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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
July 4 09:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
July 4 08:24 AM
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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Costly carelessness
Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:30 AM
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4 12:28 AM
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4 12:26 AM
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:26 AM
Strong support for Cholita’s
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
Free Internet for two years sweeten the pot
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:24 AM
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
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Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
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Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
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Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time to reach World Cup last 16
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Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time to reach World Cup last 16
July 3, 2026
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi's Argentina beat rank outsiders Cape Verde 3-2 after extra-time in an epic contest to reach the World Cup la...
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WATCH: Massive World Cup celebrations in Mexico City leave three dead
July 1, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Three people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round...
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay
June 21, 2026
MIAMI GARDENS, United States (AFP) -- World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in...
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World Cup ref cleared over ‘white supremacist’ gesture, says FIFA
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World Cup ref cleared over ‘white supremacist’ gesture, says FIFA
June 15, 2026
Los Angeles, UNITED STATES (AFP) -- FIFA on Monday cleared World Cup referee Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after the Australian official was accused of ma...
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Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
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Vinicius earns Brazil draw with Morocco in World Cup opener
June 13, 2026
EAST RUTHERFORD, United States (AFP) -- Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant equaliser for Brazil in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Saturday as the five-tim...
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Pele’s 1958 World Cup winners’ medal set to fetch £500,000
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Pele’s 1958 World Cup winners’ medal set to fetch £500,000
June 12, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 ($670,000) when it is auctioned in England later thi...
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
June 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Soma...
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
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Protesters block road to Mexican World Cup stadium
June 9, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Thousands of demonstrators blocked an avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 W...
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Broadcasters warn against piracy as World Cup approaches
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Broadcasters warn against piracy as World Cup approaches
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Television Jamaica (TVJ) and Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd, operators of RUSH Sports, are reiterating that they are the only offici...
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Applications open for Reggae Boyz head coach position — JFF
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Applications open for Reggae Boyz head coach position — JFF
June 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has officially opened applications for the position of head coach of the Reggae Boyz, the co...
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FIFA’s huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
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FIFA’s huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO2
May 21, 2026
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) —The biggest and most lucrative World Cup ever this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event in...
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
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Fans create AI-generated team songs ahead of World Cup
May 21, 2026
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — World Cup fans are wielding artificial intelligence to mass-produce viral songs supporting their teams ahead of next month's ...
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Iran have ‘constructive’ meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
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Iran have ‘constructive’ meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
May 17, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with...
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Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup
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Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup
May 14, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's football federation chief on Thursday said no visas had yet been issued for the national team to participate in the 2026 Wor...
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Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup
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Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup
May 8, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican authorities on Friday announced that the school year would end over a month early as the country gears up to host Wo...
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WATCH: Rudolph Speid undecided on future after failed World Cup bid
April 2, 2026
Jamaica’s senior men’s football head coach during the recent intercontinental World Cup play-offs, Rudolph Speid says he is undecided on whether he wi...
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World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’ says Amnesty International
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World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’ says Amnesty International
March 29, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Amnesty International warned this summer's football World Cup, spread across three North American countries, risks bec...
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Bailey set for Reggae Boyz return after eight-month absence
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Bailey set for Reggae Boyz return after eight-month absence
March 19, 2026
The Jamaica Observer understands that winger Leon Bailey will be part of the Reggae Boyz squad for next week’s FIFA World Cup Playoffs, ending an eigh...
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US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026
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US Embassy invites Jamaicans to apply for visas ahead of World Cup 2026
February 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Jamaica is inviting applications from locals wishing to attend the upcoming 2026 World Cup. In a...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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‘I am really sorry’
Reggae Boyz captain Blake sends heartfelt message to Jamaicans after World Cup failure
November 20, 2025
Reggae Boyz captain Andre Blake on Thursday issued a heartfelt message to Jamaicans following the team’s failure to secure automatic qualification to ...
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Curacao fans descend on Kingston for decisive World Cup qualifier
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Curacao fans descend on Kingston for decisive World Cup qualifier
November 17, 2025
Close to 500 Curacao football fans are expected to descend on the National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday to watch their ‘Blue Wave’ square off agains...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Costly carelessness
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Costly carelessness
Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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