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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 25 05:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Christopher Martin, along with other veteran entertainers Gyptian, Agent Sasco, and Beenie Man will be igniting ...
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
February 25 05:06 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz is denying any wrongdoing after being charged by police over an alle...
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
February 25 04:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25 04:01 PM
The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
February 25 03:08 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a ...
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
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Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
February 25 03:04 PM
A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. The initiative aims to...
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
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Cuba coastguard kills four on Florida-registered boat
February 25 02:52 PM
HAVANA, Cuba—Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cub...
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
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Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties
February 25 02:36 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convi...
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Fraser-Pryce shows support for fellow Jamaican Rachel Scott at Diotima RTW Fall 2026
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Fraser-Pryce shows support for fellow Jamaican Rachel Scott at Diotima RTW Fall 2026
February 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was among a host of celebrities in attendance at the Diotima Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wea...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26, 2025
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
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Serena Williams crowns Fraser Pryce at ATHLOS event
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Serena Williams crowns Fraser Pryce at ATHLOS event
October 10, 2025
Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce was crowned by retired professional tennis player Serena Williams at the ATHLOS event at Icahn Stadium in Ne...
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Serena Williams to crown Fraser Pryce at ATHLOS event
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Serena Williams to crown Fraser Pryce at ATHLOS event
October 9, 2025
Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce who recently announced her retirement from track and field is set to be crowned by retired professional tenn...
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Fraser-Pryce to be honoured at ATHLOS on Friday
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Fraser-Pryce to be honoured at ATHLOS on Friday
October 8, 2025
Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce will be honoured on Friday at the inaugural ATHLOS event set to be held at Icahn Stadium in New York in ...
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Fraser-Pryce announces retirement after historic 18-year sprinting career
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Fraser-Pryce announces retirement after historic 18-year sprinting career
October 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the most decorated 100-metre sprinter in history, has officially announced her ret...
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‘What Shelly has accomplished is phenomenal’
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‘What Shelly has accomplished is phenomenal’
King Diel says his new Fraser-Pryce-inspired track is a tribute to the legend
September 23, 2025
Reggae recording artiste Adiel “King Diel” Thomas is showing some love to Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in his latest single which pays tr...
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Now-retired Fraser-Pryce arrives in Jamaica to warm welcome
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Now-retired Fraser-Pryce arrives in Jamaica to warm welcome
September 22, 2025
Now-retired Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce arrived in Kingston on Monday to a warm and enthusiastic welcome, after competing in the fin...
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‘A dream turned reality’: Twanisha Terry pays tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
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‘A dream turned reality’: Twanisha Terry pays tribute to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
September 22, 2025
Following Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s final World Championship event on Sunday, American sprinter Twanisha Terry shared a tribute to the sprint legend, ...
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Tokyo 2025: Fraser-Pryce ends brilliant career with 4x100m silver
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Tokyo 2025: Fraser-Pryce ends brilliant career with 4x100m silver
September 21, 2025
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce took silver in what is expected to be the final race of her career as Jamaica’s women finished second in the 4x100m relay on t...
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Jefferson-Wooden emulates Fraser-Pryce with world sprint double
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Jefferson-Wooden emulates Fraser-Pryce with world sprint double
September 19, 2025
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the first woman since Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2013 to achieve the world sprint...
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‘Welcome to the retirement club’
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‘Welcome to the retirement club’
Bolt congratulates Fraser Pryce on legacy 
September 16, 2025
Following the final international run of her career, sprinting legend Usain Bolt had words of support for five-time 100m world champion Shelly-Ann Fra...
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Tokyo 2025: Grange congratulates Seville, Thompson and Clayton
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Tokyo 2025: Grange congratulates Seville, Thompson and Clayton
Sport minister commends Fraser-Pryce and Jackson
September 14, 2025
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says Oblique Seville hit his stride magnificently for himself and Jamaica when he ...
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Tokyo 2025: All three Jamaican women advance to 100m final
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Tokyo 2025: All three Jamaican women advance to 100m final
September 14, 2025
Jamaica will have three representatives in Sunday’s final of the women’s 100m at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. Five-time gold medallist She...
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Tokyo 2025: Clayton, Jackson and Fraser-Pryce through to 100m semi-final
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Tokyo 2025: Clayton, Jackson and Fraser-Pryce through to 100m semi-final
September 13, 2025
All three Jamaican women are through to the semi-finals of the 100m after Saturday’s first round at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan....
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Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce finishes fourth in 100m at Diamond League
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Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce finishes fourth in 100m at Diamond League
August 22, 2025
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP)- Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce ran 11.17 seconds in the women's 100m at Friday's Diamond League meet in Brussels t...
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Only goal is to win, says ever-competitive veteran Fraser-Pryce
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Only goal is to win, says ever-competitive veteran Fraser-Pryce
August 21, 2025
Brussels, Belgium (AFP)-Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce may be at the back end of her illustrious career, but the Jamaican sprinter insists she still has her ...
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Thompson wins 100m, Clayton settles for second in Hungary
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Thompson wins 100m, Clayton settles for second in Hungary
August 12, 2025
Kishane Thompson clocked 9.95 seconds (-0.4m/s) to retain his men’s 100m title at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial at the National Athletic Center in Budape...
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Tributes pour in following Don Wehby’s passing
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Tributes pour in following Don Wehby’s passing
July 27, 2025
Tributes are pouring in following the death of prominent business leader and former government minister Don Wehby. The Private Sector Organisation of ...
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Fraser‑Pryce reveals reason behind Paris 2024 Olympics withdrawal
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Fraser‑Pryce reveals reason behind Paris 2024 Olympics withdrawal
July 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Iconic Jamaican sprinter Shelly‑Ann Fraser‑Pryce, competing in what was meant to be her final Olympic Games, stunned fans when she...
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National Trials 2025: Tina Clayton wins 100m with PB, Fraser-Pryce third in final championships
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National Trials 2025: Tina Clayton wins 100m with PB, Fraser-Pryce third in final championships
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Tina Clayton won her first senior title on Friday, running a personal best 10.81 seconds to capture the women’s 100m title at the ...
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Nike hails Fraser-Pryce as ‘most accomplished female sprinter in history’
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Nike hails Fraser-Pryce as ‘most accomplished female sprinter in history’
BRIAN PITTER Observer writer 
June 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vice president of global sports brand Nike, Brett Holts paid tribute to Jamaica’s sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on Monday, ...
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Dwayne Vaz claims innocence amid allegations of Westmoreland assault
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —  Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central Dwayne Vaz is denying any wrongdoing after being charged by police over an alle...
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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Newell calls for immediate transfer of NEPA to environment ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —  People’s National Party (PNP) Shadow Minister of Environment and Climate Resilience, Omar Newell, is calling on the Government to...
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
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Burn victim needs blood; sister released from custody
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
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The  Jamaica Observer  understands that Westmoreland burn victim, Dacia Forrester successfully underwent a medical procedure to remove burnt skin cell...
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BBC orders probe into airing of BAFTA racial slur
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