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Meta urges Australia to change teen social media ban
January 12 08:06 AM
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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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
January 12 07:56 AM
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
January 12 07:44 AM
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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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
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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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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High Hopes – MBU to start defence of RSPL title against Maverly-Hughenden on Sunday
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High Hopes – MBU to start defence of RSPL title against Maverly-Hughenden on Sunday
BY PAUL A REID Observer West writer 
August 30, 2016
TUCKER, St James - Despite not having three senior members from last season's winning team, Red Stripe Premier League champions Montego Bay United (MB...
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‘Stebbe’ plays on
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‘Stebbe’ plays on
BY PAUL A REID Observer West writer 
August 30, 2016
35-year-old MBU midfielder remains at the top of his game TUCKER, St James - When the Montego Bay United (MBU) team starts the defence of its Red Stri...
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RSPL ad campaign to feature players gets thumbs up
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RSPL ad campaign to feature players gets thumbs up
August 29, 2016
With the first game of the season set for Sunday, September 4, the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) is back and better than ever. Amidst the excitemen...
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MBU opens defence of RSPL title against Maverley-Hughenden
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MBU opens defence of RSPL title against Maverley-Hughenden
August 23, 2016
Montego Bay United will open the defence of their Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) title on Sunday, September 4, at Wes pow Park, when they host promo...
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Football, National Premier League, Sports
RSPL introduces new format for upcoming season
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
August 19, 2016
There is a proposal to change the format of the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) once again, this time allowing the top six teams to qualify for the e...
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MBU summoned again
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MBU summoned again
PAUL A REID Observer West writer 
July 12, 2016
Supporter to also face the PFAJ later this month TUCKER, St James — Montego Bay United (MBU) will face yet another committee to answer to charges stem...
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All eyes on Jamalco FC
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All eyes on Jamalco FC
June 25, 2016
MAY PEN, Clarendon —Jamalco Football Club are the toast of Clarendon after topping the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Charley's JB Rum Premier Leag...
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Maverley/Hughenden to strengthen squad ahead of RSPL, says coach Simms
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Maverley/Hughenden to strengthen squad ahead of RSPL, says coach Simms
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter cowans@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 18, 2016
After eking out the final promotion spot in the recently concluded Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Charley's JB Rum Premier League play-offs, Maverl...
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Jamalco ready for the big times
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Jamalco ready for the big times
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter cowans@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 16, 2016
Clarendon team aims to strengthen squad ahead of RSPL kick-off Following their stellar performances in the recently concluded Jamaica Football Federat...
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Maverley/Hughenden join Jamalco in next season’s RSPL
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Maverley/Hughenden join Jamalco in next season’s RSPL
June 12, 2016
Maverley/Hughenden FC booked the final Red Stripe Premier League qualification spot after playing out a 1-1 scoreline against unbeaten Jamalco FC in t...
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Maverley, Brazil look to book final Premier League spot
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Maverley, Brazil look to book final Premier League spot
June 11, 2016
The battle for the final Premier League qualification spot will conclude today with Maverley/Hughenden FC tackling the unbeaten Jamalco and Brazil FC ...
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Football, National Premier League, Sports
Maverley remain on course after goalless draw with Brazil
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
June 4, 2016
DRAX HALL, St James — KSAFA Super League champions Maverley/ Hughenden need only to avoid a big defeat against qualifiers Jamalco FC next Sunday to jo...
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History-making Jamalco book Premier League spot
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History-making Jamalco book Premier League spot
May 31, 2016
Clarendon-based Jamalco FC earned promotion to top-flight football for the first time in their history after clipping visitors Brazil FC 1-0 in the Ja...
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MBU defiant
May 29, 2016
Sanctioned football club to challenge four PFAJ rulings Members of Montego Bay United Football Club celebrate with the trophy after defeating Portmore...
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Football, National Premier League, Sports
Sanctioned football club to challenge four PFAJ rulings
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
May 29, 2016
MBU challenge four PFAJ sanctions, cite ‘prejudice’ in process TUCKER, St James — Montego Bay United are prepared to challenge a number of the charges...
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Jamalco clip Maverley to extend lead in Premier League play-offs
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Jamalco clip Maverley to extend lead in Premier League play-offs
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter cowans@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 28, 2016
Inch closer to Premier League spot Jamalco FC extended their lead atop the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Charley's JB Rum Premier League play-offs...
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Football, National Premier League, Sports
Arnett, key players reprimanded by PFAJ
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 23, 2016
Former Red Stripe Premier League champions Arnett Gardens have been fined $200,000 and banned from playing at their home field at Anthony Spaulding Co...
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Dino Williams to undergo groin surgery
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Dino Williams to undergo groin surgery
PAUL A REID Observer writer 
May 9, 2016
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay United's talismanic striker Dino Williams is to undergo surgery for a groin injury that has affected him over the past...
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Protesting MBU steals spotlight at RSPL Awards Ceremony
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Protesting MBU steals spotlight at RSPL Awards Ceremony
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
May 6, 2016
The word respect echoed throughout the Red Stripe Premier League (RSPL) awards ceremony on Thursday night, especially as champions Montego Bay United ...
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Waterhouse FC to overhaul its management structure, says Bruce Bicknell
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Waterhouse FC to overhaul its management structure, says Bruce Bicknell
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 6, 2016
Following a failed football season at the Waterhouse Football Club located in Drewsland, in St Andrew, an overhaul of the present management structure...
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Thanks for the joy, MoBay United
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Thanks for the joy, MoBay United
May 3, 2016
Dear Editor, Football is freedom. Football is passion. One may even dare to say, football is love. Anyone who was at the Catherine Hall Sports Complex...
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Arnett lacked desire, will to win, says Waite
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Arnett lacked desire, will to win, says Waite
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
May 2, 2016
The will to win was clearly lacking from the Arnett Gardens players. So said Head Coach Jerome Waite, as his team failed dismally to qualify for the C...
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