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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
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Trelawny teacher holds fast to hope after Hurricane Melissa destroys home
December 28 02:35 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
December 28 02:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
Howard Campbell 
December 28 01:39 PM
A team from Emirates Facial and Dental Implants Center in New York were at Little London Primary School in Westmoreland from December 17-20, treating ...
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
December 28 01:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
December 28 11:57 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
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US lawmakers condemn Trump plan targeting Caribbean immigrant families
December 28 11:35 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Immigration leaders in the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States have condemned President Donald ...
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
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Bishop Clarke’s love for Trelawny fuels major hurricane relief drive
December 28 10:50 AM
FALMOUTH, Trelawny — For Bishop Maurice Clarke, Jamaica is not simply home — it is “my heartbeat.” And when Hurricane Melissa tore through sections of...
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
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WATCH: Car crashes into utility pole on St Thomas roadway, two hospitalised
December 28 09:27 AM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – A driver and his passenger were rushed to hospital Sunday morning after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed into a utilit...
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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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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Long before her home collapsed in the heavy winds of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, Trelawny teacher and businesswoman Joan Mont...
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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Police seize illegal firearm in St Elizabeth operation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Police have recovered another prohibited weapon during an operation in the parish. According to the police, a tea...
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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US medical team brings dental care and trauma support to Westmoreland
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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Three former SSL directors slapped with multiple charges
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Multiple charges have been laid against three former directors of the collapsed Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The three are...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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Curfew extended in sections of Red Hills Road
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KINGSTON, Jamaica   — The 48-hour curfew imposed in sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane, Red Hills Road, Kingston 19, has been extended. The curfew wil...
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