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Chad to deploy 1,500 troops to fight gangs in Haiti
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Chad to deploy 1,500 troops to fight gangs in Haiti
April 20 12:31 PM
NDJAMENA, Chad (AFP) — Chad will deploy 1,500 soldiers to Haiti as part of the United Nations (UN) backed security force to help quell ongoing gang vi...
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Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen’s body found in Tesla
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Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen’s body found in Tesla
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Singer D4vd was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of a teenage girl whose decomposing body was found...
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BGLC appoints new executive director for regulatory focus
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BGLC appoints new executive director for regulatory focus
April 20 12:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), in entering its next strategic phase of elevating regulatory standards and bui...
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Temporary relocation of Manchester Parish Court sittings from Christiana to Spalding
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Temporary relocation of Manchester Parish Court sittings from Christiana to Spalding
April 20 11:55 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Judiciary of Jamaica is advising members of the public that, due to scheduled renovation works at the Christiana outstation ...
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JC student in viral assault video taken into police custody, another facing expulsion
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JC student in viral assault video taken into police custody, another facing expulsion
April 20 11:46 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A Jamaica College student seen in a viral video violently boxing a classmate has been taken into custody by the police. Observer O...
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Production for Jamaican thriller ‘Squatta’ to wrap up soon
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Production for Jamaican thriller ‘Squatta’ to wrap up soon
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
April 20 11:29 AM
In a matter of weeks, James Williams is scheduled to be in Jamaica for the final phase of production on Squatta , a movie he began work on in June 202...
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JC mum on viral video of students assaulting schoolmate
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JC mum on viral video of students assaulting schoolmate
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 20 11:24 AM
Efforts by the Observer Online team to obtain a response to a viral video allegedly showing students in uniform violently assaulting a peer were met w...
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Six detained as probe continues into ‘internal betrayal’ at Trinidad police station
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Six detained as probe continues into ‘internal betrayal’ at Trinidad police station
April 20 11:05 AM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) says six people have been detained as investigations continue into Sunda...
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Production for Jamaican thriller ‘Squatta’ to wrap up soon
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Production for Jamaican thriller ‘Squatta’ to wrap up soon
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
April 20, 2026
In a matter of weeks, James Williams is scheduled to be in Jamaica for the final phase of production on Squatta , a movie he began work on in June 202...
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The Beatles’ ska-inspired Ob La Di Ob La Da certified silver in the UK
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The Beatles’ ska-inspired Ob La Di Ob La Da certified silver in the UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 20, 2026
The emerging sounds of ska and one of its exponents, Jamaican singer Desmond Dekker, were the inspiration behind the 1968 single Ob La Di Ob La Da by ...
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Jamaican spirit will roam New Orleans
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Jamaican spirit will roam New Orleans
Sandals, JTB to storm 2026 Jazz and Heritage Festival with top musical acts, flavour, craft
April 20, 2026
Jamaican spirit will roam New Orleans
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June Isaacs hopes ‘The Cool Ruler’ biography connects Gregory with new fans
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June Isaacs hopes ‘The Cool Ruler’ biography connects Gregory with new fans
Howard Campbell 
April 19, 2026
A life-size poster of Gregory Isaacs greeted attendees for the launch of The Cool Ruler: The Incredible Life Story of Gregory Isaacs , a biography by ...
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Reggae rocks Diane Warren
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Reggae rocks Diane Warren
Renown American songwriter teams with Jamaican acts for new album
April 19, 2026
Reggae rocks Diane Warren
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Minster Sandra Brooks returns with Those Trials
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Minster Sandra Brooks returns with Those Trials
Kevin Jackson 
April 19, 2026
Minster Sandra Brooks returns with
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Sade, Luther Vandross among 2026 hall of fame inductees
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Sade, Luther Vandross among 2026 hall of fame inductees
April 19, 2026
Sade, Luther Vandross among 2026 hall of fame inductees
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Beres Hammond’s The Ultimate Collection hits silver in the UK
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Beres Hammond’s The Ultimate Collection hits silver in the UK
Kevin Jackson 
April 19, 2026
Beres Hammond’s
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Stacey Mirander inspires students at Clarendon College Easter Brunch
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Stacey Mirander inspires students at Clarendon College Easter Brunch
April 18, 2026
Fusion reggae artiste Stacey Mirander thoroughly enjoyed her role as a guest speaker during a distinguished Easter Brunch in honour of the cohort of f...
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Kizzy Don breaks silence on baby Miracle’s death with ‘Therapy’
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Kizzy Don breaks silence on baby Miracle’s death with ‘Therapy’
April 18, 2026
Emerging dancehall artiste Kizzy Don has broken her silence regarding the heart-wrenching death of her baby, Miracle. She released a video for an emot...
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All set for ‘magical’ Rebel Salute debut in Miramar
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All set for ‘magical’ Rebel Salute debut in Miramar
April 18, 2026
Seven months ago, Tony Rebel announced the postponement of Rebel Salute in South Florida, citing the threat of unstable weather. The rescheduled show ...
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
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Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
April 18, 2026
Lost In Paradise finds home in Kgn
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‘Jahvy Ambassador’ charged in Big Wall shooting incident
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‘Jahvy Ambassador’ charged in Big Wall shooting incident
April 17, 2026
Police have laid charges against record producer Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Morrison in relation to the shooting incident at the Big Wall carnival part...
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Jaii Frais slapped with gun, wounding charges in Big Wall shooting
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Jaii Frais slapped with gun, wounding charges in Big Wall shooting
April 17, 2026
Podcaster Jhaedee ‘Jaii Frais’ Richards has been slapped with a battery of charges in connection to a shooting incident at a carnival party Sunday tha...
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Cops get 6pm deadline to charge or release Jahvy Ambassador
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Cops get 6pm deadline to charge or release Jahvy Ambassador
April 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police are to either charge producer Jahvel “Jahvy Ambassador” Morrison in the shooting incident that took place at the Big Wa...
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WATCH: Police given 6pm deadline to charge or release Jaii Frais
April 17, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The police have been given a deadline to either charge or release podcaster Jhaedee “Jaii Frais” Richards by 6:00 pm on Friday, fo...
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Physical tickets for Reggae Sumfest now on sale
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Physical tickets for Reggae Sumfest now on sale
April 17, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Fans can now purchase physical tickets for Reggae Sumfest, with organisers urging early purchasing for what promises to be a histori...
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Chronic law chills pain with I.C.E EP
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Chronic law chills pain with I.C.E EP
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 17, 2026
Chronic law chills pain with
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Popcaan says Life Still A Gwaan
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Popcaan says Life Still A Gwaan
April 17, 2026
Popcaan says
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Fashion Elevation 2026 struts on Saturday
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Septimius The Great unveils luxury menswear line, delivers music
April 17, 2026
Fashion Elevation 2026 struts on Saturday
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Jesse Royal keeps up momentum
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Jesse Royal keeps up momentum
...drops new music, plans tour
April 17, 2026
Jesse Royal keeps up momentum
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Chad to deploy 1,500 troops to fight gangs in Haiti
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Singer D4vd charged with murder over teen’s body found in Tesla
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BGLC appoints new executive director for regulatory focus
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Temporary relocation of Manchester Parish Court sittings from Christiana to Spalding
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The Judiciary of Jamaica is advising members of the public that, due to scheduled renovation works at the Christiana outstation ...
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JC student in viral assault video taken into police custody, another facing expulsion
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JC student in viral assault video taken into police custody, another facing expulsion
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