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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A long-serving community volunteer whose quiet acts of kindness have touched generations in Black River was on Saturday recogn...
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GraceKennedy mourns passing of business leader Mable Tenn
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — GraceKennedy has expressed deep sadness at the passing of businesswoman and former director Mable Tenn. In a release, GraceKennedy...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three individuals have been taken into police custody following a coordinated early-morning operation by multiple law enforcement ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and makin...
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Jackson welcomes security operations in SSL fraud case
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Jackson welcomes security operations in SSL fraud case
December 27 12:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on National Security and Member of Parliament Fitz Jackson has welcomed the start of security operations link...
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Woman dies in motor vehicle crash in Trelawny
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Woman dies in motor vehicle crash in Trelawny
December 27 12:24 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A woman is now dead and a man nursing injuries following a motor vehicle collision along the One Mile main road in Falmouth Saturd...
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SLB to further enhance digital portal as part of ongoing transformation
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SLB to further enhance digital portal as part of ongoing transformation
December 27 12:19 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is looking to further enhance its digital portal, a move that underscores the role of technology i...
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St Jago, Wolmer’s cop volleyball crowns
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St Jago, Wolmer’s cop volleyball crowns
BY LIVINGSTON SCOTT Observer staff reporter 
April 3, 2010
DEFENDING champions St Jago High denied Wolmer's the ISSA Under-19 national volleyball double at GC Foster College last Thursday, after an impressive ...
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Record for Wright … As Ja cop 17 medals on first day of Carifta
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Record for Wright … As Ja cop 17 medals on first day of Carifta
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 3, 2010
CHAD Wright produced a massive 63.11 metres (1.75kg) to establish a new Under-20 discus record on his final attempt to win Jamaica's first gold medal ...
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Bernard ton kicks off ‘Crick Fest’
April 3, 2010
DAVID Bernard Jnr scored a silky century as Jamaica racked up 339 all out on the first day of thei SVSB-sponsored three-day Cricket Festival match aga...
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Chelsea beat Man U to take lead
AFP 
April 3, 2010
Fuller on target in Stoke City's win LONDON, England (AFP) -- Chelsea defeated title rivals Manchester United 2-1 yesterday to move two points clear a...
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Key battles loom at Swept Away tourney
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Key battles loom at Swept Away tourney
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
April 3, 2010
NEGRIL, Westmoreland -- Many-time champion Vince McKey will be seeking redemption when he takes on top-seed and another former winner Damion Johnson, ...
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Village, Rivoli eye Elite berth
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
April 3, 2010
VILLAGE United and Rivoli United will try to secure the final spot in the top-six (Elite Group) as the Digicel Premier League's (DPL) third and defini...
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Puma’s support for J’can track long term, says CEO
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Puma’s support for J’can track long term, says CEO
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 3, 2010
JOCHEN Zeitz, chairman and CEO of sportswear manufacturers PUMA, which is a major sponsor of Jamaica's track and field programme, says his company is ...
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Cassanova Boy irrepressible in Eros Trophy
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
April 3, 2010
CASSANOVA Boy, the very impressive American-bred colt, remained unbeaten on local soil after claiming his seventh consecutive win in the 12th running ...
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Village player eyes USL contract with Battery
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
April 3, 2010
FALMOUTH, Trelawny -- Village United's utility player Lance Laing is confident he will be playing in the United Soccer League (USL) Division One later...
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Discus duo should medal at worlds, says coach
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 3, 2010
CALABAR High School's throwing coach Julian Robinson is confident newly-crowned Carifta Games Under-20 discus champion Chad Wright and bronze medallis...
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Walter, Campbell win at Carifta swim meet
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Walter, Campbell win at Carifta swim meet
April 3, 2010
JAMAICA had won two gold medals at press time on the first day of the Carifta Swimming Championships at the National Stadium Pool last night. Dominic ...
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Snow Hill, Uptown Wailers in 2-2 draw in Portland WU Major League semis
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Snow Hill, Uptown Wailers in 2-2 draw in Portland WU Major League semis
April 2, 2010
Buff Bay, Portland -- Snow Hill held Uptown Wailers to a 2-2 draw in their first-leg semi-final game in the Portland Western Union Major League game a...
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Top seeds advance easily at Couples Swept Away tennis tourney
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Top seeds advance easily at Couples Swept Away tennis tourney
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
April 2, 2010
NEGRIL, Westmoreland -- The top seeds in the Men's Open at the 20th Couples Swept Away Clay Court Easter tennis tournament all advanced easily to the ...
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28 complete JOA administrators’ course
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28 complete JOA administrators’ course
April 2, 2010
Twenty-eight persons from a range of national sporting federations received certificates after completing a Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA)-sponsore...
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Carifta begins — J’cans set to dominate again
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Carifta begins — J’cans set to dominate again
CMC 
April 2, 2010
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (CMC) -- Over 500 athletes from 25 nations are set for the annual rite of passage in Caribbean track & field, when the CAR...
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W’House get win at last in DPL
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
April 2, 2010
THIRTY minutes of positive and energetic football from Andre Clennon combined with a fine finish from Jonathon Williams in the 67th minute fashioned t...
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Naggo Head, Newlands could clinch semi-final berths
BY OSAHNE TOBIAS OBSERVER WRITER 
April 2, 2010
NAGGO HEAD, St Catherine -- Former champions Naggo Head will confirm their place in the semi-finals of the South Central Confederation Super League sh...
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Irish here for Jamaica Cricket Festival
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Irish here for Jamaica Cricket Festival
April 2, 2010
The Irish cricket team arrived in Jamaica Thursday ahead of their first match against Jamaica in the inaugural Jamaica Cricket Festival. Taking place ...
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Clarks Town, Harmony fancied
Paul Reid 
April 2, 2010
CAREY PARK, Trelawny -- Clarks Town and Harmony, leaders in the Trelawny Football Association's National Rums of Jamaica Major League should maintain ...
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Bolt, Gay, Powell for show-stopping 100 in August
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Bolt, Gay, Powell for show-stopping 100 in August
CMC 
April 2, 2010
BRUSSELS, Belgium (CMC) -- Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay, and Asafa Powell, the three fastest humans of all-time, will face the starter for the men's 100 metr...
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Jamaica eyeing some 30 medals at Carifta Swim Champs
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Jamaica eyeing some 30 medals at Carifta Swim Champs
By Paul Burrowes Observer writer 
April 2, 2010
JAMAICA'S 36-member team will begin their hunt for top honours at the 25th staging of the Carifta Swimming Championships at the National Stadium Pool ...
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Comfort, Cockpit win three straight in FX Trader Div 1
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April 2, 2010
COMFORT, Clarendon — Comfort FC and Cockpit FC scored identical 1-0 victories over Abassian and Springfield, respectively, on Monday, to lead Zone One...
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