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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
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WATCH: JTA president says restive auxiliary workers’ concerns will be addressed quickly
January 2 02:22 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, has sought to assure the association's restive auxiliary work...
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Nigeria police charge Anthony Joshua’s driver with dangerous driving after fatal crash
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Nigeria police charge Anthony Joshua’s driver with dangerous driving after fatal crash
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP)—Nigerian police on Friday charged the driver of a car carrying British boxer Anthony Joshua that was involved in a fatal crash wi...
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PNP calls for independent probe after New Year’s triple deaths in St James
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PNP calls for independent probe after New Year’s triple deaths in St James
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) has called for an immediate, independent investigation into the deaths of three people, includin...
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Persons urged to beware of fraudulent customs brokers
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Persons urged to beware of fraudulent customs brokers
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KINGSTON, January — Commanding Officer of the Newport West Police Formation, Superintendent Rochelle McGibbon Scott, is urging members of the public, ...
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Holness touts economic resilience and crime reduction, defends JPS loan
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Jamaica has entered 2026 in good standing, pointing to economic resilience, a reduction in viol...
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Dwight Smith takes over as head coach of Spanish Town Police FC
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Promising coach Dwight Smith has taken over as head coach of Spanish Town Police FC for he remainder of the Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League sea...
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Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
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Kevin Downswell shares his wish for Jamaica in 2026
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
January 2 11:25 AM
Gospel artiste and minister, Kevin Downswell says his wish for Jamaica in 2026 is for Jamaicans to focus more on God. The You Make Me Stronger singer ...
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Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica
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Former US Ambassador Nick Perry rings in new year in Jamaica
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
January 2 11:16 AM
One of several high-profile guests in attendance at the Couples Tower Isle New Year’s Eve party on Wednesday night, was former US Ambassador to Jamaic...
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
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Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45
January 2, 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time major singles champion Venus Williams was handed a wildcard to the Australian Open aged 45 on Friday, becoming the o...
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Sinner caps eventful year with ATP Finals triumph over great rival Alcaraz
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Sinner caps eventful year with ATP Finals triumph over great rival Alcaraz
November 16, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner ended a turbulent season in the best possible fashion on Sunday after seeing off Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, ...
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner
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Alcaraz secures ATP Finals showdown with great rival Sinner
November 15, 2025
TURIN, Italy (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off for the ATP Finals title after tennis' two biggest stars cruised into the final o...
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Rybakina outguns world No1 Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
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Rybakina outguns world No1 Sabalenka to win WTA Finals
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 8, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Elena Rybakina clinched her biggest title since Wimbledon in 2022 by defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 ...
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France’s Gael Monfils announces retirement at end of 2026
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France’s Gael Monfils announces retirement at end of 2026
October 1, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) -- French tennis player Gael Monfils, one of the most entertaining and popular players on the ATP tour, announced on Wednesday tha...
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Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim #1 ranking
September 7, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the United States (US) Open as loud boos -- mixed with...
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Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit
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Williams will keep playing after US Open doubles exit
September 2, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Venus Williams said she plans to keep playing tennis on Tuesday after exiting the United States (US) Open women's doub...
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Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown
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Sinner, Swiatek tested at US Open as Gauff sets up Osaka showdown
August 31, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Jannik Sinner kept his US Open title defence on track Saturday as Iga Swiatek struggled through to the last 16 and ho...
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Ostapenko apologises for ‘no education’ Townsend jibe
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August 30, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Jelena Ostapenko issued an apology on Saturday for her US Open tirade at Taylor Townsend that triggered accusations of...
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Osaka slams Ostapenko rant in US Open ‘racism’ storm
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Osaka slams Ostapenko rant in US Open ‘racism’ storm
August 28, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Naomi Osaka hit out at Jelena Ostapenko on Thursday after the Latvian triggered accusations of racism following her Un...
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Osaka breezes into US Open third round
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Osaka breezes into US Open third round
August 28, 2025
New York, United States (AFP)-Japan's Naomi Osaka raced into the US Open third round on Thursday as she blew past American Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1 in...
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Osaka moves into US Open second round
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Osaka moves into US Open second round
August 26, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)-Twice former champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Belgiu...
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Battling Venus falls short on US Open return
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Battling Venus falls short on US Open return
August 25, 2025
New York, United States (AFP)-Venus Williams battled bravely before suffering a first-round defeat on her return to the US Open on Tuesday, losing in ...
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‘It’s in my DNA’: Williams relishes US Open return at 45
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‘It’s in my DNA’: Williams relishes US Open return at 45
August 23, 2025
New York, United States (AFP) —Venus Williams said Saturday she is relishing the prospect of her record-extending 25th US Open appearance, saying the ...
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles through in Montreal
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Swiatek cruises, Osaka battles through in Montreal
July 30, 2025
MONTREAL, Canada (AFP)—Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek cruised into the third round of the WTA Canadian Open on Wednesday as Naomi Osaka fought off two...
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Venus Williams gets US Open mixed doubles wild card spot
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Venus Williams gets US Open mixed doubles wild card spot
July 29, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) - Venus Williams, who made a comeback last week after more than a year's hiatus from competitive tennis, will compete al...
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Venus Williams, 45, to end 16-month layoff in Washington
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Venus Williams, 45, to end 16-month layoff in Washington
July 20, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Venus Williams will make her return from a 16-month layoff at this week's DC Open, but the seven-time Grand Slam sin...
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Swiatek destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title
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Swiatek destroys Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win first Wimbledon title
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Iga Swiatek demolished Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the most one-sided women's Wimbledon final for 114 years to win her...
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Swiatek surprised by surge to Wimbledon final
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July 10, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Iga Swiatek says she is surprised by her run to the Wimbledon final after dispatching former Olympic champion Belinda ...
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Sabalenka criticises Anisimova behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit
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Sabalenka criticises Anisimova behaviour after shock Wimbledon exit
July 10, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aryna Sabalenka took a swipe at Amanda Anisimova over her behaviour during the American's stunning Wimbledon semi-fina...
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Defending champion Krejcikova battles into Wimbledon third round
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Defending champion Krejcikova battles into Wimbledon third round
July 3, 2025
London, United Kingdom (AFP)-Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova moved into the third round with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over American world number 67 C...
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Second seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon
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Second seed Coco Gauff knocked out of Wimbledon
July 1, 2025
London, United Kingdom (AFP)-American second seed Coco Gauff suffered a stunning Wimbledon defeat as the French Open champion was beaten 7-6 (7/3), 6-...
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, has sought to assure the association's restive auxiliary work...
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