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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Proud parents of Jody Brown living World Cup dream with a little help from friends
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Proud parents of Jody Brown living World Cup dream with a little help from friends
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 18, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — To say that Jody Brown's parents, Novelette Hall-Brown and Andrew Brown, are extremely proud would be an understatement. Both could...
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End of a fairy tale
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End of a fairy tale
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 18, 2019
Reggae Girlz bring curtains down on World Cup with Solaun goal in 1-4 loss to Italy Jamaica….1 Solaun (49th) Australia….4 Kerr (11th, 42nd, 69th, 83rd...
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Photo: JAMAICAN PRIDE
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Photo: JAMAICAN PRIDE
June 18, 2019
Reggae Girlz's World Cup journey ends with 4-1 defeat to Australia Jamaican players encircle Havana Solaun in celebration after the latter scored Jama...
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Record-breaker Marta representing women after firing Brazil into World Cup knockouts
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Record-breaker Marta representing women after firing Brazil into World Cup knockouts
June 18, 2019
VALENCIENNES, France (AFP) — Marta said she was representing women in football after becoming the leading scorer in the history of the men's and women...
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Norway join China, Spain in World Cup last 16
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Norway join China, Spain in World Cup last 16
June 17, 2019
..France, Germany top groups Reims , France (AFP) — Norway went through to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup alongside China and Spain yesterday af...
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Win big or go home
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Win big or go home
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 17, 2019
Girlz hunt goals in last-ditch effort to extend World Cup stay GRENOBLE, France — Score goals. The objective is as simple as that for Jamaica's Reggae...
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Four Reggae Girlz changes for Australia game
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Four Reggae Girlz changes for Australia game
June 17, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — Head coach Hue Menzies has once again made four changes to his Reggae Girlz team for their final Group C game against Australia as ...
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Girlz still up for the challenge, says Cheyna Matthews
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Girlz still up for the challenge, says Cheyna Matthews
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 17, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — Forward Cheyna Matthews is hoping that her Reggae Girlz team will come out on top when she faces club teammate Chloe Logarzo in the...
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Australia defeat Reggae Girlz 4-1
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Australia defeat Reggae Girlz 4-1
June 17, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — The Reggae Girlz went down 1-4 to Australia this afternoon in their Group C Word Cup encounter at the Stade des Alpes Stadium in Fr...
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Australia lead Reggae Girlz 2-0 at half time
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Australia lead Reggae Girlz 2-0 at half time
June 17, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — The writing is all but on the wall for Jamaica's Reggae Girlz in their Fifa Women's World Cup debut campaign as they trail Australi...
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Deon Burton offers encouragement to Reggae Girlz
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Deon Burton offers encouragement to Reggae Girlz
June 17, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — Support continues to flow in for Jamaica's Reggae Girlz as they prepare to launch a last ditch effort against Australia to extend t...
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Adamolekun savours World Cup experience despite big losses
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Adamolekun savours World Cup experience despite big losses
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter cowans@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 17, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — Olufolasade Adamolekun made it very clear how much playing at the Fifa Women's World Cup means to her, as she soaks up the atmosphe...
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Lloyd stars as holders USA join Sweden in World Cup last 16
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Lloyd stars as holders USA join Sweden in World Cup last 16
June 16, 2019
PARIS, France (AFP) — Veteran Carli Lloyd became the first player to score in six consecutive women's World Cup matches, as the United States eased to...
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Skipper, coach keep Girlz motivated ahead of Aussie showdown
Sports, Women's World Cup
Skipper, coach keep Girlz motivated ahead of Aussie showdown
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 16, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — If the confidence exuded by h ead c oach Hue Menzies and captain Konya Plummer is anything to go by, then Jamaica's Reggae Girlz co...
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Miedema makes history as Netherlands clinch last-16 berth at World Cup
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Miedema makes history as Netherlands clinch last-16 berth at World Cup
June 15, 2019
VALENCIENNES, France (AFP) — Vivianne Miedema became her country's all-time record goalscorer with a brace, as the Netherlands saw off a spirited Came...
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Canada blank New Zealand to reach second round
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Canada blank New Zealand to reach second round
June 15, 2019
GRENOBLE, France (AFP) — Canada beat New Zealand 2-0 in a women's World Cup Group E game in Grenoble yesterday to cement a place in the second round a...
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Goalkeeper coach Busby showers Schneider with praise
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Goalkeeper coach Busby showers Schneider with praise
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 15, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — Hubert Busby remembers the pressure of being called upon to make crucial saves during his playing days. He did it while plying his ...
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Menzies opts to look at bigger picture as Girlz find going tough in France
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Menzies opts to look at bigger picture as Girlz find going tough in France
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 15, 2019
GRENOBLE, France — It is often said that wisdom comes from experience. Wisdom is believed to be the stored memories of our mistakes and the pain assoc...
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Girlz remain positive in the midst of growing pains
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Girlz remain positive in the midst of growing pains
BY SHERDON COWAN Observer staff reporter cowans@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 14, 2019
REIMS, France — Despite the despair of another crushing defeat here at the Fifa Women's World Cup, Jamaica Reggae Girlz remain positive that they can ...
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Scotland see glass half full as search for first World Cup points goes on
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Scotland see glass half full as search for first World Cup points goes on
June 14, 2019
Rennes , France (AFP) — Scotland coach Shelley Kerr remained upbeat despite seeing the women's World Cup debutantes slump to their second defeat in as...
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Italy push Girlz closer to exit door
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Italy push Girlz closer to exit door
SHERDON COWAN AT THE 2019 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINALS In France 
June 14, 2019
REIMS, France — It was a much-improved performance but Jamaica's Reggae Girlz were again on the wrong end of a 0-5 scoreline against Italy in their se...
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Taylor ends drought to send England through alongside Italy
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Taylor ends drought to send England through alongside Italy
June 14, 2019
Le Havre, France (AFP) — Jodie Taylor broke a 14-month goal drought to shoot England past Argentina and into the last 16 of the women's World Cup yest...
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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