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Shanti Ruben spreads message of love, unity through music

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Shanti Ruben spreads message of love, unity through music

June 22, 2026

For more than three decades, roots reggae artiste Shanti Ruben has remained committed to using music as a force for positive change, spreading message...

Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record as Argentina down Austria

June 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday, scoring twice as holders Argentina power...

DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 1,000 cases, kills 254

June 22, 2026

KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP)—More than 1,000 Ebola infections have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the latest outbreak has killed...

University student and business executive win Mister and Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica titles

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University student and business executive win Mister and Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica titles

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

June 22, 2026

After three months of training and preparation, the winners in the 2026 Mister and Mister Teen Universe International Jamaica competitions were announ...

Holness refuses to state whether FID has said there’s no case for him to answer

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Holness refuses to state whether FID has said there’s no case for him to answer

June 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness was circumspect on Monday when he responded to a question about the state of the investigation by...

Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

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Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal

June 22, 2026

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Mond...

SGR to host Dynamic Elevated Lifestyle Open House

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SGR to host Dynamic Elevated Lifestyle Open House

June 22, 2026

Stella Global Realty (SGR) Jamaica Ltd has officially announced it will host the Dynamic Elevated Lifestyle Open House on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The...

Holness to meet Wheatley after Cabinet about troubling IC report

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Holness to meet Wheatley after Cabinet about troubling IC report

June 22, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says he will be meeting with embattled Minister of Science, Technology and Special Projects Dr An...

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