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Gordon summoned!
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MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 9 12:20 AM
Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9 12:18 AM
‘JTA not making up stories’
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9 12:16 AM
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:14 AM
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:12 AM
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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Cocktail Hour @ D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club
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Cocktail Hour @ D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club
April 9 12:10 AM
In a city that never runs short on vibe or style, D’ New Nostalgia Restaurant Day Club is carving out its own lane — one defined by elevated leisure, ...
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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
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US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
April 9 12:08 AM
US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon
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Pick up the pace!
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Pick up the pace!
MoBay business community concerned about delay in bypass project
April 9 12:07 AM
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Jamaica top Carifta Games medals for 40th straight year
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Jamaica top Carifta Games medals for 40th straight year
April 6, 2026
Jamaica topped the medals table at the Carifta Games for the 40th straight time after amassing 71 medals at the 53rd staging which ended on Monday at ...
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Shanoya Douglas named Austin Sealy Award winner at Carifta Games
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Shanoya Douglas named Austin Sealy Award winner at Carifta Games
April 6, 2026
Triple gold medallist Shanoya Douglas was on Monday named the winner of the Austin Sealy award for the most outstanding athlete at the 53rd staging of...
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Carifta 2026: Shanoya Douglas breaks her own national 200m junior record
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Carifta 2026: Shanoya Douglas breaks her own national 200m junior record
April 6, 2026
For the second time in just over a week, Shanoya Douglas has stunned the track and field world after she ran a mouthwatering 22.11 seconds (1.9m/s) to...
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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, 2026
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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Carifta 2026: Douglas anchors U20 girls to sprint relay gold, Jamaica dominate medal table
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Carifta 2026: Douglas anchors U20 girls to sprint relay gold, Jamaica dominate medal table
April 6, 2026
Jamaica won just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on offer on Sunday’s second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics stad...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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Jamaica set to dominate Carifta Games
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Jamaica set to dominate Carifta Games
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—There are heightened expectations as Jamaica starts their defence of the overall title as the 53rd staging of the Carifta track and ...
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Carifta Games 100m champion Jamal Stephenson out of trials
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Carifta Games 100m champion Jamal Stephenson out of trials
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica’s Jamal Stephenson will not be defending his Carifta Games Under-20 100m crown after he failed to finish his race in the hea...
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Kennedy wins Austin Sealy Award as Jamaica top Carifta medal table
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Kennedy wins Austin Sealy Award as Jamaica top Carifta medal table
April 21, 2025
Jamaica’s double record breaker Kamari Kennedy was named winner of the Austin Sealy Award, presented to the most outstanding athlete, at the 52nd Cari...
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Jamaica take gold, silver in Under-17 boys’ long jump at Carifta Games
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Jamaica take gold, silver in Under-17 boys’ long jump at Carifta Games
April 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amani Phillips completed a brilliant Under-17 boys’ triple/long jump double as Jamaica added another four medals — two gold and tw...
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Jamaica win three of four sprint relays at Carifta to end second day on high
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Jamaica win three of four sprint relays at Carifta to end second day on high
April 20, 2025
Jamaica ended the second and penultimate day of the 52nd Carifta Track and Field Championships on a high after winning three of the four 4x100m relays...
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Jamaica win two more gold medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica win two more gold medals at Carifta Games
April 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added two more gold medals among five won on Sunday’s morning session of the 52nd Carifta Games that are currently underwa...
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Lampart smashes national Under-20 shot put record at Carifta Games
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Lampart smashes national Under-20 shot put record at Carifta Games
April 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Marla Kay Lampart broke her own national Under-20 record and the Carifta Games record after she threw a sensational 17.4...
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Jamaica suffer some setbacks, but lead Carifta medal table after day one
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Jamaica suffer some setbacks, but lead Carifta medal table after day one
April 19, 2025
Perennial champions Jamaica held a slight lead in the medals table after Saturday’s first day of the 52nd Carifta track and field championships at the...
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Jamaica win two medals in opening session of Carifta Games
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Jamaica win two medals in opening session of Carifta Games
April 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Defending champions Jamaica won two medals, a gold and a silver, on Saturday’s opening session of the 52nd Carifta Track and Field...
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Team Jamaica swimmers ready to shine at Carifta Games
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Team Jamaica swimmers ready to shine at Carifta Games
April 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The island’s elite youth swimmers are eagerly looking forward to representing team Jamaica at the 38th Carifta Aquatics Championsh...
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Fireworks expected in Carifta Games 200m finals
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Fireworks expected in Carifta Games 200m finals
April 1, 2024
Fireworks are expected in Monday’s finals of the 200m races on the final day of the 51st Carifta Games at the Kirani James Stadium in St George’s, Gre...
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Jamaica lead Carifta after day two with 49 medals
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Jamaica lead Carifta after day two with 49 medals
April 1, 2024
Jamaica are well on their way to topping the medals tables at the 51st Carifta Games in St George’s, Grenada after ending Sunday’s second day with 49 ...
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Seven Jamaicans progress to Carifta Games 100m finals
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Seven Jamaicans progress to Carifta Games 100m finals
March 30, 2024
Seven athletes will represent Jamaica in the four 100m finals on Saturday’s first day of the 51st Carifta Games at the Kirani James Stadium in St Geor...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
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Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9, 2026
‘JTA not making up stories’
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9, 2026
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Manhunt!
Search intensifies for gunmen caught on video firing weapons in Jarrett Lane
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9, 2026
Manhunt!
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9, 2026
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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