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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
December 26 05:13 PM
The much-anticipated Olivier Shield clash between St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Excelsior High will be played on Wednesday, January ...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
December 26 03:37 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
December 26 03:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular crime vlogger Sir P of Politricks Watch has announced that he is stepping away from YouTube. Sir P shared the news in a vi...
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
December 26 02:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A restaurant worker and long-time Izizzi player is celebrating a $2.8 million jackpot win after winning the Greek Gods game. A ded...
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
December 26 02:19 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report. Touris...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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TALENT RAID
Basketball, Sports
TALENT RAID
Turner hopeful NBA stars will commit to Jamaica’s basketball team as they pursue World Cup and Olympics
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
STAR CHASE
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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
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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
Basketball, Sports
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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