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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
February 26 01:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 01:45 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
February 26 01:29 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
February 26 01:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
February 26 01:11 PM
Dominic Delgado, manager of Jamaica’s national senior men’s basketball team, is calling on Jamaicans to rally behind the squad as they prepare to face...
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
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WATCH: Vendors targeted for check-ups in downtown health fair
February 26 12:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vendors and shoppers in downtown Kingston received free medical check-ups on Wednesday during a health fair held under the theme “...
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
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Instagram to warn parents when teens search for suicide terms
February 26 11:53 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Instagram will begin notifying parents when their teenage children repeatedly search for content related to suici...
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Clive Jeffrey, Zhayna among acts to feature at Reggae Garden Cultural Festival
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Clive Jeffrey, Zhayna among acts to feature at Reggae Garden Cultural Festival
February 26 11:23 AM
A native of Ostend, Belgium, Maarten Hostyn has played at several high-profile dances in Jamaica since first visiting the country 10 years ago. The la...
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Clive Jeffrey, Zhayna among acts to feature at Reggae Garden Cultural Festival
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Clive Jeffrey, Zhayna among acts to feature at Reggae Garden Cultural Festival
February 26, 2026
A native of Ostend, Belgium, Maarten Hostyn has played at several high-profile dances in Jamaica since first visiting the country 10 years ago. The la...
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Joyful pulse
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Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
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Navigating influencer economy
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Navigating influencer economy
IMC 2026 tackles talent, ownership and missteps on Day 1
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Navigating influencer economy
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Gospel singer Ron Kenoly laid to rest
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Gospel singer Ron Kenoly laid to rest
February 26, 2026
Gospel singer Ron Kenoly laid to rest
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
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Chris Martin, Gyptian, Beenie Man and Agent Sasco for 100’s anniversary concert
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Christopher Martin, along with other veteran entertainers Gyptian, Agent Sasco, and Beenie Man will be igniting ...
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Maximise, monetise!
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Maximise, monetise!
IMC panel to explore opportunities; hosts 5th Jamaica Creative Expo
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 25, 2026
Maximise, monetise!
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Clive Jeffrey brings the recording studio to the stage
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Clive Jeffrey brings the recording studio to the stage
February 25, 2026
Clive Jeffrey brings the recording studio to the stage
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Vybz Kartel snags 11 IRAWMA noms
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Vybz Kartel snags 11 IRAWMA noms
Burning Spear to be honoured with lifetime achievement award
February 25, 2026
Vybz Kartel
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Seretse returns to the stage after two decades
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Seretse returns to the stage after two decades
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After two decades of absence from the stage, Seretse, of the island’s leading guitarists will make a highly anticipated appearance...
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 24, 2026
Dancehall kingpin Vybz Kartel added another accolade to his growing list of achievements Monday night, when he received the key to Broward County in F...
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Call to honour ‘father or rocksteady’ Vere Johns
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Call to honour ‘father or rocksteady’ Vere Johns
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 24, 2026
Call to honour ‘father or rocksteady’ Vere Johns
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Zagga’s Piece of Paradise claims #1 spot on US charts
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Zagga’s Piece of Paradise claims #1 spot on US charts
February 24, 2026
Zagga’s
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Pablo YG drops Nuh Likens
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Pablo YG drops Nuh Likens
February 24, 2026
Pablo YG drops
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T.O.K rocks sea of revellers at Panama Carnival
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T.O.K rocks sea of revellers at Panama Carnival
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 24, 2026
T.O.K rocks sea of revellers at Panama Carnival
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Ayetian promises fans a performance of passion at Soundcheck
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Ayetian promises fans a performance of passion at Soundcheck
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  — Dancehall artiste Ayetian is promising fans a performance with passion and more at this Thursday’s staging of Soundcheck at Dubwi...
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Gatekeeping is real!
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Gatekeeping is real!
Bushman speaks on barriers, new music, legacy
BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 23, 2026
Gatekeeping is real!
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A great night of British reggae
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A great night of British reggae
Howard Campbell 
February 23, 2026
A great night of British reggae
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Reggae Fusion promises ‘moving’ line-up
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Reggae Fusion promises ‘moving’ line-up
Kediesha Perry 
February 23, 2026
Reggae Fusion promises ‘moving’ line-up
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Producer Colin Fat passes
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Producer Colin Fat passes
Howard Campbell 
February 23, 2026
Producer Colin Fat passes
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Garvey and Reggae to highlight 5th annual South Florida Black History Month event
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Garvey and Reggae to highlight 5th annual South Florida Black History Month event
February 22, 2026
The Marcus Garvey Groundings, the Black History Month cultural celebration of Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the country’s reggae mu...
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Jamaican and Japanese acts excite at Japan, Jamaica Link Up
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Jamaican and Japanese acts excite at Japan, Jamaica Link Up
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Mai ‘Okamai Okamoto, a Japanese national, has been residing between Jamaica and Japan for almost 16 years. During that time, she de...
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Chillin on the Farm celebrates 15 years
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Chillin on the Farm celebrates 15 years
February 22, 2026
TOLLGATE, Clarendon— Appleton Estate Chillin on the Farm is set to celebrate its 15-year milestone at Murray's Farm in Clarendon on Sunday, March 1. P...
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Grand Palladium appoints new general manager
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Andrew Wright has been appointed the new general manager of the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium Lady Hami...
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
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Faulkland FC win first two games in Sandals Major League
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Former champions Faulkland FC made it two wins in a row after beating Norwood Strikers 3-0 in their St James Football Association/...
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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Liat Air to launch Antigua and Montego Bay routes from Guadeloupe
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Liat Air will introduce two new non-stop services from Pointe-à-Pitre, expanding connections between Guadeloupe and the wider Cari...
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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US congressman says Jamaica to face ‘consequences’ after PM’s Cuba statement
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — United States (US) Congressman Carlos Giménez blasted Prime Minister Andrew Holness via X on Wednesday following Holness’ comments...
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Jamaica basketball manager urges fan support on historic night
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