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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
January 10 02:58 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica—A man and a woman are now in custody following the seizure of a firearm in Spicy Grove, Oracabessa in St Mary, on Saturday, January 1...
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
January 10 01:40 PM
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
January 10 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
January 10 01:23 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
January 10 01:16 PM
American actor TK Carter, best known for his roles in sitcom Punky Brewster and horror film The Thing in the 1980s, has died aged 69. Carter was found...
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
January 10 01:09 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil,...
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 10 12:45 PM
The past week has been a whirlwind for American international dancehall artiste Iesha Nova. After releasing a remake of the 30-year-old hit Macarena (...
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Man shot in leg during alleged confrontation with cop in Mandeville Market
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Man shot in leg during alleged confrontation with cop in Mandeville Market
January 10 12:36 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man said to be of unsound mind was shot and injured by the police during an alleged confrontation in the Mandeville Market on ...
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
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‘Punky Brewster’ actor TK Carter dies at 69
January 10, 2026
American actor TK Carter, best known for his roles in sitcom Punky Brewster and horror film The Thing in the 1980s, has died aged 69. Carter was found...
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
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Iesha Nova gets Firm on critics
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 10, 2026
The past week has been a whirlwind for American international dancehall artiste Iesha Nova. After releasing a remake of the 30-year-old hit Macarena (...
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Sean Paul’s Gimme The Light strikes gold in the UK
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Sean Paul’s Gimme The Light strikes gold in the UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 10, 2026
Sean Paul's 2001 hit Gimme The Light reached a new milestone in the United Kingdom on Friday, January 9, when it was certified gold by the British Pho...
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Spice kicks off 2026 with gospel single
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Spice kicks off 2026 with gospel single
January 10, 2026
Spice kicks off 2026 with gospel single
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It was 11:59!
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It was 11:59!
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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Renowned boutique hotel Jakes Hotel in Treasure Beach, will be hosting what it describes as a powerful celebration of Reggae Cultu...
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
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J’Calm releases sophomore album; Sean Paul and Tony Kelly among producers
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 9, 2026
Singer J’Calm says it was intentional to collaborate with high-profile acts and producers for his sophomore album Emotions , which was released on Fri...
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Shake it to the Max (Fly) remix cops nomination for iHeartRadio Music Award
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BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 9, 2026
Global hit Shake it to the Max (Fly) remix by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea, is nominated in the category Best Music Video of the 2026 i...
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5 artistes to watch in 2026
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5 artistes to watch in 2026
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 9, 2026
5 artistes
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Antoni Steehl talks Friends With Benefits
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Antoni Steehl talks Friends With Benefits
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
Antoni Steehl talks
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Alkaline unveils No Emotions today
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Alkaline unveils No Emotions today
...another tease from upcoming album
January 9, 2026
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Vegas, Sly Dunbar, Leroy Sibbles to be honoured at Reggae Genealogy 2026
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Vegas, Sly Dunbar, Leroy Sibbles to be honoured at Reggae Genealogy 2026
January 8, 2026
Vegas, Sly Dunbar, Leroy Sibbles to be honoured at Reggae Genealogy 2026
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Courtney Wilson returns to stage with Boopsie’s Homecoming
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Courtney Wilson returns to stage with Boopsie’s Homecoming
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January 7, 2026
Courtney Wilson returns to stage with
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UB40’s Labour of Love revisits Billboard
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UB40’s Labour of Love revisits Billboard
Kevin Jackson 
January 7, 2026
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Eastern Extravaganza makes a splash!
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Eastern Extravaganza makes a splash!
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January 7, 2026
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Pretty D says Move Up!
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Pretty D says Move Up!
January 7, 2026
Pretty D says
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Bugle opens 2026 with new single
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Bugle opens 2026 with new single
...features daughter Layla-Rei
January 7, 2026
Bugle opens 2026 with new single
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Madaan passionate on Heart Cold
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Madaan passionate on Heart Cold
January 7, 2026
Madaan passionate on
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Winston Dias releases cover of ‘Let’s Keep it That Way’
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Winston Dias releases cover of ‘Let’s Keep it That Way’
January 6, 2026
Married for over 55 years, Winston Dias knows when his spouse makes a suggestion, it is usually a good thing. Some years ago, while singing Mac Davis’...
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KSA heritage queen captures runner-up title at national competition
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KSA heritage queen captures runner-up title at national competition
January 6, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Kingston and St Andrew’s Annorah Brown captured the second runner-up title at the inaugural Mini Miss Jamaica Heritage Queen Pageant...
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Sean Paul’s ‘Like Glue’ is platinum
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Sean Paul’s ‘Like Glue’ is platinum
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 6, 2026
When producer Tony “CD” Kelly released the Buy Out rhythm in 2001, he was confident the project would resonate with audiences. The beat went on to spa...
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Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ featuring Shaggy and Sean Paul certified silver in UK
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Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ featuring Shaggy and Sean Paul certified silver in UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 6, 2026
Dancehall queen Spice has earned her second silver-certified single in the United Kingdom, as Go Down Deh featuring Shaggy and Sean Paul reached the m...
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Two arrested after firearm, ammo seized in St Mary
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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Semenyo scores on Man City debut in 10-goal rout of Exeter
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MANCHESTER, United Kingdom -- Antoine Semenyo scored on his Manchester City debut as the Ghana forward's new side crushed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup th...
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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CXC develops new literacy and numeracy standards aimed at improving performance in key subjects
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has developed new numeracy and literacy standards as part of its efforts to improve the out...
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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Female cop receiving medical treatment after being mowed down by taxi driver
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A policewoman is now receiving medical treatment at hospital after she was mowed down by a taxi operator on Friday afternoon at th...
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
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Trump signs emergency order to protect US-held revenue from Venezuela oil
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