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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
April 13 08:55 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
April 13 08:45 AM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Not even a persistent drizzle could cool tensions as scores of irate Salt Marsh residents mounted an early Monday morning roadbloc...
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
April 13 08:04 AM
Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
April 13 07:25 AM
Organisers of the Big Wall Carnival event have issued a statement expressing deep concern after a shooting incident left two people injured during fes...
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
Jason Cross | Reporter 
April 13 12:18 AM
Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 13 12:16 AM
Campari Boulevard:
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JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
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JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
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Tamoy Ashman | Reporter |ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 13 12:14 AM
JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
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UPDATE: Podcaster Jaii Frais among 3 shot at carnival party, producer Jahvy in custody
April 13, 2026
Popular podcaster Jhaedee "Jaii Frais" Richards is now in hospital under police guard after a shooting incident that left three people injured after c...
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
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Big Wall organisers apologise after two shot and injured at carnival party
April 13, 2026
Organisers of the Big Wall Carnival event have issued a statement expressing deep concern after a shooting incident left two people injured during fes...
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
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Campari Boulevard: Not just a location; a whole vibe
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 13, 2026
Campari Boulevard:
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YardMas Road March Sunday: Here for it all!
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YardMas Road March Sunday: Here for it all!
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 13, 2026
YardMas Road March Sunday:
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
April 12, 2026
Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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Keith & Tex reimagine ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ in signature style
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Keith & Tex reimagine ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ in signature style
April 12, 2026
When Keith and Tex decided last year to cover popular songs they loved,  Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps  was one of the selections the veteran duo agreed o...
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Dancing for two on Road March
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Dancing for two on Road March
Observer Staff Reporter Shereita Grizzle 
April 12, 2026
The sun rose over Kingston like it knew this was no ordinary Sunday. It was Road March day—the grand finale of the 2026 carnival season—and from as ea...
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18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
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18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 12, 2026
Hannah Sheree, pageant director for the Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland competition, says she is pleased with the lineup of 18 finalists who will b...
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
April 12, 2026
A heavy downpour threatened to put a damper on the hard fete agenda soca lovers had in mind for Rytz on Thursday, but by nightfall, the event had rewr...
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
BY KEDIESHA PERRY 
April 12, 2026
Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Morning Maestro Machel
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Morning Maestro Machel
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Natasha combines with Beenie Man for ‘Sexology’
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Natasha combines with Beenie Man for ‘Sexology’
April 11, 2026
United States-based dancehall artiste Natesha is pumped about the response to her latest single, ' Sexology ', a high-octane club banger which feature...
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Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana
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Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 11, 2026
With its main objective being to deepen diaspora and cultural ties, the inaugural Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival is set to take place from December...
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Patrons soaked up good vibes at Noon Brunch
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Patrons soaked up good vibes at Noon Brunch
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 11, 2026
Patrons soaked up good vibes at Noon Brunch
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V’ghn makes it Tailgate
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V’ghn makes it Tailgate
April 11, 2026
V’ghn makes it Tailgate
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Courvoisier named official cognac of Xodus Carnival at Lost In Paradise
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Courvoisier named official cognac of Xodus Carnival at Lost In Paradise
April 10, 2026
Renowned cognac house Courvoisier is set to bring its signature sophistication to Jamaica’s carnival season as the official cognac of Xodus Carnival ‘...
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‘Vibes cyaan done’ at Illuminate
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‘Vibes cyaan done’ at Illuminate
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 10, 2026
‘Vibes cyaan done’ at Illuminate
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Expect a Sunrise ‘experience’
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Expect a Sunrise ‘experience’
Machel Montano, Voice to headline breakfast party Saturday
April 10, 2026
Expect a Sunrise ‘experience’
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Jamaica’s NDTC conquers Duke and Cayman Islands
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Jamaica’s NDTC conquers Duke and Cayman Islands
April 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—From a sold-out triumph at one of America's most prestigious universities to standing ovations at the heart of the Cayman Islands, t...
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Marcue reintroduces collabs with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Kent Jones
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Marcue reintroduces collabs with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Kent Jones
April 9, 2026
A rising talent, Marcue has already collaborated with big names in music both locally and overseas. Hailing from Duhaney Park in St Andrew, Marcue cou...
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Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dead at 67
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Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dead at 67
April 9, 2026
Afrika Bambaataa, the American rapper and DJ credited as one of the founding fathers of hip hop, has died. Bambaataa, born Lance Taylor in New York to...
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9, 2026
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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First Order Brands acquires Domino’s Pizza business in Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Order Brands Limited has acquired the assets of Convenient Brands Ltd, becoming the new master franchisee for Domino’s Pizza...
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
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Irate residents block Trelawny roadway in protest over lack of piped water
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Not even a persistent drizzle could cool tensions as scores of irate Salt Marsh residents mounted an early Monday morning roadbloc...
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April 13, 2026
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
Jason Cross | Reporter 
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Husband-and-wife duo switch to GenXs and loved it
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JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
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JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
... proposes amenity-based charges
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April 13, 2026
JaBBEM slams proposal for hotel beach pass fees
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