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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man was killed and two others injured in a gun attack in Cedar Grove district near Mandeville on Tuesday as the bloodshed cont...
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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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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, 2025
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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Australia’s Cummins out of rest of Ashes; Lyon to have surgery
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Australia’s Cummins out of rest of Ashes; Lyon to have surgery
December 24, 2025
Australia’s Cummins out of rest of Ashes; Lyon to have surgery
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Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes
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Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes
December 23, 2025
Strauss says sacking Stokes and McCullum will not solve England’s Ashes woes
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West Indies captain says he ‘let the team down’ in New Zealand Tests
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West Indies captain says he ‘let the team down’ in New Zealand Tests
December 23, 2025
West Indies captain says he ‘let the team down’ in New Zealand Tests
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Greaves praises West Indies fightback versus New Zealand
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Greaves praises West Indies fightback versus New Zealand
Sanjay Myers Sports Writer myerss@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
Greaves praises West Indies fightback versus New Zealand
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West Indies assistant coach reflects on torturous first day
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West Indies assistant coach reflects on torturous first day
December 19, 2025
West Indies assistant coach reflects on torturous first day
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Reifer calls for batting endurance as Windies enter final Kiwi Test
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Reifer calls for batting endurance as Windies enter final Kiwi Test
December 17, 2025
Reifer calls for batting endurance as Windies enter final Kiwi Test
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SUPPORTING SHALLOW
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SUPPORTING SHALLOW
JCA President Donovan Bennett backs CWI boss’s dual role
December 16, 2025
What conflict?
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Coach Sammy urges West Indies batsmen to ‘stand up’
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Coach Sammy urges West Indies batsmen to ‘stand up’
December 15, 2025
Coach Sammy urges West Indies batsmen to ‘stand up’
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NOT INTERESTED
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NOT INTERESTED
JCA President Bennett doesn’t fancy self as CWI head after Shallow
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 14, 2025
Staying at the crease
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‘THEY’RE COMMITTED!’
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‘THEY’RE COMMITTED!’
Rovman insists players are fighting for survival of West Indies cricket
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December 13, 2025
Jamaican star Rovman Powell believes that the current crop of West Indies Test players are committed to changing the team’s fortunes. West Indies are ...
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Chase ‘disappointed’ with WI batting display in loss to Kiwis
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Chase ‘disappointed’ with WI batting display in loss to Kiwis
December 13, 2025
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CMC) — West Indies Test Captain Roston Chase has expressed displeasure with his side’s woeful batting performance after they ...
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Hope admits West Indies batsmen wasted solid platform in first innings
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Hope admits West Indies batsmen wasted solid platform in first innings
December 11, 2025
Hope admits West Indies batsmen wasted solid platform in first innings
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GUIDING HAND
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GUIDING HAND
Knight Riders CEO says Andre Russell crucial to IPL franchise as coach
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 10, 2025
Knight Riders CEO says ‘Dre Russ’ crucial to IPL franchise as coach
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Shallow backs Sammy despite West Indies losing record
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Shallow backs Sammy despite West Indies losing record
December 9, 2025
Shallow backs Sammy despite West Indies losing record
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Chase proud of Windies fightback for memorable draw
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Chase proud of Windies fightback for memorable draw
December 7, 2025
Chase proud of Windies fightback for memorable draw
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Ton-up Ravindra reflects on ‘perfect’ day 3 as Windies bowlers toil
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Ton-up Ravindra reflects on ‘perfect’ day 3 as Windies bowlers toil
December 5, 2025
Ton-up Ravindra reflects on ‘perfect’ day 3 as Windies bowlers toil
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Crawley, Starc pay tribute to ‘flawless’ Root
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Crawley, Starc pay tribute to ‘flawless’ Root
December 5, 2025
Crawley, Starc pay tribute to ‘flawless’ Root
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Dorne’s century helps West Indies secure series against England
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Dorne’s century helps West Indies secure series against England
December 1, 2025
Dorne’s century helps West Indies secure series against England
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Shields: From brink of retirement to West Indies debut
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Shields: From brink of retirement to West Indies debut
November 29, 2025
Shields: From brink of retirement to West Indies debut
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Royal ton not enough as Scorpions fall to Volcanoes
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Royal ton not enough as Scorpions fall to Volcanoes
November 29, 2025
Royal ton not enough as Scorpions fall
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Layne grabs three wickets in spirited West Indies practice outing
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Layne grabs three wickets in spirited West Indies practice outing
November 28, 2025
Layne grabs three wickets in
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