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Gang-plagued Haiti sets election dates for 2027
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Gang-plagued Haiti sets election dates for 2027
October 29 08:33 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti will hold elections in July and October next year, authorities said, in what would mark the first polls in the cri...
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Ministry mourns Jamaican farm worker killed in Ontario, Canada
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Ministry mourns Jamaican farm worker killed in Ontario, Canada
October 29 08:30 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has expressed condolences following the death of Rajay Baker, a Jamaican participant in...
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Report warns of growing Caribbean demand for long-term care
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Report warns of growing Caribbean demand for long-term care
October 29 08:21 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are urging countries acros...
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IAJ says 91.1% of Hurricane Melissa claims settled, $59.4 billion paid out
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IAJ says 91.1% of Hurricane Melissa claims settled, $59.4 billion paid out
October 29 08:10 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) says it has settled 91.1 per cent of insurance claims reported across specified categor...
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Vaz warns JPS that it is on a tight deadline to lower electricity costs
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Vaz warns JPS that it is on a tight deadline to lower electricity costs
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 29 07:46 AM
Warning that the "clock is ticking", Energy Minister Daryl Vaz on Tuesday urged the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to finalise its decision on t...
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PNPYO demands full accounting of post-Melissa spending
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PNPYO demands full accounting of post-Melissa spending
October 29 07:34 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is calling on the Government to publish a comprehensive account of expendit...
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Gov’t slammed for abstaining in vote to end Cuban embargo
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
October 29 12:20 AM
Shift in policy
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‘A who mi murder?’
Ruddock changes tune days after confessing to sacrificial killing at Pathways church
Jason Cross | Reporter 
October 29 12:18 AM
‘A who mi murder?’
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Jamaica’s Edwards snatches triple jump gold at World U20 Champs
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Jamaica’s Edwards snatches triple jump gold at World U20 Champs
August 8, 2026
OREGON, USA – Michael Andre Edwards thought he would be able to jump “about 16.80m” but surprised himself with a dramatic final round 17.08m (1.1m/s) ...
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‘Jamaica didn’t call’: Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey rebuilt him after injury setback
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‘Jamaica didn’t call’: Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey rebuilt him after injury setback
June 5, 2026
Fresh off a 17.02-metre comeback jump at the Rome Diamond League, Jaydon Hibbert says Turkey helped rebuild him mentally and emotionally after a devas...
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Hibbert returns to action at JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia
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Hibbert returns to action at JBL Jump Fest in Slovakia
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 27, 2026
Double World Under-20 record holder Jaydon Hibbert is set to return to competition on Wednesday when he competes in the men’s triple jump at the JBL J...
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World Athletics rejects transfer of Jamaican quartet to Turkey
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World Athletics rejects transfer of Jamaican quartet to Turkey
Seven other international athletes blocked from switching allegiances
April 16, 2026
Four top Jamaican athletes, including 2024 Olympic men’s discus champion Roje Stona, have had their requests to switch allegiance to Turkey rejected b...
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Jamaican defectors to make US$300k after allegiance switch to Turkey
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Jamaican defectors to make US$300k after allegiance switch to Turkey
March 5, 2026
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AFP) — Turkey says it is offering long-term financial support to recruit Jamaican and Kenyan track and field stars with the aim of w...
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Holness urges compassion over defecting Olympians, looks to improve athlete retention
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Holness urges compassion over defecting Olympians, looks to improve athlete retention
ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 24, 2025
With several athletes, lured by cash, choosing to represent other countries, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called for calm and says that further c...
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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 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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‘We can’t complain’
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‘We can’t complain’
Dacres supports decision by colleagues to switch allegiance, says he too was made offer
June 20, 2025
The man who put Jamaica on the map in the throwing events, Fedrick Dacres says he supports the decision made by fellow throwers Roja Stona and Rajindr...
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Jaydon Hibbert gets JOA’s Olympic Spirit Award
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Jaydon Hibbert gets JOA’s Olympic Spirit Award
November 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Triple jumper Jaydon Hibbert was on Saturday presented with the Jamaica Olympic Association’s (JOA) Olympic Spirit Award for his e...
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Jaydon Hibbert nominated for World Athletics Rising Star Award
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Jaydon Hibbert nominated for World Athletics Rising Star Award
November 13, 2024
World Under-20 triple jump record holder Jaydon Hibbert says he is honoured and grateful to be nominated for the World Athletics Rising Star Award, a ...
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Franklin, Foster join Hibbert as notable absentees from World Under-20 team
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Franklin, Foster join Hibbert as notable absentees from World Under-20 team
August 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — American-born quarter-miler Skyler Franklin and US-based long jumper Alliyah Foster join world under-20 triple jump record holder ...
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#ParisOlympics: Hibbert places fourth in triple jump final
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#ParisOlympics: Hibbert places fourth in triple jump final
August 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s Jaydon Hibbert came up just short of winning a medal in the men’s triple jump at the Olympic Games as he finished fourth ...
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‘Fit and healthy’ Hibbert exudes confidence ahead of Olympic debut
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‘Fit and healthy’ Hibbert exudes confidence ahead of Olympic debut
July 26, 2024
PARIS, France – Jamaica's triple jump medal hopeful Jaydon Hibbert says he’s confident of delivering an excellent showing for the country at the Olymp...
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Jaydon Hibbert inks endorsement deal with KFC ahead of Paris Olympics
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Jaydon Hibbert inks endorsement deal with KFC ahead of Paris Olympics
July 17, 2024
Triple jump sensation Jaydon Hibbert, one of Jamaica’s most exciting young athletes, has inked a brand partnership with fast food giant KFC. The partn...
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10 of the most stylish Jamaican athletes heading to Paris
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10 of the most stylish Jamaican athletes heading to Paris
Gabrielle Wade, Observer intern 
July 14, 2024
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching and our athletes gearing up to represent the black, green and gold, many of them have caught our eye with not...
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Jamaica names 66-member team to Olympic Games in Paris
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Jamaica names 66-member team to Olympic Games in Paris
July 7, 2024
A 66-member team was named by the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) to represent Jamaica at the Olympic Games set for July 26 to August 12, 2024 in Pa...
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#NationalTrials: Jaydon Hibbert wins boys’ long jump, qualifies for World Under-20
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#NationalTrials: Jaydon Hibbert wins boys’ long jump, qualifies for World Under-20
June 28, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jaydon Hibbert started his quest for an unprecedented World Under- 20 jump double after he won the 19 and Under long jump on Saturd...
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Hibbert sets world lead in triple jump at Racers GP
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Hibbert sets world lead in triple jump at Racers GP
June 1, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jaydon Hibbert jumped a world leading 17.75m (-0.7m/s) to win the men’s triple jump at the Racers Grand Prix at the National Stadi...
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Jaydon Hibbert makes winning return to competition
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Jaydon Hibbert makes winning return to competition
April 28, 2024
Jaydon Hibbert made a winning return to competition Sunday as he won the men’s triple jump at the USATF Bermuda Grand Prix, a World Athletics Continen...
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Jaydon Hibbert goes professional, says farewell to University of Arkansas
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Jaydon Hibbert goes professional, says farewell to University of Arkansas
January 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica’s triple jump prodigy Jaydon Hibbert has signed a professional contract, ending his NCAA career at the University of Arkan...
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Gang-plagued Haiti sets election dates for 2027
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Gang-plagued Haiti sets election dates for 2027
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Haiti will hold elections in July and October next year, authorities said, in what would mark the first polls in the cri...
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Ministry mourns Jamaican farm worker killed in Ontario, Canada
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Ministry mourns Jamaican farm worker killed in Ontario, Canada
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has expressed condolences following the death of Rajay Baker, a Jamaican participant in...
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Report warns of growing Caribbean demand for long-term care
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Report warns of growing Caribbean demand for long-term care
October 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are urging countries acros...
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IAJ says 91.1% of Hurricane Melissa claims settled, $59.4 billion paid out
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IAJ says 91.1% of Hurricane Melissa claims settled, $59.4 billion paid out
October 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) says it has settled 91.1 per cent of insurance claims reported across specified categor...
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Vaz warns JPS that it is on a tight deadline to lower electricity costs
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Vaz warns JPS that it is on a tight deadline to lower electricity costs
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 29, 2026
Warning that the "clock is ticking", Energy Minister Daryl Vaz on Tuesday urged the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to finalise its decision on t...
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