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Brace for gas blow
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Brace for gas blow
Petrojam gets green light to hike prices of petroleum products above $4.50 maximum starting next week
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY WILLIS Senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:20 AM
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:18 AM
War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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Like Ah Boss, but human
Entertainment, ...
Like Ah Boss, but human
Machel Montano chronicles journey beyond the stage lights
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 16 12:16 AM
Like Ah Boss
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
April 16 12:14 AM
2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
Peart underlines importance of coach educators in local football development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16 12:12 AM
Peart highlights importance of coaching educators for football development
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
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¡Salud Por Malbec!
April 16 12:10 AM
Salta’s High Valleys Recast Malbec for a
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BEST EVER!
Cricket, ...
BEST EVER!
Scorpions coach hails scintillating victory over Pride at top of pile
April 16 12:07 AM
BEST EVER!
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Pooran will come good for us: Moody
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Pooran will come good for us: Moody
Trinidadian continues to struggle for Super Giants in IPL
April 16 12:06 AM
Pooran will come good for us: Moody
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Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
Basketball, Sports
Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
Sanjay Myers Sports Writer myerss@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7, 2026
Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
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Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves out for regular season
Basketball, Sports
Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves out for regular season
April 5, 2026
Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves
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US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
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US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
April 5, 2026
US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
BY MARK ARCHER 
March 27, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
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NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
Basketball, Sports
NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
Jamaica basketball stars urge young players to consider professional opportunities beyond North America
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 12, 2026
Different strokes
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2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
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2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
BY MARK ARCHER 
March 6, 2026
2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
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Hoop heritage
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Hoop heritage
Canada’s Carr and Mitchell proud of Jamaican roots after historic FIBA World Cup qualifier in Kingston
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 5, 2026
Hoop heritage
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‘WE’LL REBOUND’
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‘WE’LL REBOUND’
Turner confident Jamaica will qualify for World Cup final round despite setback against Canada and Bahamas
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 3, 2026
Turner promises qualification despite setback against The Bahamas, Canada
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HOOPS BOOST!
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HOOPS BOOST!
JABA confident of local basketball growth following impressive home turnout for World Cup Qualifiers
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 2, 2026
JABA confident of local basketball growth after strong turnout for W’Cup Qualifiers
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AGONISING LOSS
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AGONISING LOSS
Coach Turner frustrated after Jamaica blow 9-point lead vs The Bahamas in World Cup qualifier
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 28, 2026
Historic but hurtful
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Coach hails ‘growth’ as Spurs roll to 11th-straight NBA victory
Basketball, Sports
Coach hails ‘growth’ as Spurs roll to 11th-straight NBA victory
Rockets’ Durant hits 32,000-point milestone
February 28, 2026
Coach hails ‘growth’ as Spurs roll to 11th-straight NBA victory
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T’Wolves’ Edwards, Magic’s Bane fined for throwing balls into stands
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T’Wolves’ Edwards, Magic’s Bane fined for throwing balls into stands
February 27, 2026
T’Wolves’ Edwards, Magic’s Bane fined for throwing balls into stands
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2025/26 NBA Season: Hot teams ‘heat-check’
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2025/26 NBA Season: Hot teams ‘heat-check’
BY MARK ARCHER 
February 27, 2026
2025/26 NBA Season: Hot teams ‘heat-check’
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, Sports
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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CAPTAIN COURAGE
Basketball, Sports
CAPTAIN COURAGE
JamRockers skipper Facey promises to perform for Melissa victims in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Trelawny’s Facey aiming to boost nation’s spirits in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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2025/26 NBA Season: Back to regular programming
Basketball, Sports
2025/26 NBA Season: Back to regular programming
February 20, 2026
2025/26 NBA Season: Back to regular programming
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PLAYING WITH PURPOSE
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PLAYING WITH PURPOSE
Powell hoping to inspire young Jamaicans after All-Star debut
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
Powell’s purpose
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Herbert Morrison, Manchester into ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
Basketball, Sports
Herbert Morrison, Manchester into ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
Paul A Reid 
February 14, 2026
Herbert Morrison, Manchester into ISSA
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Manchester, Holmwood qualify for ISSA U-19 basketball final
Basketball, Sports
Manchester, Holmwood qualify for ISSA U-19 basketball final
February 13, 2026
Manchester, Holmwood qualify for ISSA U-19 basketball final
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‘HE DESERVES IT!’
Basketball, Sports
‘HE DESERVES IT!’
National coach full of praise after Norman Powell NBA All-Star team inclusion
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 3, 2026
National coach Turner praises Powell after NBA All-Star team inclusion
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Herbert Morrison advance in ISSA Rural Area Basketball quarters
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Herbert Morrison advance in ISSA Rural Area Basketball quarters
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 3, 2026
Herbert Morrison advance in ISSA Rural Area Basketball quarters
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Golden State’s Butler out for season with ACL injury
Basketball, Sports
Golden State’s Butler out for season with ACL injury
January 21, 2026
Golden State’s Butler out for season with ACL injury
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April 16, 2026
Brace for gas blow
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
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War-linked oil shock pushes inflation higher in Jamaica
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2026
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Like Ah Boss, but human
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Machel Montano chronicles journey beyond the stage lights
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April 16, 2026
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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2,764 JPS customers still without electricity
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Coaches are the key
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Coaches are the key
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