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Melissa’s mess shrinks
Gov’t boosts NSWMA fleet with 10 tipper trucks in effort to clear more debris
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:18 AM
Melissa’s mess shrinks
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December 24 12:16 AM
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:14 AM
BOJ warns recovery could stall
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‘Sammy’s not the problem!’
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CWI director defends Windies head coach; cites issues with regional development
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:12 AM
CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record
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BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
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BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
December 24 12:11 AM
BOJ waives ACH charges after RTGS upgrade
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CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move
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CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:10 AM
CAC 2000 exits retail storefronts in cost-cutting move
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BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing
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BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24 12:10 AM
BOJ: banks can weather Melissa and keep credit flowing
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SYMBOLIC HANDOVER
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SYMBOLIC HANDOVER
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes poetic transition to nextgen sprinters in silver medal 4x100m
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 22, 2025
‘PASSING THE BATON’
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Head and Heart
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Head and Heart
The mental battle of Jamaican athletes in the hunt for glory
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 22, 2025
Head and Heart
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Wilson hails Team Jamaica’s character at World Champs end
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Wilson hails Team Jamaica’s character at World Champs end
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 22, 2025
Wilson hails Team Jamaica’s character at World Champs end
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What the pundits say…
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What the pundits say…
September 22, 2025
What the pundits say...
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
September 22, 2025
SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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WAY TO GO!
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WAY TO GO!
Jamaica’s women lead the medal charge entering World Champs final day
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
Jamaica’s fortunes swing both ways on penultimate day
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SETTING THE PACE
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SETTING THE PACE
Beaming Navasky strides to forefront of Jamaican middle distance racing
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — Navasky Anderson didn’t just run the men’s 800m final at the World Athletics Championships — he made a statement and redefined what it ...
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Mullings laments lack of execution in discus throw letdown
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Mullings laments lack of execution in discus throw letdown
Jamaica confident of shooting way to podium at Handgun championship
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — Ralford Mullings left the World Athletics Championships with a heavy heart and the sting of disappointment. The Jamaican discus thrower...
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Goule-Toppin cuts frustrated figure after missing out on 800m final
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Goule-Toppin cuts frustrated figure after missing out on 800m final
Double podium for Tommi Gore, Alon Gabbay in Germany
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — Natoya Goule-Toppin has long been the face of Jamaica’s 800m hopes, consistently fighting her way to finals and ensuring representation...
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World Athletics to examine eligibility rule
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World Athletics to examine eligibility rule
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan — World Athletics has moved to examine its rules on athlete transfers of allegiance, following concerns from Jamaica and other smaller fe...
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Boldon predicts greater heights from Jamaica’s Levell
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Boldon predicts greater heights from Jamaica’s Levell
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 21, 2025
TOKYO, Japan – Sprint icon Ato Boldon has hailed Bryan Levell’s breakthrough performance at the World Athletics Championships as a defining moment in ...
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
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SHOTS FROM TOKYO
September 21, 2025
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KEEPING IT REAL
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KEEPING IT REAL
September 20, 2025
KEEPING IT REAL
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SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
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SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
September 20, 2025
SATURDAY’S SCHEDULE
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‘THAT WAS TRASH!’
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
‘THAT WAS TRASH!’
Distin looking to quickly forget high jump performance
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 19, 2025
‘THAT WAS TRASH!’
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Cameron doesn’t mind underdog tag on men’s 4x400m team
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Cameron doesn’t mind underdog tag on men’s 4x400m team
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 19, 2025
Cameron doesn’t mind underdog tag on men’s 4x400m team
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Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com
Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 19, 2025
Chris Taylor upbeat after second successive PB
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Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
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Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
September 19, 2025
Mindset shift fuels Jordan Scott’s triple jump medal bid
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THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
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THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
September 18, 2025
THURSDAY’S SCHEDULE
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SHINING THROUGH
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
SHINING THROUGH
Medal secured, sprint hurdler Bennett targets 12-second club
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
SILVER STAR!
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Persistence pays
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Persistence pays
Resilient Bennett, Mason secure double medal delight in 110m hurdles
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Persistence pays
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Stamp of approval
Athletics, Sports, World Champs
Stamp of approval
Coach Francis hails Clayton’s execution; calls for consistency from Thompson
BY ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 17, 2025
Stamp of approval
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
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BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 24, 2025
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December 24, 2025
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