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Legendary drummer Sly Dunbar dies at 73
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Sly Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer who gained fame as a member of the production duo Sly and Robbie, has died. Observer Online understands tha...
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Hopeton Lindo releases ‘In The Mood’ ahead of Valentine’s Day
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SAINT Int’l models star in new Casablanca and Level Shoes campaigns
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Whether of Jamaican or Nigerian heritage, models from SAINT International continue to maintain the global fashion industry's seal ...
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Amber Group and Beharry Group launch IT joint venture to power Guyana’s digital future
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amber Group and Guyana’s Beharry Group have entered into a joint venture to establish a new IT and cybersecurity services company,...
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Gov’t allocates $165m towards energy poverty reduction project in Westmoreland
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the Government has allocated $165 million towards the national energy poverty reduction project...
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Steel Pulse’s Hinds hails Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a ‘walking music machine’
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January 26 09:02 AM
In a 2012 interview with the Jamaica Observer , guitarist Stephen “Cat” Coore recalled visiting the London office of Island Records and hearing Handsw...
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Top schools gear up for ISSA urban U-16, U-19 basketball semifinals
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Top schools gear up for ISSA urban U-16, U-19 basketball semifinals
January 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The hunt for spots in the finals of the ISSA urban Under-16 and Under-19 basketball competitions is on in earnest on Monday and Tu...
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Mission swim-possible!
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Mission swim-possible!
ASAJ boss wants to get more Jamaicans skilled at swimming
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 26, 2026
ASAJ boss wants to get more Jamaicans skilled at swimming
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West Indies U-19 spin twins sink Ireland in rain-affected clash
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West Indies U-19 spin twins sink Ireland in rain-affected clash
January 26, 2026
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Arsenal must respond to title test, says Arteta
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Arsenal must respond to title test, says Arteta
January 26, 2026
Arsenal must respond to title test, says Arteta
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Williams, Foreman achieve indoor world lead efforts
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Williams, Foreman achieve indoor world lead efforts
January 26, 2026
Williams, Foreman achieve indoor world lead efforts
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Montego Bay win over Chapelton delights head coach
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Montego Bay win over Chapelton delights head coach
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Waterhouse upset Mt Pleasant, leaders Montego Bay beat Chapelton in JPL
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Waterhouse upset Mt Pleasant, leaders Montego Bay beat Chapelton in JPL
January 25, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica – Waterhouse FC scored an upset 1-0 win over Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant FA at Drax Hall to highlight Sunday’s 20th round o...
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Brianna Lyston is back
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Brianna Lyston is back
January 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The long-awaited return to the track of Jamaican prodigy Brianna Lyston happened on Saturday as she finished second in the 60m das...
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‘Bunny’ Shaw pushes Manchester City further ahead in Women’s Super League
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‘Bunny’ Shaw pushes Manchester City further ahead in Women’s Super League
January 25, 2026
Jamaican striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw found the net in the 86th minute on Sunday to secure Manchester City’s victory over the London City Lionesses in...
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West Indies Under-19 win again
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West Indies Under-19 win again
January 25, 2026
The West Indies made a winning start in the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, beating Ireland by 25 runs via the Duckworth/Lewis ...
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Arsenal title bid dented by dramatic Man Utd defeat
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Arsenal title bid dented by dramatic Man Utd defeat
January 25, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Manchester United dealt a blow to Arsenal's Premier League title charge as Matheus Cunha's superb strike clinched a thr...
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Leon Bailey features as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to stay in title hunt
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January 25, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Aston Villa closed to within four points of the Premier League summit with an impressive 2-0 win at Newcastle on Sunda...
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Atletico down Mallorca to tighten grip on third
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MADRID, Spain (AFP) — Atletico Madrid eased to a 3-0 win over Mallorca on Sunday to strengthen their position in third in La Liga and move seven point...
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Shaquena Foote second in 400m at New Mexico meet
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Shaquena Foote second in 400m at New Mexico meet
January 25, 2026
Jamaica’s Shaquena Foote ran a fast 51.54 seconds to place second in the women’s 400m on Saturday’s second day of the Dr Martin Luther King Jnr Invita...
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‘NOT YOUR ENEMY’
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January 25, 2026
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Racing, Portmore set for second-place showdown
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January 25, 2026
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Teams enjoy strong start in ISSA urban area youth football competitions
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Roman reaches 400 wins at Caymanas Park
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KC flex muscles in sprint hurdles at McKenley/Wint Classic
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ICC replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup
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