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Trump nominates former personal lawyer as attorney general
June 8 07:24 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday nominated his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as US attorney...
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OpenAI makes move to go public one week after rival Anthropic
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SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP)—ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Monday took the first step toward going public, one week after arch-rival Anthropic announc...
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St Elizabeth police list wanted persons and persons of interest
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St Elizabeth police list wanted persons and persons of interest
June 8 06:22 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—The St Elizabeth police have listed several wanted persons and persons of interest who they believe can assist with ongoing inve...
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Country reggae singer Wesrok finds faith, purpose with ‘God Knows Me Better’
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Country reggae singer Wesrok finds faith, purpose with ‘God Knows Me Better’
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For country singer Wesrok, music has always been about storytelling. But with his latest single, God Knows Me Better , the country reggae crooner is t...
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Dexta Daps climbs to #6 on iTunes Reggae chart
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Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot , dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another...
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Marcia Griffiths teams with Code Red, producer Sean Lewis Folkes for ‘When You Love Me’
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Always keen to remain current, Marcia Griffiths collaborates with producer Sean Lewis Folkes and the Code Red Band for When You Love Me , her latest s...
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Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to US
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June 8 05:23 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)—Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan has been dropped from officiating at the World Cup after being barred from en...
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Cuban among two people held in alleged human trafficking case in Suriname
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Cuban among two people held in alleged human trafficking case in Suriname
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PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) – Police say they have arrested two suspects, including a Cuban, who allegedly brought a woman to Suriname under false pret...
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Speid supports JFF’s expanded head coach search
BY DANIEL BLAKE Staff reporter blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Speid supports JFF search
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Sabrina Dockery, Jodean Williams join sub-11 seconds club
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Sabrina Dockery, Jodean Williams join sub-11 seconds club
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Sabrina Dockery, Jodean Williams join sub-11 seconds club
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Reggae Girlz seek sharper edge in second Panama friendly today
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Reggae Girlz seek sharper edge in second Panama friendly today
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Reggae Girlz seek sharper edge
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Salute The Don edges Stardom in $3.75-m 2000 Guineas
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Salute The Don edges Stardom in $3.75-m 2000 Guineas
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June 8, 2026
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Nia Robinson gets third on Diamond League debut
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Nia Robinson gets third on Diamond League debut
June 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — World Athletics Indoor finalist Nia Robinson finished in third place in the women’s long jump on her Wanda Diamond League debut at...
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Denmark’s Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
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Denmark’s Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly
June 7, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) —  Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest du...
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Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap
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Verstappen out of Monaco Grand Prix on opening lap
June 7, 2026
MONTE CARLO, Principality of Monaco (AFP) — Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen was forced to retire on the very first lap of the Formula 1 Monaco ...
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‘IT’S WATERED DOWN’
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National coach laments lack of structure in local women’s cricket
June 7, 2026
National coach calls for greater focus on women’s cricket
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Subratie barn holds aces as stablemates clash for 2000 Guineas glory
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Subratie barn holds aces as stablemates clash for 2000 Guineas glory
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
June 7, 2026
Subratie barn holds aces as stablemates clash for 2000 Guineas glory
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Legacy Isle smashes 35-y-o Eros record as Dream Catcher takes 1000 Guineas
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Legacy Isle smashes 35-y-o Eros record as Dream Catcher takes 1000 Guineas
June 7, 2026
Legacy Isle
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From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives ‘dream’
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From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives ‘dream’
June 7, 2026
From Siberia to French Open title, Andreeva lives ‘dream’
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Pro squash instructor returns for Level 2 coaching course at Liguanea Club
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Pro squash instructor returns for Level 2 coaching course at Liguanea Club
June 7, 2026
Pro squash instructor returns for Level 2 coaching course at Liguanea Club
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Long jumper Robinson excited ahead of Diamond League debut
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Long jumper Robinson excited ahead of Diamond League debut
June 7, 2026
Long jumper Robinson excited ahead of Diamond League debut
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Busby salutes Reggae Girlz after edging Panama
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Busby salutes Reggae Girlz after edging Panama
June 7, 2026
Busby salutes Reggae Girlz after edging Panama
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
June 7, 2026
Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
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RAIN, NO PLAY!
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RAIN, NO PLAY!
June 7, 2026
RAIN, NO PLAY!
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Sabrina Dockery, Jodean Williams run sub-11 in Texas
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Sabrina Dockery, Jodean Williams run sub-11 in Texas
June 6, 2026
Sabrina Dockery and Jodean Williams became the latest Jamaican women to run under 11 seconds in the 100m after impressive performances at Saturday’s U...
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France, Argentina, Belgium World Cup favourites for JFF boss
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France, Argentina, Belgium World Cup favourites for JFF boss
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2026
Since Jamaica did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup which is to be held in North America starting June 11, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) pre...
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JFF intent on getting it right
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JFF intent on getting it right
Jason Cross, Observer staff reporter, crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2026
Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president, Michael Ricketts has expressed that the JFF is intent on getting things right going forward, following th...
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Express Canteen Services invests $1m in Sts Peter and Paul’s Prep School champs defence
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Express Canteen Services invests $1m in Sts Peter and Paul’s Prep School champs defence
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  As Sts Peter and Paul Preparatory School gears up to defend its title at the 2026 Prep School Championships next week, the school...
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
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Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row erupts
June 6, 2026
ANTALYA, Turkey (AFP) — Iran's World Cup squad left Turkey for Mexico on Saturday, taking off under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row between Tehr...
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Hayles fires Reggae Girlz to 1-0 win over Panama
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Hayles fires Reggae Girlz to 1-0 win over Panama
June 6, 2026
Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz beat Panama 1-0 in the first of their two friendly internationals played at Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City on Friday. ...
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OpenAI makes move to go public one week after rival Anthropic
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St Elizabeth police list wanted persons and persons of interest
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St Elizabeth police list wanted persons and persons of interest
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ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica—The St Elizabeth police have listed several wanted persons and persons of interest who they believe can assist with ongoing inve...
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Country reggae singer Wesrok finds faith, purpose with ‘God Knows Me Better’
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Country reggae singer Wesrok finds faith, purpose with ‘God Knows Me Better’
June 8, 2026
For country singer Wesrok, music has always been about storytelling. But with his latest single, God Knows Me Better , the country reggae crooner is t...
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Dexta Daps climbs to #6 on iTunes Reggae chart
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Dexta Daps climbs to #6 on iTunes Reggae chart
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Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot , dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another...
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