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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
December 28 12:03 AM
LONDON, England (AFP) — Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the English Premier...
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Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
Business
Caribbean companies face higher tax bill due to OECD changes
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:03 AM
THE recent implementation of new tax laws by some Caribbean territories, in order to comply with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develo...
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Container homes: Reckless shortcut or miracle cure?
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Container homes: Reckless shortcut or miracle cure?
BY DEAN JONES 
December 28 12:03 AM
EVERY few years, Jamaica returns to the same uneasy conversation: Should container-built homes play a role in our housing future? The question resurfa...
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
December 28 12:03 AM
Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced the top 8 finalists in the 5th staging of its FIWI Short Film Competition. The finalists ...
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Caribbean women leaders are burning out, and Dr Kerriann Peart has solutions
Career & Education
Caribbean women leaders are burning out, and Dr Kerriann Peart has solutions
December 28 12:02 AM
FOR many Caribbean professionals navigating the global workforce, the pressures of cultural conformity, burnout, and leadership expectations can feel ...
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Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
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Building Wealth One Christmas Gift at a Time
...investors to be refunded money
December 28 12:02 AM
IT’S the most wonderful time of the year, when we gather with friends and family. All I Want for Christmas plays on loop, or you may be more of a 12 D...
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Jazz Gone Dub via Gaudi
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Jazz Gone Dub via Gaudi
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:02 AM
Eight years ago, as Italian musician/producer Gaudi embarked on his latest dub project, he wanted to expand the genre’s horizons by blending it with j...
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Volunteers bring holiday cheer to Hanover Infirmary
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Volunteers bring holiday cheer to Hanover Infirmary
December 28 12:02 AM
The Hanover Infirmary serves as a vital home and care facility for some of the most vulnerable members of society — a place where compassion, dignity,...
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Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
Football, Sports
Arsenal hold off surging Man City, Villa as Wirtz ends drought
December 28, 2025
LONDON, England (AFP) — Arsenal responded to the pressure applied by Manchester City by beating Brighton 2-1 to retake top spot in the English Premier...
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Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
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Watkins wants to sicken Arsenal-supporting family
December 28, 2025
LONDON, England (AFP) — Ollie Watkins said he hopes the Arsenal fans in his family witness him downing the Gunners on the England striker’s 30th birth...
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Legacy Isle blasts to victory in Stakes record
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Legacy Isle blasts to victory in Stakes record
December 28, 2025
The Rohan Crichton-conditioned Legacy Isle once again showcased his exceptional sprinting ability, effortlessly outpacing his rivals to claim the $2-m...
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
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Mane rescues AFCON draw for Senegal against DR Congo
December 28, 2025
Tangiers, Morocco (AFP) — Sadio Man e’s equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their heavyweight ...
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WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
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WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY
Antonio’s potential Leicester move could strengthen case for Reggae Boyz recall
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 27, 2025
Striker Michail Antonio could be back in the mix for a Reggae Boyz call-up as he’s closing in on a deal with former English Premier League champions L...
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West Indies players fall in ICC Test rankings
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West Indies players fall in ICC Test rankings
December 27, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC) — There is no West Indies batsman in the top 50 of the ICC’s Test batting rankings, following their disappointing pe...
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Legacy Isle chases redemption in Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint
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Legacy Isle chases redemption in Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
December 27, 2025
THE stage is set for a thrilling showdown at Caymanas Park this afternoon as Legacy Isle, one of the top-rated horses in training at present, looks to...
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We Jammin reigns supreme in Wayne DaCosta Two-Year-Old Stakes
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We Jammin reigns supreme in Wayne DaCosta Two-Year-Old Stakes
December 27, 2025
WE Jammin, ridden by Omar Walker, swept all before him in a dominant run to win the $4-million Wayne DaCosta OD Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes at Caymana...
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History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
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History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack
December 27, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — History-making seamer Josh Tongue hailed England’s bowling unit for the “amazing job” they did Friday and said more of th...
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Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
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Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up
December 27, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday, after muscling their way into the Premier League title race ...
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Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
Basketball, Sports
Spurs revel in domination of NBA champions Thunder
Durant’s Rockets blowout Lakers
December 27, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Reigning champion Oklahoma City have the NBA’s best record but they cannot beat San Antonio, with superstar Victor Wem...
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Alfred directs focus to 60m world record
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Alfred directs focus to 60m world record
December 27, 2025
GROS ISLET, St Lucia (CMC) — After a year defined by Olympic glory and untimely injury, sprinting sensation Julien Alfred is shifting gears. The reign...
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Coach puts on brave face despite Montego Bay United nursing injuries
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Coach puts on brave face despite Montego Bay United nursing injuries
December 27, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — In addition to suffering setbacks caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa in late October, former Jamaica Premier League champi...
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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
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Olivier Shield to be played on January 7
December 26, 2025
The much-anticipated Olivier Shield clash between St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Excelsior High will be played on Wednesday, January ...
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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, 2025
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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No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
Horse Racing, Sports
No stopping Money Market in Boxing Day Sprint
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Seven runners are down to contest today’s $1.25-million Boxing Day Sprint, an Overnight Allowance event for three-year-olds and upward going 6½ furlon...
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Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
Horse Racing, Sports
Watson poised to break Charlton’s record of most wins in a single racing season
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Carlton Watson is on the brink of making history at Caymanas Park. The seasoned racehorse owner is currently tied with Cecil Charlton’s record of 43 w...
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Salute The Don poised for a winning run in Wayne daCosta Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes
Horse Racing, Sports
Salute The Don poised for a winning run in Wayne daCosta Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes
...stablemates Tia Maria, Fernando are the main threats
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
The Wayne daCosta Jamaica Two-Year-Old Stakes takes centre stage at Caymanas Park today, with 12 talented juveniles going head to head in the Futurity...
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2025/26 NFL season: Week 17, still a lot to play for
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2025/26 NFL season: Week 17, still a lot to play for
BY MARK ARCHER 
December 26, 2025
Week 16 of the 2025/26 National Football League (NFL) regular season provided two of the best games of the year: the Seattle Seahawks had a 38-37 walk...
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Legacy Isle to lead home rivals in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
Horse Racing, Sports
Legacy Isle to lead home rivals in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
Tomorrow’s $2-million Christopher “Chris” Armond Memorial Sprint Trophy is set to be an exciting event with five talented horses competing in the 5½ f...
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Past winners of the Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint
Horse Racing, Sports
Past winners of the Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 26, 2025
The 2025 edition of the Christopher Armond Memorial Sprint is scheduled for Saturday, December 27. Five of the best sprinters currently in training wi...
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RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
Horse Racing, Sports
RACE DAY REVIEW FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
BY WES MARTIN 
December 26, 2025
The opening event on the programme of nine races gave notice that it would be a relatively good day for former three-time champion conditioner Anthony...
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