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Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
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Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
May 23 10:52 AM
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP) —A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed more than 500 children, government data showed Saturday, marking the country's de...
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Rajindra Campbell breaks national record, Jackson wins 200m at Diamond League
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Rajindra Campbell breaks national record, Jackson wins 200m at Diamond League
May 23 10:50 AM
Olympic bronze medalist Rajindra Campbell broke his Jamaican national record in the shot put while Shericka Jackson lowered her season’s best in the 2...
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Cops fear reprisal after Papine Market manager killed
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Cops fear reprisal after Papine Market manager killed
May 23 10:31 AM
The police have put measures in place to prevent a possible reprisal following the killing of the manager of the Papine Market in St Andrew on Friday....
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Man killed, building set ablaze in August Town
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Man killed, building set ablaze in August Town
May 23 10:16 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police have confirmed the murder of a man in August Town as well as the firebombing of a home between late Friday night and early ...
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Haitian group calls for reparations, TPS
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Haitian group calls for reparations, TPS
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SAN DIEGO, United States (CMC) – The California-based Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) has honoured Haiti’s revolutionary legacy as the first free Black ...
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Man Utd’s Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
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Man Utd’s Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
May 23 09:30 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom  (AFP) — Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday. Fernandes has ...
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Ebola epidemic threatens 10 African countries — Africa CDC
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Ebola epidemic threatens 10 African countries — Africa CDC
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP) — Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo ...
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‘Buju’ blowback
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‘Buju’ blowback
PM directs police reform amid outrage over shooting victim’s treatment
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 23 12:20 AM
‘Buju’ blowback
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Disciplinary actions taken by JRC stewards
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Disciplinary actions taken by JRC stewards
May 22, 2026
Disciplinary actions taken by JRC stewards
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Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup
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Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup
May 22, 2026
Former stars differ on whether African team can win 2026 World Cup
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RicoRicoRico cruises in James B Dawes Memorial Division 1
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RicoRicoRico cruises in James B Dawes Memorial Division 1
May 22, 2026
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Portmore stunner!
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Portmore stunner!
Austin says ‘great belief’ behind club’s first league final since 2019
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 22, 2026
Portmore stunner!
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Linguist returns to winning form with dominant 8-length romp
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Linguist returns to winning form with dominant 8-length romp
...Nunes-trained filly ends 9-month drought in Dawes Memorial Division II
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 22, 2026
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Iris Sport Media, TVJ and CPSL announce broadcast partnership for 2026 World Cup
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Iris Sport Media, TVJ and CPSL announce broadcast partnership for 2026 World Cup
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican football fans will receive extensive free-to-air and coverage of  the FIFA World Cup 2026 courtesy of  a broadcast partne...
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FIFA’s huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
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FIFA’s huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
May 21, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) —The biggest and most lucrative World Cup ever this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event in...
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Hinds to Gov’t: Where is the $100 million for youth cricket?
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Hinds to Gov’t: Where is the $100 million for youth cricket?
May 21, 2026
Opposition Spokesman on Sports, Wavell Hinds has blasted the Government for not honouring its commitment to pour J$100 million into an investment fund...
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Jamaica draw Italy, Ivory Coast in U17 World Cup
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Jamaica draw Italy, Ivory Coast in U17 World Cup
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica were on Thursday drawn in Group E along with Italy, Ivory Coast and Uzbekistan for the first round of the FIFA Boys Under-...
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
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Cavalier stun MBU to advance to fourth consecutive JPL final
May 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Defending champions Cavalier are through to the final of the Jamaica Premier League for the fourth consecutive year after overturn...
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‘FULLY INVESTED’
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‘FULLY INVESTED’
Basketball star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA players to follow suit
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 21, 2026
All-Star Powell underlines commitment to Jamaica, wants other NBA stars to follow suit
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T&T Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
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T&T Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
May 21, 2026
TT Red Force claim historic West Indies Championship first-class title
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PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
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PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
May 21, 2026
PTD edge MOESYI to win 2026 JCSA domino title
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Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
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Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
May 21, 2026
Chin, Mair crowned first-ever All Jamaica Masters Squash champions
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Reggae Girlz head coach spots potential in local women’s league
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Reggae Girlz head coach spots potential in local women’s league
May 21, 2026
Reggae Girlz head coach spots potential in local women’s league
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Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era
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Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era
May 21, 2026
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era
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Portmore United overturn deficit to beat Mt Pleasant in JPL semis
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Portmore United overturn deficit to beat Mt Pleasant in JPL semis
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Portmore United overturned a first-leg 1-0 deficit to beat Mt Pleasant FA 4-2 in extra- time in Wednesday’s return leg of the Jamaic...
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Teenagers included in Reggae Boyz team for Unity Cup
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Teenagers included in Reggae Boyz team for Unity Cup
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—A number of teenagers have been included in Jamaica’s 24-man squad that was named on Wednesday to take part in the Unity Cup footbal...
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UK, Jamaica and India unite through football ahead of Unity Cup 2026 in London
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UK, Jamaica and India unite through football ahead of Unity Cup 2026 in London
May 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The British High Commission in Jamaica, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), and the High Commission of India in Jamaica have join...
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St James Municipal Corporation donates $20m to Montego Bay Sports Complex
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St James Municipal Corporation donates $20m to Montego Bay Sports Complex
May 20, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica—The St James Municipal Corporation on Wednesday donated $20 million to the Montego Bay Multi Sports Development Limited towards the ...
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Hinds proposes standalone Ministry of Sport to capitalise on multi-trillion-dollar global industry
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Hinds proposes standalone Ministry of Sport to capitalise on multi-trillion-dollar global industry
May 20, 2026
Opposition Spokesperson on Labour and Sport, Wavell Hinds has proposed the creation of a standalone Ministry of Sport, arguing that Jamaica is failing...
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STILL ALIVE
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STILL ALIVE
Portmore, Cavalier remain confident ahead of second-leg JPL semis
Daniel Blake, Observer staff reporter 
May 20, 2026
Still in the fight!
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Rajindra Campbell breaks national record, Jackson wins 200m at Diamond League
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Haitian group calls for reparations, TPS
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