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Reggae Rocking in the USA! 25 Jamaican songs that impacted America
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Reggae Rocking in the USA! 25 Jamaican songs that impacted America
Howard Campbell 
July 4, 2026
Today, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary as an independent nation. Observer Online looks at 25 Jamaican songs that made an impact on ...
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Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4, 2026
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4, 2026
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Strong support for Cholita’s
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
Free Internet for two years sweeten the pot
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
Castleton Botanical Gardens will become major attraction, says MP
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
July 4, 2026
‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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A LITTLE MESSI
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Star shines as Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to limp into round of 16
July 4, 2026
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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Reggae Rocking in the USA! 25 Jamaican songs that impacted America
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Reggae Rocking in the USA! 25 Jamaican songs that impacted America
Howard Campbell 
July 4, 2026
Today, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary as an independent nation. Observer Online looks at 25 Jamaican songs that made an impact on ...
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Pierre calls for stronger regional unity on Caricom Day
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Pierre calls for stronger regional unity on Caricom Day
July 4, 2026
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) Chairman and St Lucia Prime Minister Philip J Pierre says the region must move beyond disc...
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Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury
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Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury
July 4, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on...
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Jamaican heritage fuels boxing brothers Kamar and Alex Bray
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Jamaican heritage fuels boxing brothers Kamar and Alex Bray
July 4, 2026
Whether working out in the gym or just hanging out, brothers Kamar and Alex Bray love jamming to dancehall music. The sounds of Buju Banton, Masicka, ...
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France Ebola patient recovers
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France Ebola patient recovers
July 4, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP)—A doctor who had tested positive for Ebola in the first such case on French territory has recovered and left the hospital, France'...
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Trump sanctions ‘Cuban actors’ over alleged ‘anti-American’ activities
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Trump sanctions ‘Cuban actors’ over alleged ‘anti-American’ activities
July 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — As the United States (US) on Saturday commemorates its 250th anniversary of independence, the Donald Trump administr...
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Costly carelessness
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Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4, 2026
From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4, 2026
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
Free Internet for two years sweeten the pot
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
Castleton Botanical Gardens will become major attraction, says MP
Ingrid Henry | Observer Writer 
July 4, 2026
‘Not a side stop, a main destination’
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
July 4, 2026
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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A LITTLE MESSI
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A LITTLE MESSI
Star shines as Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to limp into round of 16
July 4, 2026
Argentina survive Cape Verde scare to reach World Cup last 16
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‘I had to do it’
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‘I had to do it’
Egypt star Salah living in the moment after coolest of penalties in World Cup win
July 4, 2026
‘I had to do it’
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ISSA targets greater quality in schoolboy football revamp
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ISSA targets greater quality in schoolboy football revamp
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
ISSA targets greater quality in schoolboy football revamp
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1500 players ready for Grace Mighty Malt Victory Cup kick-off
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1500 players ready for Grace Mighty Malt Victory Cup kick-off
July 4, 2026
1500 players ready for Grace Mighty Malt Victory Cup kick-off
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Effective July 1, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has increased the allocation of housing solutions reserved for contributors age...
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Megan Simmonds and Britany Anderson first and second at Austrian Open
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaicans Megan Simmonds and Britany Anderson were first and second respectively in the 100m hurdles at Wednesday’s Austrian Open ...
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TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Sprint legend Usain Bolt brought cheers to graduates of his alma mater Waldensia Primary and Infant School with a $1.7 million don...
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‘Girl power’: Three Jamaicans sweep the podium at AAU Taekwondo Champs
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