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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
December 24 09:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to hold on to hope and unity as the country recovers from the effects of Hurr...
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GSAJ,  free zones  spread holiday cheer to hurricane victims
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GSAJ, free zones spread holiday cheer to hurricane victims
December 24 08:27 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — In a powerful display of corporate synergy and seasonal goodwill, the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ), in partnership with the Global...
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Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade
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Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade
December 24 06:57 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The iconic Holland Bamboo, in St Elizabeth, once a lush covering of bamboo trees which intersect over the road, now shows signs of...
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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 06:36 PM
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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WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police
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WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police
December 24 06:19 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Even as St Elizabeth police chief Superintendent Coleridge Minto has assured citizens of safety and security in the southern p...
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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
December 24 05:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The public’s demand for physical cash ahead of the Christmas holidays was softer than both the central bank and last year's patter...
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
December 24 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 25, according to the latest ex-re...
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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 04:35 PM
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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STETHS Invitational organisers to decide on staging of 2026 meet
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STETHS Invitational organisers to decide on staging of 2026 meet
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
STETHS Invitational organisers to decide on staging of 2026 meet
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Full time now!
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Full time now!
ISSA boss calls for urgent support for western schools preparing for Champs
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Help needed now
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Reggae Marathon’s Kingston debut deemed rousing success
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Reggae Marathon’s Kingston debut deemed rousing success
December 18, 2025
Reggae Marathon’s Kingston debut deemed rousing success
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JAAA hails Riley’s appointment to World Athletics Coaches’ Commission
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JAAA hails Riley’s appointment to World Athletics Coaches’ Commission
December 16, 2025
JAAA hails Riley’s appointment to World Athletics Coaches’ Commission
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Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; vows to return
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Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; vows to return
December 12, 2025
Johnson’s Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy; vows to return
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FLY DI GATE!
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FLY DI GATE!
Western schools ask ISSA to waive some qualification standards for Champs
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 9, 2025
COCAA requests waiver assistance from ISSA
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ROCKET START!
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ROCKET START!
December 5, 2025
ROCKET START!
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MARATHON DELIGHT!
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MARATHON DELIGHT!
Record-breaking Hyde embraces switch from 400mH to long-distance running
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 26, 2025
Record-breaking Hyde embraces foray into long-distance running
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Pink Run sets record number of registrations, raises $28m
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Pink Run sets record number of registrations, raises $28m
November 22, 2025
Pink Run sets record number of registrations, raises $28m
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Reggae Marathon 2025: Running for recovery, resilience and Jamaica’s future
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Reggae Marathon 2025: Running for recovery, resilience and Jamaica’s future
November 22, 2025
Reggae Marathon 2025: Running for recovery, resilience and Jamaica’s future
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Olympian Sanjay Ayre provides Hurricane Melissa relief
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Olympian Sanjay Ayre provides Hurricane Melissa relief
November 21, 2025
Olympian Sanjay Ayre provides Hurricane Melissa relief
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Father and son duo boost Special Olympics St Maarten’s golden growth
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Father and son duo boost Special Olympics St Maarten’s golden growth
November 18, 2025
Father and son duo boost Special Olympics St Maarten’s golden growth
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SOJ takes silver as unified basketball debuts in the region
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SOJ takes silver as unified basketball debuts in the region
November 16, 2025
SOJ takes silver as unified basketball debuts in the region
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‘It’s a tough one’
Athletics, Sports
‘It’s a tough one’
JA technical leader not fully on board with women’s 100m schedule for LA 2028
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 14, 2025
‘It’s a tough one’
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Samuda confident of regional paralympic growth due to new Puma deal
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Samuda confident of regional paralympic growth due to new Puma deal
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 11, 2025
Samuda confident of
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NEED FOR SPEED
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NEED FOR SPEED
Oblique Seville aims for 200m success with greater endurance training
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 7, 2025
Strength to strength
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Shelly brings joy in hurricane-ravaged communities
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Shelly brings joy in hurricane-ravaged communities
November 5, 2025
Shelly brings joy in hurricane-ravaged communities
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Employees ‘systematically stole’ millions from World Athletics
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Employees ‘systematically stole’ millions from World Athletics
October 31, 2025
Employees ‘systematically stole’ millions from World Athletics
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NO BEEF!
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NO BEEF!
Rejuvenated Gayle insists no issue with Francis-led MVP Club; relishes success in Ricketts camp
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 29, 2025
Rejuvenated Gayle savouring success in Ricketts camp
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TAPPING IN
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TAPPING IN
National sprint hurdles champion aims to earn stripes after signing with adidas
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 22, 2025
New lease on life for Tapper after signing with adidas
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JAAA moves to prevent local meets’ exclusion from World Athletics calendar
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JAAA moves to prevent local meets’ exclusion from World Athletics calendar
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 13, 2025
JAAA moves to prevent local meets’ exclusion from
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Jonielle’s journey
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Jonielle’s journey
Smith recounts hardships and mental resilience on way to 4x100m silver in Tokyo
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 5, 2025
Jonielle Smith shares hardships encountered
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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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