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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A mere 19 per cent of Jamaicans aged 19 to 24 are enrolled in tertiary education, indicating that over 219,000 are not, according ...
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JLP condemns Brown Burke for touching Parliament’s mace
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JLP condemns Brown Burke for touching Parliament’s mace
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is condemning the actions of Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew South Western, Angela Brown Bu...
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump warned Tehran on Wednesday that it should "get smart soon" and capitulate to Washington's...
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House passes NaRRA Bill in early morning vote after marathon debate, Brown-Burke ejection
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April 29 12:19 AM
Chaos erupted in Parliament late Tuesday after Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Western Angela Brown Burke was named and suspended from the Ho...
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Two decades strong!
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R’Hall, Holland seek basketball lead
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November 30, 2010
RHODES HALL, Hanover — The winner of today's game between hosts Rhodes Hall and Holland High will take over sole leadership in the U-16 section of the...
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Nembhard new St James FA president
P Reid 
November 30, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Texchus Nembhard is the new president of the St James Football Association after edging Steve Bucknor by one vote, 42-41, at M...
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Boyz hope to wrap-up group
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Boyz hope to wrap-up group
November 30, 2010
IAN BURNETT @ THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP in Martinique SAINTE-LUCE, Martinique — Changes are mandated as Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz wrap up their Group I pr...
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West Indies 134-2 at stumps against Sri Lanka
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West Indies 134-2 at stumps against Sri Lanka
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November 30, 2010
Gayle goes for first ball duck PALLEKELLE, Sri Lanka — Darren Bravo hit an unbeaten 63 and added 115 runs for the second wicket with Devon Smith as We...
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Teams jostle for Southern Conference quarters
L Scott 
November 30, 2010
CAMPION College kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the ISSA/KFC Southern Conference basketball quarters after beating Vauxhall, 86-18, in a Zone...
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GC Foster introduces new diploma programmes
S Myers 
November 30, 2010
THE GC Foster College on Monday announced the introduction of two new diploma courses, as well as the revamping of another programme as they seek to b...
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JC seek double
S Myers 
November 30, 2010
Tackle B’port in Walker Cup KO final MANNING Cup champions Jamaica College (JC) will attempt to take their firstever Urban Area double when they defen...
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‘Tappa’ unperturbed by duo’s unavailability
IAN BURNETT @ THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP in Martinique 
November 30, 2010
SAINTE-LUCE, Martinique — Coach Theodore Whitmore is not bothered by the fact that two senior players have been ruled out of today's final preliminary...
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St Hugh’s, Queen’s hunt Urban Area titles
Gerald Reid 
November 30, 2010
THE Queen's will set their eyes on the double as the ISSA/Digicel Urban Area High Schoolgirl netball finals are contested this afternoon at the Leila ...
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Former Reggae Boy calls for better coaching structure
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Former Reggae Boy calls for better coaching structure
CMC 
November 29, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Reggae Boyz World Cup star Robbie Earle believes there is a need for an enhanced coaching structure in the Caribbean. The...
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Coach: Willpower did it for Harbour View
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
November 29, 2010
"THE will is better than the skill and the will today (Sunday) to win is very important for us," said Harbour View head coach Donovan Hayles after his...
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Portmore tackle Black Lion in St Catherine KO
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
November 29, 2010
SPANISH TOWN, St Catherine — Barring a major upset, champions Portmore United should qualify for the quarter-finals of the LIME/St Catherine Knockout ...
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Boyz beat Guadeloupe to reach semis
IAN BURNETT @ THE DIGICEL CARIBBEAN CUP in Martinique 
November 29, 2010
Also qualify for Gold Cup after 2-0 win SAINTE-LUCE, Martinique – Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz placed their off the field problems firmly behind them and bla...
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XLCR, Wolmer’s to meet in ‘Colts’ final
Livingston Scott 
November 29, 2010
DEFENDING champions Excelsior High and Wolmer's Boys will meet for the ISSA/Busta Under-16 football title after scoring semi-final victories over Cala...
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Western teams in tame 1-1 draws
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
November 29, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Western Jamaica teams Reno FC and Village United remained close to the relegation zone in the Digicel Premier League after bot...
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Windies, Sri Lanka hope for better weather
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Windies, Sri Lanka hope for better weather
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November 29, 2010
Rain forces Caribbean crickets to cancel practice PALLEKELLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka and the West Indies are hoping a new test ground can provide impro...
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Sammy has mixed feelings about second Test performance
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Sammy has mixed feelings about second Test performance
CMC 
November 29, 2010
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CMC) — Darren Sammy has urged his West Indies side to remain focussed on the task at hand following the drawn second Test against ...
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Burrell bows – Vexed JFF boss gives in to Boyz’s pay demands
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Burrell bows – Vexed JFF boss gives in to Boyz’s pay demands
November 29, 2010
Overseas Boyz say action not about money SAINTE-LUCE, Martinique — Captain Horace Burrell could hardly mask the deep hurt he felt as he met with the R...
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Rural Area netball finalists to be decided today
Oshane Tobias 
November 29, 2010
SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — The Holmwood Technical/Herbert Morrison match-up will highlight the semi-finals of the ISSA/Digicel Rural Area schoolgirl n...
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Belair hunt fifth win in school basketball
Oshane Tobias 
November 29, 2010
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Defending champions Belair School will aim for their fifth straight win when they host the struggling Glenmuir High in a Zone...
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‘Young blood’ fuels Arnett win
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‘Young blood’ fuels Arnett win
Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer 
November 29, 2010
COACH Paul 'Tegat' Davis had high praises for his youthful Arnett Gardens team after a goal in each half from Dennis McKenley and Kirk Ramsay guided t...
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‘Newcomers’ Edwards, Russell called up for ODI series
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‘Newcomers’ Edwards, Russell called up for ODI series
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November 29, 2010
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — Kirk Edwards is the only complete newcomer named in a 15-member squad for the limited-overs leg of West Indies' tour of Sri...
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