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As AI reshapes job market, St James bee farmers to take training into schools
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As AI reshapes job market, St James bee farmers to take training into schools
January 21 01:21 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica —  With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforming the global workforce, President of the St James Bee Farmers Association, D...
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Media barred in ‘good samaritans’ fatal crash case
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Media barred in ‘good samaritans’ fatal crash case
January 21 01:17 PM
Members of the media were barred from entering the courtroom as Tor McIntosh, the university student charged with two counts of death by dangerous dri...
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Squeeze’, ‘Denture’ among men named as persons of interest
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Squeeze’, ‘Denture’ among men named as persons of interest
January 21 01:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Several individuals have been listed by the Kingston Western police as persons of interest in connection with multiple crimes in t...
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Ackeem Blake and Danielle Williams to compete in New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
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Ackeem Blake and Danielle Williams to compete in New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
January 21 12:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former World Indoor 60 metre bronze medallist Ackeem Blake and two-time World Athletics Championships gold medallist Danielle Will...
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Dawes calls for full accounting on use of J$75m raised for UHWI Paediatric Unit
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Dawes calls for full accounting on use of J$75m raised for UHWI Paediatric Unit
January 21 12:44 PM
Shadow Minister on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes has expressed deep concern following revelations that approximately J$75 million raised in 202...
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Section of roadway in Bayside, Portmore to be reduced to single lane access
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Section of roadway in Bayside, Portmore to be reduced to single lane access
January 21 12:42 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Motorists using the Port Henderson Road/George Lee Boulevard intersection in St Catherine are advised to expect delays as the ...
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UWI aims to position itself at forefront of e-mobility
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UWI aims to position itself at forefront of e-mobility
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 21 12:03 PM
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has moved to position itself at the forefront of a global shift towards electric mobility (e-mobility), with t...
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Suspected serial rapist arrested and charged by C-TOC while on bail
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Suspected serial rapist arrested and charged by C-TOC while on bail
January 21 11:46 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man who was out on bail after being charged with four cases of rape, committed between 2023 and 2024, is now back in custody on ...
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Jade-Ann Dawkins sets indoor triple jump PB
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Jade-Ann Dawkins sets indoor triple jump PB
January 20, 2026
Jade-Ann Dawkins sets indoor triple jump PB
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‘We have women’s support!’
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‘We have women’s support!’
World Athletics boss defends women’s 100m schedule for LA 2028
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 19, 2026
World Athletics boss defends 100m schedule in LA 2028, amidst criticism from Francis, Mills
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JAAA brings hurricane relief to Hanover schools
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JAAA brings hurricane relief to Hanover schools
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 18, 2026
JAAA brings hurricane relief to Hanover schools
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Tia Clayton, Kishane Thompson comfortable in season opener
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Tia Clayton, Kishane Thompson comfortable in season opener
January 18, 2026
Tia Clayton, Kishane Thompson comfortable in season opener
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JC athletics coach recommends changes to ‘excessive’ ISSA transfer rules
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JC athletics coach recommends changes to ‘excessive’ ISSA transfer rules
January 16, 2026
JC athletics coach recommends changes to ‘excessive’ ISSA transfer rules
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Mending fences
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Mending fences
World Athletics president offers support for strained JAAA/athletes relations
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 15, 2026
Coe offers support to improve JAAA-athletes relations
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‘DISAPPOINTED!’
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‘DISAPPOINTED!’
Former JAAA president shares feelings on Shockoria Wallace’s entry to Enhanced Games
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 14, 2026
Former JAAA President Blake voices concerns about Enhanced Games
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Joseph Salmon aims to dominate throws
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Joseph Salmon aims to dominate throws
January 14, 2026
Joseph Salmon aims
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Williams clocks 60m hurdles world indoor-leading time
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Williams clocks 60m hurdles world indoor-leading time
Paul A Reid 
January 12, 2026
Williams clocks 60m hurdles world indoor-leading time
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Miller brims with confidence after record hurdling season openers
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Miller brims with confidence after record hurdling season openers
January 12, 2026
Miller brims with confidence after record hurdling season openers
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‘HELP US!’
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‘HELP US!’
Coaches of Melissa-ravaged schools plead for assistance as western track meets suffer
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 11, 2026
Western schools scramble amidst track and field meet cancellations
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Strong start to track season at JC Dev Meet
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Strong start to track season at JC Dev Meet
January 11, 2026
Strong start to track season at JC Dev Meet
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‘FIT FOR PURPOSE’
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‘FIT FOR PURPOSE’
Jamaica in strong position to host World Athletics events following stadium upgrade — Coe
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 8, 2026
Jamaica in strong position to host World Athletics events following stadium upgrade — Coe
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World Athletics to boost Jamaica’s track and field recovery post-Melissa
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World Athletics to boost Jamaica’s track and field recovery post-Melissa
January 8, 2026
World Athletics to boost Jamaica’s track and field recovery post-Melissa
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Another ‘blow to sports’ in the west, says Smith after WA president visit called off
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Another ‘blow to sports’ in the west, says Smith after WA president visit called off
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7, 2026
Another ‘blow to sports’ in the west, says Smith after WA president visit called off
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‘NO WAR ON ATHLETES’
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‘NO WAR ON ATHLETES’
JOA President Samuda urges sport world not to punish US competitors after Venezuela invasion
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 6, 2026
‘Athletes aren’t pawns’
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ATHLETES FIRST
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ATHLETES FIRST
JOA boss wants athletes and coaches prioritised during visit of World Athletics president
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 5, 2026
Dialogue for development
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Help Coming
Athletics, Sports
Help Coming
World Athletics president to visit island and outline support for track and field following hurricane devastation
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 3, 2026
Coe-ing to the rescue
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Bailey in support of GST but admits difficult way forward
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Bailey in support of GST but admits difficult way forward
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31, 2025
Bailey in support of GST but admits difficult way forward
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Walcott, Bertrand walk away with top honours at TTOC awards
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Walcott, Bertrand walk away with top honours at TTOC awards
December 31, 2025
Walcott, Bertrand walk away with top honours at TTOC awards
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Alfred directs focus to 60m world record
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Alfred directs focus to 60m world record
December 27, 2025
Alfred directs focus to 60m world record
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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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