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Death of a hero
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Death of a hero
St Elizabeth man takes last breath days after saving 13 seniors during Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:20 AM
Death
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
...psychosocial support available
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:18 AM
Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
...song dedicated to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Kevin Jackson 
December 28 12:16 AM
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support
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Missions of mercy
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Missions of mercy
Bethel United Church makes hurricane response its agenda
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 28 12:14 AM
Missions of mercy
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JPL intensifies as MBU, Portmore continue leadership race with start of second round
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28 12:12 AM
MBU, Portmore continue battle for JPL supremacy today
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Italy meets Jamaica
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Italy meets Jamaica
December 28 12:10 AM
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Mount Pleasant extends help to Treasure Beach
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Mount Pleasant extends help to Treasure Beach
December 28 12:07 AM
Mount Pleasant extends help to Treasure Beach
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Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg Super Kings victory
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Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg Super Kings victory
December 28 12:06 AM
Hosein plays crucial role in Joburg
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
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JFF announces coaches for age group teams
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Former Reggae Boyz captain Rudolph Austin has been promoted to head coach of the Jamaican national Under-20 men’s team, the Jamaica ...
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Reggae Girlz to start 2027 World Cup campaign next week
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Reggae Girlz to start 2027 World Cup campaign next week
November 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is urging Jamaicans to throw their support behind the Reggae Girlz as they prepare to kick o...
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Simoes plans ‘crisis cabinet’ of ‘specialists’ if given Reggae Boyz job
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Simoes plans ‘crisis cabinet’ of ‘specialists’ if given Reggae Boyz job
November 21, 2025
Brazilian Rene Simões, former head coach of the Reggae Boyz who has expressed an interest in filling the current vacancy for the position, has outline...
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JFF to announce new Reggae Boyz coach on Friday
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JFF to announce new Reggae Boyz coach on Friday
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has confirmed it will announce a new head coach for the Reggae Boyz on Friday, ahead of the t...
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‘Just like us in ’97’: Former Reggae Boyz inspire Jamaicans ahead of World Cup decider
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‘Just like us in ’97’: Former Reggae Boyz inspire Jamaicans ahead of World Cup decider
November 17, 2025
“Just like us in ’97. It all came down to the last home game.” With those words, Deon Burton, the sharpshooter who became a hero during Jamaica’s firs...
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JFF launches hurricane relief effort
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JFF launches hurricane relief effort
November 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has kicked off its Hurricane Melissa Relief Response by delivering care packages and essentia...
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JFF appoints Roy Simpson as acting gen sec
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JFF appoints Roy Simpson as acting gen sec
June 3, 2025
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced the appointment of general manager Roy Simpson as acting general secretary effective immediately. ...
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JFF president cannot confirm if Dennis Chung will be stepping down as general secretary
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JFF president cannot confirm if Dennis Chung will be stepping down as general secretary
May 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Despite credible information received by the Jamaica Observer, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts says h...
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JFF audit removes long-standing ‘going concern qualification’
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JFF audit removes long-standing ‘going concern qualification’
April 29, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica— The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) says a 2024 audit conducted by the federation has deemed it to be in good financial standing,...
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Ricketts excited as Reggae Girlz set to play USA and England in June
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Ricketts excited as Reggae Girlz set to play USA and England in June
April 16, 2025
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz will face world number one United States and European champion and fourth-ranked England in two international friendlies on Jun...
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Falmouth United seek to restore lead in JFF Championships
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Falmouth United seek to restore lead in JFF Championships
April 8, 2025
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Falmouth United will hope to reclaim the lead in Zone B of the Jamaica Football Federation Championships on Tuesday when they host...
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Geoffrey Maxwell, former national player and coach, has died
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Geoffrey Maxwell, former national player and coach, has died
February 22, 2025
Geoffrey Maxwell, the former Jamaica national player and coach, has died. He passed away on Saturday morning after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. ...
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JFF seeks travel partner for Reggae Boyz and Girlz
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JFF seeks travel partner for Reggae Boyz and Girlz
November 20, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is seeking travel providers for both the men’s and women’s senior national teams for the next two years and is p...
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Bailey excited ahead of Reggae Boyz return at National Stadium
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Bailey excited ahead of Reggae Boyz return at National Stadium
November 14, 2024
Despite receiving public criticism for his performances and off the field decisions, Reggae Boyz winger Leon Bailey says he’s looking forward to playi...
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Referee Wilverglen Lamey dies after collapsing during match
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Referee Wilverglen Lamey dies after collapsing during match
September 22, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has expressed devastation following the death of referee Wilverglen Lamey, who collapsed and...
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JFF Championships play-offs return round begins
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JFF Championships play-offs return round begins
August 10, 2024
DUNCANS, Trelawny — Group leaders Boys Town, Progressive FC and Duncans United will seek to at least maintain their advantages when the return round o...
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Hallgrímsson resigns as Reggae Boyz coach
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Hallgrímsson resigns as Reggae Boyz coach
June 30, 2024
Heimir Hallgrímsson has resigned as coach of Jamaica’s national senior men’s football team, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) announced late Sunda...
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‘Just leave him alone’: Some Jamaicans want Reggae Boyz to move on without Bailey
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‘Just leave him alone’: Some Jamaicans want Reggae Boyz to move on without Bailey
June 14, 2024
With the Leon Bailey vs Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) saga taking another dramatic turn this week, there are indications that members of the publi...
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St Mary Football Association mourns sudden death of ‘exemplary’ administrator
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St Mary Football Association mourns sudden death of ‘exemplary’ administrator
April 7, 2024
The St Mary Football Association has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of one of its long-serving employees. Administrative assist...
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JFF dismisses ‘inaccurate’ claims made by Leon Bailey
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JFF dismisses ‘inaccurate’ claims made by Leon Bailey
March 22, 2024
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is refuting several claims made by Reggae Boy Leon Bailey during a podcast interview earlier this week. In the i...
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Court ruling clears way for JFF elections
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Court ruling clears way for JFF elections
February 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has been given the green light to set a new date for the postponed voting congress after the...
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Racing, Tru-Juice extend perfect starts to four games in JFF Championship
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Racing, Tru-Juice extend perfect starts to four games in JFF Championship
Paul A Reid 
January 26, 2024
FALMOUTH, Trelawny – Racing United and Tru-Juice FC both ran their perfect starts to four straight wins in the Jamaica Football Federation Championshi...
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Death of a hero
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Death of a hero
St Elizabeth man takes last breath days after saving 13 seniors during Hurricane Melissa
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Death
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
...psychosocial support available
Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
Inmates focus on ‘feelings’ post-Melissa, for holidays
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
Entertainment, ...
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
...song dedicated to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Kevin Jackson 
December 28, 2025
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support
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Missions of mercy
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Missions of mercy
Bethel United Church makes hurricane response its agenda
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
December 28, 2025
Missions of mercy
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JPL intensifies as MBU, Portmore continue leadership race with start of second round
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 28, 2025
MBU, Portmore continue battle for JPL supremacy today
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