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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
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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
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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
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Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
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Perfect Neighbour back in town
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Perfect Neighbour back in town
BY SHERDON COWAN 
February 25, 2014
LAST year's Derby and St Leger winner Perfect Neighbour made a fine re-entry to the racetrack when he won an Open Allowance race for three-year-olds a...
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Selected gallops
February 24, 2014
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Big Bad Links - Cant 9f *Gal Last 4f 500 Bubbling Angeline - Cant 9f Gal Last 4f 502 easy bt. Rocketman Cantare - Gate 8f, Ga...
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A ‘wacky’ double
Horse Racing, Sports
A ‘wacky’ double
February 24, 2014
He started the season on a slow note but trainer Patrick 'Wacky' Lynch is getting into the winners' enclosure on a regular basis. On Saturday's 10-rac...
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Perfect Neighbour makes seasonal entry
Horse Racing, Sports
Perfect Neighbour makes seasonal entry
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
February 24, 2014
Insane Bolt also returns Perfect Neighbour, last year's Derby and St Leger winner, returns to the racetrack tomorrow in an Open Allowance event over 1...
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Horse Racing, Sports
Racing results for Saturday, February 22, 2014
February 23, 2014
Track Condition : Dirt : Good NOTE: Dividends are based on a J$50.00 bet for Win,Place,Exacta,Quinella,Double,Triple & Pick-4. All other bets J$5. Rac...
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Blast Them Away for Eileen Cliggott Mem Trophy
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Blast Them Away for Eileen Cliggott Mem Trophy
February 21, 2014
FOLLOWING a slight blip in his winning streak on last as a four-year-old, Blast Them Away returns to the races for the new season well prepared seekin...
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Champions to be honoured at special ceremony
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Champions to be honoured at special ceremony
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
February 20, 2014
THE champions of horse racing for both 2012 and 2013 will be honoured at a special ceremony scheduled for tomorrow in between the races set for the da...
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Charles Hussey starts role as raceday steward
Horse Racing, Sports
Charles Hussey starts role as raceday steward
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
February 20, 2014
CHARLES Hussey, the many-time champion jockey and Classic winner well known for his over 70 per cent winning record when riding down the five straight...
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Butler Cabin makes strong statement
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Butler Cabin makes strong statement
February 20, 2014
FROM THE HORSES MOUTH Butler Cabin another offspring of Adore The Gold turned in quite an impressive performance on Sunday last. Ridden by Shane Ellis...
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WHAT THEY SAY – ROBERT HALLEDEEN
Horse Racing, Sports
WHAT THEY SAY – ROBERT HALLEDEEN
February 20, 2014
When did you start your career as a jockey? I started my career as a jockey in 2009. Which horse was your first winner? My first winner came aboard Re...
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Horse Racing, Sports
Overnight racing programme for Saturday, February 22, 2014
February 19, 2014
RACE 1 PURSE:$462,000 NB 4-Y-O & UP MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT (FILLIES) 1100M (5 1/2 FUR) 1.NASEEN 4 T&CL OWhite3-1 WMorris 55.0 2.PRINCESS SHEMIKA 4 TV ....
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Baffert colt could be Derby bound after win by 15
Horse Racing, Sports
Baffert colt could be Derby bound after win by 15
February 17, 2014
ARCADIA, California (AP) — Bob Baffert-trained Bayern won the US$58,000 feature race at Santa Anita on Thursday last in a runaway 15-length victory th...
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Dane and georgina
Horse Racing, Sports
Dane and georgina
February 17, 2014
The eighth race on last Saturday's 10-race programme came down to a finish involving Georgina Sergeon on Powerful Red and champion jockey Dane Nelson ...
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Horse Racing, Sports
Trainer suspended, fined for using Viagra on horses
February 17, 2014
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — New Mexico horse racing regulators are disciplining trainer John Stinebaugh because four horses tested positive last Ju...
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Bigman In Town fails on the turf
Horse Racing, Sports
Bigman In Town fails on the turf
February 17, 2014
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Nominee proved that he is the big man on the turf when horse racing continued last Saturday at Santa Rosa Park, Arima. The A...
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Shamaree muir loses ‘bug’
Horse Racing, Sports
Shamaree muir loses ‘bug’
February 16, 2014
Leading apprentice Shamaree Muir lost his apprentice weight claim, otherwise known as the 'bug', last weekend. As a result although still listed as an...
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Talented Tony K takes Sir Howard Stakes
Horse Racing, Sports
Talented Tony K takes Sir Howard Stakes
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
February 16, 2014
In a gate to wire performance, the Lorne Kirlew-trained bay colt Talented Tony K easily disposed of his five rivals to win the 19th running of the Sir...
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Lorenzo robinson — man of the moment
Horse Racing, Sports
Lorenzo robinson — man of the moment
February 16, 2014
Lorenzo Robinson has gained the reputation of being the two-year-old trainer. Whenever the juvenile season gets underway you can be sure to see horses...
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Cardenas continues good run with triple
Horse Racing, Sports
Cardenas continues good run with triple
February 16, 2014
Jockey Dick Cardenas continued his good run this season with a fine triple on Saturday. His three winners have allowed the Panamanian-born rider to sh...
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Flooding causes problems for some English trainers
Horse Racing, Sports
Flooding causes problems for some English trainers
February 16, 2014
GRAND Nationalwinning jockey Brendan Powell thought he was beyond being shocked after a lifetime at the sharp end in racing. But nothing prepared him ...
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Griffiths guides Queen Paula to victory in Hotline Stakes
Horse Racing, Sports
Griffiths guides Queen Paula to victory in Hotline Stakes
BY OBSERVER RACING WRITER 
February 15, 2014
It was a lonely Queen Paula at the end of the 1,200-metre run for the Hotline Stakes, the first of the major cup races as the three-year-olds intensif...
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Racing Commission’s disciplinary actions
Horse Racing, Sports
Racing Commission’s disciplinary actions
February 13, 2014
The following are the announced disciplinary actions arising from inquiries held at the offices of the Jamaica Racing Commission on Tuesday, February ...
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