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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25 02:34 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25 02:06 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25 01:39 PM
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
December 25 12:54 PM
Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
December 25 12:35 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
December 25 10:45 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Two American men were denied bail when they appeared in a magistrate’s court in The Bahamas charged with raping a 25-year-old ...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 10:07 AM
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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Reggae Boyz could face Nigeria in play-off after complaint against DR Congo
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Reggae Boyz could face Nigeria in play-off after complaint against DR Congo
December 18, 2025
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could face Nigeria in a final shot at World Cup 2026 qualification if the Super Eagles are successful in a complaint they filed ...
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Trump’s immigration stance contradicting World Cup ‘unity’ message
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Trump’s immigration stance contradicting World Cup ‘unity’ message
December 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States — With the World Cup draw set for Washington this Friday, United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to feature h...
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Mannings host Calabar in warm up matches on Saturday
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Mannings host Calabar in warm up matches on Saturday
November 21, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Mannings School will host Calabar High in a friendly football double header at the school grounds in Savanna-la-Mar on Saturda...
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Rene Simoes seeks third Reggae Boyz stint
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Rene Simoes seeks third Reggae Boyz stint
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Rene Simoes, the architect of Jamaica’s lone FIFA World Cup qualification, in France 1998, has shown an interest in taking over th...
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Jamaica to face New Caledonia, winner plays Congo for World Cup berth
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Jamaica to face New Caledonia, winner plays Congo for World Cup berth
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s second chance to secure a spot in next year’s FIFA World Cup will start against New Caledonia of the Oceania Confederati...
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McClaren quits as Boyz miss out on automatic World Cup qualification
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McClaren quits as Boyz miss out on automatic World Cup qualification
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Steve McClaren has resigned as head coach of the Reggae Boyz just minutes after the team failed to automatically qualify for the F...
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Nicholson returns to lead Reggae Boyz attack in crucial WCQ game against Curacao
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Nicholson returns to lead Reggae Boyz attack in crucial WCQ game against Curacao
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Shamar ‘Bowsah’ Nicholson has returned to the starting line-up as Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz host leaders Curacao in the winner take al...
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Can Jamaica qualify for their second World Cup in 28 years?
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Can Jamaica qualify for their second World Cup in 28 years?
BY JAH D 
November 17, 2025
The United Nations headquartered in New York City has a total membership of 193 independent nations, which gather annually to discuss and try to resol...
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Nigeria coach blames ‘voodoo’ after World Cup hopes crushed
November 17, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — Nigeria's football coach has accused the Democratic Republic of Congo of practising "voodoo" after his squad's hopes of qualify...
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026 World Cup ‘definitely’ his last
November 11, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year's World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of th...
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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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Inter Miami’s Ian Fray gets Reggae Boyz call-up for World Cup qualifiers
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Inter Miami’s Ian Fray gets Reggae Boyz call-up for World Cup qualifiers
October 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Inter Miami’s Ian Fray has been included in the Reggae Boyz’ 26-man squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers in October, anno...
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Ex-France defender Umtiti calls time on football career
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Ex-France defender Umtiti calls time on football career
September 15, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Former France international defender Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner in 2018, announced his retirement on Monday. The 31-year...
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Reggae Boyz lead World Cup qualifying group after win over Trinidad
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Reggae Boyz lead World Cup qualifying group after win over Trinidad
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Jamaica have taken control of Group B of the Concacaf final round World Cup qualifiers after beating Trinidad and Tobago 2-0 at th...
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Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
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Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
August 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December...
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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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Women’s Rugby World Cup to offer players ‘mental health support’
August 20, 2025
TWICKENHAM, United States (AFP) — Women's Rugby World Cup chiefs have promised to offer players "mental health support" after saying female athletes a...
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Neymar signs for six more months with Santos with an eye on World cup
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Neymar signs for six more months with Santos with an eye on World cup
June 24, 2025
Sao Paulo, Brazil (AFP)-Neymar on Tuesday extended his contract with Brazilian club Santos until the end of 2025, as he attempts to recapture his form...
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Atkinson starts against Guadeloupe in Gold Cup
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Atkinson starts against Guadeloupe in Gold Cup
June 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Cavalier SC’s Dwayne Atkinson has been named in the Jamaican starting team to face Guadeloupe in their crucial Concacaf Gold Cup G...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup to be expanded to 48 teams from 2031
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FIFA Women’s World Cup to be expanded to 48 teams from 2031
May 9, 2025
PARIS, France (AFP) — The Women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams, like the men's competition, starting with the 2031 edition, FIFA ann...
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Japan becomes first team to secure 2026 World Cup spot with win over Bahrain
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Japan becomes first team to secure 2026 World Cup spot with win over Bahrain
March 20, 2025
SAITAMA, Japan (AFP) — Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave...
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Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers
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Neymar back for Brazil after 16-month absence for World Cup qualifiers
March 6, 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured f...
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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