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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, December 22, ended trading at $160.11, down 19 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s ...
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Despite the challenges this year, Christmas in Jamaica is a season that remains beautiful and bright. And almost as important as Christmas Day, are ou...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says it is reminding justices of the peace and specifically members of the ass...
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Jamaicans dominated the 2025 Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards with 12 nationals from the island among honourees named by culinary authority Best Dress...
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Russia pledges ‘full support’ for Venezuela against US ‘hostilities’
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Russia on Monday expressed "full support" for Venezuela as the South American country confronts a blockade of sanctioned oi...
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
December 22 02:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A final-year University of Technology (UTech) nursing student from western Jamaica was awarded a US$1,000 scholarship from the Jam...
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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
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Last of kidnapped Nigerian pupils handed over, government says
December 22 02:30 PM
MINNA, Nigeria (AFP) — Some 130 Nigerian Catholic school pupils were handed over to state authorities on Monday, a day after the government said it ha...
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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Jamaica leveraging international partnerships in rebuilding effort
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda,  says Jamaica is leveraging its international partnerships and ...
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ISSA boss calls for urgent support for western schools preparing for Champs
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Waterhouse bounce back; Treasure Beach return with win
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Intrestntimesahead dominates Will In Charge Trophy feature
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Intrestntimesahead dominates Will In Charge Trophy feature
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver 
December 22, 2025
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Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
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Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer sports@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Bicknell, Chambers among big winners at Real Equity Open Tennis Championships
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Melissa-ravaged Treasure Beach ambush Portmore in JPL return
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Melissa-ravaged Treasure Beach ambush Portmore in JPL return
December 21, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Treasure Beach made a winning return to action in the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday, ambushing Portmore United 2-0 at the S...
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
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Leon Bailey subbed after 20 minutes in latest injury setback
December 21, 2025
Leon Bailey’s frustrating season with injuries continued Saturday with the Roma winger forced out of a Serie A match against Juventus only 20 minutes ...
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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
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JPL top three battle for lead as first round draws to a close
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 21, 2025
Two points separate the top three teams in the Jamaica Premier League as the first round of the competition comes to a close this weekend with six gam...
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STETHS STAND SUPREME
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St Elizabeth Tech make Melissa-ravished parish proud with sixth daCosta Cup title
December 21, 2025
IMPERVIOUS!
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Simpson reflects on time as interim JFF general secretary
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Simpson reflects on time as interim JFF general secretary
December 21, 2025
Simpson reflects on time as interim JFF general secretary
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Crown Chaser targets Will In Charge Trophy after Jamaica Cup disappointment
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Crown Chaser targets Will In Charge Trophy after Jamaica Cup disappointment
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver 
December 21, 2025
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JC rue not ‘taking Christmas gift’
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JC rue not ‘taking Christmas gift’
December 21, 2025
JC rue not ‘taking Christmas gift’
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Mohanlal wins Miss Ruth Trophy in commanding fashion
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Mohanlal wins Miss Ruth Trophy in commanding fashion
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver 
December 21, 2025
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STETHS outlast Glenmuir on penalties to win daCosta Cup
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STETHS outlast Glenmuir on penalties to win daCosta Cup
December 20, 2025
St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) won the ISSA daCosta Cup on Saturday, beating Glenmuir High 8-7 in sudden death penalties in a dramatic finish in...
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Top players to excite at JDA national championships
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Top players to excite at JDA national championships
December 20, 2025
It will be a landmark day for intellectual sport as the Jamaica Draughts Association (JDA) stages its National Pool Checkers Championships at Port Rho...
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Clarendon College edge Cornwall College to claim Ben Francis Cup
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Clarendon College edge Cornwall College to claim Ben Francis Cup
December 20, 2025
Clarendon College won their fifth ISSA Ben Francis Cup title on Saturday, beating Cornwall College 2-1 in the final played at the National Stadium. Ni...
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How Excelsior exploited JC’s weaknesses to win Manning Cup
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December 20, 2025
A stickler for details, Excelsior High coach Keon Broderick says a crucial video session on Thursday paved the way for their triumph in the Manning Cu...
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Free entry to Mobay United clash against Waterhouse at Jarrett Park
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Free entry to Mobay United clash against Waterhouse at Jarrett Park
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, St James – Montego Bay United will reward their fans by allowing free general admission for Sunday’s Jamaica Premier League game against ...
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EAGLES RISE!
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Excelsior stun Jamaica College 2-0 to grasp Manning Cup crown
December 20, 2025
Excelsior stun Jamaica College 2-0 to grasp Manning Cup crown
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BIG BOYS RUMBLE!
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STETHS put unbeaten record on the line in d’Cup final vs high-flying Glenmuir
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
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Coaches chase maiden glory as Cornwall, Clarendon battle for Ben Francis Cup
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Coaches chase maiden glory as Cornwall, Clarendon battle for Ben Francis Cup
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
Coaches chase maiden glory as Cornwall, Clarendon battle for Ben Francis Cup
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Coach Patrick elated as St Catherine dethrone Mona in Walker Cup showdown
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Coach Patrick elated as St Catherine dethrone Mona in Walker Cup showdown
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 20, 2025
Coach Patrick elated as St Catherine dethrone Mona in Walker Cup showdown
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Brilliant Boy looks to shine in Miss Ruth Trophy debut
Horse Racing, Sports
Brilliant Boy looks to shine in Miss Ruth Trophy debut
Mohanlal expected to be among the main challengers
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
December 20, 2025
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
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LMAJ urges members to follow law amid JP arrest
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) says it is reminding justices of the peace and specifically members of the ass...
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Jamaicans dominate Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards
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Jamaicans dominate Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards
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Jamaicans dominated the 2025 Caribbean Culinary Impact Awards with 12 nationals from the island among honourees named by culinary authority Best Dress...
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Russia pledges ‘full support’ for Venezuela against US ‘hostilities’
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Russia pledges ‘full support’ for Venezuela against US ‘hostilities’
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Russia on Monday expressed "full support" for Venezuela as the South American country confronts a blockade of sanctioned oi...
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