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SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) and Treasure Beach were the only winners in Sunday’s set of second-round games in the Jamaica Pre...
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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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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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
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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
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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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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Mitchell leads Cavs over Timberwolves
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Mitchell leads Cavs over Timberwolves
January 11, 2026
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HOME SWEET HOME?
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HOME SWEET HOME?
JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 30, 2025
No place like home
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Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
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Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
Durant’s Rockets blowout Lakers
December 27, 2025
Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
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TALENT RAID
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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
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
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December 18, 2025
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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BRINGING THE HEAT!
Powell embraces Jamaican experience; eyes fruitful NBA move to Miami
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October 3, 2025
Powell embraces Jamaican experience;
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Big honour for late Jamaican American basketball star Ryan Reid
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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!
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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
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San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
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San Antonio player gifts basketball kits to St James students
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San Antonio Spurs guard expresses interest in repping Jamaica
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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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MARK ARCHER 
June 27, 2025
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NBA 2024/25 Season: At its end
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NBA 2024/25 finals: At a pivotal stage
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