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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
December 17 04:29 PM
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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National Trials 2025: Kishane Thompson runs PB to retain 100m title
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National Trials 2025: Kishane Thompson runs PB to retain 100m title
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson ran a lifetime best and world leading 9.75 seconds (0.8m/s) to retain his men’s 100m titl...
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It has hit a nerve says Grange
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It has hit a nerve says Grange
June 24, 2025
Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, has acknowledged that the recent news that several of Jamaica’s most prominent track and field athletes intend to, o...
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Holness urges compassion over defecting Olympians, looks to improve athlete retention
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Holness urges compassion over defecting Olympians, looks to improve athlete retention
ANDRE LOWE Sports content manager lowea@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 24, 2025
With several athletes, lured by cash, choosing to represent other countries, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has called for calm and says that further c...
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Fraser-Pryce says national championships will be her last
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Fraser-Pryce says national championships will be her last
ANDRE LOWE, Sports Content Manager 
June 23, 2025
Legendary Jamaican sprinter and philanthropist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on Monday signalled the ending of her unmatched career, after announcing that t...
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St Elizabeth lead going into final day of 40th JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championship
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St Elizabeth lead going into final day of 40th JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championship
June 21, 2025
With fierce competition on display and the energy of over 1,300 young athletes lighting up the National Stadium, St Elizabeth surged ahead on Day 1 of...
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Nugent, Scott to compete in Paris Diamond League
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Nugent, Scott to compete in Paris Diamond League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Sprint hurdler Ackera Nugent and triple jumper Jordan Scott will have their final preparation before next weekend’s Jamaica Athlet...
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Usain Bolt named Guinness World Records icon
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Usain Bolt named Guinness World Records icon
June 18, 2025
The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, was on Wednesday officially named a Guinness World Records icon, in celebration of their 70th anniversary. The Gu...
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Our Lady of the Angels take lead after day one of Prep Champs
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Our Lady of the Angels take lead after day one of Prep Champs
June 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Our Lady of the Angels have taken a five-point lead after day one of the JISA Prep Schools Track and Field Championship, powered by...
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Kobe Lawrence takes fourth in NCAA men’s shot put
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Kobe Lawrence takes fourth in NCAA men’s shot put
June 12, 2025
Former Jamaican junior representative Kobe Lawrence of the University of Oregon placed fourth in the men’s shot put after throwing a personal best 20....
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Three Jamaican triple jumpers to compete in Oslo Diamond League
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Three Jamaican triple jumpers to compete in Oslo Diamond League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 12, 2025
Shanieka Ricketts will be going after back-to-back Diamond League wins when she lines up in the women’s triple jump on Thursday’s second day of the Os...
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Navasky Anderson breaks his 800m national record in Baltimore
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Navasky Anderson breaks his 800m national record in Baltimore
June 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Olympian Navasky Anderson broke his own Jamaican men’s national record in the 800m after he ran 1:44.61 to win the event at the Mi...
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Shenese Walker dips under 11 seconds in 100m at NCAA regionals
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Shenese Walker dips under 11 seconds in 100m at NCAA regionals
June 1, 2025
Shenese Walker of Florida State University ran a big personal best 10.98 seconds (1.4m/s) to lead the women’s 100m on Saturday’s final day of the NCAA...
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ATHLOS to launch women’s team-based track and field league in 2026
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ATHLOS to launch women’s team-based track and field league in 2026
May 29, 2025
UNITED STATES — ATHLOS, the women’s-only track and field meet founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, is set to expand into a full-fledged team-b...
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Omar Hawes tipped to head Calabar track programme
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Omar Hawes tipped to head Calabar track programme
May 19, 2025
Calabar High past student and former assistant coach, Omar Hawes has emerged as the leading contender to replace Corey Bennett as track and field head...
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Corey Bennett remains uncertain about Calabar future despite exit rumours
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Corey Bennett remains uncertain about Calabar future despite exit rumours
May 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Despite rumours that his contract as track and field head coach with Calabar High will not be renewed, Corey Bennett remains uncer...
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Williams, Thompson and Scott place second at Diamond League meet
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Williams, Thompson and Scott place second at Diamond League meet
May 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans Danielle Williams, Kishane Thompson and Jordan Scott were all second in their respective events at Saturday’s Wanda Diam...
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Jamaica take gold, silver in Under-17 boys’ long jump at Carifta Games
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Jamaica take gold, silver in Under-17 boys’ long jump at Carifta Games
April 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Amani Phillips completed a brilliant Under-17 boys’ triple/long jump double as Jamaica added another four medals — two gold and tw...
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Jamaica win two more gold medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica win two more gold medals at Carifta Games
April 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added two more gold medals among five won on Sunday’s morning session of the 52nd Carifta Games that are currently underwa...
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Lampart smashes national Under-20 shot put record at Carifta Games
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Lampart smashes national Under-20 shot put record at Carifta Games
April 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Marla Kay Lampart broke her own national Under-20 record and the Carifta Games record after she threw a sensational 17.4...
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Fraser-Pryce happy with wind-aided 10.94 start to season
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Fraser-Pryce happy with wind-aided 10.94 start to season
Andre Lowe | Sports Content Manager 
April 19, 2025
In her 300th race as a professional, sprinting icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce got her 2025 season off to a solid start on Saturday, showing good form to...
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Powell warns his children ‘will not run for Jamaica’ if conditions don’t improve
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Powell warns his children ‘will not run for Jamaica’ if conditions don’t improve
Olympian suggests he should have taken opportunity to switch allegiance
April 17, 2025
Former world record holder Asafa Powell has declared that his children will not run for Jamaica if certain support systems are not put in place. He al...
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#Champs2025: KC win 36th Champs title, Hydel High reclaim crown
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#Champs2025: KC win 36th Champs title, Hydel High reclaim crown
March 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston College celebrated their centenary with a 36th hold on the Mortimer Geddes trophy, winning boys’ Champs and Hydel High wo...
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