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Chinese businessman robbed, gun stolen: ST MARY, Jamaica - A businessman in Annotto Bay, St Mary was reportedly robbed and his licensed firearm stolen during a ...
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Chinese businessman robbed, gun stolen
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General secretary of Jamaica Football Federation Dennis Chung says that it could cost over $500 million to finance the Reggae Boyz’ 2026 Fifa World Cup ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/chung-says-jff-needs-500m-boyz-wcup-qualifying-campaign/
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With the Reggae Boyz’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign set to kick off in just under two months, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/20/hes-still-interested/
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Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson marks his 89th birthday today, just over 18 years after he retired from a life of public service that saw him create history ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/pj-patterson-marks-89th-birthday-today/
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St Mary Football Association mourns sudden death of ‘exemplary’ administrator: The St Mary Football Association has been plunged into mourning following the ...
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St Mary Football Association mourns sudden death of ‘exemplary’ ...
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Warrant ordered for woman posing as rental agent: ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Parish Court on Wednesday issued a warrant for a St James woman accused of ...
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Warrant ordered for woman posing as rental agent
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Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining Minister Floyd Green is assuring Jamaicans that the Government will do what needs to be done to ensure that there is food ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/ministry-ramps-support-farmers-hit-drought/
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JFF saddened by passing of Brazilian Jose Luis Camago: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Football Federation says it is saddened by the passing of Brazilian Jose ...
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JFF saddened by passing of Brazilian Jose Luis Camago
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A Supreme Court judge refused a request from the defence to put on hold the start of the Keith Clarke murder trial in light of an appeal filed by the defence … ... Show more   #GleanerMinute
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Head of Beach Soccer Jamaica (BSJ), Pat Garel, has filed a claim for the Jamaica Football Federation election to be ruled null and void if she is successful in ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240424/down-not-out   #GLNRSports
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The Jamaica Football Federation has selected 20 players to participate in the UEFA Under-18 Friendship Tournament, which will be held in Turkey ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240417/jff-selects-20-uefa-u18   #GLNRSports
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Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) in a press conference earlier today at its headquarters, announced digital outlet 876Stream as the official marketing and ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240418/jff-announces-876stream-marketing-partners   #GLNRSports
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FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse — US Media: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The FBI has launched a criminal probe targeting the ...
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FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse — US Media
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
  • The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.

  • Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.

  • Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.

  • President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
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Samuda to attend 9th Our Ocean Conference and Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth ...
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Samuda to attend 9th Our Ocean Conference and Commonwealth Ministerial ...
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The fire at the Riverton Disposal Facility has been extinguished, a representative from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) said.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/10/watch-riverton-city-dump-fire-extinguished-smoke-nuisance-remains/
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New tickets to be released 100 days from Paris Olympics: PARIS, France (AFP)— The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics announced the release of new tickets on ...
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New tickets to be released 100 days from Paris Olympics
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Hanover man slapped with several charges following gun attack: HANOVER, Jamaica— A man has been charged following investigations into a gun attack which occurred ...
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Hanover man slapped with several charges following gun attack
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Racing United lead JFF Championships: ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— Racing United continued their dominance of the Jamaica Football Federation’s Championships after ...
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Racing United lead JFF Championships
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Belize records decline in population growth: BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) – The Director General of the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), Diana Castillo-Trejo ...
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Belize records decline in population growth
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It is just shy of a month since Michael Ricketts was re-elected to his second full, four-year term as president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20240410/editorial-jff-guardianship   #GLNROped
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Two Jamaican refs selected to officiate at Olympic tournament this summer: KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two Jamaican FIFA referees, Daneon Parchment and Odette Hamilton ...
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Two Jamaican refs selected to officiate at Olympic tournament this summer
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Reggae Boyz move up in Fifa rankings: Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz have moved up in the latest Fifa and Concacaf rankings after their historic third-place finish in the ...
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Reggae Boyz move up in Fifa rankings
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Following Jamaica’s historic third-place finish at the recent Concacaf Nations League, Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president Michael Ricketts is looking ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240405/ricketts-busy-summer-boyz   #GLNRSports
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Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has refuted claims made by national player Leon Bailey regarding travel arrangements and money he alleges it owes him.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/23/jff-responds-bailey-accusations/
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One dead, two injured at wake in Clarendon: CLARENDON- Jamaica — A man was shot and killed while two others are nursing injuries following a shooting at a ...
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One dead, two injured at wake in Clarendon
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A man was taken to hospital with what appeared to be serious burns after a fiery crash near the May Pen toll plaza Monday morning.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/18/watch-man-hospitalised-fiery-crash-near-may-pen-toll-plaza/
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With Jamaica’s 1-0 victory over Panama in the Concacaf Nations League third-place play-off, national defender Damion Lowe equalled the number of international ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240330/damion-lowe-hails-family-legacy-after-boyz-milestone   #GLNRSports
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A Jamaica under-18 team, led by coach Lenworth Hyde and assistant Rudolph Austin, is down to compete in a week-long tournament, late April in Turkey ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240327/not-just-now   #GLNRSports
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Reggae Boyz head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson was critical of individuals within the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) who have been leaking sensitive information ...  jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240317/not-media   #GLNRSports
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The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has announced the appointment of Jerome Waite as the new coach of the Under-20 men’s team, replacing John Wall ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/waite-replaces-wall-head-coach-u-20-national-team/
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Parents were sent scampering as they grabbed their children from the Grange Hill Primary School in Westmoreland after it was alleged that gunmen threatened to ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/grange-hill-primary-dismissed-gunmen-reportedly-threaten-shoot-school/
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Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix visiting Jamaica with her husband for their ‘babymoon’
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Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix visiting Jamaica with her husband for ...
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Anthony Carpenter, a seven-time Boys’ Championships winner with Calabar, said he is yearning for the day when his alma mater reclaims the Mortimer Geddes ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/12/calabar-need-rediscover-fighting-spirit-carpenter/
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Burn victim Alecia King, who endured a harrowing experience last August when she was doused with flammable liquid and set ablaze ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/21/watch-burn-victim-alecia-king-grateful-home/
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Man City’s Rodri warns best is still to come: LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)— Rodri has warned Manchester City's rivals that the best is yet to come after they ...
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Man City’s Rodri warns best is still to come
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Trump says will free US Capitol rioters if reelected: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Donald Trump on Monday pledged to free people jailed for taking part in ...
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Trump says will free US Capitol rioters if reelected
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Outgoing Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says he feels a sense of accomplishment as he leaves the Jamaica Constabulary Force today ... Show more   #GleanerMinute
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Russia fines two women over filmed kiss: MOSCOW, Russia (AFP)— Two women who were filmed kissing each other at a restaurant in Russia have been fined more than ...
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Russia fines two women over filmed kiss
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Ricketts reelected JFF President: HANOVER, Jamaica - Michael Ricketts was on Sunday reelected president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) after beating ...
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Ricketts reelected JFF President
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Atletico coach Simeone welcomes ‘important’ Griezmann return: MADRID, Spain (AFP)— Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and defender Axel Witsel said Tuesday they ...
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Atletico coach Simeone welcomes ‘important’ Griezmann return
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With less than two weeks before the highly anticipated Jamaica Football Federation elections, President Michael Ricketts says his tenure is incomparable to his ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/05/best-man-job-jff-boss-ricketts-defends-record-troubled-elections-draw-near/
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A man was reportedly gunned down in his yard on Seventh Street in Greenwich Farm in Kingston on Wednesday. He has been identified as 45-year-old Steve Facey ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/21/watch-man-gunned-home-greenwich-farm/
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President of the Jamaica Football Federation Michael Ricketts has joined the growing voices supporting the family of former Reggae Boyz physiotherapist Dr ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240313/jff-mourns-loss-former-national-physiotherapist   #GLNRSports
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Granville to face off with Flanker United in Sandals Major League final: MONTEGO BAY, St James - Granville United upset two-time defending champions Reggae ...
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Granville to face off with Flanker United in Sandals Major League final
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Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) presidential candidate Raymond Anderson says he has $350 million in the bag waiting to spend if elected ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240312/anderson-we-have-350m-spend   #GLNRSports
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Kenyan marathon world record-holder Kiptum killed in car crash: NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP)— Tributes poured in on Monday for Kenyan running sensation Kelvin Kiptum ...
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Kenyan marathon world record-holder Kiptum killed in car crash
Quick Glance: World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Kenyan Car Crash
  • World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach tragically pass away in a car accident in Kenya.

  • Kiptum loses control of his vehicle in Kaptagat, southwest Kenya, at 11pm local time.

  • Tributes pour in for Kiptum from figures like Raila Odinga and Sebastian Coe.

  • Kiptum's world record of 2:00:35 officially ratified by World Athletics.
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The appeal by Beach Soccer Jamaica (BSJ) against the court's decision to allow the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) elections to proceed before the April 23 ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240313/beach-soccer-jamaicas-appeal-dismissed   #GLNRSports
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Beach Soccer Jamaica (BSJ) president Pat Garel is feeling very encouraged after Tuesday’s court-management hearing with the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240307/not-prepared-stop   #GLNRSports
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A third-place CONCACAF Nations League finish 🥉 Congratulations to Hec and Karoy! 👏🇯🇲Jamaica Football Federation ( J.F.F ) 📸
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Racing suffer first loss in JFF league: Leaders Racing United lost for the first time this season and Tru-Juice lost their third game in Wednesday’s ninth round ...
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Racing suffer first loss in JFF league
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Matchday for Karoy and Hec as Jamaica take on USA in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals 🏆 Good luck, lads! 🇯🇲Jamaica Football Federation ( J.F.F ) 📸
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Following his new three-year deal at English Premier League club Aston Villa, Reggae Boyz forward Leon Bailey has received high praises for his impressive ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/13/resilient-bailey-hailed-signing-extension-aston-villa/
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Humble Lion win but could lose points: ST JAMES, Jamaica - Despite a hard fought 2-1 win over Montego Bay United (MBU) at WesPow Park on Sunday ...
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Humble Lion win but could lose points
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Attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan, who represents the embattled deejay Vybz Kartel, is now in England to argue the deejay’s appeal in the United Kingdom-based ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/12/vybz-kartels-appeal-heard-privy-council-february-14-15/
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Jamaica's Reggae Girlz slip to 42nd, Trinidad and Tobago up to 77th on latest FIFA rankings - Guyana Chronicle
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Jamaica's Reggae Girlz slip to 42nd, Trinidad and Tobago up to 77th ...
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The case management hearing for the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) and Beach Soccer Jamaica will begin today, and although JFF general secretary Dennis ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240305/case-management-hearing-jff-bsj-back-court-today   #GLNRSports
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PNP expels four members following independent candidate nominations: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Four members of the People’s National Party (PNP) were automatically ...
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PNP expels four members following independent candidate nominations
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St Ann Football Association president Danny Beckford says the Craig Butler-coached Phoenix Academy is registered with the parish association following comments ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240223/phoenix-affiliated-st-ann-says-beckford   #GLNRSports
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Chairman of Professional Football Jamaica Limited Christopher Williams reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that local footballers earn sufficiently from ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240222/it-cannot-wait   #GLNRSports
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Dennis Chung, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) general secretary, says the federation made significant strides last year with its financial governance ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240212/jff-surplus   #GLNRSports
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Former National Commercial Bank wealth advisor Khadene Thomas today pleaded guilty to fraud involving about $75 million dollars at the financial giant ... Show more   #GleanerMinute
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Paul Adams, principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High School in St James, was found in the parish Monday afternoon, after going missing Sunday night … The ... Show more   #GleanerMinute
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Racing United extend lead in JFF Championships: ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Racing United extended their lead in the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) Championships ...
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Racing United extend lead in JFF Championships
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Although the Court of Appeal denied the Pat Garel-led Beach Soccer Jamaica (BSJ) a second injunction to further delay the JFF election ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240229/march-17-jff-election-not-done-deal   #GLNRSports
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Jamaica Women’s Premier League kicks off Saturday with 10 teams: KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Jamaica Women’s Premier League will have an additional team for the 2024 ...
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Jamaica Women’s Premier League kicks off Saturday with 10 teams
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The long-awaited Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) board meeting to reschedule the date of the organisation’s presidential election will take place today and ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240224/jff-moves-reschedule-election-date   #GLNRSports
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General secretary of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Dennis Chung insists that the late withdrawal of two teams, which disrupted the start of the 2024 ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240219/chung-jff-committed-womens-league   #GLNRSports
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Today's #LasMay editorial cartoon. See more cartoons: jamaica-gleaner.com/cartoon
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Red Stripe’s label re-design competition to announce winner on February 7: Red Stripe has announced the top six finalists in its special edition label design ...
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Red Stripe’s label re-design competition to announce winner on February 7
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The opening day of the Jamaica Women’s Premier League was thrown into a tailspin after Royal Lakes of St Catherine and Rangers FC of Portland, reportedly ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240221/they-wouldnt-listen-our-situation   #GLNRSports
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A dispute over the supply of piped water into the homes of approximately 5,000 residents in seven St Catherine communities has developed between St Catherine ... Show more   www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/02/12/water-clash/
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With several senior Reggae Girlz still making themselves unavailable due to their impasse with the Jamaica Football Federation ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240220/two-tough-games   #GLNRSports
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Racing United, Tru Juice win in JFF Championships: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica - Leaders Racing United and Tru-Juice FC scored contrasting wins over Petersfield FC and ...
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Racing United, Tru Juice win in JFF Championships
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Caribbean urged to protect against Saharan dust: PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging people to ...
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Caribbean urged to protect against Saharan dust
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Michael Ricketts, president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), says a new date for the organisation’s election will be announced after the board meets ... Show more   jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20240215/let-us-go-polls   #GLNRSports
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Females dominate JUNO Reggae Recording of the Year category: For the first time since the category was introduced in 1985, females dominate the JUNO Award for ...
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Females dominate JUNO Reggae Recording of the Year category