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Montego Bay United hold off Cavalier 3-1 in JPL third round
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Montego Bay United hold off Cavalier 3-1 in JPL third round
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1 11:32 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay United secured a crucial 3-1 victory over defending champions Cavalier SC in the third round of the Jamaica Premier Le...
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Duke Holness brings over 30 years of pharmaceutical expertise to MDS board
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Duke Holness brings over 30 years of pharmaceutical expertise to MDS board
April 1 10:58 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited (MDS) has announced the appointment of Duke Holness to its board of directors, effective Fe...
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Physical Education teacher to represent Jamaica at Mr Friendship International
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Physical Education teacher to represent Jamaica at Mr Friendship International
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 1 10:46 AM
Orlando Collin, a physical education teacher at the Papine High School in St Andrew, was recently selected as Jamaica’s representative for the Mr Frie...
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Nastasia Barrette wins Miss Utech Ja 2026 title
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BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
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Last Friday night, inside the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology, 24-year-old Nastasia Barrette, a third year student in the F...
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Swatch International still going strong after 34 years
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Swatch International still going strong after 34 years
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After 34 years at the forefront of the sonic rebellion sparked by Jamaican sound systems, Swatch International continues to be a force in the Jamaican...
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DR Congo celebrates historic World Cup return with national holiday
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DR Congo celebrates historic World Cup return with national holiday
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a national holiday after its men’s football team secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup, ending...
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Brandy says ex Wanya Morris ‘took advantage’ of her youth
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R&B superstar Brandy has opened up about her past relationship with Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris who she now feels took advantage of her due to the...
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JFJ and JET submit joint recommendations to strengthen NaRRA Bill
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JFJ and JET submit joint recommendations to strengthen NaRRA Bill
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) and the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) have delivered a detailed joint submission to Parliament on th...
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Reggae Boyz fail in final attempt at World Cup qualifying
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 1, 2026
Reggae Boyz go down 1-0 to DR Congo in final WC qualifying attempt
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Girlz eye perfect finish in qualifiers
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Girlz eye perfect finish in qualifiers
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
April 1, 2026
Girlz eye perfect finish in qualifiers
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St Catherine Major League winners can also get $1 million — McKay
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St Catherine Major League winners can also get $1 million — McKay
April 1, 2026
St Catherine Major League winners can also get $1 million — McKay
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The $1.6-b match
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The $1.6-b match
Reggae Boyz one win away from World Cup and multimillion-dollar windfall
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2026
The $1.6-b match
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MOMENT OF TRUTH!
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MOMENT OF TRUTH!
Reggae Boyz meet DR Congo in do-or-die clash for spot at FIFA World Cup
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 31, 2026
Reggae Boyz meet DR Congo in do-or-die clash for spot at FIFA World Cup
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Frazsiers Whip hammer Mile Gully in JWPL
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Frazsiers Whip hammer Mile Gully in JWPL
Federal edge Springers 3-2
March 31, 2026
Frazsiers Whip hammer Mile Gully in JWPL
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SHOT AT THE FUTURE
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SHOT AT THE FUTURE
JFF boss hangs hopes on World Cup qualification, $1.6b FIFA payout
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2026
JFF boss wary football programmes could suffer without $1.6b for World Cup qualification
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Tivoli’s Waite wants victory over Harbour View to ignite play-off push
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Tivoli’s Waite wants victory over Harbour View to ignite play-off push
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 30, 2026
Tivoli’s Waite wants victory over Harbour View to ignite play-off push
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Speid still confident
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Speid still confident
Coach looks ahead after Reggae Boyz survive New Caledonia test to set up showdown with DR Congo
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2026
Speid still confident
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JFF endorses Youth Football League and partners for 2026 grass-roots season
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JFF endorses Youth Football League and partners for 2026 grass-roots season
March 27, 2026
JFF endorses Youth Football League and partners for 2026 grass-roots season
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Last lifeline
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Last lifeline
Blake says Reggae Boyz ‘know what’s at stake’ in crucial World Cup play-off vs New Caledonia
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 26, 2026
Last lifeline
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Champs supporters eye Reggae Boyz World Cup play-off
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Champs supporters eye Reggae Boyz World Cup play-off
March 26, 2026
Champs supporters eye Reggae Boyz World Cup play-off
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Coach optimistic about U-17 Girlz’s prospects despite Qualifiers exit
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Coach optimistic about U-17 Girlz’s prospects despite Qualifiers exit
March 26, 2026
Coach optimistic about U-17 Girlz’s prospects despite Qualifiers exit
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Speid says Reggae Boyz unified ahead of final World Cup push
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Speid says Reggae Boyz unified ahead of final World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 25, 2026
Speid says Reggae Boyz unified ahead of final World Cup push
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St Jago’s Achua blends Kenyan distance-running roots with Jamaican speed
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St Jago’s Achua blends Kenyan distance-running roots with Jamaican speed
March 25, 2026
St Jago’s Achua blends Kenyan distance-running roots with Jamaican speed
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FEEDER FACTORY
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FEEDER FACTORY
Owen Hill boasts JPL’s growth in quality as Speid names four players in Reggae Boyz squad
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 24, 2026
JPL quartet signals growing pathway to Reggae Boyz squad — Hill
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Price eager to get started at George’s
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Price eager to get started at George’s
March 24, 2026
Price eager to get started at George’s
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‘SPEID’ BARRIER!
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‘SPEID’ BARRIER!
Interim head coach says some players’ disciplinary record led to omission from Reggae Boyz squad
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 23, 2026
HARD LINE!
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Arteta defends Kepa selection after blunder sinks Arsenal in League Cup final
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Arteta defends Kepa selection after blunder sinks Arsenal in League Cup final
March 23, 2026
Arteta defends
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League Cup final a ‘big moment’ for Man City, says Guardiola
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League Cup final a ‘big moment’ for Man City, says Guardiola
March 22, 2026
League Cup final a ‘big moment’ for Man City, says Guardiola
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Cavalier, Waterhouse meet in JPL play-off race
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Cavalier, Waterhouse meet in JPL play-off race
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 22, 2026
Cavalier, Waterhouse meet in JPL play-off race
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FIFA cancels 2,000 Philadelphia hotel bookings ahead of 2026 World Cup
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FIFA cancels 2,000 Philadelphia hotel bookings ahead of 2026 World Cup
March 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — FIFA has cancelled around 2,000 hotel room reservations in Philadelphia ahead of the 2026 World Cup, just months before the tourna...
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Montego Bay United secured a crucial 3-1 victory over defending champions Cavalier SC in the third round of the Jamaica Premier Le...
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Duke Holness brings over 30 years of pharmaceutical expertise to MDS board
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Medical Disposables & Supplies Limited (MDS) has announced the appointment of Duke Holness to its board of directors, effective Fe...
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Orlando Collin, a physical education teacher at the Papine High School in St Andrew, was recently selected as Jamaica’s representative for the Mr Frie...
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Last Friday night, inside the Alfred Sangster Auditorium at the University of Technology, 24-year-old Nastasia Barrette, a third year student in the F...
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Swatch International still going strong after 34 years
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