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WATCH: Repair work underway at section of Spanish Town Road
December 17 06:18 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Repair work underway at a section of Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of the Sandy Gully Bridge could result in traffic delays. T...
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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December 17 12:14 AM
Sagicor Group to merge with Barbadian affiliate
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December 17 12:12 AM
Gilbert wants more support for Reggae Girlz after World Rankings climb
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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138 Student Living profit jumps 72% as UWI talks near end
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FTC says ride-hailing ban failed
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FTC says ride-hailing ban failed
...urges regulation over prohibition
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December 17 12:09 AM
FTC says ride-hailing ban failed
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‘For our coach’: Leighton and Mona High dedicate Walker Cup performance to ailing Butler
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‘For our coach’: Leighton and Mona High dedicate Walker Cup performance to ailing Butler
December 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Sean Leighton has been banging in goals left, right and centre for Mona High. The tall striker is the leading marksman in the Man...
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Butler gets red card as Manning Cup heats up
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Butler gets red card as Manning Cup heats up
November 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A fiery Craig Butler was red-carded on Friday after his team lost 0-1 to Eltham High in a heated game in which security had to ent...
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Craig Butler lashes out at yet another former protege
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Craig Butler lashes out at yet another former protege
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Head of Phoenix Academy Craig Butler has lashed out once again after one of his former players Romarion Thomas signed to play for ...
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Phoenix Academy acquire Chapelton Maroons
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Phoenix Academy acquire Chapelton Maroons
August 4, 2025
Jamaica Premier League (JPL) club Chapelton Maroons have been acquired by Phoenix Academy Group. The takeover was confirmed by the club’s general mana...
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Veteran coach Duckie joins Phoenix Academy
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Veteran coach Duckie joins Phoenix Academy
July 17, 2025
Veteran football coach Donovan Duckie has joined Phoenix Academy, where he will work alongside academy founder Craig Butler at Phoenix affiliated club...
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‘Whisper is in good shape’
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‘Whisper is in good shape’
Craig Butler confirms Dujuan Richards’ return from injury
BRIAN PITTER Observer writer 
July 9, 2025
Craig Butler, agent of Jamaica international and Chelsea forward Dujuan “Whisper” Richards, has confirmed the teen’s return to training following a le...
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Cavalier defeat Vere Phoenix 2-1, extend unbeaten start in JPL
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Cavalier defeat Vere Phoenix 2-1, extend unbeaten start in JPL
November 10, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Defending champions Cavalier SC maintained their unbeaten start to the Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League season with a 2-1 ov...
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Vere Phoenix defeat Molynes for first win of JPL season
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Vere Phoenix defeat Molynes for first win of JPL season
September 22, 2024
Vere Phoenix United got their first win under new co-owner/ technical director Craig Butler and head coach Lenworth “Teacha” Hyde as they beat Molynes...
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WATCH: Manning Cup champions Mona tout ‘strong and powerful’ squad in repeat bid
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WATCH: Manning Cup champions Mona tout ‘strong and powerful’ squad in repeat bid
August 21, 2024
Having got hold of their first ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup last year, defending champions Mona High have their sights set on earning more silverware in t...
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Craig Butler returns to Jamaica Premier League as new Vere co-owner
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Craig Butler returns to Jamaica Premier League as new Vere co-owner
July 26, 2024
Phoenix Academy boss Craig Butler is the new joint owner of Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League club Vere United. The Observer understands that But...
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‘Just leave him alone’: Some Jamaicans want Reggae Boyz to move on without Bailey
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‘Just leave him alone’: Some Jamaicans want Reggae Boyz to move on without Bailey
June 14, 2024
With the Leon Bailey vs Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) saga taking another dramatic turn this week, there are indications that members of the publi...
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WATCH: Hallgrimsson addresses Bailey selection controversy
June 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Head coach of Jamaica’s national senior men’s football team, Heimir Hallgrimsson has addressed the controversy surrounding the sel...
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Leon Bailey signs new contract with Aston Villa
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Leon Bailey signs new contract with Aston Villa
February 12, 2024
Leon Bailey has signed a new contract with English Premier League side Aston Villa, the club announced on Monday. The Jamaican winger joined Villa in ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Repair work underway at a section of Spanish Town Road in the vicinity of the Sandy Gully Bridge could result in traffic delays. T...
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JPS increase defence
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JPS increase defence
Jason Cross | Reporter 
December 17, 2025
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Seeding the future
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Green maps resilient path for agriculture sector
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Seeding the future
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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Hezron happy with ‘Save The Children’ school tour
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SAGICOR MERGES CARIBBEAN UNITS INTO NEW US$6.9B ENTITY
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SAGICOR MERGES CARIBBEAN UNITS INTO NEW US$6.9B ENTITY
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