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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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Portland man slapped with murder and gun charges
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PORTLAND, Jamaica — A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder, possession of a prohibited weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition following ...
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‘My mission is done’: Popular crime vlogger Sir P says he’s signing off
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular crime vlogger Sir P of Politricks Watch has announced that he is stepping away from YouTube. Sir P shared the news in a vi...
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Izizzi player hits $2.8 million jackpot on Greek Gods game
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A restaurant worker and long-time Izizzi player is celebrating a $2.8 million jackpot win after winning the Greek Gods game. A ded...
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
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Guyana’s non-oil sector registers growth of more than 7%
December 26 02:19 PM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana’s non-oil economy grew by 13.8 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to the mid-year economic report. Touris...
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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Powell, Richards for Diamond League opener
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Powell, Richards for Diamond League opener
CMC 
April 1, 2010
DOHA, Qatar (CMC) -- Asafa Powell and Sanya Richards are two of the top track stars that have confirmed participation for the opening leg of IAAF Diam...
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Embattled JFF cuts staff, again
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Embattled JFF cuts staff, again
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
April 1, 2010
EIGHT members of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) were made redundant, while another opted for voluntary termination as the cash-strapped body gr...
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28 complete JOA administrators’ course
Kayon Raynor 
April 1, 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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Champion surge atop Division One
Paul Reid 
March 31, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James -- Champion Youth Club scored their first win and surged to the top of the points tables in Zone B of the Claro St James Footbal...
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J’can girls beat B’dos in tennis qualifier
March 31, 2010
JAMAICA'S Girls 14 and Under tennis team of Nia Rose, Shaddae Findley, Michaelann Denton and non-playing captain Lisa Chin beat Barbados 2-1 at the Wo...
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Wolmer’s, Knox seek ISSA volleyball titles
March 31, 2010
THE ISSA National Under-19 Boys and Girls Volleyball titles will be decided this evening with the playing of the semi-finals and finals at GC Foster C...
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LIME inks $21m deal with JAAA
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LIME inks $21m deal with JAAA
By Paul Burrowes Observer writer 
March 31, 2010
RIDING on a thriving 'Champs 100' wave, leading Caribbean telecommunication's company LIME has joined forces with the Jamaica Amateur Athletic Associa...
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Village grab big win over H’View
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 31, 2010
FALMOUTH, Trelawny -- Village United's bid for the safety of a top-six position in the Digicel Premier League was boosted after scoring a hard-fought ...
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Georges happy, P/More sad after draw
March 31, 2010
Dwayne Holmes' 52nd-minute penalty earned St Georges a 1-1 draw against struggling Portmore United to seal their place in the top six of the DPL at Fe...
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JFF buys time – Diverts wage bill to bailiff to prevent seizure of assets
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JFF buys time – Diverts wage bill to bailiff to prevent seizure of assets
BY IAN BURNETT Sport Editor 
March 31, 2010
THE Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) yesterday diverted funds from its March wage bill in order to pay over J$850,000 to a bailiff -- intent of seizi...
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Humble Lion, Arnett end in 0-0 draw
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
March 31, 2010
EFFORTVILLE, Clarendon -- The dream of playing in the top-six of the Digicel Premier League when the fourth and final round begins went up in smoke fo...
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T’People, Fogo in top St James clash
Paul A Reid 
March 31, 2010
BICKERSTETH, St James -- Red-hot Tomorrow's People will seek to score a fourth straight win today when they take on Fogo United in a Zone B top-of-the...
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Bolt, Powell and Gay confirmed for Brussels 100m clash
AP 
March 31, 2010
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Usain Bolt, Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell will race each other at the Van Damme Memorial in August in a rematch of last year's world ...
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TG shrug off nemesis, regain lead
Howard Walker | Sports Writer 
March 31, 2010
TIVOLI Gardens regained top spot in the Digicel Premier League (DPL) after brushing aside Rivoli United 2-0 at the Edward Seaga Stadium yesterday. Kea...
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Harbour View face tough Village in DPL
BY LIVINGSTON SCOTT Observer staff reporter 
March 30, 2010
THE two-horse race for the Digicel Premier League (DPL) title continues in earnest this afternoon with leaders Harbour View travelling to Elleston Wak...
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J’cans shine in opening MLS fixtures
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J’cans shine in opening MLS fixtures
March 30, 2010
JAMAICAN striker Omar Cummings netted his team's only goal in a 1-0 win over Chivas USA, while goalkeeping compatriot Donovan Ricketts kept a clean sh...
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Bayern stun Man United 2-1
AFP 
March 30, 2010
MUNICH, Germany (AFP) -- Bayern Munich stunned Manchester United 2-1 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg yesterday, with an injury-time ...
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Campbell heads JCA team to India
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Campbell heads JCA team to India
CMC 
March 30, 2010
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) -- Jamaica Cricket Association President Paul Campbell is heading a three-member delegation to India for a series of discussio...
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Tomorrow’s People on roll in Senior League
March 30, 2010
BICKERSTETH, St James -- Tomorrow's People won for the third straight time to lead Zone B of the Claro St James Senior League, beating North Gully Amb...
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Veteran hurdler hangs up spikes
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Veteran hurdler hangs up spikes
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 30, 2010
JAMAICAN sprint hurdler Lacena Golding-Clarke has called it quits after 11 years of professional track and field. Golding-Clarke, who was a finalist i...
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‘Stadium Pool will be ready for Carifta’
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‘Stadium Pool will be ready for Carifta’
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
March 30, 2010
THE Amateur Swimming Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) is keeping its fingers crossed that the Stadium Pool will be completely ready today for Saturday's ...
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Guyana upset Jamaica in U-15 cricket
CMC 
March 30, 2010
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Brian Sattaur top-scored with an even 50 to lead Guyana to a four-wicket victory over holders Jamaica in the second ro...
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