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Brace for gas blow
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Brace for gas blow
Petrojam gets green light to hike prices of petroleum products above $4.50 maximum starting next week
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:20 AM
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:18 AM
War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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Like Ah Boss, but human
Entertainment, ...
Like Ah Boss, but human
Machel Montano chronicles journey beyond the stage lights
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 16 12:16 AM
Like Ah Boss
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
April 16 12:14 AM
2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
Peart underlines importance of coach educators in local football development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:12 AM
Peart highlights importance of coaching educators for football development
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
April 16 12:10 AM
Salta’s High Valleys Recast Malbec for a
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BEST EVER!
Cricket, ...
BEST EVER!
Scorpions coach hails scintillating victory over Pride at top of pile
April 16 12:07 AM
BEST EVER!
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Pooran will come good for us: Moody
Cricket, ...
Pooran will come good for us: Moody
Trinidadian continues to struggle for Super Giants in IPL
April 16 12:06 AM
Pooran will come good for us: Moody
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Samantha Hall throws discus personal best in Oklahoma
Athletics, Sports
Samantha Hall throws discus personal best in Oklahoma
April 13, 2026
Samantha Hall throws discus personal best in Oklahoma
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Guardian Group SHINE 5K to boost Jamaica’s health-care system
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Guardian Group SHINE 5K to boost Jamaica’s health-care system
April 10, 2026
Guardian Group SHINE 5K to boost Jamaica’s health-care system
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Athletes urged to enrol in JAIP
Athletics, Sports
Athletes urged to enrol in JAIP
April 8, 2026
Athletes urged to enrol in JAIP
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
April 7, 2026
Douglas smashes Under-20 200m record twice in a week
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Gordon defends MoBay Night Run 5K title
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Gordon defends MoBay Night Run 5K title
Maldon High’s Vernon claims women’s crown
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7, 2026
Gordon defends MoBay Night Run 5K title
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Jamaicans sweep gold in 400m hurdles at Carifta Games
Athletics, Sports
Jamaicans sweep gold in 400m hurdles at Carifta Games
Mills, Lampart shine in Girls’ shot put
Paul A Reid 
April 6, 2026
Jamaicans sweep gold in 400m hurdles at Carifta Games
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TAKING CHARGE
Athletics, Sports
TAKING CHARGE
Jamaica surge forward with 20 medals on Carifta Day 1
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5, 2026
Jamaica off to flyer on Carifta Day 1
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GOD’S CALLING
Athletics, Sports
GOD’S CALLING
Dyke driven to add more Edwin Allen titles by his personal mission to uplift young athletes
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5, 2026
GOD’S CALLING
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Injuries force changes for Carifta team heading to Grenada
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Injuries force changes for Carifta team heading to Grenada
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 2, 2026
Injuries force changes for Carifta team heading to Grenada
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Edwin Allen paint Frankfield blue and white
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Edwin Allen paint Frankfield blue and white
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2026
Edwin Allen paint Frankfield blue and white
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Big blue bash
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Big blue bash
Jamaica College bring celebrations to Old Hope Road after winning Boys’ Champs
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2026
Big blue bash
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Former Calabar middle-distance star lives out dream as footballer and entrepreneur
Athletics, Sports
Former Calabar middle-distance star lives out dream as footballer and entrepreneur
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2026
Former Calabar middle-distance star lives out dream as footballer and entrepreneur
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Unbeatable Blues!
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Unbeatable Blues!
Jamaica College takes 23rd Mortimer Geddes Trophy in dominant fashion
March 29, 2026
CHAMPS AGAIN!
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Champs Again!
Athletics, Sports
Champs Again!
Edwin Allen back on top at Champs with 11th Girl title
March 29, 2026
JC
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KC old boys yielding results from rare merchandise booth at Champs
Athletics, Sports
KC old boys yielding results from rare merchandise booth at Champs
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 29, 2026
KC old boys yielding results from rare merchandise booth at Champs
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‘Champs is our mini Olympics’
Athletics, Sports
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com
‘Champs is our mini Olympics’
Sprint hurdling star Hansle Parchment believes event is a crucial stepping stone for senior success
Daniel Blake Sports Writer blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2026
‘Champs is our mini Olympics’
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Young Eagle Tamar Austin shows lion strength in brave performance
Athletics, Sports
Young Eagle Tamar Austin shows lion strength in brave performance
March 28, 2026
Young Eagle Tamar Austin shows lion strength in brave performance
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ISSA president hails resilience shown by western athletes
Athletics, Sports
ISSA president hails resilience shown by western athletes
BY RACHID PARCHMENT Digital sports coordinator parchment.jol@gmail.com 
March 28, 2026
ISSA president hails resilience shown by western athletes
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Salmon looks for more; ready for Under-20 Worlds
Athletics, Sports
Salmon looks for more; ready for Under-20 Worlds
March 28, 2026
Salmon looks for more; ready for Under-20 Worlds
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JC surge to big lead but KC and Calabar still in the fight
Athletics, Sports
JC surge to big lead but KC and Calabar still in the fight
March 27, 2026
JC in charge
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‘I will miss my home, JC’
Athletics, Sports
‘I will miss my home, JC’
Jumps standout Michael-Andre Edwards commits to Kansas State University after dominant Champs career
March 27, 2026
‘I will miss my home, JC’
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‘It’s never easy to win’
Athletics, Sports
‘It’s never easy to win’
100m champions react after impressive performances at Champs
BY TRISHANA MCGOWAN Observer writer sports@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 27, 2026
‘It’s never easy to win’
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Brace for gas blow
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Brace for gas blow
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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Like Ah Boss, but human
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Like Ah Boss, but human
Machel Montano chronicles journey beyond the stage lights
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 16, 2026
Like Ah Boss
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
April 16, 2026
2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
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April 16, 2026
Peart highlights importance of coaching educators for football development
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