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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
April 6 12:18 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
April 6 12:13 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
April 6 11:44 AM
Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield and American sprinter Noah Lyles officially tied the knot on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Black...
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
April 6 11:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire ...
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
April 6 10:44 AM
ST ANN, Jamaica — International hip-hop star Fabolous made his highly anticipated return to Jamaican stages on Sunday night, delivering a standout per...
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Woman gives birth on flight from Kingston to New York
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Woman gives birth on flight from Kingston to New York
April 6 10:27 AM
A Caribbean Airlines flight en route from Jamaica to New York took an unexpected turn when a passenger went into labour and delivered her baby while t...
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From Meadowbrook High, SoChill goes global
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From Meadowbrook High, SoChill goes global
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 6 10:05 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — What started over 15 years ago with friends and teammates from the Meadowbrook High School basketball team in St Andrew chilling u...
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Jamaica claim one sprint relay gold at Carifta Games
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Jamaica claim one sprint relay gold at Carifta Games
April 6 09:39 AM
Jamaica secured just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on Sunday, the second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadiu...
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Manchester High, Herbert Morrison to face off in ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
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Manchester High, Herbert Morrison to face off in ISSA rural U-16 basketball final
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 10, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The International Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Rural Area boys Under-16 basketball title will be decided on...
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Chris Williams appointed chair of National Basketball League commercial arm
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Chris Williams appointed chair of National Basketball League commercial arm
March 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Basketball Association (JaBA) has officially appointed Chris Williams as chair of the National Basketball League (NBL)...
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Home at last!
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Home at last!
JABA excited after overcoming challenges to host historic FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
DANIEL BLAKE, Staff reporter, blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Last month, financial and logistical issues cast doubt on Jamaica’s staging of its FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Now, with tip-off minutes away, Jamaica ...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
February 26, 2026
Dominic Delgado, manager of Jamaica’s national senior men’s basketball team, is calling on Jamaicans to rally behind the squad as they prepare to face...
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Manchester High target spot in ISSA Rural Area Boys’ basketball finals
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Manchester High target spot in ISSA Rural Area Boys’ basketball finals
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 11, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Defending champions Manchester High School can secure their places in the final of the ISSA Rural Area Boys’ basketball competitio...
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Manchester High seek good start in basketball semis
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Manchester High seek good start in basketball semis
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 9, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Double defending champions Manchester High will hope to take the lead in their best-of-three ISSA Rural Area boys basketball sem...
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
February 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the first time in the nation’s history, Jamaica has an opportunity to qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, as the n...
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Jamaican Josh Minott traded to Nets in NBA deal
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Jamaican Josh Minott traded to Nets in NBA deal
February 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican Josh Minott was on Thursday traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Boston Celtics in the NBA, it was reported by several Am...
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Manchester start boys’ basketball quarters with wins
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Manchester start boys’ basketball quarters with wins
January 28, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Defending champions Manchester High were double winners in the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Rural Area boys...
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
December 17, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Muschett High scored a double win, beating Holland High in two Under-16 games in ISSA Rural Area Zone B boys' basketball competiti...
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Herbert Morrison wins fourth game in ISSA U19 basketball
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Herbert Morrison wins fourth game in ISSA U19 basketball
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 16, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Leaders Herbert Morrison Technical won their fourth straight game in the Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Rural A...
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Herbert Morrison win six straight in ISSA Under-16 basketball
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Herbert Morrison win six straight in ISSA Under-16 basketball
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 12, 2025
ST ANN, Jamaica — Herbert Morrison Technical made it six straight wins in the ISSA Rural Area Under-16 Zone B basketball competition after beating Yor...
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Herbert Morrison crush Muschett 108 – 2 in ISSA basketball
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Herbert Morrison crush Muschett 108 – 2 in ISSA basketball
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 5, 2025
MONTEGO BAY, St James -- Former champions Herbert Morrison Technical recorded a lopsided 108-2 win over Muschett High at the school's compound on Thur...
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No fluke as Jamaica defeat Puerto Rico a second time at FIBA qualifiers
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No fluke as Jamaica defeat Puerto Rico a second time at FIBA qualifiers
December 2, 2025
Jamaica showed that their last win over Puerto Rico was no fluke as they beat their more fancied opponents a second time Monday night, 97-92, in their...
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Basketball: Herbert score big wins over York Castle
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Basketball: Herbert score big wins over York Castle
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 30, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Herbert Morrison Technical scored big wins over York Castle High in their opening Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA...
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Kofi Cockburn added to Jamaica’s Basketball team
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Kofi Cockburn added to Jamaica’s Basketball team
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With Jamaican NBA players unavailable, Kofi Cockburn, who plays in Japan, has been added to the Jamaican team for the crucial open...
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Special Olympics Jamaica targets podium finish at historic regional basketball tournament
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Special Olympics Jamaica targets podium finish at historic regional basketball tournament
November 14, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — The Special Olympics Jamaica (SOJ) basketball team is grateful for the chance to compete at the regional level, e...
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Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90m extension — reports
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Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90m extension — reports
October 19, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — NBA superstar Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $90 million with the Houston Rockets, acc...
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LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near
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LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near
September 29, 2025
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first playe...
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Gramps Morgan’s son hoping to make nat’l basketball team
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Gramps Morgan’s son hoping to make nat’l basketball team
July 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jelanie Morgan, son of reggae star Gramps Morgan, says he is on a mission to represent Jamaica on the global basketball stage, not...
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Queens win ISSA Girls’ national basketball title
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Queens win ISSA Girls’ national basketball title
June 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Queens School defeated Camperdown High 43-30 in their replayed final of the ISSA girls' basketball competition that was played a...
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Lakers to be sold in record-breaking US$10b deal — ESPN
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Lakers to be sold in record-breaking US$10b deal — ESPN
June 18, 2025
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the hig...
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Flood waters affect residents in Amity Hall
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Heavy rainfall on Sunday triggered flooding in parts of St James, leaving several areas submerged. In Amity Hall, located in the L...
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
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Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles tie the knot
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Jamaican Olympian Junelle Bromfield and American sprinter Noah Lyles officially tied the knot on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at The Conservatory at Black...
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Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal ‘very significant step’
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday the United States has studied a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire ...
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
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Fabolous makes triumphant return to Jamaica at Vacae Weekend 2026
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ST ANN, Jamaica — International hip-hop star Fabolous made his highly anticipated return to Jamaican stages on Sunday night, delivering a standout per...
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