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Shenseea scores for Jamaica with FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack
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Shenseea scores for Jamaica with FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack
April 28, 2026
While Jamaica reels from the disappointment of the Reggae Boyz falling short of World Cup qualification, there’s a silver lining that’s striking a far...
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JAMAICA IS OPEN!
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Bartlett, Belnavis signal travel and investment boom as Jamaica returns strongly post-hurricane
Sandena James | Social Media Editor 
April 28, 2026
JAMAICA IS OPEN!
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JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
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JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
Meetings & events market adjusts as western Ja recovers from Melissa
April 28, 2026
JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
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Crawba Genius teams up DJ Mac, Julian Marley for new inspirational single
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Crawba Genius teams up DJ Mac, Julian Marley for new inspirational single
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 28, 2026
Crawba Genius teams up DJ Mac, Julian Marley for new inspirational single
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Scorpions unfazed in spite of weak start
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Scorpions unfazed in spite of weak start
April 28, 2026
Scorpions unfazed in spite of weak start
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Seville camp, JAAA dismiss talks of rift as athlete opts out of World Relays team
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 28, 2026
Seville’s agent dismisses talk of spat with JAAA
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How To Plan Your Wedding Budget
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How To Plan Your Wedding Budget
April 28, 2026
How To Plan Your Wedding Budget
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WATCH: Family of ‘mentally-ill’ man demands justice after fatal shooting in August Town
April 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The family of a man said to have been mentally-ill is calling for a speedy investigation into the circumstances surrounding his ki...
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Indecom probing five killed by security forces on Monday
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Indecom probing five killed by security forces on Monday
April 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) says it is now investigating four incidents in which five men were fatally ...
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Opposition calls for parliamentary oversight of cement shortage
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Opposition calls for parliamentary oversight of cement shortage
April 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Investment, Trade and Global Logistics, Anthony Hylton, is calling for urgent parliamentary oversight of t...
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US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port
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US forces board ship suspected of heading to Iran port
April 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) Marines on Tuesday boarded a commercial ship in the Arabian Sea that was suspected of trying to vio...
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Current and former UHWI CEOs fail to appear before PAC over audit findings
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Current and former UHWI CEOs fail to appear before PAC over audit findings
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 28, 2026
The current and former chief executive officers (CEO) of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) failed to appear before the Public Accounts...
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GGPAJ welcomes US cannabis reclassification
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GGPAJ welcomes US cannabis reclassification
April 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica (GGPAJ) has welcomed the recent reclassification of cannabis under United S...
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Mister and Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica pageants underway
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Mister and Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica pageants underway
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 28, 2026
Preparations for the staging of two male pageants, Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica and Mister Universe International Jamaica, are currently...
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Renowned philanthropist and blogger ‘Big Stone’ has died
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Renowned philanthropist and blogger ‘Big Stone’ has died
April 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Leader Mark Golding is mourning the death of well-known blogger and philanthropist Claude “Big Stone” Sinclair. Golding...
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Seiveright warns against paralysis by debate in NaRRA dispute
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Seiveright warns against paralysis by debate in NaRRA dispute
April 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — With the House of Representatives expected to vote on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill Tuesday ev...
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Bartlett, Belnavis signal travel and investment boom as Jamaica returns strongly post-hurricane
Sandena James | Social Media Editor 
April 28, 2026
JAMAICA IS OPEN!
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JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
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JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
Meetings & events market adjusts as western Ja recovers from Melissa
April 28, 2026
JAPEX 2026 moves to Ocho Rios
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Oil rises, stocks mixed as US-Iran peace talk hopes dim
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Oil rises, stocks mixed as US-Iran peace talk hopes dim
April 28, 2026
Oil rises, stocks mixed as US-Iran peace talk hopes dim
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Jermaine Delattibudiere elected general secretary of Pan-American Draughts and Checkers Confederation
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Jermaine Delattibudiere elected general secretary of Pan-American Draughts and Checkers Confederation
…JDA to host 2028 Pan-Am championship
April 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Draughts Association (JDA), Deputy Superintendent Jermaine Delattibudiere, has been elected general secre...
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Scorpions unfazed in spite of weak start
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Scorpions unfazed in spite of weak start
April 28, 2026
Scorpions unfazed in spite of weak start
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Seville camp, JAAA dismiss talks of rift as athlete opts out of World Relays team
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 28, 2026
Seville’s agent dismisses talk of spat with JAAA
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St Mary FA gets JOA sponsorship
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St Mary FA gets JOA sponsorship
April 28, 2026
St Mary FA gets
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Kompany hails Kane as Bayern face PSG in UCL semis
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Kompany hails Kane as Bayern face PSG in UCL semis
April 28, 2026
Kompany hails Kane as Bayern face
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