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Vybz Kartel endorses Reggae Girlz match against Guyana on Saturday
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Vybz Kartel endorses Reggae Girlz match against Guyana on Saturday
April 13 09:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel is endorsing the Reggae Girlz Concacaf W Qualifers game against Guyana on Saturday at the National St...
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Harvey Weinstein rape retrial to start Tuesday
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Harvey Weinstein rape retrial to start Tuesday
April 13 08:42 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—The retrial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge on which a jury was previously deadlocked begins ...
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Westmoreland carpenter charged with murder
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Westmoreland carpenter charged with murder
April 13 07:57 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A carpenter has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of 39-year-old construction worker Omar Vanhorne, otherwise ca...
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St Lucia PM urges Caricom leaders to ‘speak to each other’
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St Lucia PM urges Caricom leaders to ‘speak to each other’
April 13 07:32 PM
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC)– St Lucia’s Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre on Monday urged his Caribbean Community (Caricom) colleagues to use the telephone...
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Clarendon contractor charged for hiring Chinese workers without work permit
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Clarendon contractor charged for hiring Chinese workers without work permit
April 13 07:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A Jamaican contractor has been charged with aiding and abetting the employment of persons without work permits after eight Chinese m...
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
April 13 06:32 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is examining ways to make the Charles Gordon Market more manageable for those who use it, espec...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
April 13 05:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
April 13 05:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Ballaz Academy prioritising holistic development for players
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Ballaz Academy prioritising holistic development for players
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 13, 2026
Ballaz Academy prioritising holistic development for players
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‘Bunny’ tirelessly brings joy to J’can football fans
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‘Bunny’ tirelessly brings joy to J’can football fans
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 13, 2026
‘Bunny’ tirelessly brings joy to J’can football fans
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RUNNING RIOT!
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RUNNING RIOT!
Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz continue winning form in World Cup qualifiers
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12, 2026
Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz rout Antigua and Barbuda
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IN THE CROSS HAIRS
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IN THE CROSS HAIRS
Reggae Girlz aim to take care of business vs Antigua in qualifiers
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 10, 2026
Reggae Girlz aim to take care of business vs Antigua in qualifiers
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Epstein resigns from PFJL finance committee, citing ‘troubling’ payment practices
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Epstein resigns from PFJL finance committee, citing ‘troubling’ payment practices
April 10, 2026
Epstein resigns from PFJL finance committee, citing ‘troubling’ payment practices
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No surprise
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No surprise
Referee Nation’s World Cup appointment a direct result of hard work, says JFF boss
April 10, 2026
No surprise
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9, 2026
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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Cavalier hunt revenge against Mount Pleasant today
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Cavalier hunt revenge against Mount Pleasant today
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9, 2026
Cavalier hunt revenge against Mount Pleasant today
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McKay calls for national network of Under-20 teams
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McKay calls for national network of Under-20 teams
April 9, 2026
McKay calls for national network of Under-20 teams
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Pocket Rocket Foundation delegation heads to St Vincent for football exchange
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Pocket Rocket Foundation delegation heads to St Vincent for football exchange
April 9, 2026
Pocket Rocket Foundation delegation heads to St Vincent for football exchange
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Youth football expert hails transformative value of MagiCup
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Youth football expert hails transformative value of MagiCup
Andre Virtue encourages participation, points to holistic development and opportunities for young Jamaicans
April 9, 2026
Youth football expert hails transformative value of MagiCup
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‘NO RUSH’
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‘NO RUSH’
Speid, Coley to take time on decision to continue with Reggae Boyz coaching set-up
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2026
Speid, Coley taking time before committing to future with Reggae Boyz
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Sakka Club Brown’s Town retake lead in JFF Championship Group A
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Sakka Club Brown’s Town retake lead in JFF Championship Group A
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2026
Sakka Club Brown’s Town retake lead in JFF Championship Group A
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KEEPING IT JAMAICAN
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KEEPING IT JAMAICAN
JFF president to shut door on foreign coaches; wants Speid and Coley to continue long term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7, 2026
JFF boss to shut door on foreign
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Sputtering Arsenal face test of character in Sporting clash
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Sputtering Arsenal face test of character in Sporting clash
April 7, 2026
Sputtering Arsenal face test of character in Sporting clash
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Frazsiers Whip punish Real MoBay 8-1
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Frazsiers Whip punish Real MoBay 8-1
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5, 2026
Frazsiers Whip punish Real MoBay 8-1
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Royale Lakes beats St Catherine FA in court again
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Royale Lakes beats St Catherine FA in court again
April 5, 2026
Royale Lakes beats St Catherine FA in court again
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Arteta demands Arsenal response after FA Cup shocker at Southampton
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Arteta demands Arsenal response after FA Cup shocker at Southampton
April 5, 2026
Arteta demands Arsenal response after FA Cup shocker at Southampton
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‘THE BLIND COULD SEE IT!’
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‘THE BLIND COULD SEE IT!’
JFF to lodge complaint over suspected handball in painful loss to DR Congo
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
JFF to lodge complaint over suspected handball in painful loss to DR Congo
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Frazsiers Whip go after fifth-straight win in JWPL
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Frazsiers Whip go after fifth-straight win in JWPL
Paul A Reid 
April 4, 2026
Frazsiers Whip go after fifth-straight win in JWPL
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Liverpool’s Alisson to miss Man City, PSG matches, says Slot
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Liverpool’s Alisson to miss Man City, PSG matches, says Slot
April 4, 2026
Liverpool’s Alisson to miss Man City, PSG matches, says Slot
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‘I WON’T RESIGN!’
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‘I WON’T RESIGN!’
JFF president remains headstrong on ‘progress’ despite public pressure to leave post as Boyz return to Jamaica
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 2, 2026
Michael Ricketts unfazed by calls for resignation
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