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Suriname investigators say suspected mass killer used his bandages to commit suicide
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PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — A Suriname father who is alleged to have stabbed nine people to death on Sunday, including five of his own children, may ...
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of  St Elizabeth
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica –  A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Lacovia, St Elizabeth. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Monday, and will remai...
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Police on the scene of double murder in Falmouth
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica — The Trelawny police are currently on the scene of a double murder on  Wellington Street in  Falmouth. It is not clear how they wer...
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Chemicals used in mosquito fogging safe – Tufton
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is assuring the public that chemicals being used in fogging activities are considered safe for...
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Ex-heavyweight champion ‘stable’ following fatal Nigeria crash
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SAGAMU, Nigeria (AFP) — Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a "stable condition" in hospital after a car accident in Nigeri...
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Forex: $159.92 to one US dollar
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December 29 05:38 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 29, ended trading at $159.92, up two cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
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Women entrepreneurs in Hanover receive over $630,000 in recovery support
December 29 05:26 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica  — In a powerful moment of community healing and empowerment, the Youth for Development Network (YFDN), in partnership with the Think...
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
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Man found dead at crash scene was murdered
December 29 05:08 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Information has now indicated that, contrary to earlier information which suggested that Christopher Clarke died from injuries sus...
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Bridgmohan stays ahead at Fair Grounds
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March 5, 2010
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (CMC) — Jamaican jockey Shaun Bridgmohan picked up one victory Monday and restored a three-win lead in the Fair Grounds jockeys...
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South Central U-20 league kicks off today
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
March 5, 2010
MAY PEN, Clarendon -- The second season of the South Central Confederation Under-20 football competition for the 12 teams currently contesting the Sup...
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Utseya elated by win but remains wary of wounded Windies
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March 5, 2010
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) -- Zimbabwe captain Prosper Utseya was beaming with pride after his team completed their second consecutive victory over West...
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Hamilton overwhelmed with None Such Award
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Hamilton overwhelmed with None Such Award
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
March 5, 2010
Alexander V Hamilton, a highly-respected horseman, veteran owner and breeder of thoroughbred horses who has more than 60 years in the industry from Kn...
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The Guardian a safe bet
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The Guardian a safe bet
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
March 5, 2010
Wayne DaCosta's extremely consistent four-year-old dark bay gelding The Guardian is given a grand chance to break his lean spell against five manageab...
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FLYING FRANCIS!
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FLYING FRANCIS!
March 5, 2010
Sheree Francis (unattached) on her way to victory (1.85 metres) in the women's high jump open at last Saturday's 34th staging of the Gibson Relays at ...
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Gayle chides batting trio after stinging defeat
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March 5, 2010
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) -- West Indies captain Chris Gayle has expressed disappointment with three of his batsmen after the Caribbean side crashed to...
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Alliman key to Cedarville’s National Championship bid
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Alliman key to Cedarville’s National Championship bid
By Paul Burrowes Observer writer 
March 5, 2010
RICARDO Alliman's Cedarville University, the American Mideast Conference (AMC) champions in the NAIA Division II Basketball, have been seeded at numbe...
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‘Last Chance’ for western athletes
Paul Reid 
March 5, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James -- Western Jamaica-based athletes will have a final chance to qualify for next month's ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys' and Girls' Champs...
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Claro St James football leagues begin today
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
March 5, 2010
MONTEGO BAY, St James -- The new look St James Football Association's Claro-sponsored leagues will get underway today with a double header at Jarrett ...
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H’View eliminate Rivoli in Flow Champions Cup
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 5, 2010
FOUR-time winners Harbour View remain on target for a fifth lien on the Flow Champions Cup after beating Rivoli United 2-1 in round two action of the ...
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FIFA players’ agent exam set for next month
March 5, 2010
THE first of two FIFA Players' Agent Examination for this year will be held on Thursday, April 15 at 10:00 am by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF)...
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Village United eliminate Reno in shootout
Paul Reid 
March 4, 2010
FROME, Westmoreland -- Premier League outfit Village United booked their place in the last eight of the Flow Champions Cup Knockout competition yester...
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Jamaica’s synchronised swimmers making waves
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
March 4, 2010
THE figures they make in the water; the music to which they perform; their routines, and the show they put on may be entertaining and spectacular, but...
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CLARO pumps $12m into St James leagues
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CLARO pumps $12m into St James leagues
BY DANIA BOGLE Observer staff reporter 
March 4, 2010
AFTER years of struggling to find a backer for its competitions, the St James Football Association has found a new sponsor as mobile services provider...
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Junior Carifta trials take spotlight
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Junior Carifta trials take spotlight
BY KAYON RAYNOR Senior staff reporter raynork@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 4, 2010
The hunt for places to represent Jamaica at next month's 39th Carifta Junior Games in the Cayman Islands starts today with a two-day trial inside the ...
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MLB to assist with field at Trelawny Stadium
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MLB to assist with field at Trelawny Stadium
March 4, 2010
PLANS to construct a baseball field at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium will be fast-tracked now that Major League Baseball (MLB) has offered to ass...
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St Georges oust plummeting P’More
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St Georges oust plummeting P’More
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 4, 2010
LYNCH PARK, Portland -- St Georges SC advanced to the quarter-final round of the Flow KO Cup by edging Portmore United 1-0 at Lynch Park on Wednesday....
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TG awake angry Lions in Flow Cup
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TG awake angry Lions in Flow Cup
BY OSHANE TOBIAS Observer writer 
March 4, 2010
EFFORTVILLE, Clarendon -- With both teams recording big 4-1 victories in the Digicel Premier League (DPL) on Sunday, the second-round Flow Champions C...
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Camperdown claim sixth schools chess title
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Camperdown claim sixth schools chess title
March 4, 2010
DEFENDING champions Camperdown High secured their sixth National Schools Chess Championship title with a convincing 3.5 to 0.5 points victory over Rur...
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Young Girlz drubbed 4-1 by Canada
CMC 
March 4, 2010
MARABELLA, Trinidad (CMC) -- Jamaica's disappointing run at the four-nation Under-17 Invitational women's tournament continued on Wednesday night when...
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Aussie coach wary of Aiken’s attacking force
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March 4, 2010
SYDNEY, Australia (CMC) -- Australia's netball coach Norma Plummer is wary of the shooting threat the Jamaican world star Romelda Aiken poses to them ...
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