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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
December 17 03:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
December 17 03:31 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Paris Olympics

10 of the most stylish Jamaican athletes heading to Paris
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10 of the most stylish Jamaican athletes heading to Paris
Gabrielle Wade, Observer intern 
July 14, 2024
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching and our athletes gearing up to represent the black, green and gold, many of them have caught our eye with not...
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Yohan Blake excited by 100m Paris showdown, backs Jamaicans
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Yohan Blake excited by 100m Paris showdown, backs Jamaicans
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
July 13, 2024
Jamaican sprinting icon Yohan Blake says that while he is rooting for his countrymen to deliver the 100m gold medal at the Olympic Games, he is expect...
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Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16
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Olympic opening rehearsal on fast-flowing Seine set for July 16
July 12, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP) — The postponed rehearsal for the innovative Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine has been rescheduled for July 16, France...
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Nelson, Cox added to Jamaican Olympic team
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Nelson, Cox added to Jamaican Olympic team
July 11, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sprinter Kemba Nelson and quarter-miler Anthony Cox have been added to the Jamaican team for the Olympic Games according to a rele...
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Lyles withdraws from Monaco Diamond League meeting
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Lyles withdraws from Monaco Diamond League meeting
July 10, 2024
MIAMI, United States (AFP)— US sprint star Noah Lyles has withdrawn from Friday's Monaco Diamond League meeting in order to finetune his preparations ...
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‘Just a cramp in the hamstring,’ Jackson’s physiotherapist says
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‘Just a cramp in the hamstring,’ Jackson’s physiotherapist says
July 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fears of any serious injury to Olympic Games women’s sprint double medal favourite Shericka Jackson were laid to rest after her ph...
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Athlete-turned-entrepreneur launches Jamaica leisure wear ahead of Olympics
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Athlete-turned-entrepreneur launches Jamaica leisure wear ahead of Olympics
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
July 9, 2024
A former athlete, Fernando Edwards always finds time to watch the sports, especially major meets like the Olympics. With the Paris Games two weeks awa...
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Serious concerns as Shericka Jackson suffers apparent injury in Hungary
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Serious concerns as Shericka Jackson suffers apparent injury in Hungary
July 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Serious concerns arose after Jamaica's Shericka Jackson suffered an apparent injury in the women’s 200m race at the Istvan Gyulai M...
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Jackson, Thompson to compete at Gyulai István Memorial
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Jackson, Thompson to compete at Gyulai István Memorial
July 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica's two-time 200 metre world champion Shericka Jackson and rising 100 metre sprinter Kishane Thompson are set to compete in ...
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French airport worker unions call for strike week before Paris Olympics
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French airport worker unions call for strike week before Paris Olympics
July 8, 2024
PARIS, France (AFP)— Unions representing workers at Paris' airports said Monday they had called for a strike the week before the Paris Olympics over a...
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European sprint champion Asher-Smith ‘so happy’ as she bids for Olympic gold
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European sprint champion Asher-Smith ‘so happy’ as she bids for Olympic gold
July 1, 2024
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— European 100 metres champion Dina Asher-Smith believes she is well-placed to "create history" as she bids to become the ...
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Jamaica fail in final attempt to qualify for men’s 4x400m in Paris
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Jamaica fail in final attempt to qualify for men’s 4x400m in Paris
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Jamaica will miss the men’s 4x400m at the Olympic Games for only the second time since 1948 after they failed to qualify via a sp...
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McLaughlin-Levrone smashes 400m hurdles world record to seal Olympic berth
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McLaughlin-Levrone smashes 400m hurdles world record to seal Olympic berth
June 30, 2024
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone smashed her own 400m hurdles world record on Sunday to book her place at the Paris Olymp...
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#NationalTrials: Watkins and Powell doubtful for 4x400m qualification attempt
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#NationalTrials: Watkins and Powell doubtful for 4x400m qualification attempt
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Newly minted national men’s 400m champion Deandre Watkin and third place finisher JeVaughn Powell might not be available for sele...
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#NationalTrials: Cope and Belvit win hammer throw titles
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#NationalTrials: Cope and Belvit win hammer throw titles
June 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Daniel Cope and Erica Belvit won their respective men’s and women’s hammer throw titles on Sunday morning at the JAAA National Cha...
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#NationalTrials: Exciting men’s hurdles final set for Sunday
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#NationalTrials: Exciting men’s hurdles final set for Sunday
June 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The last two men's sprint hurdles Olympic champions, Hansle Parchment and Omar McLeod, and Commonwealth Games champion Rasheed Br...
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#NationalTrials: Thomas-Dodd wins ninth shot put title
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#NationalTrials: Thomas-Dodd wins ninth shot put title
June 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- National record holder and former Commonwealth Games champion Danniel Thomas-Dodd threw a season's best 19.32m to win her ninth n...
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Injured Miller-Uibo won’t defend Olympic 400m crown
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Injured Miller-Uibo won’t defend Olympic 400m crown
June 29, 2024
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Reigning Olympic 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo will not defend her title at next month's Paris Games after suff...
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#NationalTrials: Andrew Hudson starts quest for third 200m title
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#NationalTrials: Andrew Hudson starts quest for third 200m title
June 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica  —   Andrew Hudson started his quest for a third straight men’s 200m title after he was one of 24 men who made progress after the fi...
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#NationalTrials: Kishane Thompson explodes with 9.82 seconds in 100m first round
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#NationalTrials: Kishane Thompson explodes with 9.82 seconds in 100m first round
June 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kishane Thompson, as he did a year ago, shook up the National Stadium with a massive personal best 9.82 seconds (1.0m/s), the fast...
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#NationalTrials: Fraser-Pryce, Jackson sparkle in 100m prelims
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#NationalTrials: Fraser-Pryce, Jackson sparkle in 100m prelims
June 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sprint queens Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson dispelled doubts about their respective forms and fitness after dazzlin...
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#NationalTrials: Deandre Daley leads Under-19 boys’ 100m
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#NationalTrials: Deandre Daley leads Under-19 boys’ 100m
June 27, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Herbert Morrison Technical’s Deandre Daley threw down the gauntlet with a scintillating display of sprinting to clock a season’s b...
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