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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
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When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
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GENEVA, Switzerland — The United Nations (UN) said the presidential election race in Guinea had been marked by intimidation, and urged authorities to ...
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December 26 12:12 AM
Platinum Brands investing US$15 million in new Panamanian KFCs
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And the 2025 Xmas Bake-Off Challenge Winner is…
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From the aroma of soaked fruits to the final golden bake, the classic fruitcake is the soul of a Jamaican Christmas. Carrying the weight of tradition ...
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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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High-performance programme opens for elite players
CMC 
March 29, 2010
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) -- Cricket officials started a long-term, high-performance programme for Guyana's senior elite players yesterday aimed at hal...
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LIME sponsors CARIFTA Games TV coverage
March 29, 2010
For the first time in its 39-year history, the CARIFTA Games will be broadcast live across the region, thanks to LIME's sponsorship of the games. LIME...
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Spartan drub Turners in FX Trader Div One to go atop Zone Two
Oshane Tobias 
March 29, 2010
CHAPELTON, Clarendon -- A first half brace from Jerome Willis piloted Spartan FC to a 4-0 drubbing of Turners FC and the lead atop Zone Two of the FX ...
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Bolt, Powell clash in Paris on July 16
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Bolt, Powell clash in Paris on July 16
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March 29, 2010
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt will compete at the Paris meet of the IAAF Diamond League on July 16, organisers said yesterday...
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How Kingston College lost Champs
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
March 29, 2010
MISSING out on valuable points in the Class Two boys' 110m hurdles and the long and triple jumps is seen as the major let-down to Kingston College's 2...
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Harmony, Holland hunt lead in Trelawny Major League
Paul Reid 
March 29, 2010
BOUNTY HALL, Trelawny -- Harmony FC and Holland United could move past idle leaders Clarks Town, as the Trelawny Football Association's National Rums ...
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GM Timur Gareyev captures JNBS UWI Masters section
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GM Timur Gareyev captures JNBS UWI Masters section
March 29, 2010
The Uzbekistan Grand Master Timur Gareyev completed his domination of the JNBS UWI Chess Open during the Masters section when he defeated Jamaican FID...
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Busta Fighters top Tri-Asian Championship
March 29, 2010
JAMAICA's combined martial arts teams scored historic victories recently, winning tiebreakers to top the Tri-Asian Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, V...
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Registration for Advanced Level One coaching course closes today
March 29, 2010
Coaches intent on being a part of the first Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB)/Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and University of Technology (UTech)...
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Jamaica make winning start at World Junior Tennis Qualifier
March 29, 2010
Jamaica's 14 & Under boys tennis team of Andrew Bicknell, Simon Levy, Dylan Levy and non-playing captain Peter Berry started off on a winning note at ...
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Maragh moves into Gulfstream Park’s top-five
CMC 
March 29, 2010
HALLANDALE BEACH, Florida (CMC) -- Rajiv Maragh celebrated his memorable victory in the Louisiana Derby in New Orleans the previous day with a pair of...
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Caribbean Strikers, Claremont make INSPORTS All-Island football final
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Caribbean Strikers, Claremont make INSPORTS All-Island football final
March 29, 2010
Kingston's Caribbean Strikers will meet Claremont of Hanover in the April 10 final of the INSPORTS All-Island Community Football Championship, after s...
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Bulli grabs six in six balls for big win
BY ANDREW HANCEL Observer writer 
March 29, 2010
Former national youth player Dennis Bulli etched his name into the annals of cricket when he captured six wickets in six balls against Portland to hig...
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Murphy, Morrison out
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Murphy, Morrison out
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 29, 2010
Hamstring injuries force stars our of Carifta Champs BRIDGEPORT High School's Jazeel Murphy, reigning Carifta Games Under-17 100- and 200-metre gold m...
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Wolmer’s Boys celebrate ‘Champs 100’ win
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Wolmer’s Boys celebrate ‘Champs 100’ win
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
March 29, 2010
CLASSES were suspended for an hour and a half yesterday morning as the Wolmer's Boys' and Girls' Schools population came out to celebrate the boys tea...
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TT players off to Caribbean Pre-Cadet Championships
March 29, 2010
Four boys and three girls left the island on Saturday for Utuado, Puerto Rico, to represent Jamaica in this year's Caribbean Region Table Tennis Feder...
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Reno inch closer towards Western Confed Super League crown
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 29, 2010
FROME, Westmoreland -- Former champions Reno FC are two points away from claiming their second Western Confederation Super League after hammering St J...
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Dwayne Extol — Wolmer’s anchor
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Dwayne Extol — Wolmer’s anchor
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
March 29, 2010
A little over 12 hours after one of the most remarkable wins in 'Champs' history Wolmer's Dwayne Extol was still beaming with delight as smiles lit up...
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Wilson contemplates future at Holmwood
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Wilson contemplates future at Holmwood
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 29, 2010
If Holmwood Technical go on to win Girls' Champs title number nine next year, they could do it without Maurice Wilson, the man behind their success th...
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Yousuf calls time on illustrious Test career
AFP 
March 29, 2010
KARACHI, Pakistan (AFP) -- Record-breaking batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who said yesterday he was bowing out of international cricket, is one of Pakistan'...
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Lethal Torres spur Liverpool
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March 28, 2010
LIVERPOOL, England (AFP) -- Fernando Torres was at his lethal best as he scored a sublime double to help Liverpool overwhelm Sunderland 3-0 yesterday ...
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