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Political hacks fuelling school chaos
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Political hacks fuelling school chaos
JTA president says incompetent boards worsening indiscipline
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:30 AM
Political hacks fuelling school chaos
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He’ll kill again
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He’ll kill again
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BY INGRID HENRY Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:28 AM
He’ll kill again
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
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Parents, drug pushers blamed for student violence
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:26 AM
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Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
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Courtesy classes for Westmoreland cops
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer 
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 12:22 AM
Ronko gang trial still in limbo despite judge’s stern warning
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Move beyond the pews
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Sandals Foundation speeds hospital recovery with modular units
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Sandals Foundation speeds hospital recovery with modular units
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Sandals Foundation speeds hospital
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Cuban trio fined after months of working illegally in St James
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Cuban trio fined after months of working illegally in St James
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Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
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Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
May 17, 2026
Semenyo’s magic moment fires Man City to FA Cup final win over Chelsea
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JPL final-four battle begins today
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JPL final-four battle begins today
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 17, 2026
JPL final-four battle begins today
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Advantage Arnett
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Advantage Arnett
Junglists hold 3-2 lead over Los Perfectos after JWPL first-leg semi-final
May 17, 2026
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Champions Cavalier face Montego Bay; Portmore book clash with Mount Pleasant in JPL semis
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 15, 2026
Don’t count us out!
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Brazil renew Ancelotti contract until 2030
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Brazil renew Ancelotti contract until 2030
May 15, 2026
Brazil renew Ancelotti contract until 2030
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Excitement builds ahead of JWPL semis
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Excitement builds ahead of JWPL semis
May 15, 2026
Excitement builds ahead of JWPL semis
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Reggae Girlz set to renew Panama rivalry
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Reggae Girlz set to renew Panama rivalry
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Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup
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Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup
May 15, 2026
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‘We couldn’t wait to fix things’
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‘We couldn’t wait to fix things’
Portmore point to different approach after booking spot in semis
May 15, 2026
‘We couldn’t wait to fix things’
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City still ‘alive’ but need Arsenal slip, says Guardiola
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City still ‘alive’ but need Arsenal slip, says Guardiola
May 14, 2026
City still ‘alive’ but need Arsenal slip, says Guardiola
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Get in or get out!
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Get in or get out!
All square as four teams hunt two semi-final spots in JPL play-off deciders
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 13, 2026
Champions Cavalier looking to oust Waterhouse in battle for JPL semi-final spot
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Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup
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Spain coach counting on Yamal and Williams fitness for World Cup
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Referees’ chief says disallowing Hammers goal against Arsenal ‘categorically’ right
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Referees’ chief says disallowing Hammers goal against Arsenal ‘categorically’ right
May 13, 2026
Referees’ chief says disallowing Hammers goal against Arsenal ‘categorically’ right
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PFJL CEO says Harbour View’s relegation, Treasure Beach’s survival underline changing landscape
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PFJL CEO says Harbour View’s relegation, Treasure Beach’s survival underline changing landscape
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 12, 2026
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Every goalie ‘illegally blocked’ says West Ham’s Hermansen after Arsenal agony
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Every goalie ‘illegally blocked’ says West Ham’s Hermansen after Arsenal agony
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Trinidad footballer dies after collapsing at match
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Trinidad footballer dies after collapsing at match
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 11, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — A Trinidadian footballer, Randy Ramcharan, died tragically on Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the final ...
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Racing complete miracle comeback in six-goal thriller versus Portmore
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Racing complete miracle comeback in six-goal thriller versus Portmore
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May 11, 2026
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Arteta praises ‘brave’ officials after ruling out West Ham equaliser for ‘clear foul’
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Arteta praises ‘brave’ officials after ruling out West Ham equaliser for ‘clear foul’
May 11, 2026
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LEVEL UP
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LEVEL UP
PWFJL, JFF, Concacaf initiative opens doors to overseas scholarships and professional growth in women’s football
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Fireworks as JPL play-offs kick off today
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Fireworks as JPL play-offs kick off today
May 10, 2026
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Real Mona through to JWPL semis
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Real Mona through to JWPL semis
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Hyde wants to remain at Harbour View despite relegation
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Hyde wants to remain at Harbour View despite relegation
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