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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
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Prime Minister urges hope, resilience in Christmas message amid hurricane recovery
December 24 09:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has urged Jamaicans to hold on to hope and unity as the country recovers from the effects of Hurr...
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GSAJ,  free zones  spread holiday cheer to hurricane victims
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GSAJ, free zones spread holiday cheer to hurricane victims
December 24 08:27 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — In a powerful display of corporate synergy and seasonal goodwill, the Montego Bay Free Zone (MBFZ), in partnership with the Global...
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Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade
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Popular Holland Bamboo coconut vendor resumes trade
December 24 06:57 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The iconic Holland Bamboo, in St Elizabeth, once a lush covering of bamboo trees which intersect over the road, now shows signs of...
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
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Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung
December 24 06:36 PM
The Jamaica Draughts Association crowned its first female champion during the National Pool Checkers Championships at the Port Rhoades Sports Club in ...
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WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police
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WATCH: Citizens commend St Elizabeth police
December 24 06:19 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Even as St Elizabeth police chief Superintendent Coleridge Minto has assured citizens of safety and security in the southern p...
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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
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Jamaicans’ holiday cash demand softer than expected, central bank data shows
December 24 05:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The public’s demand for physical cash ahead of the Christmas holidays was softer than both the central bank and last year's patter...
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
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Gas prices down $0.67, $0.69; Diesel down $2.25
December 24 05:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 25, according to the latest ex-re...
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
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‘Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick
December 24 04:35 PM
Racing United’s sojourn to the top of the standings after the first round of games in the Wray and Nephew Jamaican Premier League (JPL) this season is...
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SYMBOLIC HANDOVER
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SYMBOLIC HANDOVER
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes poetic transition to nextgen sprinters in silver medal 4x100m
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 22, 2025
‘PASSING THE BATON’
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Head and Heart
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Head and Heart
The mental battle of Jamaican athletes in the hunt for glory
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 22, 2025
Head and Heart
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Wilson hails Team Jamaica’s character at World Champs end
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Wilson hails Team Jamaica’s character at World Champs end
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 22, 2025
Wilson hails Team Jamaica’s character at World Champs end
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What the pundits say…
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What the pundits say…
September 22, 2025
What the pundits say...
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
September 22, 2025
SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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WAY TO GO!
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
WAY TO GO!
Jamaica’s women lead the medal charge entering World Champs final day
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
Jamaica’s fortunes swing both ways on penultimate day
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SETTING THE PACE
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
SETTING THE PACE
Beaming Navasky strides to forefront of Jamaican middle distance racing
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — Navasky Anderson didn’t just run the men’s 800m final at the World Athletics Championships — he made a statement and redefined what it ...
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Mullings laments lack of execution in discus throw letdown
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Mullings laments lack of execution in discus throw letdown
Jamaica confident of shooting way to podium at Handgun championship
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — Ralford Mullings left the World Athletics Championships with a heavy heart and the sting of disappointment. The Jamaican discus thrower...
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Goule-Toppin cuts frustrated figure after missing out on 800m final
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Goule-Toppin cuts frustrated figure after missing out on 800m final
Double podium for Tommi Gore, Alon Gabbay in Germany
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — Natoya Goule-Toppin has long been the face of Jamaica’s 800m hopes, consistently fighting her way to finals and ensuring representation...
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World Athletics to examine eligibility rule
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World Athletics to examine eligibility rule
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — World Athletics has moved to examine its rules on athlete transfers of allegiance, following concerns from Jamaica and other smaller fe...
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Boldon predicts greater heights from Jamaica’s Levell
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Boldon predicts greater heights from Jamaica’s Levell
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan – Sprint icon Ato Boldon has hailed Bryan Levell’s breakthrough performance at the World Athletics Championships as a defining moment in ...
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
September 21, 2025
SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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KEEPING IT REAL
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KEEPING IT REAL
September 20, 2025
KEEPING IT REAL
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SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
September 20, 2025
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
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‘THAT WAS TRASH!’
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
‘THAT WAS TRASH!’
Distin looking to quickly forget high jump performance
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 19, 2025
‘THAT WAS TRASH!’
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Cameron doesn’t mind underdog tag on men’s 4x400m team
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Cameron doesn’t mind underdog tag on men’s 4x400m team
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 19, 2025
Cameron doesn’t mind underdog tag on men’s 4x400m team
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Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
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BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com
Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 19, 2025
Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
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Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
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Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
September 19, 2025
Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
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THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
September 18, 2025
THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
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SHINING THROUGH
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
SHINING THROUGH
Medal secured, sprint hurdler Bennett targets 12-second club
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
SILVER STAR!
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Persistence pays
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Persistence pays
Resilient Bennett, Mason secure double medal delight in 110m hurdles
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Persistence pays
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Stamp of approval
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Stamp of approval
Coach Francis hails Clayton’s execution; calls for consistency from Thompson
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Stamp of approval
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