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No place to hide
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No place to hide
More arrests, fewer murders, says Chang
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 22 12:20 AM
No place to hide
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 22 12:18 AM
Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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Barefoot beginnings to city honours
Entertainment, ...
Barefoot beginnings to city honours
Bounty Killer to get Keys to City of Kingston; street in Seaview Gardens to be named after him
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 22 12:16 AM
Barefoot beginnings to city honours
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DIGITAL HEIST
Business
DIGITAL HEIST
Fewer scams, bigger losses as organised fraud targets high-value transactions
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22 12:14 AM
FRAUD in Jamaica’s banking system is becoming less frequent but more targeted and organised, with criminals pursuing bigger payouts even as reported c...
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GIRLZ ON BRINK
Football, ...
GIRLZ ON BRINK
Jamaica one win away from third-successive FIFA Women’s World Cup berth
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22 12:12 AM
Reggae Girlz on verge of 2027 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympics
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Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
Business
Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22 12:10 AM
Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
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Bullets litter crime scene in cops’ murder trial
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Bullets litter crime scene in cops’ murder trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
April 22 12:09 AM
Bullets litter crime scene in cops’ murder trial
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Consumer group calls for fairer prices at the pump
Business
Consumer group calls for fairer prices at the pump
….bemoans price-gouging risks
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
April 22 12:09 AM
Consumer group calls for fairer prices at the pump
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Green says Kerr may not return as Warriors coach
Basketball, Sports
Green says Kerr may not return as Warriors coach
April 21, 2026
Green says Kerr may not return as Warriors coach
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Playoffs begin!
Basketball, Sports
NBA 2025/26 Season: Playoffs begin!
BY MARK ARCHER 
April 17, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Season: Playoffs begin!
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Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
Basketball, Sports
Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
Sanjay Myers Sports Writer myerss@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 7, 2026
Despite loss, Warriors ‘back in the mix’ with Curry return — Kerr
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Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves out for regular season
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Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves out for regular season
April 5, 2026
Lakers injury crisis deepens as Reaves
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US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
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US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
April 5, 2026
US 1996 Olympic squad, WNBA stars head Hall of Fame picks
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
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NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
BY MARK ARCHER 
March 27, 2026
NBA 2025/26 Season: Officially on play-off watch
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NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
Basketball, Sports
NBA IS GREAT, BUT…
Jamaica basketball stars urge young players to consider professional opportunities beyond North America
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 12, 2026
Different strokes
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2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
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2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
BY MARK ARCHER 
March 6, 2026
2025/26 NBA season MVP: To repeat or not to repeat?
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Hoop heritage
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Hoop heritage
Canada’s Carr and Mitchell proud of Jamaican roots after historic FIBA World Cup qualifier in Kingston
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 5, 2026
Hoop heritage
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‘WE’LL REBOUND’
Basketball, Sports
‘WE’LL REBOUND’
Turner confident Jamaica will qualify for World Cup final round despite setback against Canada and Bahamas
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 3, 2026
Turner promises qualification despite setback against The Bahamas, Canada
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HOOPS BOOST!
Basketball, Sports
HOOPS BOOST!
JABA confident of local basketball growth following impressive home turnout for World Cup Qualifiers
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 2, 2026
JABA confident of local basketball growth after strong turnout for W’Cup Qualifiers
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AGONISING LOSS
Basketball, Sports
AGONISING LOSS
Coach Turner frustrated after Jamaica blow 9-point lead vs The Bahamas in World Cup qualifier
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 28, 2026
Historic but hurtful
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Coach hails ‘growth’ as Spurs roll to 11th-straight NBA victory
Basketball, Sports
Coach hails ‘growth’ as Spurs roll to 11th-straight NBA victory
Rockets’ Durant hits 32,000-point milestone
February 28, 2026
Coach hails ‘growth’ as Spurs roll to 11th-straight NBA victory
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T’Wolves’ Edwards, Magic’s Bane fined for throwing balls into stands
Basketball, Sports
T’Wolves’ Edwards, Magic’s Bane fined for throwing balls into stands
February 27, 2026
T’Wolves’ Edwards, Magic’s Bane fined for throwing balls into stands
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2025/26 NBA Season: Hot teams ‘heat-check’
Basketball, Sports
2025/26 NBA Season: Hot teams ‘heat-check’
BY MARK ARCHER 
February 27, 2026
2025/26 NBA Season: Hot teams ‘heat-check’
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, Sports
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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CAPTAIN COURAGE
Basketball, Sports
CAPTAIN COURAGE
JamRockers skipper Facey promises to perform for Melissa victims in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Trelawny’s Facey aiming to boost nation’s spirits in FIBA World Cup qualifier
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2025/26 NBA Season: Back to regular programming
Basketball, Sports
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
Basketball, Sports
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
Basketball, Sports
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
Basketball, Sports
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!’
Basketball, Sports
‘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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More arrests, fewer murders, says Chang
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April 22, 2026
No place to hide
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 22, 2026
Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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Barefoot beginnings to city honours
Entertainment, ...
Barefoot beginnings to city honours
Bounty Killer to get Keys to City of Kingston; street in Seaview Gardens to be named after him
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 22, 2026
Barefoot beginnings to city honours
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
DIGITAL HEIST
Business
DIGITAL HEIST
Fewer scams, bigger losses as organised fraud targets high-value transactions
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22, 2026
FRAUD in Jamaica’s banking system is becoming less frequent but more targeted and organised, with criminals pursuing bigger payouts even as reported c...
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GIRLZ ON BRINK
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GIRLZ ON BRINK
Jamaica one win away from third-successive FIFA Women’s World Cup berth
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April 22, 2026
Reggae Girlz on verge of 2027 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympics
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