about road fatal...
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Anger over Minneapolis shooting probe fuels protests
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West Indies players named among best in ESPN 2025 cricket roundup
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Fire guts multi-storey Manchester home
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Firefighters are now conducting a cooling-down operation after fire gutted the top floor of a multi-storey house in Hope Village...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – There’s good news for shoppers this week as Scotch bonnet pepper prices – a ‘hot’ topic during the recent Christmas holidays – are...
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KFC Jamaica says third party vending machine not affiliated with company
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KFC Jamaica says third party vending machine not affiliated with company
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — KFC Jamaica is distancing itself from reports of a third-party vending machine purporting to carry boxed and ready meals from ...
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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
January 9 06:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Renowned boutique hotel Jakes Hotel in Treasure Beach, will be hosting what it describes as a powerful celebration of Reggae Cultu...
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Speid warns against complacency; prepares for tough WCQ play-offs
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
Speid keeping an eye on New Caledonia, DR Congo
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
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Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
January 9, 2026
Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
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Excelsior reign supreme
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Excelsior reign supreme
Eagles beat STETHS to Olivier Shield crown
January 9, 2026
Excelsior reign supreme
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BATTLE ROYAL!
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BATTLE ROYAL!
STETHS, Excelsior in ‘serious clash’ for Olivier Shield schoolboy football supremacy
January 8, 2026
BATTLE ROYAL!
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‘SPEID-Y’ DECISION
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‘SPEID-Y’ DECISION
Interim Reggae Boyz head coach outlines criteria for squad selection
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 8, 2026
'SPEID-Y' DECISION
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HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
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HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL
Gordon wants to remain with Reggae Boyz despite technical staff change
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7, 2026
Gordon wants to remain with Reggae Boyz despite technical staff change
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Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
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Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
January 7, 2026
Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
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Champions STETHS, Excelsior dominate all-star team selections
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Champions STETHS, Excelsior dominate all-star team selections
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) football champions, St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) and Excelsior High,...
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Gordon looking to arrest Spanish Town Police’s  JPL  safety
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Gordon looking to arrest Spanish Town Police’s JPL safety
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 6, 2026
Gordon looking to arrest Spanish Town Police’s JPL safety
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Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
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Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
January 6, 2026
Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
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Speed of Amorim’s exit from Man Utd stuns Neville
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Speed of Amorim’s exit from Man Utd stuns Neville
January 6, 2026
Speed of Amorim’s exit from Man Utd stuns
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Arnett beat Cavalier 3-0 in JPL
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Arnett beat Cavalier 3-0 in JPL
January 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens surprised defending champions Cavalier Sport Club (SC) 3-0 in their Jamaica Premier League second round game played...
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MBU’s Gilbert has ‘mixed feelings’ despite win over Treasure Beach
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MBU’s Gilbert has ‘mixed feelings’ despite win over Treasure Beach
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 5, 2026
MBU’s Gilbert has ‘mixed feelings’ despite win over Treasure Beach
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Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow; Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
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Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow; Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
January 5, 2026
Man City held by Chelsea in major title blow; Liverpool denied in Fulham thriller
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‘UN-‘RAVELED’
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‘UN-‘RAVELED’
Ravel Morrison blames federation’s coaching selection for World Cup qualifying blunder
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 4, 2026
Morrison faults JFF for overlooking former players as coaches
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Racing, MBU eye separation in pivotal JPL clashes
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Racing, MBU eye separation in pivotal JPL clashes
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 4, 2026
Racing, MBU eye separation in pivotal JPL clashes
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Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
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Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
January 4, 2026
Senegal march on to AFCON quarters as Mali beat Tunisia on penalties
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Arsenal stretch English Premier League lead as Villa win
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Arsenal stretch English Premier League lead as Villa win
January 4, 2026
Arsenal stretch English Premier League lead as Villa win
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Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
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Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
January 3, 2026
Kyle Butler embraces leadership role at Phoenix Chapelton
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Dwight Smith on rescue mission at struggling Spanish Town Police
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Dwight Smith on rescue mission at struggling Spanish Town Police
January 3, 2026
Dwight Smith on rescue mission at struggling Spanish Town Police
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Amorim says ‘no talks’ over January reinforcements at Man United
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Amorim says ‘no talks’ over January reinforcements at Man United
January 3, 2026
Amorim says ‘no talks’ over January reinforcements at Man United
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