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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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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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World Athletics reviewing transfer rules as JAAA raises alarm over athlete poaching
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World Athletics reviewing transfer rules as JAAA raises alarm over athlete poaching
ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 20, 2025
TOKYO, Japan – World Athletics has established a working group to review its athlete transfer of allegiance regulations, following concerns raised by ...
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JAAA names 50-member World Champs team, Thomas-Dodd opts out
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JAAA names 50-member World Champs team, Thomas-Dodd opts out
August 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — Ten-time national champion Danniel Thomas-Dodd was the only notable omission from the 50-member team named by the Jamaica Athleti...
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Rajindra Campbell breaks silence, says JAAA made Turkiye switch ‘easy’
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Rajindra Campbell breaks silence, says JAAA made Turkiye switch ‘easy’
June 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Olympic medallist Rajindra Campbell has broken his silence on his decision to switch allegiance from Jamaica to Turkiye, which was...
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JAAA urges World Athletics to take action after Olympians switch allegiance
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JAAA urges World Athletics to take action after Olympians switch allegiance
June 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association says World Athletics needs to take action in order to prevent more athletes from...
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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 to rule on Clunis case by Sunday
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CAS to rule on Clunis case by Sunday
July 19, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is expected to make a decision in the case brought against the Jama...
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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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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opens season on Saturday
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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opens season on Saturday
June 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Anticipation is building for Saturday’s first race of the season for five-time World Championships women’s 100m champion Shelly-Ann...
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Jamaica targets Olympic qualifying mark for 4x400m men’s relay at New Life Invitational
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Jamaica targets Olympic qualifying mark for 4x400m men’s relay at New Life Invitational
June 12, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle, said his association will be sending a very str...
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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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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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