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SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it...
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The dollar weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the United States (US) Justice De...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
January 12 07:44 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) and Treasure Beach were the only winners in Sunday’s set of second-round games in the Jamaica Pre...
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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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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
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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!
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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
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
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
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SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
September 20, 2025
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
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‘THAT WAS TRASH!’
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‘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
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
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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