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•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:18 AM
‘Closure comfort’
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31 12:16 AM
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Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 31 12:14 AM
Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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RIDING THE WAVE
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RIDING THE WAVE
ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:12 AM
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
BOJ pushing
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‘Arrive alive’
Increase in road fatalities pushes authorities to intensify strategies to change driver behaviour
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
‘Arrive alive’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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Racing guide – May 17 (page1)
Horse Racing, Sports
Racing guide – May 17 (page1)
May 15, 2016
Robert 'The Hitman' Halledeen (left) is caught and beaten by Jemar Jackson on Minnifia (#9). ((Photos: Bryan Cummings)) Making the walk 'East of Eden'...
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A winner for Muir in Canada
Horse Racing, Sports
A winner for Muir in Canada
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 15, 2016
…as Dane Nelson continues to dominate Shamaree Muir won his first race on Canadian soil when he piloted Mr Rosberg to victory in the sixth race at Nor...
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The fillies carry the weight in Governor’s Cup
Horse Racing, Sports
The fillies carry the weight in Governor’s Cup
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
May 15, 2016
Oaks winner A Thousand Stars and 1,000 Guineas heroine Nuclear Affair top the handicaps in the race described as the 'poor man's Derby, the 10-furlong...
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Buzz Nightmare to make winning return in ‘Sarge’ Bucknor feature
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Buzz Nightmare to make winning return in ‘Sarge’ Bucknor feature
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 13, 2016
One hundred and six horses will highlight the 10-race card at Caymanas Park today, with the GA 'Sarge' Bucknor Memorial Cup penultimate call as the pr...
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Diamond Mile improvements on track – Dale Murphy
Horse Racing, Sports
Diamond Mile improvements on track – Dale Murphy
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 13, 2016
WITH the new North-South Highway being completed, Dale Murphy, president of the United Racehorse Trainer's Association (URTA), is already anticipating...
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Buzz Nightmare obliges in GA ‘Sarge’ Bucknor Memorial Cup
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Buzz Nightmare obliges in GA ‘Sarge’ Bucknor Memorial Cup
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 13, 2016
In a demonstration of pure class, the talented Buzz Nightmare, under veteran Ian 'Dolly Baby' Spence, produced a terrific run in deep stretch to land ...
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Kentucky Derby champ Nyquist arrives at Pimlico
Horse Racing, Sports
Kentucky Derby champ Nyquist arrives at Pimlico
May 12, 2016
BALTIMORE (AP) — When it comes to selecting a stall for his Kentucky Derby winner at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Doug O'Neill doesn't care much for t...
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Not many top jocks around
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Not many top jocks around
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
May 12, 2016
The departure to the colder climes of the Northlands racetrack in Canada of former champion Dane Nelson and former top apprentice Shamaree Muir has le...
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Cal’s 180 Classic
Horse Racing, Sports
Cal’s 180 Classic
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 12, 2016
Cal's Manufacturing Limited will not only sponsor the Cal's Jamaica Derby on Saturday June 25 with a $1.5 million addition to the purse, Cal's will al...
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On to the Governor’s Cup for Orpheus
Horse Racing, Sports
On to the Governor’s Cup for Orpheus
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 12, 2016
…2,000 Guineas runner-up sparkles going two turns The Lotto Classic for the Governor's Cup on May 28 is next on the agenda for the Anthony Nunes-train...
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Campesino takes spotlight in Caymanas Open Allowance event
Horse Racing, Sports
Campesino takes spotlight in Caymanas Open Allowance event
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 11, 2016
The consistent Campesino, shrugged off the vestigies of perennial runner-up by capturing the top-rated Open Allowance event at Caymanas Park yesterday...
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Orpheus, Chace The Great to lock horns in Caymanas feature
Horse Racing, Sports
Orpheus, Chace The Great to lock horns in Caymanas feature
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 9, 2016
There are no trophy races on the midweek nine-race card at Caymanas Park today, but the day will be teeming with excitement as second and third runner...
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Five for Dane in Canada
Horse Racing, Sports
Five for Dane in Canada
May 8, 2016
Three-time Jamaican champion jockey Dane Nelson rode four winners to highlight the nine-race programme on the opening day of the new season at Northla...
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The ‘Cal’s Derby Watch’
Horse Racing, Sports
The ‘Cal’s Derby Watch’
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 8, 2016
…manufacturing company again sponsors Jamaica Derby with $2m injection The 96th running of the prestigious Jamaica Derby scheduled for Saturday June 2...
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Seven horses claimed on Saturday
Horse Racing, Sports
Seven horses claimed on Saturday
May 8, 2016
Seven horses were claimed on the 10-race programme at Caymanas Park last Saturday. In the fourth race on a $180,000 claiming tag, Burning Medic was cl...
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Chace The Great, Orpheus clash over two turns
Horse Racing, Sports
Chace The Great, Orpheus clash over two turns
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
May 8, 2016
…as Guineas second and third continue Classic preparation The second and third-place finishers in the April 9 Post To Post 2,000 Guineas – Orpheus and...
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Nyquist stays undefeated with Kentucky Derby victory
Horse Racing, Sports
Nyquist stays undefeated with Kentucky Derby victory
May 8, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — The racing world wondered if there was a worthy successor to last year's Triple Crown champion American Pharoah. Enter Nyq...
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Jockey Mario Gutierrez now two for two in Kentucky Derby
Horse Racing, Sports
Jockey Mario Gutierrez now two for two in Kentucky Derby
May 8, 2016
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Mario Gutierrez is perfect in two Kentucky Derby rides. The time in-between those races was far from it. Four years after ...
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Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments
Horse Racing, Sports
Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments…Winners’ comments
May 8, 2016
The Complete Racing Guide shares the comments of some of the winners on last Saturday's 10-race programme at Caymanas Park. The Carl Anderson-bred, ow...
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Original Train to steamroll Ren Gonzalves field
Horse Racing, Sports
Original Train to steamroll Ren Gonzalves field
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
May 6, 2016
The Harry Parsard-owned and trained Original Train will get another grand opportunity to complement his useful early season running form in the Reynol...
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Timeforarms lands Ren Gonzalves Memorial Cup
Horse Racing, Sports
Timeforarms lands Ren Gonzalves Memorial Cup
Ruddy Allen | Sports Writer 
May 6, 2016
The down-in-class Timeforarms , under Bebeto Harvey, proved too strong for rivals as he romped home easily to win the Reynold 'Ren' Gonzalves Memorial...
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Horse Racing, Sports
The Complete Racing Guide — Exotic Wagers
May 6, 2016
Sunrise 6 (Races 1-6) Twilight 6 (Races 5-10) Pick 9 (Races 2-10) Race 1) Bigdaddykool Race 2) Twilight Citizen/Gold Crew Race 3) Rawalpindi Express/D...
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