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No crime, no resign
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No crime, no resign
Defiant MP, JACDEN boss Dennis Gordon fires back in UHWI tax probe
Arthur Hall | Editor | HallA@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:20 AM
No crime, no resign
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Alliance over isolation
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Alliance over isolation
Patterson advocates collective strength as global order frays
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:18 AM
Alliance over isolation
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Sumptuous sacred music feast
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Sumptuous sacred music feast
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More singles, fewer children
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More singles, fewer children
Survey of living conditions finds more Jamaican adults residing alone
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:14 AM
More singles, fewer children
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TAKING CHARGE
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TAKING CHARGE
Jamaica surge forward with 20 medals on Carifta Day 1
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:12 AM
Jamaica off to flyer on Carifta Day 1
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Saved behind bars
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Saved behind bars
Prison Bible study sessions rival that of local churches; more than 60 inmates baptise each year, says chaplain
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:10 AM
Saved behind bars
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Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter!
April 5 12:10 AM
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GOD’S CALLING
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GOD’S CALLING
Dyke driven to add more Edwin Allen titles by his personal mission to uplift young athletes
Rachid Parchment | Sports Writer | parchmentr@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5 12:09 AM
GOD’S CALLING
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Dominoes provides formula for learning at Joy Town Development Foundation
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Dominoes provides formula for learning at Joy Town Development Foundation
April 4, 2026
Dominoes provides formula for learning at Joy Town Development Foundation
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Injuries force changes to Jamaica’s Carifta Games team
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Injuries force changes to Jamaica’s Carifta Games team
April 4, 2026
Injuries force changes to Jamaica’s Carifta Games team
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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
April 3, 2026
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) intends to protest the Reggae Boyz' loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Inter-continental World Cu...
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Traves Smikle wins event in Texas in first competition since 2024
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Traves Smikle wins event in Texas in first competition since 2024
April 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two-time Commonwealth Games medalist Traves Smikle kicked off his competitive schedule for 2026, throwing with a 65.75m to win the m...
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Spanish Town Police upset Mt Pleasant in JPL
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Spanish Town Police upset Mt Pleasant in JPL
April 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Relegation-threatened Spanish Town Police maintained their fight against the drop after scoring an upset 1-0 win over title-chasing ...
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Reggae Boy Leon Bailey expresses disappointment after Reggae Boyz fail to qualify for World Cup
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Reggae Boy Leon Bailey expresses disappointment after Reggae Boyz fail to qualify for World Cup
April 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reggae Boy Leon Bailey is expressing disappointment and has issued a public apology to his country after the Reggae Boyz failed to q...
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WATCH: Rudolph Speid undecided on future after failed World Cup bid
April 2, 2026
Jamaica’s senior men’s football head coach during the recent intercontinental World Cup play-offs, Rudolph Speid says he is undecided on whether he wi...
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Tru-Juice FC climb to top of Zone A with 4-0 win over JDF
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Tru-Juice FC climb to top of Zone A with 4-0 win over JDF
April 2, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Tru-Juice Football Club (FC) moved to the top of Zone A in the Jamaica Football Championships over the weekend, after a 4-0 vi...
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Tru-Juice FC climb to top of Zone A with 4-0 win over JDF
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Tru-Juice FC climb to top of Zone A with 4-0 win over JDF
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 2, 2026
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Tru-Juice Football Club (FC) moved to the top of Zone A in the Jamaica Football Championships over the weekend, after a 4-0 vi...
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‘I WON’T RESIGN!’
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‘I WON’T RESIGN!’
JFF president remains headstrong on ‘progress’ despite public pressure to leave post as Boyz return to Jamaica
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 2, 2026
Michael Ricketts unfazed by calls for resignation
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‘When you work hard, good things happen’ — Marlowe
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‘When you work hard, good things happen’ — Marlowe
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
‘When you work hard, good things happen’ — Marlowe
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Parsard saddles four winners over the weekend at Caymanas Park
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Parsard saddles four winners over the weekend at Caymanas Park
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
Parsard saddles
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Any number can play in Linval McFarlane Trophy feature
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Any number can play in Linval McFarlane Trophy feature
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
Any number can play in Linval McFarlane Trophy feature
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Raddesh Roman: Sir Don has more to give after King’s Plate win
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Raddesh Roman: Sir Don has more to give after King’s Plate win
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 2, 2026
Raddesh Roman:
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Claims made over the weekend
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Claims made over the weekend
April 2, 2026
Claims made over the weekend
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Saffie Joseph captures Gulfstream trainers’ title
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Saffie Joseph captures Gulfstream trainers’ title
April 2, 2026
Saffie Joseph captures Gulfstream trainers’ title
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We Jammin, Salute The Don lead the charge in Jamaica’s Futurities
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We Jammin, Salute The Don lead the charge in Jamaica’s Futurities
BY WES MARTIN 
April 2, 2026
We Jammin, Salute The Don
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
BY WES MARTIN 
April 2, 2026
RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
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Injuries force changes for Carifta team heading to Grenada
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Injuries force changes for Carifta team heading to Grenada
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 2, 2026
Injuries force changes for Carifta team heading to Grenada
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St Jago end 25-year Grace Shield title drought
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St Jago end 25-year Grace Shield title drought
April 2, 2026
St Jago end 25-year Grace Shield title drought
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NBA 2025/26 season: Seven teams with play-off berths, 10 teams eliminated
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NBA 2025/26 season: Seven teams with play-off berths, 10 teams eliminated
BY MARK ARCHER 
April 2, 2026
NBA 2025/26 season: Seven teams with play-off berths, 10 teams eliminated
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Wright happy as STETHS dominate Headley Cup final on day two
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Wright happy as STETHS dominate Headley Cup final on day two
April 2, 2026
Wright happy as STETHS dominate Headley Cup final on day two
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Alliance over isolation
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April 5, 2026
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Sumptuous sacred music feast
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More singles, fewer children
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BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 5, 2026
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TAKING CHARGE
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April 5, 2026
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