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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
December 26 01:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The number of teams taking part in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Champions Cup could be increased by four ...
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
December 26 12:58 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
December 26 12:18 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
December 26 12:07 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 10:35 AM
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
December 26 10:25 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
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Zelensky to meet Trump this weekend in Florida
December 26 10:04 AM
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would meet United States (US)  President Donald Trump this weekend to di...
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
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Lauderhill mayor extends holiday wishes, reflects on accomplishments in 2025
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26 09:59 AM
Mayor of Lauderhill, Jamaican-born Denise Grant, is extending holiday greetings to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. In an interview with Observe...
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
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Swiss reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist receives Billboard plaque
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 26, 2025
When Switzerland-based reggae artiste Cookie the Herbalist collaborated with legendary Jamaican producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in 2017, it was a dream c...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
December 25, 2025
Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
December 25, 2025
Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
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Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
...honours icons Charly Black, Coppershot Sound and Mad Michelle
December 25, 2025
Strictly 2K Throwback festival celebrates 9th anniversary
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T.O.K. gifts homes for Christmas
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T.O.K. gifts homes for Christmas
Singing group gives back after successful 2025
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25, 2025
T.O.K. gifts homes for Christmas
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24, 2025
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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‘Fun in the capital’
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‘Fun in the capital’
I Love Soca to take over Heroes’ Circle on Boxing Day
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 24, 2025
‘Fun in the capital’
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26 compete for Miss Global Jamaica title
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26 compete for Miss Global Jamaica title
Kevin Jackson 
December 24, 2025
26 compete for Miss Global Jamaica title
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A friendship beyond music with Jimmy
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A friendship beyond music with Jimmy
December 24, 2025
A friendship beyond music with Jimmy
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What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols
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What’s behind these favourite traditional Christmas carols
December 23, 2025
There are many different aspects of Christmas that make the season wonderful: family, food, gifts, parties, decorations et al. But the most special pa...
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
December 23, 2025
Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch says Christmas is his favourite time of the year. He says the season is special because it reminds him of love, s...
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Armanii hits Billboard with ‘The Impact’, named among 10 Best Caribbean albums of 2025
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Armanii hits Billboard with ‘The Impact’, named among 10 Best Caribbean albums of 2025
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
December 23, 2025
Dancehall artiste Armanii cracks the Billboard Reggae Albums chart at #10 with his sophomore album, The Impact . Released December 12 via Armanii/Unit...
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Zoo Lights serves up whimsy, wonder and merriment
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Zoo Lights serves up whimsy, wonder and merriment
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 23, 2025
Zoo Lights serves up whimsy, wonder and merriment
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Willie Lindo shares previously released Christmas projects via HeavyBeat Records
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Willie Lindo shares previously released Christmas projects via HeavyBeat Records
December 23, 2025
Willie Lindo shares previously released Christmas projects via HeavyBeat Records
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The Waldlorf-Astoria Hotel rocked and rolled with Jimmy
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The Waldlorf-Astoria Hotel rocked and rolled with Jimmy
December 22, 2025
March 15, 2010 will forever live in the memory of attorney-at-law, Milton Samuda. It was the night of all nights at the Waldlorf-Astoria Hotel in ente...
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
December 22, 2025
UDC expands fireworks fest to St Bess, Westmoreland
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Nigerian singer Mr Eazi goes dancehall
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Nigerian singer Mr Eazi goes dancehall
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi goes dancehall
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Joyful Sounds on Boxing Day for Seaforth, St Thomas
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Joyful Sounds on Boxing Day for Seaforth, St Thomas
Kevin Jackson 
December 22, 2025
Joyful Sounds on Boxing Day for Seaforth, St Thomas
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Cutty Ranks showcases his roots side on new single
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Cutty Ranks showcases his roots side on new single
December 22, 2025
Cutty Ranks showcases his roots side on new single
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Chico Dancehall drops first EP
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Chico Dancehall drops first EP
Kediesha Perry 
December 22, 2025
Chico Dancehall drops first EP
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Carl Meeks rides timeless beats with ‘Classeeks’
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Carl Meeks rides timeless beats with ‘Classeeks’
December 21, 2025
Classeeks , the second album for 2025 from singer Carl Meeks, was released on December 12. It is produced by Cedrik “Kiko” Ynesta of France for the Ru...
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KCCC delivers tidings of joy!
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KCCC delivers tidings of joy!
December 21, 2025
KCCC delivers tidings of joy!
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ISSA Champions Cup expected to add four teams to competition
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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Double murder mars Christmas Day on March Pen Road
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ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Despite an increased police presence, gunmen struck on March Pen Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine on Christmas Day leaving t...
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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FYI Consultancy Group, JN and donors bring early Christmas joy to Trelawny
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Trelawny gathered at the William Knibb Memorial High School football field on Sunday for a large-scale relief and com...
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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Norwood ZOSO records zero murders, zero shootings since January
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Norwood Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) has recorded no murders and no shootings since the start of 2025, a major crime-figh...
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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WATCH: KSAMC hosts annual Christmas feeding programme
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 400 homeless people were treated to a Christmas dinner Thursday on Water Lane in downtown Kingston, as Mayor Andrew Swab...
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