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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
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Rose Heights residents stage another protest over lack of water
December 29 01:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Residents of Rose Heights in Montego Bay took to the streets on Monday to protest, in particular, the lack of water in sections of...
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
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Santa Cruz councillor commends Likkle Miss Foundation for container home donation
December 29 11:53 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Councillor for the Santa Cruz Division, Christopher Williams, has lauded the philanthropic efforts by the Likkle Miss Foundati...
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Mt Pleasant FA and Cavalier move up in JPL tables
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Mt Pleasant FA and Cavalier move up in JPL tables
December 29 11:29 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mount Pleasant FA and Cavalier SC, finalists over the last three seasons, have closed the gap on the leaders in the Jamaica Premie...
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25 Manchester cops honoured
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25 Manchester cops honoured
December 29 11:10 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Twenty-five police personnel assigned to stations in southern Manchester were on Saturday recognised for their dedication during...
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Haiti’s PM reiterates no negotiations with criminal gangs
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Haiti’s PM reiterates no negotiations with criminal gangs
December 29 11:05 AM
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — Prime Minister of Haiti Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says the country will not negotiate with criminal gangs that are seeking t...
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
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JCF announces traffic changes for Kingston fireworks festival
December 29 09:52 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising the public of traffic changes for the hosting of the annual fireworks festival by...
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
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Suspect in Suriname stabbing that killed nine people commits suicide
December 29 09:15 AM
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — A man who reportedly stabbed nine people to death in the Commewijne district in Suriname on Sunday in Suriname committed ...
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
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British boxer Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash — reports
December 29 09:03 AM
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a fatal highway accident that killed two people Monday, his pro...
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Photo: Traditional prince wins
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Photo: Traditional prince wins
August 2, 2015
Traditional Prince with jockey Aaron Chatrie flashing his whip gets up in the final yards of the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Trophy race on Saturday ...
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American Pharoah reigns in Haskell
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American Pharoah reigns in Haskell
August 2, 2015
OCEANPORT, NJ (AP) -- American Pharoah flashed his speed in the stretch and easily won the US$1.75 million Haskell Invitational on Sunday last in his ...
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Racing guide – August 4
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Racing guide – August 4
August 2, 2015
Trainer Ryan Darby (left) chats with jockey Omar Walker after the two combined for victory with Classy Prospect on Saturday at Caymanas Park. (PHOTOS:...
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Traditional Prince upsets in BGLC Trophy
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Traditional Prince upsets in BGLC Trophy
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
July 31, 2015
Rejected in the betting at 10-1, Traditional Prince under the strong rail guidance of Aaron Chatrie came with a terrific late surge to beat his more f...
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Top runners highlight Emancipation Day race card
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Top runners highlight Emancipation Day race card
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
July 31, 2015
THE Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission Trophy, one of 12 that headlines the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC)-sponsored Emancipatio...
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Stakeholders, CTL agree on 7.5% increase
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Stakeholders, CTL agree on 7.5% increase
July 30, 2015
MANY punters would have noticed that the Overnight racing programme for tomorrow's card was not published as usual on Wednesday evening. There was onl...
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From the Horse’s mouth – July 31
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From the Horse’s mouth – July 31
July 30, 2015
NINE HORSES CLAIMED ON SUNDAY Nine horses were claimed on Sunday's 10-race card. From the second race Sound of Miracle was claimed on a $180,000 tag b...
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Trainer warned off for five years, receives $250,000 fine
July 30, 2015
On July 20 the First Instance Tribunal delegates of the Jamaica Racing Commission conducted an investigation under Section 25 of the Jamaica Racing Co...
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Trainee apprentice Linton Steadman makes it number two
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Trainee apprentice Linton Steadman makes it number two
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
July 30, 2015
TRAINEE apprentice Linton Steadman considerably boosted his stocks on Sunday last when he rode his second winner in the specially arranged races (no w...
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Halledeen spared suspension; fined
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Halledeen spared suspension; fined
July 30, 2015
Title-chasing jockey Robert Halledeen was spared suspension but had his fine increased following the successful hearing of his appeal by the Jamaica R...
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Equipment changes make the difference
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Equipment changes make the difference
From the Horse's Mouth 
July 27, 2015
EQUIPMENT CHANGES MAKE THE DIFFERENCE There were a number of performances that caught the eye on Saturday's 10-race card at Caymanas Park, but that of...
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Ruddy’s Boy – a winner second time out
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Ruddy’s Boy – a winner second time out
BY LENKY SILVER Observer racing writer 
July 27, 2015
With the two-year-old season unveiling itself slowly but surely, Ruddy Boy set the cats among the pigeons with an unexpected but thoroughly deserved w...
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The ‘Daggerman’ finally strikes
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The ‘Daggerman’ finally strikes
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
July 26, 2015
After being in the shadows for some time, Prince 'Daggerman' Holder made his presence felt at Caymanas Park on Saturday when he guided 42-1 outsider N...
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Sir Frederick upsets in Ram Nagrani Memorial Trophy
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Sir Frederick upsets in Ram Nagrani Memorial Trophy
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
July 26, 2015
A well-timed ride by Wesley Henry piloted Sir Frederick to a mild upset in yesterday's co-feature for the Ram Nagrani Memorial Trophy at Caymanas Park...
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Ellis, Walker star with three-timers
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Ellis, Walker star with three-timers
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter 
July 25, 2015
IN-FORM jockey Shane Ellis highlighted yesterday's 10-race card at Caymanas Park when he guided the up-in-class Franfield to victory in an Open Allowa...
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Country Train for Grooms Association Trophy
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Country Train for Grooms Association Trophy
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
July 24, 2015
DESPITE their unimposing appearances on race days, grooms can be considered the weathercock of Jamaican horse racing. And for that, the importance of ...
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What They Say! – Douglas Badaloo
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What They Say! – Douglas Badaloo
July 24, 2015
Racehorse jockey When did you start your career as a jockey? I started my career as a jockey in 2002. However, I was involved in horse racing long bef...
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2015 LEADING HORSES – STAKES
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2015 LEADING HORSES – STAKES
July 22, 2015
42 Racedays - 414 Races Up to 18/07/2015 inclusive AGE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Unpl Starts Stakes($) 1. SEEKING MY DREAM -c 3 4 4 0 0 0 8 $6,976,300 2. ALI BA...
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Parliament approves resolution to reduce duties on horses
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Parliament approves resolution to reduce duties on horses
July 22, 2015
A resolution allowing for a reduction in the customs duties on horses, in order to facilitate the continued viability of the racehorse industry, was a...
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Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission renews sponsorship of Emancipation Day race meeting
Horse Racing, Sports
Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission renews sponsorship of Emancipation Day race meeting
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
July 22, 2015
CAYMANAS Track Limited (CTL) is receiving sponsorship valued at $2 million from the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BG&LC) to host the 11th ann...
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‘Callaloo’ is now steaming
Horse Racing, Sports
‘Callaloo’ is now steaming
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
July 20, 2015
JOCKEY Wesley 'Callaloo' Henry was winless on his return to regular race riding on July 11. He rectified that situation on Saturday with a double, Spe...
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The ‘Buzz’ is back
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The ‘Buzz’ is back
July 20, 2015
THE highly fancied bay colt Buzz Nightmare signalled his return from a four-month break by crushing his rivals by over 10 lengths in a Restricted Allo...
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