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December 30 12:16 AM
Comedians thrill patrons at Christmas Comedy Cook-up
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro: Tools and Tips to Keep You Sane
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Wedding Planning Like a Pro:
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
December 30 12:08 AM
Committee member Carlene Edwards encouraged by FIFA experience
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JPS ups power restoration effort
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JPS ups power restoration effort
...72 specialised vehicles arrive in Montego Bay
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JPS ups power restoration effort
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Green Island powers through
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Green Island powers through
February 25, 2013
Gibson Relays Review IN the 37th staging of the Gibson Relays, there were a number of spectacles that makes for an exciting Boys and Girls Championshi...
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USA vs Jamaica still on the cards
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USA vs Jamaica still on the cards
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer writer 
February 25, 2013
THE once-hyped clash between Jamaica and the United States on the athletics track is coming closer to reality. The possibility of a clash between two ...
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South Africa: Pistorius reports to authorities
February 25, 2013
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius reported to South African authorities yesterday under bail terms in the murder case against him, sai...
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More youth support Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run
Athletics, Sports, Teenage
More youth support Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run
February 25, 2013
WITH over a 25 per cent increase in the number of registrants for the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run in 2013, it was noticed that the largest increase wa...
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Bolt to run at Diamond League
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Bolt to run at Diamond League
February 25, 2013
USAIN Bolt will run at the Paris Diamond League in July, mere weeks before the Outdoor World Championship, the International Association of Athletics ...
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Once again, ‘Gibson’ whets the appetite
Athletics, Sports
Once again, ‘Gibson’ whets the appetite
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 24, 2013
A number of scintillating 4x400m races brought the 37th Gibson Relays to a glorious close at the National Stadium on Saturday night. The Vere Technica...
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Teddy McCook gets highest IAAF award
February 24, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Neville 'Teddy' McCook was posthumously awarded the Golden Order of Merit by the International Association of Athletics Federation...
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USATF President, CEO for McCook’s funeral
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USATF President, CEO for McCook’s funeral
DANIA BOGLE 
February 23, 2013
PRESIDENT of USA Track and Field Stephanie Hightower and its Chief Executive Officer Max Seigel are among the officials in the island to attend today'...
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Racers’ Lions
Athletics, Sports
Racers’ Lions
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
February 23, 2013
Racers' Lions roar at Gibson Relays A world-leading 38.50 seconds by a Racers Lions men's 4x100m team that included IAAF World Championships 100m cham...
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Athletics, Sports
Irie Jam keeps Jamaicans in the New York area locked to Gibson Relays
DANIA BOGLE 
February 23, 2013
THE Jamaican Diaspora in the New York area of the United States was able to keep track of the happenings at yesterday's Gibson Relays athletics meetin...
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Bryan soars to season best-2-17m
Athletics, Sports
Bryan soars to season best-2-17m
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
February 23, 2013
CHRISTOFF Bryan of Wolmer's Boys continued his good build-up to this season's IAAF World Youth Championships in the Ukraine with winning the men's hig...
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Tyson Gay back on track and healthy again
Athletics, Sports
Tyson Gay back on track and healthy again
February 23, 2013
FOR so long, pain has followed Tyson Gay around the track. If it wasn't his hamstring giving him grief in a workout, it was his surgically repaired hi...
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Athletics, Sports
Gibson-mania – Annual relays runs off with record numbers
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 22, 2013
Record numbers for Gibson Relays A record number of over 3,600 athletes from over 230 teams are down to take part in today's 37th staging of the Gibso...
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Athletics, Sports
Three Kenyan athletes banned for doping
February 22, 2013
NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) — Kenya has banned three marathon runners for doping offences, including the first case of an athlete using the banned blood boos...
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Oscar Pistorius granted bail
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Oscar Pistorius granted bail
February 21, 2013
South Africa (AP) - A judge in Pretoria, South Africa, has granted bail for Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with one count of premedit...
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Bolt to run on Brazilian beach
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Bolt to run on Brazilian beach
February 20, 2013
SPRINTER Usain Bolt will run the 150m on a Brazilian beach next month. The multiple-time Olympic champion will run the race on the South American coun...
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Pistorius murder charge shocks sports minister
Athletics, Sports
Pistorius murder charge shocks sports minister
February 19, 2013
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AFP) — South Africa's sports minister yesterday expressed shock and disbelief that star athlete Oscar Pistorius has been char...
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PJ to address GC Foster symposium today
Athletics, Sports
PJ to address GC Foster symposium today
February 19, 2013
The GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport will present an inaugural symposium entitled "Preserving and Celebrating Jamaica's Sport Heritag...
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Asafa in awe at Sigma Run turnout
Athletics, Sports
Asafa in awe at Sigma Run turnout
February 19, 2013
JAMAICA'S sub-10 king Asafa Powell was in awe at the turnout for the 15th staging of Sigma Corporate Run held on Sunday in Kingston. The former 100m w...
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PHOTO: Wheeling in first
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PHOTO: Wheeling in first
February 18, 2013
Sheldon Cox eases to victory in the wheelchair section of the Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run in Kingston on Sunday. The annual charity event had a record...
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Pistorius says he had no intentions to kill girlfriend
Athletics, News, Sports
Pistorius says he had no intentions to kill girlfriend
February 18, 2013
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius told a packed courtroom Tuesday that he shot his girlfriend to death by mistake, thinking she was a robb...
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A run to remember
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A run to remember
February 18, 2013
Record-breaking Sigma Run hailed a huge success THE Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run's status was reinforced Sunday when registered participants of the ove...
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