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Jade-Ann Smith wins Triple Jump at UAB Blazer Invitational
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Jade-Ann Smith wins Triple Jump at UAB Blazer Invitational
January 9 10:16 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Excelsior High standout Jade Ann Smith of Florida A&M University (FAMU) set a new personal best (12.34m) to win the women’s...
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Stray animals endangering Trelawny motorists, says Gager
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Mayor of Falmouth and chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation (TMC), C Junior Gager, has expressed concern about road fatal...
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Anger over Minneapolis shooting probe fuels protests
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West Indies players named among best in ESPN 2025 cricket roundup
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Fire guts multi-storey Manchester home
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Firefighters are now conducting a cooling-down operation after fire gutted the top floor of a multi-storey house in Hope Village...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – There’s good news for shoppers this week as Scotch bonnet pepper prices – a ‘hot’ topic during the recent Christmas holidays – are...
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KFC Jamaica says third party vending machine not affiliated with company
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KFC Jamaica says third party vending machine not affiliated with company
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — KFC Jamaica is distancing itself from reports of a third-party vending machine purporting to carry boxed and ready meals from ...
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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
January 9 06:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Renowned boutique hotel Jakes Hotel in Treasure Beach, will be hosting what it describes as a powerful celebration of Reggae Cultu...
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England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
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England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
January 9, 2026
England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
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Greaves among trio nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award
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Greaves among trio nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award
January 9, 2026
Greaves among trio nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award
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Returning pace pair provide significant T20 World Cup boost for West Indies
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Returning pace pair provide significant T20 World Cup boost for West Indies
January 9, 2026
Returning pace pair provide significant T20 World Cup boost for West Indies
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Shallow laments disappointing 2025 for West Indies men’s team
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Shallow laments disappointing 2025 for West Indies men’s team
January 9, 2026
Shallow laments disappointing 2025 for West Indies men’s team
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Dwayne Bravo insists he was forced out of Windies Test team
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Dwayne Bravo insists he was forced out of Windies Test team
January 7, 2026
Dwayne Bravo insists he was forced out of Windies Test team
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Australia’s Head set to remain opener after sensational Ashes
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Australia’s Head set to remain opener after sensational Ashes
January 7, 2026
Australia’s Head set to remain opener after sensational Ashes
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Nikita Miller confident in Windies talent ahead of Under-19 World Cup
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Nikita Miller confident in Windies talent ahead of Under-19 World Cup
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 6, 2026
Nikita Miller confident in Windies talent ahead of Under-19 World Cup
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‘Doing what’s best for me’
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‘Doing what’s best for me’
Trinidadian star Pooran not planning to reverse West Indies retirement despite T20 World Cup looming
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 5, 2026
‘Doing what’s best for me’
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Nurse expects Windies U-19s to challenge for World Cup
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Nurse expects Windies U-19s to challenge for World Cup
January 4, 2026
Nurse expects Windies U-19s to challenge for World Cup
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Holder and co send Knight Riders into ILT20 qualifier two
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Holder and co send Knight Riders into ILT20 qualifier two
January 3, 2026
Holder and co send Knight Riders into ILT20 qualifier two
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Deryck Murray wants CWI shake-up
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Deryck Murray wants CWI shake-up
January 2, 2026
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Pollard’s Emirates miss out on direct final spot in loss to Desert Vipers
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Pollard’s Emirates miss out on direct final spot in loss to Desert Vipers
December 31, 2025
Pollard’s Emirates miss out on direct final spot
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
December 30, 2025
T20 World Cup will be crucial for Sammy, says Bishop
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Russell, Narine, Holder lead Knight Riders into play-offs
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Russell, Narine, Holder lead Knight Riders into play-offs
December 30, 2025
Russell, Narine, Holder lead Knight Riders into play-offs
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Bishop mystified by Chase’s staggering batting decline
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Bishop mystified by Chase’s staggering batting decline
December 29, 2025
Bishop mystified by Chase’s staggering batting decline
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Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg Super Kings victory
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Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg Super Kings victory
December 28, 2025
Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg
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Pollard leads by example in MI Emirates win
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Pollard leads by example in MI Emirates win
December 28, 2025
Pollard leads by example in MI Emirates win
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West Indies players fall in ICC Test rankings
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West Indies players fall in ICC Test rankings
December 27, 2025
West Indies players fall in ICC Test rankings
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History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
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History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
December 27, 2025
History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
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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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