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Throne Speech: Legislation coming to establish unemployment insurance in Jamaica, says GG
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Throne Speech: Legislation coming to establish unemployment insurance in Jamaica, says GG
February 12 03:42 PM
KINGSTON Jamaica — The Government will be taking steps to develop legislation to establish the long talked about unemployment insurance scheme during ...
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Top boys schools look to impress at Corporate Area Champs
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Top boys schools look to impress at Corporate Area Champs
February 12 03:28 PM
Kingston College (KC), Jamaica College (JC) and Calabar High, the top boys’ schools in the Corporate Area Championships, have reaffirmed their desire ...
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Police pursuing intelligence, suspects in murder of 4-y-o girl
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Police pursuing intelligence, suspects in murder of 4-y-o girl
February 12 03:23 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Head of the Manchester police, Superintendent Carey Duncan, says detectives are close to making a breakthrough in the murder of ...
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JDF head in Washington for defence conference
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JDF head in Washington for defence conference
February 12 03:12 PM
WASHINGTON, United States —  Jamaica’s Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, is currently in the United States participating i...
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WATCH: Gov’t continues to monitor situation in Cuba as blackout affects students
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WATCH: Gov’t continues to monitor situation in Cuba as blackout affects students
February 12 03:09 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says while some students studying in Cuba have expressed concern surrounding the current situation in t...
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Throne Speech: NaRRA represents new development architecture for Jamaica — GG
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Throne Speech: NaRRA represents new development architecture for Jamaica — GG
February 12 03:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government’s vehicle to drive reconstruction efforts post-Hurricane Melissa — the National Reconstruction and Resilience Autho...
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Foreign policy must be leveraged for economic independence — Holness
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Foreign policy must be leveraged for economic independence — Holness
February 12 02:48 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has called on heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions to leverage foreign policy as a...
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Clatta Bumboo releases ‘The Purge’
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Clatta Bumboo releases ‘The Purge’
February 12 02:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Heading into the new year, roots singer Clatta Bumboo was determined to make 2026 the most productive year since he began recordin...
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Clatta Bumboo releases ‘The Purge’
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Clatta Bumboo releases ‘The Purge’
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Heading into the new year, roots singer Clatta Bumboo was determined to make 2026 the most productive year since he began recordin...
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Star-studded line-up for 100’s anniversary concert; BOGO ticket sale this weekend
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Star-studded line-up for 100’s anniversary concert; BOGO ticket sale this weekend
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Patrons will be able to take advantage of a buy one get one (BOGO) sale for the 100 Restaurant & Gaming Lounge between Friday, Feb...
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Heart of Love V-Day show to cater to Christians
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Heart of Love V-Day show to cater to Christians
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Organisers of the Heart of Love Valentine’s Day Celebrations at Starliner Seafood, Wine Bar & Grill in Plantation Cove, St Ann say...
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Third World to honour Cat Coore in Wickie Wackie tribute
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Third World to honour Cat Coore in Wickie Wackie tribute
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 12, 2026
Third World to honour Cat Coore in Wickie Wackie tribute
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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
February 12, 2026
Dawson’s Creek
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Sean Paul, Keyshia Cole’s Give It Up To Me races back onto charts
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Sean Paul, Keyshia Cole’s Give It Up To Me races back onto charts
February 12, 2026
Sean Paul, Keyshia Cole’s
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Leroy Sibbles, Sly Dunbar, Mr Vegas honoured
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Leroy Sibbles, Sly Dunbar, Mr Vegas honoured
February 12, 2026
Leroy Sibbles, Sly Dunbar, Mr Vegas honoured
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Marc Jacobs & Thom Browne snag Jamaica’s Naki Depass for new collections
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Marc Jacobs & Thom Browne snag Jamaica’s Naki Depass for new collections
February 11, 2026
As New York Fashion Week (NYFW) officially kicks off Wednesday in the Big Apple, Saint International model Naki Depass is staying ahead of the curve. ...
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Legacy lives on!
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Legacy lives on!
King of reggae honoured with performances at tribute concert
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 11, 2026
Legacy lives on!
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Toots and the Maytals strike gold in New Zealand with 54-46
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Toots and the Maytals strike gold in New Zealand with 54-46
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three years after it earned a gold certification in the United Kingdom,  54-46 (That's My Number)  by Toots and the Maytals, has e...
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It’s Gonna Be…Jimbolee
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It’s Gonna Be…Jimbolee
February 10, 2026
It’s Gonna Be...
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Carlene Davis-Cowan gets honorary PhD
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Carlene Davis-Cowan gets honorary PhD
February 10, 2026
Carlene Davis-Cowan gets honorary PhD
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In Puerto Rico, fans thrilled with Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show
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In Puerto Rico, fans thrilled with Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show
February 9, 2026
VEGA BAJA, Puerto Rico (AFP) — In the town square in Vega Baja, a small municipality near Puerto Rico's capital San Juan, retired teacher Madeline Mir...
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Complex Ricki steps forward with Signs
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Complex Ricki steps forward with Signs
February 9, 2026
Complex Ricki steps forward with
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Kerry-Ann Henry to be honoured at Remembering Rex
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Kerry-Ann Henry to be honoured at Remembering Rex
February 9, 2026
Kerry-Ann Henry to be honoured at Remembering Rex
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Teejay and House of Talent Release JP Morgan
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Teejay and House of Talent Release JP Morgan
February 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall hitmaker Teejay is kicking off 2026 in style with the release of his latest feel-good single and music video, JP Morgan,...
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Jam Again Rhythm Project brings back joy and nostalgia to reggae scene
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Jam Again Rhythm Project brings back joy and nostalgia to reggae scene
February 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hardcore reggae one-drop music lovers are excited about the release of the  Jam Again Riddim  album compilation because it conjure...
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Bryce-Davis delivers magical moments in music
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Bryce-Davis delivers magical moments in music
MIGUEL A THOMAS Managing editor thomasm@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 8, 2026
Bryce-Davis delivers magical moments in music
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Orville Sutherland’s The Gospel Breaking Barriers set for Feb 28
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Orville Sutherland’s The Gospel Breaking Barriers set for Feb 28
Kevin Jackson 
February 8, 2026
Orville Sutherland’s The Gospel Breaking Barriers set for Feb 28
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Back 2 Bass-es, a musical treat
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Back 2 Bass-es, a musical treat
Students, veterans revel in finest display
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 7, 2026
Back 2 Bass-es, a musical treat
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Talent on show
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Talent on show
NNEKA excites patrons at UWI, Mona
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 7, 2026
Talent on show
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Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole’s Give it Up to Me returns to the charts after 20 years
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Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole’s Give it Up to Me returns to the charts after 20 years
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 6, 2026
Twenty years after it was first released, Sean Paul and Keyshia Cole’s #3 Billboard Hot 100 hit When You Gonna (Give it Up to Me) has re-entered multi...
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KINGSTON Jamaica — The Government will be taking steps to develop legislation to establish the long talked about unemployment insurance scheme during ...
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Top boys schools look to impress at Corporate Area Champs
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Top boys schools look to impress at Corporate Area Champs
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Kingston College (KC), Jamaica College (JC) and Calabar High, the top boys’ schools in the Corporate Area Championships, have reaffirmed their desire ...
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Police pursuing intelligence, suspects in murder of 4-y-o girl
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Police pursuing intelligence, suspects in murder of 4-y-o girl
February 12, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Head of the Manchester police, Superintendent Carey Duncan, says detectives are close to making a breakthrough in the murder of ...
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JDF head in Washington for defence conference
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JDF head in Washington for defence conference
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States —  Jamaica’s Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, is currently in the United States participating i...
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WATCH: Gov’t continues to monitor situation in Cuba as blackout affects students
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WATCH: Gov’t continues to monitor situation in Cuba as blackout affects students
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Senator Kamina Johnson Smith says while some students studying in Cuba have expressed concern surrounding the current situation in t...
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