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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4 04:51 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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In-form Don Kwesi the front-runner for Linval McFarlane Trophy race
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In-form Don Kwesi the front-runner for Linval McFarlane Trophy race
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
In-form
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‘When you work hard, good things happen’ — Marlowe
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‘When you work hard, good things happen’ — Marlowe
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
‘When you work hard, good things happen’ — Marlowe
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Parsard saddles four winners over the weekend at Caymanas Park
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Parsard saddles four winners over the weekend at Caymanas Park
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
Parsard saddles
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Any number can play in Linval McFarlane Trophy feature
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Any number can play in Linval McFarlane Trophy feature
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
Any number can play in Linval McFarlane Trophy feature
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Raddesh Roman: Sir Don has more to give after King’s Plate win
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Raddesh Roman: Sir Don has more to give after King’s Plate win
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
Raddesh Roman:
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Claims made over the weekend
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Claims made over the weekend
April 2, 2026
Claims made over the weekend
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Saffie Joseph captures Gulfstream trainers’ title
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Saffie Joseph captures Gulfstream trainers’ title
April 2, 2026
Saffie Joseph captures Gulfstream trainers’ title
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We Jammin, Salute The Don lead the charge in Jamaica’s Futurities
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We Jammin, Salute The Don lead the charge in Jamaica’s Futurities
BY WES MARTIN 
April 2, 2026
We Jammin, Salute The Don
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
BY WES MARTIN 
April 2, 2026
RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
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NBA 2025/26 season: Seven teams with play-off berths, 10 teams eliminated
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NBA 2025/26 season: Seven teams with play-off berths, 10 teams eliminated
BY MARK ARCHER 
April 2, 2026
NBA 2025/26 season: Seven teams with play-off berths, 10 teams eliminated
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Dane Dawkins shines with four-winner haul at Caymanas Park
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Dane Dawkins shines with four-winner haul at Caymanas Park
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
March 31, 2026
Dane Dawkins shines with
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
BY WES MARTIN 
March 31, 2026
RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
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Sir Don dominates rivals in King’s Plate feature
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Sir Don dominates rivals in King’s Plate feature
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2026
Sir Don
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Protect our kids
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Protect our kids
NPTAJ president speaks out against careless use of student-athlete images and inapprorpiate comments
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 29, 2026
Protect our kids
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Money Market hits jackpot in Gregory Park Sprint Trophy
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Money Market hits jackpot in Gregory Park Sprint Trophy
March 29, 2026
Money Market
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Sir Don favoured to take King’s Plate Glory at Caymanas Park
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Sir Don favoured to take King’s Plate Glory at Caymanas Park
March 29, 2026
Sir Don
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Wall Street Trader poised to cash in on Sprint Trophy opportunity at Caymanas Park
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Wall Street Trader poised to cash in on Sprint Trophy opportunity at Caymanas Park
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2026
Wall Street Trader
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Wall Street Trader to lead home rivals in Gregory Park Sprint
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Wall Street Trader to lead home rivals in Gregory Park Sprint
March 27, 2026
Wall Street Trader
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Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing’s most prolific Group 1 winner
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Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing’s most prolific Group 1 winner
March 27, 2026
Star jockey McDonald becomes horse racing’s most prolific Group 1 winner
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DaCosta reaches 400 wins; solidifies champion trainer legacy
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DaCosta reaches 400 wins; solidifies champion trainer legacy
March 27, 2026
DaCosta reaches 400 wins;
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Taylor Made impressive in Hotline Stakes
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Taylor Made impressive in Hotline Stakes
March 27, 2026
Taylor Made
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Jamaica’s racing industry: Challenges persist but optimism remains for 2026
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Jamaica’s racing industry: Challenges persist but optimism remains for 2026
BY WES MARTIN 
March 27, 2026
Jamaica’s racing industry:
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