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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
December 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26 10:04 AM
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 09:59 AM
Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
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World Champs

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
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
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
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
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
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
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
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
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
Sports, World Champs
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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