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Seiveright warns against paralysis by debate in NaRRA dispute
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Seiveright warns against paralysis by debate in NaRRA dispute
April 28 08:58 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the House of Representatives expected to vote on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill Tuesday ev...
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Protoje’s ‘Art of Acceptance’ debuts at #9 on Billboard
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Protoje’s ‘Art of Acceptance’ debuts at #9 on Billboard
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 28 08:19 AM
Reggae artiste Protoje earned his sixth entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with Art of Acceptance which entered at #9. Protoje's first entry w...
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Three men appear in Trinidadian court on murder charges after police station attack
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Three men appear in Trinidadian court on murder charges after police station attack
April 28 08:11 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Three men, including a municipal police officer, appeared in a magistrate’s court in Trinidad, charged with the murder...
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Spotify reaches 761 million active users
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Spotify reaches 761 million active users
April 28 07:34 AM
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) — Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that first-quarter revenue rose as its number of monthly active users reached 761...
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World going too slow on eliminating hepatitis — WHO
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World going too slow on eliminating hepatitis — WHO
April 28 07:31 AM
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said progress in eliminating hepatitis was too slow, with tools available t...
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JAMAICA IS OPEN!
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JAMAICA IS OPEN!
Bartlett, Belnavis signal travel and investment boom as Jamaica returns strongly post-hurricane
Sandena James | Social Media Editor 
April 28 12:20 AM
JAMAICA IS OPEN!
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JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
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JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
Meetings & events market adjusts as western Ja recovers from Melissa
April 28 12:18 AM
JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
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Crawba Genius teams up DJ Mac, Julian Marley for new inspirational single
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Crawba Genius teams up DJ Mac, Julian Marley for new inspirational single
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 28 12:16 AM
Crawba Genius teams up DJ Mac, Julian Marley for new inspirational single
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She’s A Maneater impresses in Front Runner Sprint
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She’s A Maneater impresses in Front Runner Sprint
September 23, 2016
She's A Maneater , under Omar Walker, made an impressive start to her career when she destroyed rivals by a resounding 13 1/2 lengths in the $1-millio...
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Chrisanli to edge She’s A Maneater in Front Runner Dash
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Chrisanli to edge She’s A Maneater in Front Runner Dash
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
September 23, 2016
Chrisanli, a promising two-year-old colt with two good runs under his belt, gets a glorious opportunity to open his winning account as native-bred two...
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Shane Ellis to make public apology
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Shane Ellis to make public apology
September 22, 2016
Champion jockey breaches rule, Obrien White suspended for 10 racedays Following a ruling by the stewards of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), champ...
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Who will be the second ‘Front Runner’?
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Who will be the second ‘Front Runner’?
September 22, 2016
The second and final race in the Newport Mills-sponsored Front Runner Sprint series of two-year-old races carrying a purse of $1 million takes place t...
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Steven Todd having his best season yet
Horse Racing, Sports
Steven Todd having his best season yet
September 22, 2016
Steven Todd is enjoying his best season in the five years he has been officially training horses at Caymanas Park. Victory for Dinner By Seven last Sa...
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Jemar Jackson, Odeen Edwards, Phillip Parchment fined, others cautioned
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Jemar Jackson, Odeen Edwards, Phillip Parchment fined, others cautioned
September 22, 2016
The stewards of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) have announced the following disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices of th...
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WHAT THEY SAY: Michael Beecham – Racehorse trainer
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WHAT THEY SAY: Michael Beecham – Racehorse trainer
September 22, 2016
When did you start your career as a trainer? My career as a trainer started in 1990 but I was very much involved in the sport of horse racing from a l...
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Trainers share their views on divestment
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Trainers share their views on divestment
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 22, 2016
With the imminent divestment of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL) – the sole promoter of local horse racing in Jamaica, racing professionals are already ex...
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Superluminal growing his stocks
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Superluminal growing his stocks
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 18, 2016
After Superluminal won the 2015 Jamaica St Leger over 2,000 metres, beating current Horse of the Year Seeking My Dream by a length, he did not progres...
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Balazo expected to run in second Front Runner Sprint
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Balazo expected to run in second Front Runner Sprint
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
September 18, 2016
The second in the series of races sponsored by Newport Mills Limited – The Front Runner Sprint – is set for competition on Saturday next with an entic...
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Which ‘Governor’ will rule?
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Which ‘Governor’ will rule?
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
September 18, 2016
Top horses seek stakes earnings to qualify for Diamond Mile The prestigious Governor General's Stakes over 10 furlongs (2,000 metres) is down for comp...
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Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…
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Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…
September 18, 2016
The Complete Racing Guide shares the comments of some of the winners on the 10-race programme at Caymanas Park last Saturday. Trained by Steven Todd a...
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Racing news…Racing news…Racing news…Racing news
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Racing news…Racing news…Racing news…Racing news
September 18, 2016
DOUBLE FOR CHATRIE AND SUBRATIE Aaron Chatrie and trainer Gary Subratie gave a reminder that they are still a very formidable combination by scoring a...
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Difficult conditions in stable area – Ryan Darby
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Difficult conditions in stable area – Ryan Darby
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
September 18, 2016
Poor garbage collection and a prolonged water shortage at Caymanas Park have hit trainer Ryan Darby – a young man with a grand mission to one day beco...
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Racing photos – September 20
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Racing photos – September 20
September 18, 2016
Trainer Gary Subratie removes the tongue tie from upset winner, Brawn. Trainers Andrew McDonald (left) and Donovan Plummer in the Parade Ring. (Photos...
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There were no explosions, just pure ‘Brawn’
Horse Racing, Sports
There were no explosions, just pure ‘Brawn’
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 18, 2016
EXPLOSIONS were expected in the St Cecelia Cup on Saturday, especially from the camp of trainer Gary Subratie after his talented three-year-old filly,...
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Pete’swildone retired, Uppa Tune continues
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Pete’swildone retired, Uppa Tune continues
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
September 18, 2016
Trainer Ian Parsard is confirming that Pete'swildone, his long-standing top-class campaigner for many years, is now retired from competitive racing at...
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Brawn takes Caymanas feature in fine style
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Brawn takes Caymanas feature in fine style
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 16, 2016
After a superb stretch run, the Gary Subratie-trained Brawn, under a brilliant ride from in form jockey Aaron Chatrie, powered past rivals against the...
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It’s explosion time again
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It’s explosion time again
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
September 16, 2016
Nuclear Affair to drop the bomb in Saint Cecelia feature The Saint Cecelia Cup will headline a three-trophy, 10-race card at Caymanas Park today that ...
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RACING NEWS…RACING NEWS…RACING NEWS
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RACING NEWS…RACING NEWS…RACING NEWS
September 15, 2016
FIFTEEN HORSES CLAIMED The claiming box was very active on Wednesday last as 15 horses were claimed on the nine-race programme at Caymanas Park. Our C...
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All about weight
Horse Racing, Sports
All about weight
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 15, 2016
Assistant clerk of the scales explains the weigh out and weigh in procedures As one of the assistant clerks of the scales at Caymanas Park, David Bark...
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Typewriter set to make seasonal entry
Horse Racing, Sports
Typewriter set to make seasonal entry
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
September 15, 2016
Former horse of the year Typewriter — Derby winner and frequent winner of the vaunted Supertakes — is expected to make his first competitive entry on ...
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