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Jamaica enters over 1,300 candidates for CXC’s CTEC pilot
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Jamaica enters over 1,300 candidates for CXC’s CTEC pilot
January 11 03:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica has registered a total of 1,334 candidates for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Targeted Education Certifi...
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Man killed, woman injured at shop in St Ann
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Man killed, woman injured at shop in St Ann
AKERA DAVIS OBSERVER WRITER 
January 11 03:10 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica —Thirty-three year-old Kemar Brown, otherwise known as Mars, was shot and killed, whilst Norma Linton, also known as Barbara, was shot...
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Woman killed in St Croix shark attack
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Woman killed in St Croix shark attack
January 11 12:35 PM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands (CMC) —A shark attack along a beach in St Croix, on Thursday, claimed the life of a United States (US) woman. She ...
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St James Municipal Corporation ramps up earthquake preparedness activities
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St James Municipal Corporation ramps up earthquake preparedness activities
January 11 11:36 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —In observance of Earthquake Awareness Month throughout January, the St James Municipal Corporation will intensify its routine publi...
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10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
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10 killed in five multi-vehicle crashes in December says ITA
January 11 11:31 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Thirty-two people were killed in 27 fatal crashes during the month of December 2025 according to the Island Traffic Authority (ITA)....
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ISSA Champions Cup set to start January 20
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ISSA Champions Cup set to start January 20
January 11 11:16 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The ISSA Champions Cup will kick off on January 20th and end on the 31st, Observer Online has been reliably informed. The start of t...
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Grange mourns passing of pioneering women’s cricketer, Dorothy Hobson
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Grange mourns passing of pioneering women’s cricketer, Dorothy Hobson
January 11 10:49 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sports Minister Olivia Grange has extended condolences to the family, friends, and the wider sporting fraternity following the passi...
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Part 2 of ‘Kevin Smith: Cult Pastor’ documentary premieres on YouTube
January 11 10:41 AM
Once revered as a prophet, Kevin Smith’s legacy is now defined by a deadly cult ritual that claimed lives and led to posthumous charges of murder, con...
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Tamim hits ton as Bangladesh fight back
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Tamim hits ton as Bangladesh fight back
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May 30, 2010
LONDON, England (AFP) — Tamim Iqbal marked his first Test at Lord's with a breathtaking century as Bangladesh fought back with the bat against England...
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J’can Borrego damages Tactix, her knee in big victory
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J’can Borrego damages Tactix, her knee in big victory
CMC 
May 30, 2010
MELBOURNE, Australia (CMC) -- Carla Borrego damaged the chances of the Canterbury Tactix making a strong finish to the ANZ Championship, and then her ...
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WICB paying for its lack of vision
BY HARTLEY ANDERSON 
May 29, 2010
From the Sport Desk A startling epiphany which could trigger public debate runs like is: 'Given the state of cricket in the region, the West Indies ha...
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Hunte hails High Performance Centre
CMC 
May 29, 2010
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — West Indies cricket chief Julian Hunte has hailed the advent of the High Performance Centre as a major development for the ...
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England restrict Bangladesh in rain
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May 29, 2010
LONDON, England (AP) — England took charge of the first Test at Lord's by limiting Bangladesh to 237-7 as they chased the host's first-innings total o...
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Lifeisjustforliving obliges in Classic
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 29, 2010
BETTER known for his sprinting exploits, talented three-year-old, Lifeisjustforliving made good claims for top honours in the upcoming Jamaica Derby w...
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NY Caribbean Cup kicks off today
CMC 
May 29, 2010
BROOKLYN, New York (CMC) -- Twelve teams will vie for the coveted title, "Kings of New York Caribbean Football," when the 2010 New York Caribbean Foot...
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Hamilton eyes first win at Turkish Grand Prix
CMC 
May 29, 2010
ISTANBUL PARK, Turkey (CMC) — McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was eyeing his first victory of the new Formula One season after he qualified second for today'...
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Beckford: All not lost for Sports Tourism
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
May 29, 2010
SPORT could play a role, but the Jamaican government would have to act quickly to host major events in order to restore faith in the country's tourism...
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Italian striker criticises World Cup ball
AP 
May 29, 2010
SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) — Italy striker Giampaolo Pazzini says the Adidas World Cup ball is a "disaster." Italy has been training with the ball at its t...
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Russia, Paul Island in semi-final clash
PAUL A REID Observer writer 
May 29, 2010
FROME, Westmoreland — Two-time beaten finalists Russia FC and Paul Island FC will meet this afternoon at Frome Sports Complex in the first-leg semi-fi...
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Ambassadors now third in Claro Senior League
PAUL A REID Observer writer 
May 29, 2010
ROSE HALL, St James — North Gully Ambassadors leaped two spots into third place in Zone B of the St James FA's Claro Senior League on Friday after bea...
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‘Trelawny Stadium below Test standard’
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‘Trelawny Stadium below Test standard’
BY ANDREW HANCEL Observer writer 
May 29, 2010
THE Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium is one the legacies after the Caribbean hosted the 2007 Cricket World Cup. However, and after three years, it is ye...
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Cavalier, Meadows seek alternate venues
May 29, 2010
KSAFA representatives Cavalier FC have confirmed that they will be using the UWI Bowl for their remaining matches in the DPL play-off series. Meanwhil...
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Evra ready to lead France in Henry’s absence
AP 
May 29, 2010
PARIS,France (AP) — Defender Patrice Evra has already captained Manchester United to victory this season and is now ready to lead France at the World ...
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Gibson lashes senseless batting
CMC 
May 29, 2010
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — West Indies coach Ottis Gibson has decried the lack of "common sense" batting in the regional side and has urged his unit to ...
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Butts: Door open to returning Samuels
CMC 
May 29, 2010
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) -- Chairman of West Indies selectors Clyde Butts says the door is still open to Jamaican batsman Marlon Samuels, who recently e...
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Sav Hawks tackle Flames in basketball finale
Paul Reid 
May 29, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James — The first trophy of the Western Basketball Association's Division One league will be up for grabs this evening as Sav Hawks of...
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Thompson clocks 45.50 at All Comers
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 29, 2010
ORAL Thompson of the Swept Away Track Club, who clocked a creditable 45.50 seconds to win the men's 400 metres, was the star performer at yesterday's ...
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Root House hunt win number three
PAUL A REID Observer writer 
May 28, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James -- Zone B leaders Root House will today make a second attempt at winning a third straight game in the St James Football Associat...
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Lifeisjustforliving for Lotto Classic
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Lifeisjustforliving for Lotto Classic
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 28, 2010
COLONEL Wales, Ruth Hussey's champion two-year-old of last season, has been scratched from the rescheduled Lotto Classic for the Governor's Cup (Gr 1)...
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Preston extend lead in Trelawny
Paul Reid 
May 28, 2010
FRIENDSHIP, Trelawny — Preston FC extended their lead in the Trelawny Football Association's Division One league on Thursday after clipping Friendship...
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