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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Friday, January 2, ended trading at $159.47, down 26 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Belize announces resumption of shipments of goods to the United States
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January 2 04:25 PM
BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC)—The Belize Postal Service (BPS) on Friday announced the resumption of all outbound shipments to the United States, effective Ja...
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
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ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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Maduro says Venezuela open to talks with US, amid pressure
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP)—President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro on Thursday dodged a question about an alleged US attack on a dock in Venezuela but sai...
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
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Road users in eastern parishes urged to exercise caution due to heavy rainfall
January 2 03:19 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica—The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising road users in the eastern parishes of St Mary, Portland as well St Ann to exercise caution...
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6.5-magnitude quake shakes Mexico City and beach resort
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January 2 02:58 PM
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—A 6.5-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's capital and a tourist hotspot on the Pacific coast on Friday, killing at least o...
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
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Holness calls for strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal
January 2 02:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for the implementation of a strong public education campaign on proper waste disposal and...
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East vs West
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
May 10, 2014
H'View ride west for RSPL return-leg semis against MBU IF it were in the UEFA Champions League, Montego Bay United would certainly have the edge over ...
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Basovak, Black Stars claim group honours in Confed play-offs
May 8, 2014
HAYES, Clarendon — An all-St Catherine tie will highlight the semi-finals of the South Central Confederation Super Eight Championship after Newlands f...
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First-round target on point, says Sporting’s coach
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
October 3, 2011
SPORTING Central Academy coach Vassell Reynolds reckons they are well on track to achieve their first-round target of collecting at least 16 points. S...
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No goals in Reno-Portmore match
Haile Mika'el 
October 3, 2011
FROME, Westmoreland — Home team Reno FC played to 0-0 draw with visitors Portmore United in their National Premier League fixture at the Frome Sports ...
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H’View add to MoBay’s misery
October 3, 2011
CATHERINE HALL, Montego Bay — Less than three days after they were awarded their first win of the season in the boardroom, promoted team Montego Bay U...
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Stevens opts out
Livingston Scott 
October 2, 2011
Arnett striker to go on Vietnam trials, rejects Boyz call-up NEW Arnett Gardens' sensation, striker Errol Stevens, was due to leave the island at 6:00...
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Boys’ Town win at last
Livingston Scott 
October 2, 2011
AFTER losing two points in the boardroom last week, Boys' Town returned positively in their National Premier League (NPL) fixture against rivals Arnet...
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Veteran predicts close Clarendon derby
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
October 1, 2011
FORMER Humble Lion defender Delroy 'Rumba' Greene is expecting today's Clarendon derby against Sporting Central Academy to be an exciting affair, give...
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W’House, TG in top NPL clash
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
October 1, 2011
CHAMPIONS Tivoli Gardens and leaders Waterhouse FC are set to highlight today's National Premier League (NPL) schedule with a top-of-the-table clash a...
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St Fleur brings Bahamian flair to Jamaican shores
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
September 30, 2011
SPORTING Central Academy's Bahamian recruit Lesly St Fleur is loving life in the National Premier League, even though the championship is only three g...
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NPL, Sports
Morgan blunder costs Boys’ Town
BY PAUL A REID Oberver Writer 
September 30, 2011
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The illegal use of Marvin Morgan in two of their three National Premier League games has caused Boys' Town one of the two poin...
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No panic!
BY PAUL A REID Observer West writer 
September 28, 2011
Coaches of western Ja NPL teams say no need to worry MONTEGO BAY, St James — DESPITE the slow start to the National Premier League (NPL) season with j...
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NPL, Sports
Davis peeved by Arnett’s early season slump
September 26, 2011
ARNETT Gardens coach Paul 'Tegat' Davis said he's disappointed with his club's sudden dip in form following a second successive National Premier Leagu...
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Sporting not worried about losing top goalkeepers
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
September 26, 2011
DESPITE losing their top-two goalkeepers this summer, Sporting Central Academy coach Vassell Reynolds does not expect that area to be their Achilles h...
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NPL, Sports
Portmore, Highgate excite in goalless stalemate
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
September 26, 2011
IT was mixed emotions for Portmore United's coach Calvin Lewis as his new team battled to an exciting 0-0 draw with his former club Highgate United in...
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NPL, Sports
Hungry Boys’ Town eye TG’s scalp
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
September 24, 2011
WINLESS Boys' Town will be hunting the scalp of champions Tivoli Gardens to kick-start their National Premier league (NPL) season in the feature match...
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NPL, Sports
Boys’ Town spank Reno 4-0 in U-21 kickoff
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
September 23, 2011
BOYS' Town made an impressive start to the JFF/PLCA Under-21 competition with a 4-0 win over Reno at Collie Smith Drive yesterday. Jevanie Mitchell ne...
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NPL, Sports
Tivoli halt Arnett
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
September 18, 2011
CHAMPIONS Tivoli Gardens capitalised on a one-man advantage to beat arch rivals Arnett Gardens 2-1 in their National Premier League (NPL) match at the...
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High-flying Arnett face TG test
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
September 17, 2011
HIGHLY-TOUTED Arnett Gardens will have to pass a 'litmus test' against champions Tivoli Gardens if they are to seriously challenge for the National Pr...
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NPL, Sports
FA boss rues snubbing of St James referees
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
September 15, 2011
MONTEGO BAY, St James — St James FA president Texchus Nembhard is ruing the fact that no referee from the parish has been named on the panel for the N...
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MBUFC to host Boys’ Town in first home game
BY PAUL A REID Observer West writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 14, 2011
CATHERINE HALL, St James - A new football era is expected to start this Sunday when the newest football franchise Montego Bay United Football Club (MB...
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Maxwell: There could be ‘spoilers’ in the NPL this season
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
September 11, 2011
...But thinks Tivoli will be team to beat RESPECTED local coach Geoffrey Maxwell has tipped Humble Lion and Highgate as potential spoilers in this sea...
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