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‘Proud moment’ as Tuff Gong relaunches in Kingston
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‘Proud moment’ as Tuff Gong relaunches in Kingston
Howard Campbell 
March 7 10:25 PM
Stephen Marley describes the relaunch of Tuff Gong International recording studio in Kingston as "a proud moment for Jamaica and Jamaican culture". Th...
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Shaquane Gordon and Asharria Ulett among five Jamaican winners on Juco Day 2
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Shaquane Gordon and Asharria Ulett among five Jamaican winners on Juco Day 2
March 7 10:04 PM
Former ISSA Champs medalists Shaquane Gordon of Odessa College and Asharria Ulett of Barton County College were among five Jamaican individual winners...
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National Stadium reconstruction to create 15,000 jobs, generate $70 billion in economic output, says Grange
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National Stadium reconstruction to create 15,000 jobs, generate $70 billion in economic output, says Grange
March 7 04:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The major upgrading work at Jamaica’s national stadium is projected during construction, to generate $70 billion in economic outpu...
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
March 7 03:30 PM
PARIS, France  (AFP) — Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Saturday: - Israel tallies strikes - Israel's military said Saturday it ha...
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Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
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Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
March 7 03:02 PM
Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon has again called for communities across Jamaica to play a stronger role in tackling student absenteeism, warning ...
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Trump offers LatAm leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels
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Trump offers LatAm leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels
March 7 02:47 PM
DORAL, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Latin American nations to use military power against the "can...
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Cops release composite sketch of alleged liquor thief
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Cops release composite sketch of alleged liquor thief
March 7 02:26 PM
PORTLAND, Jamaica — Police in Portland have released a composite sketch of a suspect they say swindled over $100,000 worth of liquor from a local gues...
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PNP’s Vaz says public left in the dark as SPARK road promises shift
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PNP’s Vaz says public left in the dark as SPARK road promises shift
March 7 02:12 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Deputy Opposition Spokesperson on Road and Works, Dwayne Vaz, has raised serious concerns regarding what he describes as a patter...
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Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup
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Mexico unveils 100,000-strong security deployment for World Cup
March 6, 2026
ZAPOPAN, Mexico (AFP)—Mexico said Friday it would deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at the football World Cup in three host cit...
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India beat West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
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India beat West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
March 1, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AFP) — Sanju Samson's sparkling unbeaten 97 kept alive India's dream of retaining the T20 World Cup at home as they knocked out the We...
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West Indies post 195-4 against India in T20 World Cup do-or-die clash
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West Indies post 195-4 against India in T20 World Cup do-or-die clash
March 1, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AFP) — The West Indies scored 195-4 after being asked to bat against India in their winner-takes-all final Super Eights clash at the T...
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
February 24, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday offered "full guarantees" for the safety of football fans at World Cup games ...
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Brook hails ‘brilliant’ Banton as England back on track at T20 World Cup
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Brook hails ‘brilliant’ Banton as England back on track at T20 World Cup
February 14, 2026
KOLKATA, India (AFP) — England captain Harry Brook paid tribute to Tom Banton, who starred with the bat to guide England to a five-wicket win over Sco...
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Delta Airlines CEO says World Cup tourists welcome in US
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Delta Airlines CEO says World Cup tourists welcome in US
February 11, 2026
MILAN, Italy (AFP)  — Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian sought to reassure international travelers Wednesday that the United States remains a welcoming d...
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Jamaica 3 – 1 Canada: Young Reggae Boyz book ticket to U17 World Cup
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Jamaica 3 – 1 Canada: Young Reggae Boyz book ticket to U17 World Cup
February 11, 2026
Jamaica are through to the Fifa Boys Under-17 World Cup in Qatar after beating 10-man Canada 3-1 in their top-of-the-table Concacaf Group G qualifier ...
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Jamaica lead Canada 1-0 at half time in Under-17 WC qualifier
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Boys Under 17 team are 45 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA Under 17 World Cup to be held in Qatar in November a...
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Under-17 Reggae Boyz in pole position, says assistant coach Reynolds
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Under-17 Reggae Boyz in pole position, says assistant coach Reynolds
February 9, 2026
Jamaica’s Under-17 Reggae Boyz have moved one step closer to qualifying for the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar, and assistant coach Vassell Reynolds...
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Ex-FIFA boss Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
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Ex-FIFA boss Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
January 26, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States (US) t...
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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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‘Proud moment’ as Tuff Gong relaunches in Kingston
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‘Proud moment’ as Tuff Gong relaunches in Kingston
Howard Campbell 
March 7, 2026
Stephen Marley describes the relaunch of Tuff Gong International recording studio in Kingston as "a proud moment for Jamaica and Jamaican culture". Th...
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Shaquane Gordon and Asharria Ulett among five Jamaican winners on Juco Day 2
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Shaquane Gordon and Asharria Ulett among five Jamaican winners on Juco Day 2
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Former ISSA Champs medalists Shaquane Gordon of Odessa College and Asharria Ulett of Barton County College were among five Jamaican individual winners...
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National Stadium reconstruction to create 15,000 jobs, generate $70 billion in economic output, says Grange
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National Stadium reconstruction to create 15,000 jobs, generate $70 billion in economic output, says Grange
March 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The major upgrading work at Jamaica’s national stadium is projected during construction, to generate $70 billion in economic outpu...
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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War in the Middle East: latest developments
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PARIS, France  (AFP) — Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Saturday: - Israel tallies strikes - Israel's military said Saturday it ha...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
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Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
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Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon has again called for communities across Jamaica to play a stronger role in tackling student absenteeism, warning ...
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