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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
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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
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
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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
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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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Schoolboy footballers to showcase talents in exhibition games
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Schoolboy footballers to showcase talents in exhibition games
Paul A Reid 
January 10, 2026
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CWI vice-president makes case for retaining Sammy as head coach
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CWI vice-president makes case for retaining Sammy as head coach
January 10, 2026
CWI vice-president makes case for retaining Sammy as head coach
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Semenyo ‘proud’ to join Guardiola’s Manchester City
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Semenyo ‘proud’ to join Guardiola’s Manchester City
January 10, 2026
Semenyo ‘proud’ to join Guardiola’s Manchester City
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STETHS left shooting boots on toll road, quips coach
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STETHS left shooting boots on toll road, quips coach
January 10, 2026
STETHS left shooting boots
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Brilliant Boy targets redemption in maiden call race
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Brilliant Boy targets redemption in maiden call race
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
January 10, 2026
Brilliant Boy
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New Chelsea boss Rosenior faces FA Cup test
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New Chelsea boss Rosenior faces FA Cup test
January 10, 2026
New Chelsea boss Rosenior faces FA
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Arsenal’s Martinelli ‘deeply sorry’ for shoving injured Bradley
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Arsenal’s Martinelli ‘deeply sorry’ for shoving injured Bradley
January 10, 2026
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‘Would be fun’ — Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles
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‘Would be fun’ — Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles
January 10, 2026
‘Would be fun’ — Alcaraz, Sinner tease prospect of teaming up in doubles
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
January 10, 2026
Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
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Jade-Ann Smith wins Triple Jump at UAB Blazer Invitational
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Jade-Ann Smith wins Triple Jump at UAB Blazer Invitational
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Excelsior High standout Jade Ann Smith of Florida A&M University (FAMU) set a new personal best (12.34m) to win the women’s...
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West Indies players named among best in ESPN 2025 cricket roundup
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West Indies players named among best in ESPN 2025 cricket roundup
January 9, 2026
A number of the West Indies’ players across both men’s and women’s squads have been picked by ESPN as some of the standout players of 2025. The ESPNcr...
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Speid warns against complacency; prepares for tough WCQ play-offs
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
Speid keeping an eye on New Caledonia, DR Congo
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Victorious Links a winner on debut
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Victorious Links a winner on debut
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
January 9, 2026
Victorious Links
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Michael Marlowe reaches 100th career win with Rock-Ola victory
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Michael Marlowe reaches 100th career win with Rock-Ola victory
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
January 9, 2026
Michael Marlowe reaches 100th career win with
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Phenomenal Power dominates again
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Phenomenal Power dominates again
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
January 9, 2026
Phenomenal Power
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Beharie kicks off season with a bang
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Beharie kicks off season with a bang
…Jockey’s first win of 2026 sparks hope for better year ahead
January 9, 2026
Beharie kicks off season with a bang
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England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
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England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
January 9, 2026
England to stick with Stokes and McCullum despite Ashes flop
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DaCosta kicks off 2026 with hat-trick of wins at Caymanas Park
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DaCosta kicks off 2026 with hat-trick of wins at Caymanas Park
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
January 9, 2026
DaCosta kicks off 2026 with hat-trick of wins at Caymanas Park
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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Greaves among trio nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award
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Greaves among trio nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award
January 9, 2026
Greaves among trio nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award
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Returning pace pair provide significant T20 World Cup boost for West Indies
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Returning pace pair provide significant T20 World Cup boost for West Indies
January 9, 2026
Returning pace pair provide significant T20 World Cup boost for West Indies
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Horse racing on the brink: Decline looms as misconception fuels extinction threat
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Horse racing on the brink: Decline looms as misconception fuels extinction threat
BY WES MARTIN 
January 9, 2026
From its inception, organised horse racing has had more requirements for statistical data than any other sporting activity. The exemplary record-keepi...
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January 12, 2026
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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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
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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