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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
December 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26 10:04 AM
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 09:59 AM
Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
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No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
No stopping
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Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
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Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
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Salute The Don poised for a winning run in Wayne daCosta Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes
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Salute The Don poised for a winning run in Wayne daCosta Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes
...stablemates Tia Maria, Fernando are the main threats
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Salute The Don
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2025/26 NFL season: Week 17, still a lot to play for
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2025/26 NFL season: Week 17, still a lot to play for
BY MARK ARCHER 
December 26, 2025
2025/26 NFL season: Week 17, still a lot to play for
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79 race days planned in 2026
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79 race days planned in 2026
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
79 race days planned in 2026
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Claims made over the weekend
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Claims made over the weekend
December 26, 2025
Claims made over the weekend
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
BY WES MARTIN 
December 26, 2025
RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
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Past winners of the Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint
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Past winners of the Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Past winners of the Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint
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Legacy Isle to lead home rivals in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
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Legacy Isle to lead home rivals in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Legacy Isle
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RACING GUIDE FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025
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RACING GUIDE FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025
December 26, 2025
RACING GUIDE FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025
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TALENT RAID
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TALENT RAID
Turner hopeful NBA stars will commit to Jamaica’s basketball team as they pursue World Cup and Olympics
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
STAR CHASE
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Immaculate targets continued growth, pays homage to sponsors Adidas
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Immaculate targets continued growth, pays homage to sponsors Adidas
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
Immaculate targets continued growth, pays homage to sponsors Adidas
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Mais, Hope shine at CAC Chess Festival in Dorado, Puerto Rico
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Mais, Hope shine at CAC Chess Festival in Dorado, Puerto Rico
December 25, 2025
Mais, Hope shine at CAC Chess Festival in Dorado, Puerto Rico
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Mohanlal impressive in Miss Ruth Trophy, emerges as next year’s Classic contender
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Mohanlal impressive in Miss Ruth Trophy, emerges as next year’s Classic contender
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
Mohanlal
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Taylor Made blazes to victory in SunnySide Stakes début
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Taylor Made blazes to victory in SunnySide Stakes début
daCosta’s charge eyes Classic glory next year
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
Taylor Made
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Sir Don unstoppable in Dye Job Sprint
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Sir Don unstoppable in Dye Job Sprint
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
December 25, 2025
Sir Don
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Brahma Bull scores second career win
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Brahma Bull scores second career win
December 25, 2025
Brahma Bull
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RACING SNAPS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
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RACING SNAPS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
December 25, 2025
RACING SNAPS FOR
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
December 24, 2025
The Jamaica Draughts Association crowned its first female champion during the National Pool Checkers Championships at the Port Rhoades Sports Club in ...
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
December 24, 2025
Racing United’s sojourn to the top of the standings after the first round of games in the Wray and Nephew Jamaican Premier League (JPL) this season is...
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
Cricket, Sports
‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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