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Toys, letters and love light up Christmas for children in western Jamaica
BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:30 AM
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Gov’t eyes Church role in providing psychological support to hurricane victims
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:28 AM
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 12:26 AM
Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
...honours icons Charly Black, Coppershot Sound and Mad Michelle
December 25 12:26 AM
Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
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St Mary businessman transforms home into winter wonderland
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer 
December 25 12:24 AM
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
December 25 12:22 AM
Pocket Rocket Foundation takes Christmas cheer to children in Ewarton
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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 12:22 AM
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400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica
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400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica
December 25 12:20 AM
400 households receive vital WASH kits from ADRA Jamaica
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JC hunt treble with Olivier Shield in sight
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JC hunt treble with Olivier Shield in sight
December 13, 2022
WITH the ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup and Champions Cup already in the bag, Jamaica College will be hoping to get their hands on the Olivier Shield for th...
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CC now focusing on Olivier Shield
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CC now focusing on Olivier Shield
BY SHERDON COWAN Staff reporter cowans@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4, 2022
Though Clarendon College have reclaimed their ISSA/WATA daCosta Cup, Manager Richard Palmer says that the job is only half done as their real target i...
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WELL DONE!
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WELL DONE!
December 3, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — It is often said that when you lose a loved one it is best to honour them in such a way that best reflects the work they wo...
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Glenmuir rise above Edwin Allen to cop Ben Francis KO trophy
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Glenmuir rise above Edwin Allen to cop Ben Francis KO trophy
Sherdon Cowan 
December 3, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — After having their shot at the daCosta Cup ruined by Edwin Allen High, Glenmuir High dished out some semblance of revenge o...
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Central High eye history against Clarendon College
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Central High eye history against Clarendon College
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 2, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Central High will hope to become the 14th school to lift the ISSA daCosta Cup today when they face one of the most successf...
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Another all-Clarendon affair
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Another all-Clarendon affair
November 30, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Another all-Clarendon affair is set to decide top honours for the ISSA/Digicel Ben Francis Knockout competition, as defendi...
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Champs Edwin Allen anxious to defend Ben Francis KO
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Champs Edwin Allen anxious to defend Ben Francis KO
November 29, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Defending champions Edwin Allen High are eagerly looking forward to returning to the final of the ISSA/Digicel Ben Francis ...
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Captain Clarke carries Central High to first D’Cup final
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Captain Clarke carries Central High to first D’Cup final
Dwayne Richards 
November 25, 2022
HE strode confidently towards the goal area, picked up the ball and headed for the penalty spot. He kissed the ball twice and then placed it carefully...
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Edwin Allen stay on course to defend Ben Francis KO
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Edwin Allen stay on course to defend Ben Francis KO
November 25, 2022
MOCHO, Clarendon — Edwin Allen High stayed on course to win back-to-back ISSA Ben Francis Knockout titles after eliminating Garvey Maceo High 2-0 in t...
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Ben Francis quarters ignite today
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Ben Francis quarters ignite today
November 24, 2022
Defending champions Edwin Allen High will meet outgoing daCosta Cup champions Garvey Maceo High in one of four quarter-final games in the ISSA/WATA Be...
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Clarendon College, Central High to battle for D’Cup crown
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Clarendon College, Central High to battle for D’Cup crown
November 23, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Clarendon College remained on course to secure a 10th ISSA/Digicel daCosta Cup title as they booked a date with first-time ...
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Rusea’s, William Knibb hunt semi-final spots in Ben Francis Cup
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Rusea’s, William Knibb hunt semi-final spots in Ben Francis Cup
BY PAUL A REID Observer West writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 23, 2022
LUCEA, Hanover - FORMER champions Rusea's High and William Knibb Memorial High will meet at the Colin Miller Sports Complex in Lucea on Friday for a p...
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Confidence high as D’Cup semi-finals take centre stage
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Confidence high as D’Cup semi-finals take centre stage
November 22, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Confidence is high going into today's semi-finals of the ISSA/Digicel daCosta Cup competition at the St Elizabeth Technical...
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Champs Clarendon College cool hot Mona
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Champs Clarendon College cool hot Mona
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
November 19, 2022
Defending champions Clarendon College produced an excellent all-round performance to book their place in the semi-finals of the ISSA/Wata Champions Cu...
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Three former champs into Ben Francis quarters
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Three former champs into Ben Francis quarters
November 17, 2022
Former champions Rusea's High, Glenmuir High, and Garvey Maceo High advanced to the quarter-finals of the ISSA Ben Francis Cup yesterday. Rusea's High...
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Five former champions join Ben Francis KO hunt
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Five former champions join Ben Francis KO hunt
November 16, 2022
DRAX HALL, St Ann — Five former champions will be part of the hunt for the ISSA Ben Francis Knockout that gets underway today with four games. Those m...
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Central High surprise semi-finalists after blanking Edwin Allen 2-0
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Central High surprise semi-finalists after blanking Edwin Allen 2-0
Paul Reid 
November 15, 2022
DENBIGH, Clarendon — Central High are surprise semi-finalists in the ISSA/Digicel daCosta Cup competition after beating Edwin Allen High 2-0 at Foga R...
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Fireworks forecast as three teams gun for two semi-final spots
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Fireworks forecast as three teams gun for two semi-final spots
Paul Reid 
November 14, 2022
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — Fireworks are expected today as three teams will be chasing two places in the semi-finals of the ISSA/Digicel daCosta Cup c...
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Manning’s, Manchester cruise into semis
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Manning’s, Manchester cruise into semis
November 12, 2022
LLANDILO, Westmoreland — Manning's School and Manchester High are the first qualifiers for the semi-finals of the ISSA/Digicel daCosta Cup competition...
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Manning’s, Manchester take aim at semi-finals
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Manning’s, Manchester take aim at semi-finals
November 11, 2022
LLANDILO, Westmoreland — Manning's School and Manchester High can secure their places in the semi-finals of the ISSA daCosta Cup football competition ...
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Edwin Allen shock  Dinthill as D’Cup ‘quarters’ get cracking
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Edwin Allen shock Dinthill as D’Cup ‘quarters’ get cracking
Paul Reid 
November 9, 2022
DRAX HALL, St Ann — Edwin Allen High scored a surprise 1-0 win over Dinthill Technical High at Drax Hall as the quarter-final round of the ISSA daCost...
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Dinthill, Edwin Allen square off at Drax Hall
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Dinthill, Edwin Allen square off at Drax Hall
Paul A Reid 
November 8, 2022
DRAX HALL, St Ann — Dinthill Technical and Edwin Allen High will face off today at Drax Hall in St Ann as the quarter-finals of the ISSA/Digicel daCos...
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December 25, 2025
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...honours icons Charly Black, Coppershot Sound and Mad Michelle
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