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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness have reaffirmed their readiness to respond effectively in th...
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NSSC calls for student inclusion in decisions on CXC’s modified 2026 CSEC/CAPE assessments
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Bolt at 300 – Superstar tackles event in Ostrava
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Bolt at 300 – Superstar tackles event in Ostrava
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May 26, 2010
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — Usain Bolt says running a 300-metre race at the Golden Spike meet is not a stepping stone to him competing in the 400. ...
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Young Bravo, Bernard in senior WI squad
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Young Bravo, Bernard in senior WI squad
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May 26, 2010
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — West Indies have called up batsman Darren Bravo and all-rounder Dave Bernard Jnr in a 14-man squad for the two One-Day Intern...
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FIFA to crack down on dangerous tackles
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May 26, 2010
BRUGES, Belgium (AP) — FIFA medical chief Michel D'Hooghe has a message for players at the World Cup in South Africa: You'll pay for those bone-crunch...
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Powell runs fastest ever 100 yards
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Powell runs fastest ever 100 yards
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May 26, 2010
Despite wet track OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — Asafa Powell improved the best world time in the 100 yards to 9.07 seconds at the Golden Spike meet t...
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’Safa sizzles! — Bolt, Fraser also win
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’Safa sizzles! — Bolt, Fraser also win
May 26, 2010
Golden Spike meet OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — Usain Bolt won a rarely contested 300-metre race in 30.97 seconds in rain at the Golden Spike yesterd...
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Rain stops Bolt from breaking Johnson record
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Rain stops Bolt from breaking Johnson record
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May 26, 2010
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Usain Bolt won a rarely contested 300-metre race in 30.97 seconds in rain at the Golden Spike today. Bolt, who holds the wor...
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Testing elite athletes IAAF’s priority
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May 26, 2010
WHILE Jamaica's junior athletes have produced spectacular times and performances at local meets, prompting queries about whether or not they should be...
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May 26, 2010
Venus Williams of the USA makes a return against Arantxa Parra Santonja of Spain during their second-round match at the French Open tennis tournament ...
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Tiger to defend title at Memorial event
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May 26, 2010
DUBLIN, Ohio (AFP) -- Tiger Woods confirmed yesterday he will defend his title next week at the Memorial Tournament, making his return to the PGA Tour...
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New Bowens could lift Major League crown
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
May 26, 2010
GAYLE, Clarendon — New Bowens FC could be crown champions of the Clarendon Captain's Bakery Major League should they beat Gayle FC today at Gayle and ...
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Free Town, Harlem in Div One semis
BY OSAHNE TOBIAS OBSERVER WRITER 
May 26, 2010
FREE TOWN, Clarendon — Free Town and Harlem joined early qualifiers Spartan FC in the semi-finals of the FX Traders/Clarendon FA Division One competit...
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James at the double in Holland’s 5-2 win
PAUL A REID Observer writer 
May 26, 2010
DAVIS PEN, Trelawny -- Collin James scored twice as Holland United scored a big come-from-behind 5-2 win over Upsetter at Davis Pen in their Trelawny ...
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T&T to host matches; WICB pulls Sabina
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May 26, 2010
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The West Indies Cricket Board has pulled the One-Day International and Test match from Jamaica, in the wake of the ongoin...
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Semenya’s return put on hold
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Semenya’s return put on hold
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May 26, 2010
MADRID (AP) — Caster Semenya's return to racing has been put on hold after an international track meet in Zaragoza was cancelled because of a budget s...
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Summerbell Jnr dominates Dover meet
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Summerbell Jnr dominates Dover meet
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 26, 2010
DAVID Summerbell Jnr, driving his Mitsubishi Evolution 2200, dominated the first of three Caribbean Motor Racing Championship (CMRC) meet at Dover on ...
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Cricket Casualty? Switch from Jamaica now almost certain
Garfield Myers | Observer Writer 
May 25, 2010
UP to press time last night a final word had not yet come, but it seemed certain that the Jamaica leg of the Digicel Home Series involving the current...
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Harmony extend lead in TFA’s Major League
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
May 25, 2010
BLACKWIN, Trelawny — Harmony FC extended their lead atop the Trelawny Football Association's National Rums of Jamaica Major League after beating Dromi...
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Phillips, Nash keep Windies A in hunt
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May 25, 2010
SAVAR, Bangladesh (CMC) — Opener Omar Phillips was nearing a half-century, while Test batsman Brendan Nash extended his good form, as West Indies A fo...
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Spartan dent Treadlight semi-final hopes
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
May 25, 2010
TREADLIGHT, Clarendon — Treadlight FC suffered a setback in their bid to qualify for the semi-finals of the FX Trader/Clarendon Football Association D...
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Pretty-looking Paraguay lose to Ireland
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Pretty-looking Paraguay lose to Ireland
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May 25, 2010
DUBLIN, Ireland (AFP) — The Republic of Ireland beat World Cup Finals qualifiers Paraguay 2-1 here yesterday in a match where the South Americans domi...
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Shahid Afridi announced as Pakistan captain
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Shahid Afridi announced as Pakistan captain
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May 25, 2010
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Shahid Afridi was selected as Pakistan captain yesterday for the Asia Cup and Test series against Australia and England. Pa...
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Roddick wins in 5 at French; Henin, Nadal advance
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Roddick wins in 5 at French; Henin, Nadal advance
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May 25, 2010
PARIS, France (AP) — Andy Roddick's preparation for this French Open was hardly traditional. Or ideal, from a purely tennis perspective, anyway. He sk...
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