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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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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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Three shot, one fatally, in Manchester
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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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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls
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Even in a year that brought unexpected disruption, Wendy’s Jamaica continued a Christmas tradition that has become a familiar part of the holiday seas...
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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Western families to be gifted $30 million in hardware vouchers by Digicel Foundation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Families affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica will be gifted $30 million in Hardware and Lumber vouchers by the Digic...
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Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) — Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Chr...
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain
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KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukraine won some concessions in the latest version of a United States (US) led draft plan to end the Russian invasion, revealed ...
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December 24 12:20 AM
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T&T recruit UK-based youth players to strengthen pool
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T&T recruit UK-based youth players to strengthen pool
December 24, 2025
TT recruit UK-based youth players to strengthen pool
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Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
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Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
December 24, 2025
Arsenal reach League Cup semis with shoot-out win over Palace
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Holgate blames ‘quality’ players for Boyz’s failure to automatically qualify for World Cup
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Holgate blames ‘quality’ players for Boyz’s failure to automatically qualify for World Cup
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 23, 2025
Holgate blames ‘quality’ players for Boyz’s failure to automatically qualify for World Cup
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FOR ST BESS!
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FOR ST BESS!
Melissa disaster the bonding agent in STETHS daCosta Cup triumph
December 23, 2025
Melissa disaster the bonding agent in STETHS d’Cup triumph
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STETHS, Excelsior players among big individual winners in schoolboy football
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STETHS, Excelsior players among big individual winners in schoolboy football
Melissa disaster the bonding agent in STETHS daCosta Cup triumph
December 23, 2025
STETHS, Excelsior players among big individual winners in schoolboy football
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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STETHS STAND SUPREME
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STETHS STAND SUPREME
St Elizabeth Tech make Melissa-ravished parish proud with sixth daCosta Cup title
December 21, 2025
IMPERVIOUS!
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Simpson reflects on time as interim JFF general secretary
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Simpson reflects on time as interim JFF general secretary
December 21, 2025
Simpson reflects on time as interim JFF general secretary
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JC rue not ‘taking Christmas gift’
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JC rue not ‘taking Christmas gift’
December 21, 2025
JC rue not ‘taking Christmas gift’
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EAGLES RISE!
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EAGLES RISE!
Excelsior stun Jamaica College 2-0 to grasp Manning Cup crown
December 20, 2025
Excelsior stun Jamaica College 2-0 to grasp Manning Cup crown
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BIG BOYS RUMBLE!
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BIG BOYS RUMBLE!
STETHS put unbeaten record on the line in d’Cup final vs high-flying Glenmuir
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
BIG BOYS RUMBLE!
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Coaches chase maiden glory as Cornwall, Clarendon battle for Ben Francis Cup
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Coaches chase maiden glory as Cornwall, Clarendon battle for Ben Francis Cup
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
Coaches chase maiden glory as Cornwall, Clarendon battle for Ben Francis Cup
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Coach Patrick elated as St Catherine dethrone Mona in Walker Cup showdown
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Coach Patrick elated as St Catherine dethrone Mona in Walker Cup showdown
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
Coach Patrick elated as St Catherine dethrone Mona in Walker Cup showdown
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TITANS COLLIDE!
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TITANS COLLIDE!
JC, XLCR mega clash in Manning Cup grand finale
December 19, 2025
JC, XLCR mega clash in Manning Cup grand finale
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Clarendon, Cornwall to lock horns for Ben Francis Cup glory
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Clarendon, Cornwall to lock horns for Ben Francis Cup glory
December 19, 2025
Clarendon, Cornwall to lock horns for Ben Francis Cup glory
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Titleholders Mona battle St Catherine for Walker Cup honours
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Titleholders Mona battle St Catherine for Walker Cup honours
December 19, 2025
M ona High and St Catherine High are to clash in the ISSA Walker Cup final which will serve as a curtain-raiser for the Manning Cup final inside the N...
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Ben Francis Cup finalists to be decided today
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Ben Francis Cup finalists to be decided today
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Ben Francis Cup finalists to be decided today
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Glenmuir book date with daCosta final destiny
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Glenmuir book date with daCosta final destiny
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Glenmuir book date with daCosta final destiny
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Mona secure second-successive Walker Cup final berth
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Mona secure second-successive Walker Cup final berth
December 18, 2025
Mona secure second-successive Walker Cup final berth
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SUPPORT OUR ‘GIRLZ’!
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SUPPORT OUR ‘GIRLZ’!
Gilbert calls for corporate backing after Jamaica’s women improve FIFA world ranking
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
Gilbert wants more support for Reggae Girlz after World Rankings climb
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Excelsior into Manning Cup final
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Excelsior into Manning Cup final
December 17, 2025
Excelsior into Manning Cup final
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JC thump STATHS to book Manning final berth
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JC thump STATHS to book Manning final berth
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2025
JC thump STATHS to book Manning final berth
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