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Gov’t signs instrument of ratification to prevent illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property
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Gov’t signs instrument of ratification to prevent illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property
April 2 09:59 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Culture Olivia Grange on Thursday signed the instrument of ratification for the United Nations Educational, Scientific a...
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Two Black River escapees remain after Manchester’s most wanted killed by police
Two Black River escapees remain after Manchester’s most wanted killed by police
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica— Police say following the fatal shooting of Manchester’s most wanted man and Black River prison escapee Oral Cole on Thursday, two...
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Chronic Law and Pimpdon Records score big with Millionaire Badness
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Chronic Law and Pimpdon Records score big with Millionaire Badness
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall star Chronic Law and buzzing producer Pimpdon Records have teamed up to release another banger, Millionaire Badness. The l...
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
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UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The United Nations (UN) Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorise th...
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Traves Smikle wins event in Texas in first competition since 2024
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Two-time Commonwealth Games medalist Traves Smikle kicked off his competitive schedule for 2026, throwing with a 65.75m to win the m...
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Captain Kirk soars with Island Gold Radio
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St Elizabeth police stage ‘resilience’ gospel concert
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Head of the St Elizabeth police, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, says he is anticipating a huge turnout at Thursday’s staging ...
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Forex: $158.91 to one US dollar
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Forex: $158.91 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, April 2, ended trading at $158.91, up by 16 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s d...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
December 17, 2025
LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Liberian sprinter among seven athletes joining Enhanced Games
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Liberian sprinter among seven athletes joining Enhanced Games
December 8, 2025
LAS VEGAS, United States — As the new sporting spectacle prepares to launch in May 2026 seven new athletes have joined the Enhanced Games including Li...
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‘I rep Jamaica through and through’ — Bolt on allegiance debate, Tokyo expectations
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‘I rep Jamaica through and through’ — Bolt on allegiance debate, Tokyo expectations
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 10, 2025
TOKYO, Japan -  Global track and field icon Usain Bolt has weighed in on the controversial issue of athletes switching allegiance, insisting that repr...
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Jamaicans to participate in German meet
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Jamaicans to participate in German meet
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 15, 2025
Jamaican sprinters Odaine McPherson, Sandrey Davison, as well as Kemba Nelson will be seeking honours when they compete at Friday’s International Nort...
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Sha’Carri Richardson charged with domestic violence offence – reports
August 2, 2025
SEATTLE, United States – World 100m Champion Sha’Carri Richardson spent the night in police custody on Sunday after being charged with a domestic viol...
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National Trials 2025: 100m finals set to sizzle
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National Trials 2025: 100m finals set to sizzle
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Between the end of one of the greatest sprint careers and the beginning of what could be some spectacular performances for years t...
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