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Gov’t has abandoned rural development, says Russell
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Gov’t has abandoned rural development, says Russell
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Rural and Community Development, Dr Kenneth Russell has accused the Government of abandoning rural Jamaica...
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Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
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Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
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TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenk...
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Golding calls for removal of Wheatley from Cabinet amid IC report
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Golding calls for removal of Wheatley from Cabinet amid IC report
June 17 08:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Opposition Leader Mark Golding is calling for the immediate removal of Dr Andrew Wheatley from his position as minister without p...
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Iran to ‘instantly’ reopen Hormuz, US to ‘immediately’ lift blockade — Pakistan PM
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Iran to ‘instantly’ reopen Hormuz, US to ‘immediately’ lift blockade — Pakistan PM
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Jamaican wellness coach aims to transform PMOS care with app tailored to Caribbean women
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Gov’t workers to receive mandatory training in AI
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Government workers are to receive mandatory training in artificial intelligence (AI) as part of efforts to improve public-sector e...
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Wheatley rejects IC report as ‘false’, points to ‘ignored’ real estate earnings
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Wheatley rejects IC report as ‘false’, points to ‘ignored’ real estate earnings
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cabinet Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley is rejecting as “patently false, inaccurate and grossly misleading” a claim by the Integrity C...
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Trump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Mideast war
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Trump, Iran’s president sign deal to end Mideast war
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) —United States (US) President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal on Wednesday meant to end the Middle Eas...
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Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
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Ghana beat Panama 1-0 in World Cup opener after injury-time winner
June 17, 2026
TORONTO, Canada (AFP) — Ghana scored a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenk...
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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia 4-2
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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia 4-2
June 17, 2026
ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England eventually saw off Croatia 4-2 to launch their World Cup title a...
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point
June 17, 2026
HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Con...
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MAGNIFIQUE!
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MAGNIFIQUE!
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June 17, 2026
Deschamps hails ‘extraordinary’ Mbappe as France win on World Cup bow
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Lucea goes after third-straight win in JFF Championship qualifying
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Lucea goes after third-straight win in JFF Championship qualifying
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 17, 2026
Lucea goes after third-straight win in JFF Championship qualifying
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Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
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Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
June 17, 2026
Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq
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England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka
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England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka
June 17, 2026
England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka
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Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
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Ronaldo as excited for sixth World Cup as his first, says Martinez
June 16, 2026
HOUSTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his sixth World Cup as if it was his first, said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez as ...
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Argentina’s Messi plays in record sixth World Cup
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Argentina’s Messi plays in record sixth World Cup
June 16, 2026
KANSAS CITY, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their openi...
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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
June 16, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four y...
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‘Back on track’
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‘Back on track’
Windies Head Coach Sammy happy with start of journey to 2028 T20 World Cup after series win over Sri Lanka
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 16, 2026
‘Back on track’
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HEROES WEAR CAPES
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African debutants get shock draw with former champs Spain at FIFA World Cup
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No panic, says de la Fuente after Spain held by Cape Verde
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‘Competitive animal’ Messi set for sixth World Cup
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‘Competitive animal’ Messi set for sixth World Cup
June 16, 2026
‘Competitive animal’ Messi set for sixth World Cup
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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
June 16, 2026
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game
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Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of overconfidence
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Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of overconfidence
June 16, 2026
Fearsome France begin World Cup wary of overconfidence
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Jamaica must position itself to take advantage of global advances in science and technology – Terrelonge
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Jamaica must position itself to take advantage of global advances in science and technology – Terrelonge
June 15, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, says Jamaica must position itself to ta...
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Uruguay held 1-1 by Saudi Arabia at World Cup
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Uruguay held 1-1 by Saudi Arabia at World Cup
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MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leav...
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Cape Verde goalkeeper gains huge social media following after Spain draw
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Cape Verde goalkeeper gains huge social media following after Spain draw
June 15, 2026
Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Dias, popularly known as Vozinha, has gained a massive social media following after his standout performance against Spa...
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Spain held to goalless draw by Cape Verde at World Cup
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Spain held to goalless draw by Cape Verde at World Cup
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ATLANTA, United States (AFP) — Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history by holding European champions Spain to a g...
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Greed or player health? ‘Damaging’ World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight
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Greed or player health? ‘Damaging’ World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight
June 15, 2026
DALLAS, United States (AFP) — Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them, and many critics say they are ruining the World Cup. ...
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Samba Stalled
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Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
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Three teams seek back-to-back wins in JFC qualifiers
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Three teams seek back-to-back wins in JFC qualifiers
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