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Forex: $159.47 to one US dollar
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January 2 04:58 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 2, ended trading at $159.47, down 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Tesla's sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world's biggest electric vehicle m...
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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States
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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States
January 2 04:25 PM
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC)—The Belize Postal Service (BPS) on Friday announced the resumption of all outbound shipments to the United States, effective Ja...
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
January 2 03:43 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2 03:19 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
January 2 02:58 PM
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
January 2 02:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and...
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City slip again, lacklustre Utd extend lead
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City slip again, lacklustre Utd extend lead
March 18, 2013
Manchester United have all but have both hands on the Premier League trophy after Manchester City fell to an unexpected defeat again this season. Robe...
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Photo: Footloose
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Photo: Footloose
March 18, 2013
Boys' Town player Daemon Benjamin (right) vies for the ball with Tivoli Gardens goalscorer Rafiek Thomas in Sunday's Red Stripe Premier League match a...
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Soaring spirit —With broken wrist, Calabar high jumper defies odds to medal
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Soaring spirit —With broken wrist, Calabar high jumper defies odds to medal
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
March 18, 2013
With broken wrist, Calabar high jumper defies odds to medal Young Calabar high jumper Jovan Swaby was asked to fill a void left by his captain Demar R...
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‘Expect the unexpected’
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‘Expect the unexpected’
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 17, 2013
New Reggae Boy Beckford promises surprises MONTEGO BAY, St James — New Reggae Boy Jermaine Beckford says the Jamaican football fans can expect the une...
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Quite ‘Frank-ly’ Chelsea vet hits goal-scoring milestone against West Ham
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Quite ‘Frank-ly’ Chelsea vet hits goal-scoring milestone against West Ham
March 17, 2013
Chelsea vet hits goal-scoring milestone against West Ham LONDON, England (AFP) — Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as the Blues climbed to t...
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Being Messi Striker hits another brace in Barca’s 3-1 win over Rayo
March 17, 2013
Being Messi BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi extended his Spanish league scoring record to 18 straight games with a brace in Barcelona's 3-1 win o...
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TP, Wadadah in grudge match
Paul Reid 
March 16, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Mid-season champions Tomorrow's People and beaten finalists Wadadah FC will clash in a grudge match in the third round of the ...
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Adlam signs for Finnish club, as Portmore make coaching changes
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Adlam signs for Finnish club, as Portmore make coaching changes
March 16, 2013
Portmore United FC attacker Alanzo Adlam has signed a season-long loan agreement with Finnish Premier League Club IFK Mariehamn. The deal became effec...
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Reggae Boyz start arriving today
March 16, 2013
The large bulk of Jamaica's national footballers arrive in the island today and tomorrow to prepare for the crucial CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier again...
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Make or break
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
March 16, 2013
Portmore welcome leaders Harbour View in most crucial RSPL game Entering arguably their biggest match of the season, Portmore United will do so agains...
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Heartening signs as Sporting seek to recapture Brancourt fortress
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Heartening signs as Sporting seek to recapture Brancourt fortress
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer staff reporter tobiaso@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 16, 2013
Sunday, March 10 was the day he offered a rare smile. That's exactly one week since Sporting Central Academy clobbered Cavalier SC 4-0 in a third-roun...
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Boyz vs Panama tickets go on sale today
March 15, 2013
MEMBERS of the public are advised that tickets for the Jamaica versus Panama World Cup Qualifier at the National Stadium next Friday will go on sale a...
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Blatter critical of Platini’s Euro 2020 plans
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Blatter critical of Platini’s Euro 2020 plans
March 14, 2013
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticised plans for the 2020 European Championship to be played in 13 countries, saying the...
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Reggae Boyz move to 54 in FIFA ranking
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Reggae Boyz move to 54 in FIFA ranking
March 13, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Reggae Boyz moved two spots up to 54th in the FIFA rankings released today. The top five teams remain unchanged as Spain lead ...
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Football, Sports
Panama goalkeeper sidelined with broken finger
March 13, 2013
First choice goalkeeper Jaime Penedo, who has suffered a broken finger, will miss Panama's CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica and Honduras, ...
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Duanvale FC face Spicy Hill FC in crucial game
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 13, 2013
DUANVALE, Trelawny — SEMI-FINALS aspirants Duanvale FC and Spicy Hill FC will meet at Duanvale this afternoon in what could be a crucial game as the t...
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Gold Cup groups, schedule announced
March 13, 2013
CHICAGO, USA (CMC) — Caribbean champions Cuba will play Costa Rica on July 9 at the JELD-WEN Field in Portland, Oregon, in their opening match of the ...
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Weatherly is back!
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Weatherly is back!
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 13, 2013
Former CC coach to return to alma mater after five-year absence MONTEGO BAY, St James — Dean Weatherly who led Cornwall College to eight schoolboy foo...
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PHOTO: Going away!
March 13, 2013
Oneil Pringle of Granville City (left) gets away from Melbourne United's Trevan Allen in their St James Football Association's Sandals/ATL Senior Leag...
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Messi leads Barca back to oust Milan with 4-0 win
March 12, 2013
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After 14 titles in five seasons, Barcelona were still lacking the epic comeback to put some added drama into their unprecedent...
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European Football Round Up
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European Football Round Up
March 11, 2013
Cup weekend In a weekend with FA Cup matches, Luis Suarez scored his 50th goal for Liverpool as the Reds edged Tottenham 3-2. Suarez scored first but ...
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Messi leads Barca 4-0 over Milan and into QF
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Messi leads Barca 4-0 over Milan and into QF
March 11, 2013
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Lionel Messi started the comeback with two first-half goals, and Barcelona overwhelmed AC Milan 4-0 Tuesday night to reach it...
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