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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
December 24 09:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to hold on to hope and unity as the country recovers from the effects of Hurr...
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GSAJ,  free zones  spread holiday cheer to hurricane victims
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GSAJ, free zones spread holiday cheer to hurricane victims
December 24 08:27 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — In a powerful display of corporate synergy and seasonal goodwill, the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ), in partnership with the Global...
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Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade
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Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade
December 24 06:57 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The iconic Holland Bamboo, in St Elizabeth, once a lush covering of bamboo trees which intersect over the road, now shows signs of...
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
December 24 06:36 PM
The Jamaica Draughts Association crowned its first female champion during the National Pool Checkers Championships at the Port Rhoades Sports Club in ...
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WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police
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WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police
December 24 06:19 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Even as St Elizabeth police chief Superintendent Coleridge Minto has assured citizens of safety and security in the southern p...
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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
December 24 05:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The public’s demand for physical cash ahead of the Christmas holidays was softer than both the central bank and last year's patter...
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
December 24 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 25, according to the latest ex-re...
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
December 24 04:35 PM
Racing United’s sojourn to the top of the standings after the first round of games in the Wray and Nephew Jamaican Premier League (JPL) this season is...
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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
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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
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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
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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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Triston McDonald off to NBA’s Basketball Without Borders camp
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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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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The iconic Holland Bamboo, in St Elizabeth, once a lush covering of bamboo trees which intersect over the road, now shows signs of...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
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{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police
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