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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — St Vincent police are investigating the murder of a young man who was shot and killed on Wednesday, five weeks after at ...
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St John Ambulance and JN Foundation deliver medical relief to hurricane survivors
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than 250 volunteers mobilised by St John's Ambulance Jamaica and the JN Foundation provided first aid and essential medical s...
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Kingston volunteers bring relief to flooded St Elizabeth communities
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two Kingston entrepreneurs swapped their office routines for flooded roads last week, trekking into Reading District, St Elizabeth...
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Commissioner Blake leads JCF volunteers in hurricane relief efforts across western Jamaica
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Commissioner Blake leads JCF volunteers in hurricane relief efforts across western Jamaica
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police Commissioner Kevin Blake has been leading a team of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) volunteers in relief and recovery oper...
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Forex: $161.29 to one US dollar
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Thursday, November 6, ended trading at $161.29, down by 61 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaic...
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40 years after Grammy win, Sly recalls Black Uhuru’s ‘Anthem’
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40 years after Grammy win, Sly recalls Black Uhuru’s ‘Anthem’
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
November 6, 2025
For Anthem , Black Uhuru’s fifth album for Island Records, producers Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare wanted to broaden the roots trio's appeal. They...
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Hip Strip operators reeling from Hurricane Melissa devastation
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Hip Strip operators reeling from Hurricane Melissa devastation
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November 6, 2025
Hip Strip operators reeling from Hurricane Melissa devastation
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Bounty Killer teams with DJ Khaled in Hurricane Melissa relief effort
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Bounty Killer teams with DJ Khaled in Hurricane Melissa relief effort
November 5, 2025
As the entertainment fraternity continues to lend its platforms and resources to relief efforts, Bounty Killer has joined forces with international pr...
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Unwinding the Billboard charts 20 years ago
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Unwinding the Billboard charts 20 years ago
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Miss Universe Ja departs for Thailand
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Miss Universe Ja departs for Thailand
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Fiwi Campus, Suppline, Charitable Hearts and Nakama Group collab for hurricane relief drive
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Fiwi Campus, Suppline, Charitable Hearts and Nakama Group collab for hurricane relief drive
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Shaggy to perform at 99th anniversary of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
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November 4, 2025
Multi-award-winning artiste Shaggy is set to perform at this year’s highly anticipated Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Shaggy made the announcement on...
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Chris Martin, Nigy Boy, Masicka line up for I Love Jamaica concerts
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Chris Martin, Nigy Boy, Masicka line up for I Love Jamaica concerts
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November 4, 2025
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Kajj taps in his dynamism
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Armzhouse Records founder to be released from US prison on Tuesday
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Everton "Rado" Minott, founder of Armz House Records, known for producing hit rhythms such as the Forever rhythm, which featured artistes like Alkalin...
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Jay-A hands out care packages in St Elizabeth
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November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Emerging dancehall artiste Jay-A Gullyside and his 1Nato team visited communities in St Elizabeth over the weekend where he handed...
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Romain Virgo and Destra join Florida Jerk Fest lineup
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November 3, 2025
Reggae artiste Romain Virgo and soca star Destra are the newest additions to the line-up for the main stage at the 23rd staging of the Grace Jamaican ...
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Original Thriller to stage three shows in Toronto and Montreal
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The first time Original Thriller went to Canada, it was 1984 and he was one of dancehall music’s fledgling stars. Forty-one years later, he is a citiz...
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Shenseea signed to Since ’93 and Columbia Records
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November 3, 2025
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JamCan association in Toronto to mount relief concert
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JamCan association in Toronto to mount relief concert
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November 3, 2025
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Carlos Tha 1st uses music to help Jamaicans navigate ‘Disaster’
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November 2, 2025
Dancehall artiste Carlos Tha 1st subscribes to the famous American televangelist Robert Schuller quote, "tough times never last but tough people do". ...
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2026 Best Reggae Album Grammy predictions
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5-concert series to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery
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5-concert series to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery
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Ras Mista Fyah eyes Grammy glory with ‘Infinity’
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Since the release of his album, Infinity , in August, Colombian roots-reggae singer Ras Mista Fyah has done the promotional rounds, pressing flesh wit...
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Treasure Beach Food, Rum & Reggae Festival postponed
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November 1, 2025
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Hype Type says it’s time to clean up Jamaica
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Hype Type says it’s time to clean up Jamaica
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Jah Cure gets more years behind bars after appeal by prosecutors
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Jah Cure gets more years behind bars after appeal by prosecutors
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October 31, 2025
Reggae star Jah Cure will be forced to spend more time behind bars as the Amsterdam Court of Appeal has sentenced the Love Is singer to eight years an...
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