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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
December 24 08:09 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Families affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica will be gifted $30 million in Hardware and Lumber vouchers by the Digic...
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
December 24 07:20 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Chr...
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
December 24 07:15 AM
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a United States (US) led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed ...
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Kasey Williams | Reporter 
December 24 12:20 AM
Young Santas
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Melissa’s mess shrinks
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Melissa’s mess shrinks
Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:18 AM
Melissa’s mess shrinks
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‘Fun in the capital’
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‘Fun in the capital’
I Love Soca to take over Heroes’ Circle on Boxing Day
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 24 12:16 AM
‘Fun in the capital’
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:14 AM
BOJ warns recovery could stall
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:12 AM
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Basketball, Sports
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
‘No pie in the sky’
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JAMROCKING
Basketball, Sports
JAMROCKING
Captain Facey proud of nation’s history-makers after strides towards FIBA World Cup qualification
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 3, 2025
‘Jamrockers’ buoyed after consecutive FIBA World Cup qualifying wins
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‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
Basketball, Sports
‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 1, 2025
‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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OUT OF BOUNDS
Basketball, Sports
OUT OF BOUNDS
Jamaica looking to overcome hosting woes ahead of clash with Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 27, 2025
OUT OF BOUNDS
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
Basketball, Sports
Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
November 4, 2025
Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3x3 unified basketball
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Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
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Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
November 2, 2025
Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
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NBA refs to start using headsets during games
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NBA refs to start using headsets during games
November 1, 2025
NBA refs to start using headsets during games
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NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
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NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
October 26, 2025
NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
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NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
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NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
October 25, 2025
NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
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Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
Basketball, Sports
Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 11, 2025
Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
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BRINGING THE HEAT!
Basketball, Sports
BRINGING THE HEAT!
Powell embraces Jamaican experience; eyes fruitful NBA move to Miami
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 3, 2025
Powell embraces Jamaican experience;
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Big honour for late Jamaican American basketball star Ryan Reid
Basketball, Sports
Big honour for late Jamaican American basketball star Ryan Reid
Boyd Anderson High to retire his # 42 jersey
August 19, 2025
Big honour for late Jamaican American basketball star Ryan Reid
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GAME CHANGER!
Basketball, Sports
GAME CHANGER!
Jamaica’s basketball president dreams of historic World Cup appearance in 2027
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 14, 2025
Jam-rocking the rim!
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San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
Basketball, Sports
San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
July 3, 2025
San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
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San Antonio Spurs guard expresses interest in repping Jamaica
Basketball, Sports
San Antonio Spurs guard expresses interest in repping Jamaica
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
July 2, 2025
San Antonio Spurs guard expresses interest in repping Jamaica
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A prodigious season
Basketball, Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A prodigious season
MARK ARCHER 
June 27, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A prodigious season
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NBA 2024/25 Season: At its end
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2024/25 Season: At its end
BY MARK ARCHER 
June 20, 2025
NBA 2024/25 Season: At its end
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NBA 2024/25 finals: At a pivotal stage
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2024/25 finals: At a pivotal stage
BY MARK ARCHER 
June 13, 2025
NBA 2024/25 finals: At a pivotal stage
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WIDENING THE NET
Basketball, Sports
WIDENING THE NET
JABA president hopeful more NBA players join Jamaica’s programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2025
JABA president hopeful more NBA players join Jamaica’s programme
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NBA 2024/25 Finals: First-ever Larry O’Brien Trophy at stake
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NBA 2024/25 Finals: First-ever Larry O’Brien Trophy at stake
BY MARK ARCHER 
June 6, 2025
NBA 2024/25 Finals: First-ever Larry O’Brien Trophy at stake
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NBA 2024/25 Play-offs: Historic conference finals
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2024/25 Play-offs: Historic conference finals
BY MARK ARCHER 
May 30, 2025
NBA 2024/25 Play-offs: Historic conference finals
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Triston McDonald off to NBA’s Basketball Without Borders camp
Basketball, Sports
Triston McDonald off to NBA’s Basketball Without Borders camp
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2025
Triston McDonald off to NBA’s Basketball Without Borders camp
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