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Sad final trip
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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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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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#Champs2025: KC, Hydel lead after day three
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#Champs2025: KC, Hydel lead after day three
March 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Defending boys’ champions Kingston College and former girls' winners Hydel High were the respective leaders after Thursday’s third...
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HYDEL HEGEMONY
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HYDEL HEGEMONY
Ferry-based school stamps class on 400m finals on Champs Day 3
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2025
Hydel flex muscles in 400m
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Perfect Affair impresses on maiden win
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Perfect Affair impresses on maiden win
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
March 28, 2025
Perfect Affair
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Pack Plays favoured to win $1.4-million Gregory Park Trophy
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Pack Plays favoured to win $1.4-million Gregory Park Trophy
March 28, 2025
Pack Plays
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Shallow deems recent T20 WC a ‘resounding success’ for region
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Shallow deems recent T20 WC a ‘resounding success’ for region
March 28, 2025
Shallow deems recent T20 WC a ‘resounding success’ for region
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Crichton’s Legacy Isle rebounds with thrilling victory in Omar Walker Trophy
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Crichton’s Legacy Isle rebounds with thrilling victory in Omar Walker Trophy
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
March 28, 2025
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World Boxing president to visit Jamaica
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World Boxing president to visit Jamaica
March 28, 2025
World Boxing president to visit Jamaica
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Joseph dreams of Windies’ return to glory days
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Joseph dreams of Windies’ return to glory days
March 28, 2025
Joseph dreams of Windies’ return to glory days
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Claims made on Sunday, March 23, 2025
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Claims made on Sunday, March 23, 2025
March 28, 2025
Claims made on Sunday, March 23, 2025
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Champs gets Sands’ approval
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Champs gets Sands’ approval
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2025
Champs gets Sands’ approval
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The crème de la crème: Caymanas Park’s all-time greats
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The crème de la crème: Caymanas Park’s all-time greats
BY WES MARTIN 
March 28, 2025
The crème de la crème:
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JC’s Edwards dedicates win to ailing mom
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JC’s Edwards dedicates win to ailing mom
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
March 28, 2025
JC’s Edwards dedicates win to ailing mom
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
BY WES MARTIN 
March 28, 2025
RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
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Immaculate’s Robinson wins Class Two long jump title
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Immaculate’s Robinson wins Class Two long jump title
March 28, 2025
Immaculate’s Robinson retains Class Two long jump title
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Tribute to a legend: Omar Walker honoured with trophy race
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Tribute to a legend: Omar Walker honoured with trophy race
Six-time champion jockey credits horses for his success, reflects on his illustrious career
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
March 28, 2025
Tribute to a legend: Omar Walker honoured with trophy race
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Lacovia’s Smith perseveres despite mother’s passing
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Lacovia’s Smith perseveres despite mother’s passing
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
March 28, 2025
Lacovia’s Smith perseveres despite mother’s passing
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NBA 2024/25 season: Only the Thunder, Cavaliers and Celtics sure of the play-offs (so far)
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NBA 2024/25 season: Only the Thunder, Cavaliers and Celtics sure of the play-offs (so far)
BY MARK ARCHER 
March 28, 2025
NBA 2024/25 season: Only the Thunder, Cavaliers and Celtics sure of the play-offs (so far)
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KC, Calabar deliver brilliant quinellas in 400m finals
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KC, Calabar deliver brilliant quinellas in 400m finals
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
March 28, 2025
KC, Calabar deliver brilliant quinellas in 400m finals
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FA Cup quarter-finals: Brighton, Bournemouth host crucial ties
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FA Cup quarter-finals: Brighton, Bournemouth host crucial ties
BY Christopher Sawyers 
March 28, 2025
FA Cup quarter-finals: Brighton, Bournemouth host crucial ties
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#Champs2025: Hydel’s Bernard leads girls’ Class 2 high jump
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#Champs2025: Hydel’s Bernard leads girls’ Class 2 high jump
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hydel High’s Zavien Bernard leads the qualifiers in the girls’ Class Two high jump set for Saturday’s final session of the 115th I...
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#Champs2025: ‘Big three’ lead in sprint relay qualifiers
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#Champs2025: ‘Big three’ lead in sprint relay qualifiers
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The “Big Three” — Kingston College, Calabar High and Jamaica College are safely through to all four sprint relay finals set for Sa...
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#Champs2025: Anastasia Richards wins Class 4 long jump with personal best
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#Champs2025: Anastasia Richards wins Class 4 long jump with personal best
March 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — St Elizabeth Technical’s Anastasia Richards produced a personal best 5.49m (-0.2m/s) to win the girls’ Class Four long jump on Thu...
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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