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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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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’
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‘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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‘SEIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY’
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‘SEIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY’
JOA president emphasises importance of Commonwealth & CAC Games amidst global championships void
Daniel Blake Sports Writer blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 4, 2025
Samuda emphasises importance of Commonwealth
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‘DONE AS A THREAT’
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‘DONE AS A THREAT’
Ato Boldon questions whether Thompson Herah can get back to medal-winning form
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 2, 2025
Boldon shares concerns about Thompson Herah future
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Para-mount importance
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Para-mount importance
JPA president urges greater investment in movement on back of rare athletes showcase
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 30, 2025
President Samuda optimistic of greater investment in paralympic movement
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MORE THAN DESERVING
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MORE THAN DESERVING
JOA to honour Fraser-Pryce for outstanding contribution during her near 20-year career
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 29, 2025
Samuda speaks on Fraser-Pryce’s local, global impact
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Seville in recovery after undergoing toe procedure
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Seville in recovery after undergoing toe procedure
September 28, 2025
Seville in recovery after undergoing
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She’s still got it!
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She’s still got it!
Bailey, Gatlin confident of Jackson’s return to form after promising displays in Tokyo
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 26, 2025
Bailey, Gatlin put faith in Jackson returning to form
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GOLDEN BOY RETURNS!
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GOLDEN BOY RETURNS!
Oblique revels in Tokyo glory; promises best yet to come
September 25, 2025
Seville makes low-key return from Tokyo; promises best yet to come
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LEGEND!
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LEGEND!
Fraser-Pryce’s legacy recognised in heartfelt homecoming
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 24, 2025
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