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SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it...
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The dollar weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the United States (US) Justice De...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) and Treasure Beach were the only winners in Sunday’s set of second-round games in the Jamaica Pre...
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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January 12 12:25 AM
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PFJL cites JPL financial viability growth but aiming higher
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 19, 2024
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Spurs’ Udogie could miss Man Utd quarter-final
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Spurs’ Udogie could miss Man Utd quarter-final
December 18, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tottenham Hotspur could be without left-back Destiny Udogie for Thursday's League Cup quarter-final tie at home to Manc...
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HE’LL BE BACK
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HE’LL BE BACK
West Ham coach confident Antonio will return to action
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2024
West Ham boss optimistic Reggae Boy Antonio’s career will continue
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MBU host Cavalier as JPL first round comes to an end
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MBU host Cavalier as JPL first round comes to an end
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2024
MBU host Cavalier as JPL first round comes to an end
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Glenmuir High and Manning’s School win ISSA rural junior titles in dramatic finishes
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Glenmuir High and Manning’s School win ISSA rural junior titles in dramatic finishes
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2024
Glenmuir High and Manning’s School win ISSA rural junior titles in dramatic finishes
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Reggae Girl-turned-scientist J’Vonelle Simpson shares story of growth
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Reggae Girl-turned-scientist J’Vonelle Simpson shares story of growth
From getting shot to shooting to success on and off the field
December 17, 2024
Reggae Girl-turned-scientist J’Vonelle Simpson shares story of growth
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ISSA Rural Area junior football champions to be decided today
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ISSA Rural Area junior football champions to be decided today
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17, 2024
ISSA Rural Area junior football champions to be decided today
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PURPLE POWER!
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Myrie delighted as KC celebrate football success
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
December 17, 2024
PURPLE POWER!
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Montagliani hails confederation bosses as drivers of change
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Montagliani hails confederation bosses as drivers of change
December 16, 2024
Montagliani hails confederation bosses as drivers of change
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DOUBLE DELIGHT
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Kingston College add Olivier Shield to Manning Cup title this season
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
December 15, 2024
KC clinch Olivier Shield
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Liverpool boss Slot defends Nunez despite drop in standard
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Liverpool boss Slot defends Nunez despite drop in standard
December 14, 2024
Liverpool boss Slot defends Nunez despite drop in standard
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Garvey Maceo, KC battle for all-island schoolboy football supremacy
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Garvey Maceo, KC battle for all-island schoolboy football supremacy
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 14, 2024
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Defending champions Manning’s to meet Clarendon College in U-16 finale
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Defending champions Manning’s to meet Clarendon College in U-16 finale
Manchester High to face Glenmuir in U-14 showdown
December 14, 2024
Defending champions Manning’s to meet Clarendon College in U-16 finale
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Title chasers Arsenal, Man City look to get back on track
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Title chasers Arsenal, Man City look to get back on track
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December 13, 2024
Title chasers Arsenal, Man City look to get back on track
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Cavalier FC’s win breaks Arnett Garden’s streak
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December 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Defending champions Cavalier FC ended Arnett Gardens’ nine games unbeaten run in the Jamaica Premier League after winning their re...
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Kemar ‘Taxi’ Lawrence signs historic deal with New York USL League One club
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December 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Jamaican international Kemar ‘Taxi’ Lawrence has signed for newly formed USL League One team Westchester Soccer Club in wha...
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Speid welcomes possible test vs Messi’s Inter Miami
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Speid welcomes possible test vs Messi’s Inter Miami
December 12, 2024
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Mannings, STETHS clash in ISSA U-16 football semis
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Mannings, STETHS clash in ISSA U-16 football semis
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SALES DRIVE!
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PFJL looks to facilitate overseas transfers for more JPL stars
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 11, 2024
Moving upward
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CB Foods kicks off new partnership with PFJL
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CB Foods kicks off new partnership with PFJL
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CB Foods kicks off new partnership with PFJL
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Cavalier FC could face Lionel Messi-led Inter-Miami in Champions League
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Cavalier FC could face Lionel Messi-led Inter-Miami in Champions League
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Newly crowned Concacaf Caribbean Cup champions Cavalier FC could face Lionel Messi's Inter-Miami in the round of 16 of the Concaca...
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Ancelotti hoping for Champions League top eight push after Atalanta win
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BERGAMO, Italy (AFP) - Carlo Ancelotti hopes that Real Madrid's win over Atalanta will help his team push for a top eight finish in the Champions Leag...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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