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‘Keep Jamaica open’
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
SBAJ rejects talk of possible COVID-19-style shutdown to address energy crisis
By ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Observer senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:30 AM
‘Keep Jamaica
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Consultation controversy
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Consultation controversy
Insurance association blasts FSC over poor communication on fee hike
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:28 AM
Consultation controversy
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
...reiterates that Jamaicans will be put first
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 18 12:26 AM
PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:26 AM
Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:24 AM
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
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Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
April 18 12:24 AM
Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
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Bartlett: Task force to make large events safer
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Bartlett: Task force to make large events safer
Shooting incident at Big Wall’s after-Carnival party forces rethink
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer 
April 18 12:22 AM
Bartlett: Task force to make large events safer
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FINISH THE JOB!
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FINISH THE JOB!
Reggae Girlz target perfect end to Concacaf Women’s qualifiers
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18 12:22 AM
Busby demands focus as Girlz target perfect end versus Guyana
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‘We hold no grudges’, says JAAA after athletes’ allegiance switch blocked
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‘We hold no grudges’, says JAAA after athletes’ allegiance switch blocked
April 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, says the association’s doors are wide open, aft...
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Nickisha Pryce, Shanoya Douglas among withdrawals from World Indoor team
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Nickisha Pryce, Shanoya Douglas among withdrawals from World Indoor team
March 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— National 400m record holder Nickisha Pryce, Shanoya Douglas and Rivaldo Marshall are among a number of withdrawals from the Jamaica...
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World Athletics boss Sebastien Coe arrives in Jamaica
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World Athletics boss Sebastien Coe arrives in Jamaica
January 4, 2026
World Athletics president Sebastien Coe has arrived in Jamaica ahead of several days of high profile meetings with key stakeholders in the island. Aft...
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WATCH: JAAA confirms Clayton’s withdrawal from World Championships due to injury
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WATCH: JAAA confirms Clayton’s withdrawal from World Championships due to injury
September 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Ian Forbes, manager of team Jamaica at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships and first vice president of the Jamaica Athlet...
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Forbes, Anderson lose bid to join JOA board
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Forbes, Anderson lose bid to join JOA board
August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) first vice president Ian Forbes and former Jamaica Football Federation vice pre...
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Local athletes’ transfer to Türkiye not just financial, says international sports lawyer
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Local athletes’ transfer to Türkiye not just financial, says international sports lawyer
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— International sports lawyer, Dr Emir Crowne, believes the four Jamaican athletes wanting to switch allegiance to Türkiye have a str...
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NACAC U18/U23 Championships postponed to 2026 — JAAA
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NACAC U18/U23 Championships postponed to 2026 — JAAA
July 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has confirmed that the NACAC Under-18 and Under-23 Track and Field Champio...
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JAAA announces team for NACAC senior track and field championships
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JAAA announces team for NACAC senior track and field championships
July 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has announced its team for the upcoming Regional North America, Central Ame...
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JAAA says still waiting for official notification on reported Türkiye transfers
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JAAA says still waiting for official notification on reported Türkiye transfers
June 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) is insisting that media reports originating from Jamaica and Turkiye about...
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Christopher Taylor wins in return to the track from suspension
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Christopher Taylor wins in return to the track from suspension
May 24, 2025
Jamaican track prodigy Christopher Taylor made a winning return to competition on Saturday, clocking an impressive 45.66 seconds at the JAAA World Ath...
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JAAA reportedly re-signs with Puma despite fresh Adidas bid
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JAAA reportedly re-signs with Puma despite fresh Adidas bid
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
November 11, 2024
Despite the presence of an eight-year US$40 million ($6.4 billion) offer still on the table from rival sports goods manufacturers Adidas, the Jamaica ...
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Distin points finger at JAAA after Olympics disappointment
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Distin points finger at JAAA after Olympics disappointment
Robert Bailey | Sports Writer 
August 2, 2024
PARIS, France – Jamaica high jumper Lamara Distin has cited lack of support from the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) as the main r...
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‘Deeply saddened’ JAAA says it’s ‘making every effort’ for Clunis participation at Olympics
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‘Deeply saddened’ JAAA says it’s ‘making every effort’ for Clunis participation at Olympics
July 22, 2024
The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) says it’s “making every effort” on behalf of national hammer thrower Nayoka Clunis to have wor...
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CAS delays decision on Clunis dispute until Monday
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CAS delays decision on Clunis dispute until Monday
July 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  The Ad Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), says it will rule on the dispute regarding national hammer thro...
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Clunis threatens CAS appeal for resolution to Olympic squad status
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Clunis threatens CAS appeal for resolution to Olympic squad status
Julian Richardson 
July 17, 2024
Nayoka Clunis’ legal representatives have told the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) that they intend to file an emergency appeal to...
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JAAA reaches out to Farquharson after squad removal
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JAAA reaches out to Farquharson after squad removal
Julian Richardson 
July 14, 2024
The Jamaica Observer understands that the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) has contacted national athlete Kimar Farquharson to reco...
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JAAA set to ‘greenlight’ 4x400m relay qualification attempt at trials
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JAAA set to ‘greenlight’ 4x400m relay qualification attempt at trials
June 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The organisers of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) are expected to adjust the competition schedule of the N...
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Adidas looks forward to opportunity to work with JAAA – Executive
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Adidas looks forward to opportunity to work with JAAA – Executive
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
April 12, 2024
Spencer Nel, Senior Director of Sports Marketing at Adidas, has confirmed the German sports goods manufacturer’s interest in partnering with the Jamai...
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
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‘Keep Jamaica open’
SBAJ rejects talk of possible COVID-19-style shutdown to address energy crisis
By ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Observer senior reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
‘Keep Jamaica
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Consultation controversy
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Consultation controversy
Insurance association blasts FSC over poor communication on fee hike
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
Consultation controversy
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
...reiterates that Jamaicans will be put first
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 18, 2026
PM doubles down on need to import skilled workers
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
New cannabis rules remove barriers for small farmers, says CLA head
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