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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
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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’
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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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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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January 12 12:24 AM
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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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Waterhouse beat Chapelton in JPL
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Waterhouse beat Chapelton in JPL
September 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Waterhouse FC snapped a two-game skid as they ran out 3-0 winners over 10-man Chapelton Maroons in their Jamaica Premier League fi...
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Montego Bay United whip Spanish Town Police to retake JPL lead
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Montego Bay United whip Spanish Town Police to retake JPL lead
September 29, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Montego Bay United returned to the top of the Jamaica Premier League standings after thrashing promoted Spanish Town Police 4-0 in...
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Three-way tie at top of the JPL
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Three-way tie at top of the JPL
September 21, 2025
There is a three-way tie at the top of the Jamaica Premier League with Racing United, Portmore United and Montego Bay United level on 10 points after ...
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Harbour View rally against Waterhouse in JPL
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Harbour View rally against Waterhouse in JPL
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former champions Harbour View rallied late to score their first win of the Jamaica Premier League season, beating Waterhouse 2-1 o...
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MBU takes over lead in JPL with 3-1 win over Tivoli Gardens
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MBU takes over lead in JPL with 3-1 win over Tivoli Gardens
September 15, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay United took over the lead in the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday after a disjointed 3-1 win over Tivoli Gardens in th...
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Racing continue perfect start with win over Treasure Beach
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Racing continue perfect start with win over Treasure Beach
September 14, 2025
Racing United continued their bright start to the Jamaica Premier League on Sunday, outscoring Treasure Beach FC 4-2 at the STETHS Sports Complex in S...
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Kemar Ricketts to focus on Treasure Beach after leaving Munro College
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Kemar Ricketts to focus on Treasure Beach after leaving Munro College
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Kemar Ricketts says he will now focus his “full attention” on trying to keep Treasure Beach FC in the Jamaica Premier League after h...
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Waterhouse hand champions Cavalier first loss of JPL season
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Waterhouse hand champions Cavalier first loss of JPL season
September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Waterhouse FC clipped defending champions Cavalier SC 1-0 in the second game of a Jamaica Premier League double- header played at s...
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Chapelton win third straight, Arnett grab first victory in JPL
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Chapelton win third straight, Arnett grab first victory in JPL
September 7, 2025
Chapelton Maroons extended their club record start to the Jamaica Premier League to three straight wins on Sunday as they held off Portmore United 3-2...
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Chapelton Maroons seek to extend historic start in Jamaica Premier League
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Chapelton Maroons seek to extend historic start in Jamaica Premier League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chapelton Maroons will be seeking to extend their historic start to the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) when they host Portmore Unite...
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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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Racing United take over JPL lead after first round
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Racing United take over JPL lead after first round
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Racing United lead the Jamaica Premier League points table after the first round after hammering Arnett Gardens 5-1 at Stadium Eas...
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Owen Hill resigns as Professional Football Jamaica CEO
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Owen Hill resigns as Professional Football Jamaica CEO
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Owen Hill has resigned from his post as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Professional Football Jamaica Limited. His resignation ta...
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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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National striker Warner Brown joins Mount Pleasant for JPL season
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National striker Warner Brown joins Mount Pleasant for JPL season
BY ROBERT BAILEY Observer sports writer robertb@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — National striker Warner Brown has joined Mount Pleasant Academy from Arnett Gardens for the upcoming Jamaica Premier League (JPL) ...
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Xavier Gilbert to take over as Montego Bay United head coach
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Xavier Gilbert to take over as Montego Bay United head coach
June 15, 2025
Xavier Gilbert is set to leave Arnett Gardens to take over head coaching duties at Montego Bay United in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL). A senior me...
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Cavalier beat Mt Pleasant in penalties to defend JPL title
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Cavalier beat Mt Pleasant in penalties to defend JPL title
May 23, 2025
Cavalier SC defended their Wray & Nephew Jamaica Premier League title on Friday, beating Mount Pleasant Football Academy 6-5 on penalties at the Natio...
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Arnett beat Montego Bay 4-2 to claim third place in JPL
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Arnett beat Montego Bay 4-2 to claim third place in JPL
May 23, 2025
Shai Smith and Fabian Reid both scored second half braces as Arnett Gardens beat 10-man Montego Bay United 4-2 in the third place play-off of the Jama...
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Cavalier, Mount Pleasant to meet in JPL final for third consecutive year
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Cavalier, Mount Pleasant to meet in JPL final for third consecutive year
May 19, 2025
Title favourites Mount Pleasant FA and Cavalier SC marched into the final of the Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League with wins over Montego Bay Uni...
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Mt Pleasant edge Montego Bay, Cavalier and Arnett draw in JPL first leg semis
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Mt Pleasant edge Montego Bay, Cavalier and Arnett draw in JPL first leg semis
May 16, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Regular season winners Mt Pleasant FA lead Montego Bay United 1-0 while defending champions Cavalier SC and Arnett Gardens are loc...
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Montego Bay through to JPL semis after dramatic clash against 9-man Tivoli
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Montego Bay through to JPL semis after dramatic clash against 9-man Tivoli
May 13, 2025
Montego Bay United drew 1-1 with Tivoli Gardens in a dramatic encounter at Sabina Park on Monday night to win the two-legged quarter-final tie 3-2 on ...
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Atkinson extra time strike sends Cavalier to JPL semis
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Atkinson extra time strike sends Cavalier to JPL semis
May 13, 2025
Dwayne “Busy” Atkinson’s extra time goal gave Cavalier a hard-fought 1-0 win over Portmore United as the defending champions advanced to the semi-fina...
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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
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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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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