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WATCH: Over $2 billion paid out as ROOFS programme reaches Westmoreland
February 22 09:10 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with...
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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There are growing concerns that next month’s FIFA Inter-continental qualifiers involving Jamaica – to book two more tickets to July’s World Cup – coul...
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- US and Canadian airlines canceled dozens of flights to parts of Mexico on Sunday as violence broke out following the ...
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
February 22 07:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leaders Montego Bay United rallied to earn a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Harbour View FC in their Jamaica Premier Leagu...
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State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is commending employers who moved to give compassionate payments to emplo...
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Arsenal’s Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
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Arsenal’s Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Pre...
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200 students in Western Jamaica strengthen exam readiness through stem and core subject training
200 students in Western Jamaica strengthen exam readiness through stem and core subject training
February 22 04:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Approximately 200 grade six and grade 11 students from across Westmoreland and St James have strengthened their competencies in Math...
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USA win men’s Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980
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USA win men’s Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980
February 22 04:19 PM
MILAN, Italy (AFP)—The United States won the men's Olympic ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years by beating Canada 2-1 on Sunday. Jack Hughes...
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2025/26 NBA Season: Back to regular programming
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2025/26 NBA Season: Back to regular programming
February 20, 2026
2025/26 NBA Season: Back to regular programming
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PLAYING WITH PURPOSE
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PLAYING WITH PURPOSE
Powell hoping to inspire young Jamaicans after All-Star debut
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 18, 2026
Powell’s purpose
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Herbert Morrison, Manchester into ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
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Herbert Morrison, Manchester into ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
Paul A Reid 
February 14, 2026
Herbert Morrison, Manchester into ISSA
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Manchester, Holmwood qualify for ISSA U-19 basketball final
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Manchester, Holmwood qualify for ISSA U-19 basketball final
February 13, 2026
Manchester, Holmwood qualify for ISSA U-19 basketball final
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‘HE DESERVES IT!’
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‘HE DESERVES IT!’
National coach full of praise after Norman Powell NBA All-Star team inclusion
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 3, 2026
National coach Turner praises Powell after NBA All-Star team inclusion
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Herbert Morrison advance in ISSA Rural Area Basketball quarters
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Herbert Morrison advance in ISSA Rural Area Basketball quarters
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 3, 2026
Herbert Morrison advance in ISSA Rural Area Basketball quarters
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Golden State’s Butler out for season with ACL injury
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Golden State’s Butler out for season with ACL injury
January 21, 2026
Golden State’s Butler out for season with ACL injury
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Mitchell leads Cavs over Timberwolves
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Mitchell leads Cavs over Timberwolves
January 11, 2026
Mitchell leads Cavs over Timberwolves
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HOME SWEET HOME?
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HOME SWEET HOME?
JaBA hunt $44 million in bid to host FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 30, 2025
No place like home
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Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
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Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
Durant’s Rockets blowout Lakers
December 27, 2025
Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
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TALENT RAID
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TALENT RAID
Turner hopeful NBA stars will commit to Jamaica’s basketball team as they pursue World Cup and Olympics
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
STAR CHASE
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
‘No pie in the sky’
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JAMROCKING
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JAMROCKING
Captain Facey proud of nation’s history-makers after strides towards FIBA World Cup qualification
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 3, 2025
‘Jamrockers’ buoyed after consecutive FIBA World Cup qualifying wins
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‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 1, 2025
‘Grounded’ Jamaican basketballers eye second win vs Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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OUT OF BOUNDS
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OUT OF BOUNDS
Jamaica looking to overcome hosting woes ahead of clash with Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 27, 2025
OUT OF BOUNDS
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
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Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3×3 unified basketball
November 4, 2025
Guadeloupe to host historic Special Olympics 3x3 unified basketball
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Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
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Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
November 2, 2025
Morant suspended by Grizzlies after rebuking coaching staff
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NBA refs to start using headsets during games
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NBA refs to start using headsets during games
November 1, 2025
NBA refs to start using headsets during games
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NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
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NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
October 26, 2025
NBA chief Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by illegal betting scandal
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NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
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NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
October 25, 2025
NBA coach, player arrested amidst ‘mind-boggling’ gambling scheme
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Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
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Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 11, 2025
Arise Basketball League set to take off in western Jamaica
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BRINGING THE HEAT!
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BRINGING THE HEAT!
Powell embraces Jamaican experience; eyes fruitful NBA move to Miami
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 3, 2025
Powell embraces Jamaican experience;
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
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