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• Mom challenges police version in shooting death of 4-year-old • Cops say they followed the rules of engagement
January 2 12:20 AM
Anguish anger
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
Hydropower innovation powering sections of St Elizabeth as 90% of customers now with electricity
January 2 12:18 AM
‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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REWIND 2025 REWIND
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REWIND 2025 REWIND
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 2 12:16 AM
REWIND 2025 REWIND
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
NEPA halts seven major projects in 2025 crackdown
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:14 AM
Overbuilt Kingston
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THE NEXT WAVE
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THE NEXT WAVE
ASAJ eyes junior pool of talent for Los Angeles Olympics
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:12 AM
ASAJ looks to youth pool for LA 2028
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Legacy Isle bounces back with dominant win in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
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Legacy Isle bounces back with dominant win in ‘Chris’ Armond Memorial Sprint
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:11 AM
Legacy Isle
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DaCosta secures fourth-consecutive trainers’ championship in thrilling finish
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DaCosta secures fourth-consecutive trainers’ championship in thrilling finish
Ruddy Allen Sports Writer ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2 12:10 AM
DaCosta secures fourth-consecutive trainers’ championship in thrilling finish
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ATL Autobahn shines light on customers
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ATL Autobahn shines light on customers
BY RORY DALEY Auto writer 
January 2 12:10 AM
ATL Autobahn
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Resurfacing of running track at National Stadium completed
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Resurfacing of running track at National Stadium completed
March 12, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica —Minister of the Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange has lauded the team of workers who participated in the resur...
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WATCH: Messi and Inter Miami arrive in Jamaica to face Cavalier
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WATCH: Messi and Inter Miami arrive in Jamaica to face Cavalier
March 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Lionel Messi arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday as part of an Inter Miami squad that will face local champions Cavalier FC in the sec...
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ASAJ celebrates excellence at inaugural awards ceremony
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ASAJ celebrates excellence at inaugural awards ceremony
March 9, 2025
The Aquatic Sports Association of Jamaica (ASAJ) hosted its inaugural awards ceremony on March 1, 2025, at the Terra Nova hotel in St Andrew. The even...
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Stadium track project on schedule, Grange seeks to assure public
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Stadium track project on schedule, Grange seeks to assure public
February 27, 2025
Minister of Sport Olivia Grange says the resurfacing of the running track at the National Stadium is on schedule to be completed ahead of the boys' an...
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Marcia Griffiths to receive Icons Award during Reggae Month
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Marcia Griffiths to receive Icons Award during Reggae Month
January 29, 2025
Reggae Month will be observed under the theme “Come Ketch Di Riddim” for the 2025 edition this February. Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange, gave an u...
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Grange to outline Reggae Month 2025 festivities in Parliament
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Grange to outline Reggae Month 2025 festivities in Parliament
January 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange will outline the plans and events for Reggae Month 2025 during a presentation in the House of R...
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Grange says it is ‘regrettable’ that Sting 2024 had to be postponed
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Grange says it is ‘regrettable’ that Sting 2024 had to be postponed
December 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Olivia Grange says it is regrettable that Sting 2024 had to be postponed in ...
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Grange, Morris Dixon condemn murder of journalist Barbara Gayle, send condolences
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Grange, Morris Dixon condemn murder of journalist Barbara Gayle, send condolences
December 17, 2024
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says she is deeply saddened by the death of former Gleaner journalist Barbara Gayl...
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Entertainment Ministry, Guardian Life partner to launch insurance policy for creatives
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Entertainment Ministry, Guardian Life partner to launch insurance policy for creatives
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has officially signed a multi-million dollar contract with Guardian Life ...
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Grange hails musical honourees ahead of Heroes’ Day ceremony
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Grange hails musical honourees ahead of Heroes’ Day ceremony
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
October 20, 2024
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports Olivia “Babsy” Grange is pleased that entertainment icons Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Nadine Suth...
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‘Babsy’ released from hospital
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‘Babsy’ released from hospital
August 31, 2024
Cabinet Minister Olivia "Babsy" Grange was released from hospital on Saturday. Grange, the culture, entertainment, and sport minister, spent almost a ...
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Minister Grange is recuperating well says Fitz-Henley
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Minister Grange is recuperating well says Fitz-Henley
August 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government spokesman Senator Abka Fitz-Henley, parliamentary secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, has confirmed that Min...
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Grange criticises Golding for ‘misleading’ attempt to take credit for awarding Beenie, Bounty
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Grange criticises Golding for ‘misleading’ attempt to take credit for awarding Beenie, Bounty
August 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Culture Olivia Grange has criticised Opposition Leader Mark Golding for what she describes as his attempt to take credit...
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Grange misses Grand Gala due to flu
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Grange misses Grand Gala due to flu
August 6, 2024
Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange will be absent from Tuesday’s staging of the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium in Kings...
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Culture minister supports court ruling re breach of student’s constitutional rights, to bring motion to Parliament
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Culture minister supports court ruling re breach of student’s constitutional rights, to bring motion to Parliament
July 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Culture Minister Olivia Grange says she will be bringing a motion to Parliament to make clear that all discrimination against peop...
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Grange names 15-member Sexual Harassment Tribunal
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Grange names 15-member Sexual Harassment Tribunal
June 25, 2024
A 15-member Sexual Harassment Tribunal was announced on Tuesday by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange. The Tribun...
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Lifespan supports creative industry at Screenwriters Workshop
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Lifespan supports creative industry at Screenwriters Workshop
Kevin Jackson 
June 25, 2024
The second annual Screenwriters Workshop took place recently at The Mico University College in Kingston. The two-day event, which is dedicated to the ...
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Athletes who make national team to get $360,000
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Athletes who make national team to get $360,000
June 24, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Sports, Olivia Grange has announced that athletes who qualify for this year’s Olympic Games in Paris next month will e...
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Devon Biscuits returns as title sponsor for primary schools’ champs
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Devon Biscuits returns as title sponsor for primary schools’ champs
April 25, 2024
Devon Biscuits returns as title sponsor for the Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) All-Island Primary Schools Athletics Championships. Over a three-year p...
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• Mom challenges police version in shooting death of 4-year-old • Cops say they followed the rules of engagement
January 2, 2026
Anguish anger
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
Hydropower innovation powering sections of St Elizabeth as 90% of customers now with electricity
January 2, 2026
‘Maggotty Island’ moves JPS to ‘the last mile’
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REWIND 2025 REWIND
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REWIND 2025 REWIND
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 2, 2026
REWIND 2025 REWIND
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
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SHOWDOWN OVER KINGSTON’S SKYLINE
NEPA halts seven major projects in 2025 crackdown
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2, 2026
Overbuilt Kingston
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THE NEXT WAVE
Sports
THE NEXT WAVE
ASAJ eyes junior pool of talent for Los Angeles Olympics
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 2, 2026
ASAJ looks to youth pool for LA 2028
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