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VM Group providing more support for hurricane victims
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VM Group providing more support for hurricane victims
January 9 01:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The VM Group is devising other ways to assist persons who were affected during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last...
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2026 Western Relays cancelled
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2026 Western Relays cancelled
January 9 12:41 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The iconic Western Relays has been cancelled due to the uncertainty surrounding the availability of the track at GC Foster Sports ...
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
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Jolyan Silvera murder trial set to begin Monday
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jolyan Silvera heard confirmation in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that his murder trial is set to begin on Monday. Silvera w...
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 9 11:42 AM
Singer J’Calm says it was intentional to collaborate with high-profile acts and producers for his sophomore album Emotions , which was released on Fri...
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
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Judge rejects no-case submission in Maitland murder trial
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9 11:32 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Justice Leighton Pusey has ruled in the Home Circuit Court in Kingston that Constable Noel Maitland has a case to answer in relati...
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
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Gov’t allocates $10 billion for hurricane relief and reconstruction
January 9 11:22 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has allocated $10 billion to provide relief, reconstruction and restoration grants to individuals whose homes were ...
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
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Over 2,000 entries as Purewater/R Danny/JC meet begins Friday
January 9 10:12 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The 32nd staging of the two-day Purewater/R Danny Williams/JC Development Meet kicks off the 2026 athletics season on Friday at th...
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US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela
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US reiterates OAS role in ensuring stability in Venezuela
January 9 09:58 AM
WASHINGTON, United States  (CMC) — The United States (US) has reiterated the importance of the Organisation of American States (OAS) as a forum for en...
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Photographs: Usain Bolt wins 3-D 100m
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Photographs: Usain Bolt wins 3-D 100m
Sheneka Dias Observer Writer 
May 18, 2010
South Korea win broadcast live in 3-D TRIPLE world record holder Usain Bolt won the 100 metres in 9.86 seconds as he romped to victory in his season d...
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Windies try again
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Windies try again
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May 18, 2010
Tackle SA after WT20 flop ST JOHN'S, Antigua and Barbuda (AFP) — South Africa will be looking to restore self-belief, when they open their tour of the...
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Sunshine Girls gear-up with training camp
May 18, 2010
JAMAICA'S Sunshine Girls began preparations for their busy four-month schedule with a training camp held at their netball house, the 'Sunshine Chalet'...
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Tomorrow’s People inch towards semis
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Tomorrow’s People inch towards semis
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
May 18, 2010
TUCKER, St James — Former champions Tomorrow's People inched towards a place in the semi-finals of the St James Football Association's Claro Senior Le...
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Ben Johnson to speak at Sports Symposium
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Ben Johnson to speak at Sports Symposium
May 18, 2010
JAMAICAN-BORN Ben Johnson, who enjoyed a high-profile athletics career during the 1980s, has accepted an invitation to be a panellist at the inaugural...
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Shillingford puts ‘A’ team in command
CMC 
May 18, 2010
DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) -- West Indies 'A' seized control of the opening four-day "Test" against Bangladesh 'A' yesterday, after bundling the hosts ou...
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Arnett survive with 4-0 drubbing of August Town
BY PAUL BURROWES Observer reporter 
May 17, 2010
Arnett Gardens ensured their safety in the Digicel Premier League on Sunday when Newton Sterling scored a brace to spur them to an emphatic 4-0 win ov...
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Beacon take the spoils after violence-hit final
Michael McLean 
May 17, 2010
Beacon football club are the 2009-2010 St Elizabeth Wray and Nephew Major League champions. They were awarded the title in the boardroom during an eme...
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Lake, Chin win in Bermuda Equestrian
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Lake, Chin win in Bermuda Equestrian
May 17, 2010
Equestrians Adam Lake and Francesca Chin pulled off a nail-biting last-round win in the Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA) showing jumping competi...
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Jamaica Lightning Bolt sprints for Port Antonio
May 17, 2010
THE significance of the day was not lost on the crew of Jamaica Lightning Bolt taking part in Clipper 09-10 as 10 yachts lined up on the start line fo...
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Buckley second best in 400m hurdles in Brazil
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior Observer staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 17, 2010
BEIJING Olympic 400-metre hurdles finalist Markino Buckley was the top Jamaican performer at the Grande Prêmio Rio/Caixa de Atletismo meeting in Forta...
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All systems go for Dover race meet
May 17, 2010
Seaboard Marine Shipping last week left Guyana for Jamaica transporting four of Guyana's fastest race cars and three motor cycles. The four exceptiona...
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Kensingston, KSAC, JDF, St Mary score wins in Senior Cup
Sanjay Myers | Sports Writer 
May 17, 2010
In the sixth round of the Jamaica Cricket Association Senior Cup, runaway Group A leaders Kensington walloped Boys' Town by an innings and 55 runs in ...
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Upgrades coming for six netball coaches
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
May 17, 2010
SIX local netball coaches will have their certification upgraded during a six-week intensive course to be conducted by former Australia national coach...
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE
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LEADING BY EXAMPLE
May 17, 2010
Harbour View's captain Richard Edwards (left) beats Tivoli midfielder Damion Gordon to a header during their DPL final round match at the Edward Seaga...
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Harmony reclaim lead in Trelawny Major League
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
May 17, 2010
DUANVALE, Trelawny -- Harmony FC are back on top of the Trelawny Football Association's National Rums of Jamaica Major League after edging promoted Sh...
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‘Don’t tell me what to do’
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‘Don’t tell me what to do’
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
May 17, 2010
Hyde hits back after being fired as Tivoli coach FORMER Tivoli Gardens National Premier League head coach Lenworth Hyde Snr has hit back at club chair...
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Village grab late equaliser at Collie Smith Drive
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior Observer staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 17, 2010
VILLAGE United rallied to earn a 1-1 draw with all-island knockout champions Boys' Town at Collie Smith Drive as the 2009/2010 Digicel Premier League ...
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Bravo century helps Windies A make bright start
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Bravo century helps Windies A make bright start
CMC 
May 17, 2010
DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC) -- Left-handed stroke-maker Darren Bravo carved out his second century in a week, as West Indies A made a strong start to thei...
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Bolt kicks off 100m season in Daegu
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Bolt kicks off 100m season in Daegu
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May 17, 2010
DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — Usain Bolt makes his season debut in the 100 metres today at the venue that will host next year's World Championships. The J...
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Montego Bay Boys Club hunt semis
Paul Reid 
May 17, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James -- Montego Bay Boys Club will need only to avoid a loss against Juniors FC in their round three cross-zone game at the UDC field...
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Five-star Lamey propels Waterhouse past St Georges
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Five-star Lamey propels Waterhouse past St Georges
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 17, 2010
Kevin Lamey hit five goals to be the joint leading goal scorer on 18 goals as Waterhouse ended the 2009/2010 Digicel Premier League season on a high w...
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