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PAJ mourns passing of renowned broadcaster Alma Mock-Yen
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PAJ mourns passing of renowned broadcaster Alma Mock-Yen
December 31 04:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) is mourning the passing of Alma Mock-Yen, a distinguished broadcaster whose voice, intellec...
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Trump says pulling National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland
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Trump says pulling National Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland
December 31 04:37 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland,...
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Drumming transforming young lives at Maxfield Park Children’s Home
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Drumming transforming young lives at Maxfield Park Children’s Home
December 31 04:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica-The auditorium at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home came alive recently with performances for its Christmas showcase as the children...
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Jamaica receives US$300,000 in recovery assistance from Republic of Korea
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Jamaica receives US$300,000 in recovery assistance from Republic of Korea
December 31 04:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Republic of Korea has donated US$300,000 to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The contribution was...
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Verona Foundation brings relief to hurricane-hit St Elizabeth
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Verona Foundation brings relief to hurricane-hit St Elizabeth
December 31 03:23 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica —Determined to carry on her mother’s benevolence, Kerry-Ann Henry started the Verona Foundation shortly after her death in Augus...
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Applications for NHT 2018  contribution refund open on January 1
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Applications for NHT 2018 contribution refund open on January 1
December 31 03:19 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Housing Trust (NHT) says it will commence accepting applications for a refund of contributions made in 2018 on January ...
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Jamaicans invited to ring in new year at fireworks festivals across the island
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Jamaicans invited to ring in new year at fireworks festivals across the island
December 31 03:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans across the island are invited to ring in the New Year at the annual national fireworks celebration, hosted by the Urban ...
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WATCH: No evictions planned at Petersfield High shelter, says Minister McKenzie
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WATCH: No evictions planned at Petersfield High shelter, says Minister McKenzie
December 31 02:55 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has dismissed as “false and mischievous” claims that the ...
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Excelsior and JC set up Manning Cup final showdown
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Excelsior and JC set up Manning Cup final showdown
December 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Excelsior High and Jamaica College (JC) marched into the final of the ISSA Wata Manning Cup with convincing semi-final wins over E...
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
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Mona continue Walker Cup defence against Hydel
December 15, 2025
Mona High once again put their ISSA Walker Cup title on the line when they face Hydel High in the curtain raiser at 2:00 pm before many-times winners ...
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Excelsior round out Manning Cup semifinalists
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Excelsior round out Manning Cup semifinalists
December 13, 2025
Excelsior High clinched the last semifinal spot in the ISSA Wata Manning Cup on Saturday with a last gasp 1-0 win over Charlie Smith High at Wincheste...
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Calabar see silver lining at the end of the show
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Calabar see silver lining at the end of the show
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica-Despite crashing out at the quarter-final stage of the ISSA Wata Manning Cup, Calabar High’s head coach Jeremy Miller, said there wa...
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‘Teacher’ and ‘student’ clash in Manning Cup quarterfinal
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‘Teacher’ and ‘student’ clash in Manning Cup quarterfinal
December 10, 2025
Every so often, the script is written for the student who grasped as much from the teacher to, at some point, defeat the mentor and conquer the world....
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JC, Charlie, Vauxhall and Eltham kick off Manning Cup quarterfinals with wins
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JC, Charlie, Vauxhall and Eltham kick off Manning Cup quarterfinals with wins
December 6, 2025
Charlie Smith High and Jamaica College (JC) scored identical 2-1 wins over Hydel High and Excelsior High to jump to the top of Zone A as the quarterfi...
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KC seek motivation for second-tier Walker Cup through record title chase
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KC seek motivation for second-tier Walker Cup through record title chase
December 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – For the first time in over a decade, Kingston College (KC) will not be represented in the quarterfinals of the ISSA Manning Cup. T...
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Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
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Kingston College and Mona crash out of Manning Cup
December 3, 2025
The last two Manning Cup champions, Kingston College and Mona High were eliminated from the competition after battling to similar 2-2 draws against Ca...
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Defending champ KC and Mona High face Manning Cup elimination Wednesday
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Defending champ KC and Mona High face Manning Cup elimination Wednesday
December 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two of the ISSA Wata Manning Cup title contenders will be eliminated on Wednesday as the final set of matches of the second round ...
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Mannings host Calabar in warm up matches on Saturday
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Mannings host Calabar in warm up matches on Saturday
November 21, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Mannings School will host Calabar High in a friendly football double header at the school grounds in Savanna-la-Mar on Saturda...
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ISSA may host college try-outs for graduating players
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ISSA may host college try-outs for graduating players
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 15, 2025
High school footballers set to graduate at the end of the current academic year could get another chance to impress overseas college scouts as the Int...
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Schoolboy football to resume end of November
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Schoolboy football to resume end of November
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The urban area Manning Cup and rural area daCosta Cup schoolboy football competitions are set to restart late November, Observer O...
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ISSA to consult stakeholders on restart of school football season post hurricane
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ISSA to consult stakeholders on restart of school football season post hurricane
November 7, 2025
With many waiting to hear about the restart of the high school football season, Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) President Keith Well...
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Manning Cup round of 16 groups decided
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Manning Cup round of 16 groups decided
October 19, 2025
The men have separated themselves from the boys as the round of 16 in the ISSA Wata Manning Cup has been decided with some intriguing match-ups follow...
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New coach Alex Thomas buoys Hydel’s Manning Cup title hopes
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New coach Alex Thomas buoys Hydel’s Manning Cup title hopes
June 10, 2025
Hydel High Principal Dr Walton Small has expressed confidence in the school winning their first Manning Cup title next season following the appointmen...
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Calabar search for football head coach
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Calabar search for football head coach
May 5, 2025
Calabar High are once again on the hunt for a new football head coach following the end of Andrew Price’s three-year contract which has apparently not...
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Kingston College defeat Garvey Maceo on penalties to win Olivier Shield
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Kingston College defeat Garvey Maceo on penalties to win Olivier Shield
December 14, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica -- Kingston College got their 11th hold on the ISSA Olivier Shield -- their ninth outright hold -- on Saturday, beating daCosta ...
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How Vassell Reynolds transformed ‘depleted’ KC into Manning Cup champions
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How Vassell Reynolds transformed ‘depleted’ KC into Manning Cup champions
Kingston College coach joins unique group of double winners
December 11, 2024
Vassell Reynolds might not be considered yet a man ahead of his time. But one thing is for sure, he is ahead of Kingston College’s time. Reynolds, who...
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STETHS to host Olivier Shield this weekend
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STETHS to host Olivier Shield this weekend
December 9, 2024
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The St Elizabeth Technical Sports Complex in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth will host Saturday’s staging of the ISSA Olivier Shield ...
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Delayed celebration for KC
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Delayed celebration for KC
December 9, 2024
There will be no Monday morning Manning Cup celebration during devotion at Kingston College (KC), principal Dave Myrie told the Jamaica Observer. KC, ...
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KC lift Manning Cup title number 17, beat St Catherine High 3-1
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KC lift Manning Cup title number 17, beat St Catherine High 3-1
December 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston College won their 17th ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup title after completing a 3-1 win over first time finalists St Catherine H...
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KC lead Manning Cup final 2-0 at half time
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KC lead Manning Cup final 2-0 at half time
December 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston College led 2-0 at the half time break in their ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup final against St Catherine High School at the Na...
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PAJ mourns passing of renowned broadcaster Alma Mock-Yen
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) is mourning the passing of Alma Mock-Yen, a distinguished broadcaster whose voice, intellec...
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Drumming transforming young lives at Maxfield Park Children’s Home
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Drumming transforming young lives at Maxfield Park Children’s Home
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KINGSTON, Jamaica-The auditorium at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home came alive recently with performances for its Christmas showcase as the children...
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Jamaica receives US$300,000 in recovery assistance from Republic of Korea
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Jamaica receives US$300,000 in recovery assistance from Republic of Korea
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Republic of Korea has donated US$300,000 to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The contribution was...
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Verona Foundation brings relief to hurricane-hit St Elizabeth
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Verona Foundation brings relief to hurricane-hit St Elizabeth
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica —Determined to carry on her mother’s benevolence, Kerry-Ann Henry started the Verona Foundation shortly after her death in Augus...
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