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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
April 12 03:59 PM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
April 12 03:54 PM
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
April 12 03:06 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic titl...
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
April 12 02:55 PM
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A man in his 60s was suspected of killing twin women on Sunday in a central French village, one of whom was his ex-partner, o...
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
April 12 02:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chairman of Mt Pleasant FA, Peter Gould, has stepped down with immediate effect from the Finance Committee of Professional Footbal...
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
April 12 02:02 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa last October, is set to re...
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Chentelle Swaby gets 50th cap, starts for Reggae Girlz against Antigua
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Chentelle Swaby gets 50th cap, starts for Reggae Girlz against Antigua
April 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — Chantelle Swaby will make her 50th appearance for Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz after she was named in the starting team to face Antigua...
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Reggae Girlz looking to deliver strong performance against Antigua
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Reggae Girlz looking to deliver strong performance against Antigua
April 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Head coach of the national women’s football team Reggae Girlz, Hubert Busby, says the team is focused on delivering a strong perform...
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10-player Jamaica beat Honduras to advance in Concacaf Women’s U17
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10-player Jamaica beat Honduras to advance in Concacaf Women’s U17
February 2, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica advanced to the final round of qualifying in the CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championships after a gutsy 1-0 win over the previous...
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Jamaica beat St Vincent in Concacaf Women’s U17 qualifier
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica assumed the lead in Group D of Concacaf Women’s U17 qualifier on Thursday after beating St Vincent and the Grenadines 5-0 ...
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Jamaica gets first win in Concacaf Women’s Under-17 qualifier
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Jamaica gets first win in Concacaf Women’s Under-17 qualifier
January 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica scored their first win in the CONCACAF Women’s U17 qualifier on Tuesday after beating hosts Aruba 2-0 in its Group D game p...
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Reggae Girlz jump to 39th in final FIFA rankings of 2025
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Reggae Girlz jump to 39th in final FIFA rankings of 2025
December 12, 2025
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz will end the year as the 39th best country in world football, based on the latest FIFA rankings. The national senior women’s te...
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Reggae Girlz thrash Dominica 18-0 in Concacaf Qualifiers
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Reggae Girlz thrash Dominica 18-0 in Concacaf Qualifiers
November 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz opened their Concacaf Women's Qualifiers with a record 18-0 thrashing of Dominica at the Darren Sammy Crick...
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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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Bunny Shaw nominated for Marta Award for best goal of 2024
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Bunny Shaw nominated for Marta Award for best goal of 2024
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae Girlz skipper Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is one of 11 persons nominated for the Marta Award for her outstanding goal for Manchest...
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Taylor Hinds still in coach Busby’s Reggae Girlz plans
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Taylor Hinds still in coach Busby’s Reggae Girlz plans
October 19, 2025
Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby said the door is still open for Taylor Hinds to represent Jamaica after she opted to accept a call-up by England'...
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Jamaica looks to host matches in 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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Jamaica looks to host matches in 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 8, 2025
Jamaica is set to play a historic role in the staging of the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with reports that the island is bidding to host matches in t...
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Reggae Girlz opponents in group B of Concacaf  W qualifier decided
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Reggae Girlz opponents in group B of Concacaf W qualifier decided
August 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s group for the first round of qualifying for the Concacaf W championships and the FIFA Women’s World Cup was decided duri...
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Senior Reggae Girlz coach Busby pleased with local league
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Senior Reggae Girlz coach Busby pleased with local league
August 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica’s Women’s head coach Hugh Busby was pleased with what he saw during the final of the Jamaica Women’s Premier League, citing...
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Junior Reggae Girl Andrene Smith signs for Serbian club
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Junior Reggae Girl Andrene Smith signs for Serbian club
August 5, 2025
National Under-20 player Andrene Smith of Los Perfectos has signed for Serbian club ZFK Spartak Subotica. Los Perfectos coach Ricardo Martin says Smit...
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England hit Reggae Girlz for seven in perfect Euros preparation
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England hit Reggae Girlz for seven in perfect Euros preparation
June 29, 2025
Leicester, United Kingdom (AFP)-England's women warmed up for their title defence at Euro 2025 with a 7-0 demolition of Jamaica on Sunday at Leicester...
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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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Jamaica sweep friendly series against Peru
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Jamaica sweep friendly series against Peru
February 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Naya Cardoza and Reanna Blades scored their maiden international goals as Jamaica’s ReggaeGirlz held off Peru 3-2 in their second f...
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Reggae Girlz defeat Peru 2-0
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Reggae Girlz defeat Peru 2-0
February 23, 2025
Jody Brown and Kayla McKenna both scored and assisted as Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz beat Peru 2-0 in the first of their two friendly internationals at Est...
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Young Reggae Girlz beat St Kitts 4-0 in U20 qualifying
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Young Reggae Girlz beat St Kitts 4-0 in U20 qualifying
February 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica’s Under-20 women’s team made it two wins from two starts, beating St Kitts/Nevis 4-0 in their Concacaf Women’s Under-20 q...
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Reggae Girlz defeat South Africa 3-2 to sweep two-game series
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Reggae Girlz defeat South Africa 3-2 to sweep two-game series
December 3, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz came from a goal down to beat South Africa 3-2 at the Montego Bay Sports Complex on Monday to sweep their t...
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Shaw brace seals Reggae Girlz 3-0 win over South Africa
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Shaw brace seals Reggae Girlz 3-0 win over South Africa
November 30, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica -- Jamaica’s captain Khadija “Bunny” Shaw scored a second half brace in her first appearance for the Reggae Girlz in over a year to ...
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France outclass Reggae Girlz 3-0 in friendly
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France outclass Reggae Girlz 3-0 in friendly
October 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— France dominated their women’s friendly international against Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz on Friday, beating them 3-0 at the Stade Augus...
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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