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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago government on Wednesday criticised the use of drones to acquire photos of United States “milit...
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BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
...honours icons Charly Black, Coppershot Sound and Mad Michelle
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Christmas magic
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St Mary businessman transforms home into winter wonderland
BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer 
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Finding Our Best Selves
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WHAT THE PUNDITS SAY…
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WHAT THE PUNDITS SAY…
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Navasky Anderson proud of growth; hopes for more middle-distance support
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Navasky Anderson proud of growth; hopes for more middle-distance support
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Navasky Anderson proud of growth; hopes for more middle-distance support
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Roshawn Clarke eager to build on global experience
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Roshawn Clarke eager to build on global experience
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 12, 2025
Roshawn Clarke eager to build on global experience
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What the pundits say…
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What the pundits say…
September 12, 2025
What the pundits say...
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Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
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Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
... Jamaican stars among the chasing pack
September 12, 2025
Lyles and Alfred the targets in world 100m
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NOT YET THERE
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September 11, 2025
NOT YET THERE
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Separating sheep from GOAT
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Separating sheep from GOAT
December 26, 2022
One of the major subplots from the FIFA World Cup final last week was that Argentina Captain Lionel Messi needed to win that game to put an end to the...
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French federation to go after abusers of World Cup players
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French federation to go after abusers of World Cup players
December 23, 2022
PARIS, France (AP) — The French soccer federation wants to go after social media users who targeted some of the national team's players with racist co...
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Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Alvarez and Messi
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Guardiola salutes World Cup winners Alvarez and Messi
December 22, 2022
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola on Wednesday paid tribute to Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi following Argentina'...
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Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory
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Qatar sees off World Cup criticism to claim diplomatic victory
December 22, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — Qatar fought a "culture war", corruption claims, and accusations over rights abuses in hosting the World Cup — but experts say the...
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‘Full-er’ to the brim
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‘Full-er’ to the brim
December 21, 2022
Former Reggae Boy Ricardo Fuller is delighted by Argentina's claim of its third FIFA World Cup, describing the tournament as "tremendous". Fuller, kno...
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Argentina parties at huge victory parade in Buenos Aires
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Argentina parties at huge victory parade in Buenos Aires
December 21, 2022
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Vast crowds of ecstatic fans cheered on their heroes as Argentina's World Cup winners led by captain Lionel Messi bega...
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Giant-killers and World Cup darlings Morocco arrive home to heroes’ welcome
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Giant-killers and World Cup darlings Morocco arrive home to heroes’ welcome
December 21, 2022
RABAT, Morocco (AFP) — Tens of thousands of Moroccans thronged the capital on Tuesday to welcome home their national football team, the first Arab or ...
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Argentina prepares for World Cup winners’ welcome home party
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Argentina prepares for World Cup winners’ welcome home party
December 20, 2022
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) — Argentines waited eagerly to welcome home their World Cup heroes on Monday as the capital prepared for a massive stree...
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Long faces for crestfallen French fans as World Cup hopes dashed
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Long faces for crestfallen French fans as World Cup hopes dashed
December 20, 2022
PARIS, France (AFP) — Thousands of fans massed in Paris and other French cities on Sunday hoping for victory in the World Cup final, but their nationa...
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3-STAR ARGENTINA
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3-STAR ARGENTINA
December 19, 2022
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed the World Cup, shuffled toward his team...
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Verticast pleased as Fan Central ends on high
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Verticast pleased as Fan Central ends on high
December 19, 2022
Verticast Media Group p resident and Chief Executive Officer Oliver McIntosh is delighted at how CVM Television's Fan Central experience ended with th...
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Messi ‘deserved’ to win global title, says Pele
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Messi ‘deserved’ to win global title, says Pele
December 19, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — Brazilian legend Pele said Lionel Messi "deserved" to be a World Cup winner after Argentina defeated France in a penalty shoot-out...
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Messi says he’ll continue Argentina career after World Cup win
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Messi says he’ll continue Argentina career after World Cup win
December 19, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — Argentina star Lionel Messi on Sunday vowed to continue playing for his country despite finally realising his lifetime ambition of...
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Argentina’s Scaloni tells fans to enjoy global triumph
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Argentina’s Scaloni tells fans to enjoy global triumph
December 19, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — Argentina Coach Lionel Scaloni, who masterminded th e South Americans' penalty shoot-out victory over France in Sunday's World Cup...
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France Coach Deschamps rues ‘cruel’ World Cup final defeat
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France Coach Deschamps rues ‘cruel’ World Cup final defeat
December 19, 2022
DOHA, Qatar (AFP) — France Coach Didier Deschamps said the way his team lost Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina was "cruel", after they came f...
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Argentina defeat France in all-time epic final
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Argentina defeat France in all-time epic final
December 19, 2022
From left: Argentina's Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez and France's Kylian Mbappe pose on the podium after, respectively, receiving th...
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Trinidad government warns of using drones illegally to acquire photos of US military installations and equipment
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Joy Drive
Toys, letters and love light up Christmas for children in western Jamaica
BY SANDENA JAMES Social media editor jamess@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
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Faith-based recovery
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Gov’t eyes Church role in providing psychological support to hurricane victims
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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Four murders spark Christmas lockdown for Manchester communities
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December 25, 2025
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