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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
December 4 09:40 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—The Rough Treasure Football Showcase, scheduled to take place at Treasure Beach and Munro College in St Elizabeth from December ...
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
December 4 09:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reetu Gupta, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Gupta Group and CEO of the Gupta Family Foundation, has contributed over Ca$105,00...
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
December 4 08:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former United States President Bill Clinton is currently in Jamaica. Observer Online understands that Clinton flew over the island...
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
December 4 08:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
December 4 07:41 PM
Observer Online presents the fourth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81....
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
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St Elizabeth farmers plough on despite ‘slow pace of assistance’
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 4 07:32 PM
Despite losing acres of crops to Hurricane Melissa, farmers in St Elizabeth say they are pushing ahead on their own, replanting their fields even as t...
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
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Strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four: US military
December 4 07:24 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—A strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed four people on Thursday, the US milit...
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.20 to one US dollar
December 4 07:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, December 4, ended trading at $161.20, down by 6 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica...
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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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Rough Treasure Football Showcase postponed due to impact of Hurricane Melissa
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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Reetu Gupta donates Ca$105,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane relief and recovery efforts
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reetu Gupta, chief executive officer (CEO) of The Gupta Group and CEO of the Gupta Family Foundation, has contributed over Ca$105,00...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
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Former US President Bill Clinton in Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former United States President Bill Clinton is currently in Jamaica. Observer Online understands that Clinton flew over the island...
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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‘Rebel In Me’ connects Rising Star with reggae legend
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