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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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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
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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Shelly Ann clocks world leading 10.77 in 100m semi; loses final
PAUL A REID Observer writer 
July 26, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — After running a world Leading 10.77 seconds in the semi-finals of the women's 100m, defending World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser...
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Weir wins London Diamond League 200m in 19.89
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Weir wins London Diamond League 200m in 19.89
July 26, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Olympic bronze medalist Warren Weir continued his dominance of the Diamond League circuit Friday winning the 200 metres at the Lon...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Gay also tested positive at US nationals
July 25, 2013
United States (AP) — United States Sprinter Tyson Gay failed more than one drug test this year, recording one of his positives at the US championships...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Brooks, Henry Robinson could be added to Moscow team
Paul Henry 
July 25, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Senior Championships 100m gold medallist Sherri-Ann Brooks and Olympic Games relay silver...
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Bolt dominates Diamond League 100m in 9.85
Sports, World Championships 2013
Bolt dominates Diamond League 100m in 9.85
July 25, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Usain Bolt clocked 9.85 overtaking the field to comfortably win the London Diamond League 100 metres Friday at the Queen Elizabeth...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Brooks, Henry Robinson could be added to Moscow team
July 25, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Senior Championships 100m gold medallist Sherri-Ann Brooks and Olympic Games relay silver...
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Kirani James runs 44.65 to win London 400m
Sports, World Championships 2013
Kirani James runs 44.65 to win London 400m
July 25, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Grenada's Kirani James won the men's 400 metres in 44.65 seconds at the London Diamond League meet Friday.  Second went to Tony Mc...
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I’m clean, says Bolt… says doping scandals have ‘set us back’
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
I’m clean, says Bolt… says doping scandals have ‘set us back’
July 25, 2013
LONDON, England (AP) — Insisting that he is running clean, Usain Bolt said yesterday that the recent spate of doping scandals in athletics will damage...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
First IAAF Level 1 coaches’ course draws to a close
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 25, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Expectations are that western Jamaica will start to directly benefit as soon as next season from the first IAAF Level 1 coache...
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Bolt rockets into London
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Bolt rockets into London
July 25, 2013
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt gestures to the crowd as he is paraded in a 'rocket-ship' ahead of the start of the London Anniversary Games IAAF Diamond...
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Jason Morgan will not be chosen, says Dr Blake
Sports, World Championships 2013
Jason Morgan will not be chosen, says Dr Blake
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 25, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — It is highly unlikely that former national discus throw record holder Jason Morgan will be part of the Jamaican delegation to ...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Jason Morgan will not be chosen, says Dr Blake
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 25, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — It is highly unlikely that former national discus throw record holder Jason Morgan will be part of the Jamaican delegation to ...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Bolt among sixteen Jamaicans at London two-day Diamond League meet
July 25, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Sixteen Jamaicans will compete in London at the Sainsbury's Anniversay Games at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park today, July 26 a...
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Bolt among 29 Olympians for London Diamond League
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
Bolt among 29 Olympians for London Diamond League
July 24, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) — Usain Bolt is among 29 London 2012 Olympic Games medallists who have so far been confirmed for the IAAF Diamond League meeti...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
IAAF plans ‘comprehensive blood testing’ at Worlds
July 23, 2013
MONACO (AP) — Track and field's governing body will carry out a “comprehensive blood testing programme” at the World Championships in Moscow next mont...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Bolt among 29 Olympians for London Diamond League
July 23, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) — Usain Bolt is among 29 London 2012 Olympic Games medallists who have so far been confirmed for the IAAF Diamond League meeti...
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Walcott named in 29-member T&T team
Sports, World Championships 2013
Walcott named in 29-member T&T team
July 23, 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Reigning Olympic men's javelin champion Keshorn Walcott will lead a 29-member Trinidad and Tobago team at the 14th IAA...
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‘I’m fitter, faster than before,’ says Carter
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
‘I’m fitter, faster than before,’ says Carter
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 19, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Nesta Carter, Jamaica's fastest man so far this season, has upped his preparations for the IAAF World Championships to be held...
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McPherson second, as Fraser-Pryce is beaten again
Athletics, Sports, World Championships 2013
McPherson second, as Fraser-Pryce is beaten again
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
July 19, 2013
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Emerging track and field star Stephanie McPherson ran a new personal best 49.92 seconds to place second in the women's 400m at...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Montsho first, McPherson second in women’s 400M
July 18, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Amantle Montsho of Botswana won the women's 400m in a world leading 49.33 seconds at the Monaco Diamond League meet on Friday.  Jam...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Gatlin wins Monaco 100m in 9.94
July 18, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica — American Justin Gatlin won the men's 100 metre in 9.94 seconds at the Monaco Diamond League on Friday. Dentarious Locke, also of t...
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Sports, World Championships 2013
Ahoure wins Monaca 200m, Fraser-Pryce third
July 18, 2013
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ivory Coast's Murielle Ahoure stormed to a 22.24 second win in the women's 200m at the Monaco Diamond League meet Friday. Amer...
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