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Reynolds Entertainment rejects ‘unprofessionalism’ allegation by Allison Hinds after Cayman Fiesta non-appearance
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Reynolds Entertainment rejects ‘unprofessionalism’ allegation by Allison Hinds after Cayman Fiesta non-appearance
November 15 03:33 PM
Cayman Fiesta organiser Reynolds Entertainment Agency has refuted allegations of "unprofessionalism" and "disrespect" made by soca star Alison Hinds a...
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Jamaican extradited to US facing charges for lottery scam involvement
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Jamaican extradited to US facing charges for lottery scam involvement
November 15 02:52 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) - A Jamaican man extradited to the United States to face fraud charges has been ordered detained pending trial for all...
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Trelawny community shops keeping prices steady, residents connected amid disaster
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Trelawny community shops keeping prices steady, residents connected amid disaster
Dana Malcolm, Observer Online Reporter, malcolmd@jamiacaobserver.com 
November 15 02:49 PM
Amid reports of price gouging in some areas following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, residents in Bounty Hall, Trelawny say their local corner shop...
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George Wright pleads for non-political distribution of hurricane relief supplies
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George Wright pleads for non-political distribution of hurricane relief supplies
Rosalee Wood Condell, Observer writer 
November 15 02:08 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, the Jamaica Labour Party's George Wright claims some constituents are no...
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Opposition urges Government to act as garbage piles raise fears of disease outbreak
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Opposition urges Government to act as garbage piles raise fears of disease outbreak
November 15 12:16 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is calling on the Government to urgently implement a comprehensive national plan to a...
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11 things you must bring on your relief trip to hurricane-ravaged parishes
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11 things you must bring on your relief trip to hurricane-ravaged parishes
November 15 11:36 AM
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicans islandwide are joining forces to support families in the hardest-hit parishes as they begin the long ...
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‘Great Man’ facing firearm related charges
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‘Great Man’ facing firearm related charges
November 15 10:53 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 25-year old man is facing a number of charges following an incident at the intersection of Paisley and Slipe Pen roads in Kingst...
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Storm Claudia leaves severe flooding across Britain and Ireland
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Storm Claudia leaves severe flooding across Britain and Ireland
November 15 10:47 AM
Parts of Britain and Ireland are to brace for major incidents after Storm Claudia brought widespread flooding, prompting urgent rescue efforts and fur...
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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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Amid reports of price gouging in some areas following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, residents in Bounty Hall, Trelawny say their local corner shop...
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Former Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, the Jamaica Labour Party's George Wright claims some constituents are no...
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