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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of  St Elizabeth
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St Elizabeth
December 29 08:27 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica –  A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Lacovia, St Elizabeth. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Monday, and will remai...
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Police on the scene of double murder in Falmouth
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Police on the scene of double murder in Falmouth
December 29 06:38 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Trelawny police are currently on the scene of a double murder on  Wellington Street in  Falmouth. It is not clear how they wer...
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Chemicals used in mosquito fogging safe – Tufton
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Chemicals used in mosquito fogging safe – Tufton
December 29 06:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is assuring the public that chemicals being used in fogging activities are considered safe for...
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Ex-heavyweight champion ‘stable’ following fatal Nigeria crash
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Ex-heavyweight champion ‘stable’ following fatal Nigeria crash
December 29 05:50 PM
SAGAMU, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeri...
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
December 29 05:38 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 29, ended trading at $159.92, up two cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
December 29 05:26 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica  — In a powerful moment of community healing and empowerment, the Youth for Development Network (YFDN), in partnership with the Think...
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
December 29 05:08 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information has now indicated that, contrary to earlier information which suggested that Christopher Clarke died from injuries sus...
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Ladies shine at Pic-Nic Festival at UWI Mona Bowl
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Ladies shine at Pic-Nic Festival at UWI Mona Bowl
December 29 03:15 PM
KINSTON, Jamaica — Style, colour and confidence were on full display as patrons turned out in their numbers for the Pic-Nic Festival, held on Saturday...
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Busby urges Reggae Girlz readiness for historic England showdown
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Busby urges Reggae Girlz readiness for historic England showdown
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 21, 2025
Busby urges Reggae Girlz readiness for historic England showdown
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BURNING DESIRE
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BURNING DESIRE
Reggae Girl Buckley dreams of World Cup shiny lights
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 14, 2025
Reggae Girl Buckley dreams of World Cup shiny lights
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Burton urges improvement after Girlz fall to Mexico
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Burton urges improvement after Girlz fall to Mexico
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 7, 2025
Burton urges improvement after Girlz fall to Mexico
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors
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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors
March 31, 2025
MANDALAY, Myanmar (AFP)— Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll passed 2,0...
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LAST-GASP ESCAPE
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LAST-GASP ESCAPE
Bailey’s penalty kick saves Reggae Boyz from shock loss to St Vincent and the Grenadines
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 22, 2025
Bailey’s late equaliser
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COACH’S BACKING
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COACH’S BACKING
McClaren confident Bailey can make impact for Reggae Boyz in Gold Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 17, 2025
McClaren confident Bailey can make impact for Reggae Boyz in Gold Cup qualifiers
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Antonio likely to miss Jamaica’s WC qualifiers following surgery
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Antonio likely to miss Jamaica’s WC qualifiers following surgery
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 9, 2024
Antonio likely to miss Jamaica’s WC qualifiers following surgery
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‘BE AMBITIOUS’
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‘BE AMBITIOUS’
McClaren, Bailey confident Boyz can overcome USA challenge in second leg
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 18, 2024
McClaren, Bailey confident Boyz can overcome USA challenge in second leg
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BE RUTHLESS!
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BE RUTHLESS!
McClaren concerned by lack of Reggae Boyz goals
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
November 10, 2024
McClaren demands goals from Reggae Boyz
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‘Proud J’can’
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‘Proud J’can’
Bailey eager for Reggae Boyz return under new boss McClaren
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 4, 2024
Aston Villa star Bailey raring to return under McClaren guidance
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Cibao to face Cavalier in Caribbean Cup final
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Cibao to face Cavalier in Caribbean Cup final
November 2, 2024
Cibao to face Cavalier in Caribbean Cup final
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Reggae Girlz fall to France, but Sampson sees progress
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Reggae Girlz fall to France, but Sampson sees progress
Vyan Sampson focuses on positives, long-term growth after 0-3 loss in international friendly
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
October 28, 2024
Reggae Girlz fall to France, but Sampson sees progress
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Coach Busby encouraged despite Reggae Girlz loss to France
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Coach Busby encouraged despite Reggae Girlz loss to France
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
October 26, 2024
Coach Busby encouraged despite Reggae Girlz loss to France
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Emery wants no let-up from Aston Villa
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Emery wants no let-up from Aston Villa
October 26, 2024
Emery wants no let-up from Aston Villa
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Trouble at home
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Trouble at home
Blake concerned with lack of win, goals in recent local matches
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
October 16, 2024
Trouble at home
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No easy game!
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No easy game!
McClaren praises Boyz after moving step closer to Nations League quarter-finals
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 12, 2024
McClaren praises Boyz for overcoming ‘tough’ Nicaragua
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FLIGHT PLAN
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FLIGHT PLAN
JFF negotiates with ‘major airline sponsor’ to ease expensive travel burden
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 7, 2024
JFF in negotiations with ‘major airline sponsor’, says Ricketts
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Reggae Girlz coach targets team chemistry ahead of W’Cup Qualifiers
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Reggae Girlz coach targets team chemistry ahead of W’Cup Qualifiers
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
September 24, 2024
Reggae Girlz coach targets team chemistry ahead of W’Cup Qualifiers
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‘A LONG PROCESS’
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‘A LONG PROCESS’
McClaren remaining calm despite Reggae Boyz shock draw with Cuba
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 9, 2024
McClaren remaining calm despite Reggae Boyz shock draw with Cuba
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McClaren urges Bailey to bring Villa form to Jamaica
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McClaren urges Bailey to bring Villa form to Jamaica
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
August 31, 2024
McClaren urges Bailey to bring Villa form to Jamaica
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McClaren happy with 23-man squad; excited by additions of Campbell and Reid Jr
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McClaren happy with 23-man squad; excited by additions of Campbell and Reid Jr
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 31, 2024
McClaren happy with 23-man squad; excited by additions of Campbell and Reid Jr
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France win over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match
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France win over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match
August 3, 2024
France win over Argentina sparks ugly scenes in Olympic grudge match
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