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A voice in sport lost
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A voice in sport lost
Tributes pour in for award-winning journalist Donald Oliver
December 31 12:20 AM
A voice in sport lost
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‘Closure & comfort’
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‘Closure & comfort’
•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:18 AM
‘Closure comfort’
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
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STAGE ECONOMICS
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STAGE ECONOMICS
Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 31 12:14 AM
Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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RIDING THE WAVE
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RIDING THE WAVE
ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:12 AM
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
BOJ pushing
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‘Arrive alive’
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‘Arrive alive’
Increase in road fatalities pushes authorities to intensify strategies to change driver behaviour
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
‘Arrive alive’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com
Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 19, 2025
Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
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Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
September 19, 2025
Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
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A SILVER LINING
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A SILVER LINING
Tajay Gayle pleased with medal-earning effort in long jump final after persistent battle with hamstring injury
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 18, 2025
A SILVER LINING
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Optimism as fresh Jamaican trio prepare for men’s 200m semi battle
Athletics, Sports
Optimism as fresh Jamaican trio prepare for men’s 200m semi battle
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 18, 2025
Optimism as fresh Jamaican trio prepare for men’s 200m semi battle
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Paul Francis encouraged by 4×100 relay prep
Athletics, Sports
Paul Francis encouraged by 4×100 relay prep
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 18, 2025
Paul Francis encouraged by 4x100 relay prep
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What the pundits say
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What the pundits say
September 18, 2025
What the pundits say
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Forbes pleased with Team Jamaica’s performance so far
Athletics, Sports
Forbes pleased with Team Jamaica’s performance so far
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
September 18, 2025
Forbes pleased with Team Jamaica’s performance so far
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SHINING THROUGH
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SHINING THROUGH
Medal secured, sprint hurdler Bennett targets 12-second club
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
SILVER STAR!
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Persistence pays
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Persistence pays
Resilient Bennett, Mason secure double medal delight in 110m hurdles
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Persistence pays
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Stamp of approval
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Stamp of approval
Coach Francis hails Clayton’s execution; calls for consistency from Thompson
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Stamp of approval
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What the pundits say – September 17
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What the pundits say – September 17
September 17, 2025
What the pundits say
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Smith determined to give all at testing World Championships
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Smith determined to give all at testing World Championships
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Smith determined to give all at testing World Championships
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Navasky Anderson proud of growth; hopes for more middle-distance support
Athletics, Sports, World Cup
Navasky Anderson proud of growth; hopes for more middle-distance support
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Navasky Anderson proud of growth; hopes for more middle-distance support
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Ricketts pushes for triple jump medal in 6th World Champs final
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Ricketts pushes for triple jump medal in 6th World Champs final
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Ricketts pushes for triple jump medal in 6th World Champs final
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KEEPING IT REAL
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
KEEPING IT REAL
September 17, 2025
KEEPING IT REAL
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO – September 17
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO – September 17
September 17, 2025
SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
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WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
September 17, 2025
WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE
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THE CURIOUS CASE OF ANTONIO WATSON
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
THE CURIOUS CASE OF ANTONIO WATSON
Exit in 400m heats ends young quarter-miler’s world title defence
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16, 2025
What went wrong with Watson?
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Williams upbeat despite hurdles heartbreak
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Williams upbeat despite hurdles heartbreak
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16, 2025
Williams upbeat despite hurdles heartbreak
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MONDO MAGIC!
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
MONDO MAGIC!
Duplantis reaches record heights, Beamish makes Kiwi history at Worlds
September 16, 2025
MONDO MAGIC!
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Injury forces Alfred out of women’s 200m
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Injury forces Alfred out of women’s 200m
September 16, 2025
Injury forces Alfred out of women’s 200m
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Clarke looking to shake off first-round jitters in 400m hurdles
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Clarke looking to shake off first-round jitters in 400m hurdles
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 16, 2025
Clarke looking to shake off first-round jitters in 400m hurdles
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A voice in sport lost
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A voice in sport lost
Tributes pour in for award-winning journalist Donald Oliver
December 31, 2025
A voice in sport lost
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‘Closure & comfort’
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‘Closure & comfort’
•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
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New location, no problem!
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New location, no problem!
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31, 2025
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Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
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RIDING THE WAVE
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ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
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