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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
More work to do
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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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Girlz top group
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Girlz top group
Paul Reid 
November 3, 2013
Jamaica, Mexico end 1-1 CATHERINE HALL, St James — Jamaica got the point they needed to top Group A of the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship afte...
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JFF kickstarts 2018 campaign
Football, International Football, Sports
JFF kickstarts 2018 campaign
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
November 2, 2013
…Announces two-way friendly series with T&T ROSE HALL, St James — The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) yesterday kick-started their campaign for the ...
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Schafer can take Ja to next World Cup, says German Ambassador
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Schafer can take Ja to next World Cup, says German Ambassador
Vernon Davidson | Executive Editor, Publications | davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 2, 2013
GERMAN Ambassador Josef Beck acknowledges that any decision to retain his countryman Winfried Schafer as Reggae Boyz coach is entirely Jamaica's. Howe...
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Tears of joy for two-goal heroine Johnson
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Tears of joy for two-goal heroine Johnson
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
November 2, 2013
CATHERINE HALL, St James —  There were still tears in Jessica Johnson's eyes a full 15 minutes after Jamaica's 3-0 win over Haiti on Friday night that...
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Young Girlz go in search of history against Mexico
Football, International Football, Sports
Young Girlz go in search of history against Mexico
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
November 2, 2013
CATHERINE HALL, St James — After an unprecedented berth in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 tournament, safely tucked away after a 3-0...
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Schafer seems set to stay on
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Schafer seems set to stay on
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
November 2, 2013
ROSE HALL, St James — Winfried Schafer should be officially offered a new contract to stay on as the coach of the Reggae Boyz by the end of November, ...
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Girlz into semis
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Girlz into semis
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
November 1, 2013
CATHERINE HALL, St James — Jamaica's Young Reggae Girlz have achieved their first objective in the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship by qualifyin...
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USA, Canada set to confirm semi-final spots
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USA, Canada set to confirm semi-final spots
Paul Reid 
November 1, 2013
CATHERINE HALL, St James — Defending champions the United States and Canada are set to confirm their places in the semi-finals from Group B of the CON...
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Canada crush Guatemala 8-0 in CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Champs
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Canada crush Guatemala 8-0 in CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Champs
Paul Reid 
October 31, 2013
CATHERINE HALL, St James — Canada made a strong opening statement with a big 8-0 trouncing of Guatemala in their Group B game of the CONCACAF Women's ...
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Semi-final hunt
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Semi-final hunt
By Paul A Reid Observer writer 
October 31, 2013
U-17 Girlz face tough Haiti for place in KO round CATHERINE HALL, St James — Hosts Jamaica will go in search of their second win which would all but s...
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Goal-scorer Lee-Fatt confesses to early blushes
Football, International Football, Sports
Goal-scorer Lee-Fatt confesses to early blushes
Paul Reid 
October 31, 2013
CATHERINE HALL, St James — It did not take Asia Lee-Fatt and her teammates long to win over the hearts of the decent Jamaica crowd that turned out at ...
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Reggae Girlz off to winning start
Football, International Football, Sports
Reggae Girlz off to winning start
Paul Reid 
October 30, 2013
...Blank El Salvador 2-0 in CONCACAF U-17 Champs CATHERINE HALL, St James -- Jamaica opened their quest for a historic place in a female FIFA World Cu...
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It was a title we set out to win, says coach Gilbert
Football, International Football, Sports
It was a title we set out to win, says coach Gilbert
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
October 28, 2013
FOLLOWING eight pulsating days of intense play in 16 matches and some good quality sporting excitement, Jamaica captured the Caribbean Football Union ...
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PHOTOS: Reggae top Soca in CFU Women’s Under-20 Championship
Football, International Football, Sports
PHOTOS: Reggae top Soca in CFU Women’s Under-20 Championship
October 28, 2013
Soca Princess Jonelle Warrick (right), holds off Reggae Girlz (from left) Nicole Harris and Oshay Lawes during their Caribbean Football Union Women's ...
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Carib champs
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Carib champs
October 27, 2013
U-20 Girlz edge T&T to CFU title JAMAICA captured the Caribbean Football Union Women's Under-20 title after defeating Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 at the A...
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CONCACAF commits to lasting partnerships with gov’ts, private sector
Football, International Football, Sports
CONCACAF commits to lasting partnerships with gov’ts, private sector
October 26, 2013
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — The football confederation embracing North and Central America and the Caribbean, CONCACAF, says it wants to play a more si...
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Reggae meets Soca in CFU Women’s U20 Championship final
Football, International Football, Sports
Reggae meets Soca in CFU Women’s U20 Championship final
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
October 26, 2013
Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago will meet in the final of the 2013 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Women's Under-20 Championship today at the Anthony S...
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JA, Dom Rep through
Football, International Football, Sports
JA, Dom Rep through
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
October 24, 2013
Battle on for final berths today Jamaica reached the knockout stage of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Women's Under-20 Championship, edging the Do...
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Valcke backs women’s football, but laments lack of support
Football, International Football, Sports
Valcke backs women’s football, but laments lack of support
Sean Williams | Ass. Sports Editor 
October 24, 2013
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida — FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke says that women's football is "one of the great achievements" of the world game, but i...
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T&T, Cuba in CFU semis
Football, International Football, Sports
T&T, Cuba in CFU semis
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
October 23, 2013
Trinidad and Tobago advanced undefeated from Group A to the semi-final round of the 2013 Caribbean Football Union Women's Under-20 Championship defeat...
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Girlz cruise into CFU U20 semis
Football, International Football, Sports
Girlz cruise into CFU U20 semis
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
October 22, 2013
Jamaica beat Suriname 5-0 and Dominican Republic brushed aside St Kitts & Nevis 5-1 in Group B second-round matches in the Caribbean Football Union Wo...
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Merciless Girlz ravage St Kitts 11-0
Football, International Football, Sports
Merciless Girlz ravage St Kitts 11-0
BY HURBUN WILLIAMS Observer writer 
October 20, 2013
...Look to continue killing spree against Suriname today Minnows again bit the dust in the 2013 CFU Women's Under-20 Tournament as Jamaica highlighted...
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