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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
Sad final trip
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
Judge expected to decide on start date today
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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A Mixed bag this week on Digicel Rising Stars
August 31, 2010
This week on Digicel Rising Stars THE fantastic five became the phenomenal four this week, as for the first time this season the contestant who was se...
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Happenings – September 1
August 31, 2010
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Praises for Charity @ YMCA Auditorium Featuring: Silent Praise, Elijah, Grace Thrillers, Octave, Mona High School Choir, Kevin Smi...
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Bellyful of laughter at Ity and Fancy Cat Show tour
BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON Observer staff reporter 
August 31, 2010
If you saw tears rolling down patrons face at the Quarry, off Bustamante Highway in Clarendon, then the culprits would have been the comedians on the ...
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10 DJs selected for Heineken Green Synergy Reality TV show
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10 DJs selected for Heineken Green Synergy Reality TV show
August 30, 2010
The names of the 10 DJs who will be featured on the exciting Heineken Green Synergy Reality TV show were unveiled when the second episode aired on TVJ...
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JTB takes Jamaican food and music to Notting Hill Carnival
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JTB takes Jamaican food and music to Notting Hill Carnival
August 30, 2010
JAMAICA Tourist Board bought the rhythms and flavours of Jamaica to the streets of London yesterday after participating in the Notting Hill Carnival, ...
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Styling with: Hezron
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Styling with: Hezron
August 30, 2010
He is the raspy-voiced lover's rock Reggae act who is determined to make his mark on the music, Hailing from the hills of St James, Hezron has often b...
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Happenings – August 31
August 30, 2010
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 Memories on the Deck @ The Deck, Trafalgar Road, New Kingston Featuring: Gladdy, Magic Fingers Time: 7:00 pm Tuesday Night Live @ V...
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Ambassador Bounty Killer?
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Ambassador Bounty Killer?
BY CHARLES HE CAMPBELL 
August 29, 2010
The summer is practically over and I can now happily report that, during the performances at most events, we detected a significant reduction in lyric...
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Wasp happy with his career direction
August 29, 2010
DANCEHALL deejay, Wasp, is happy with the path his career is currently taking. With his management structure falling into place and a growing repertoi...
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National celebrations saved by late funds
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National celebrations saved by late funds
BY STEVEN JACKSON Observer writer 
August 29, 2010
Jamaica almost didn't have a birthday party, government officials said. A late injection of funds saved the Grand Gala and Festival Parade increasing ...
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Sugar Minott’s children recording tribute album
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Sugar Minott’s children recording tribute album
Cecelia Campbell-Livingston 
August 29, 2010
SUGAR Minott may be gone, but as far as his son Lincoln Jr is concerned, his legacy will be living on forever. "My dad's dream was for his children to...
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Isaacs meets Isaac
By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter 
August 29, 2010
Legendary Jamaican crooner/songwriter Gregory Isaacs collaborates with his South African counterpart, King Isaac. The Reggae singer/songwriter born in...
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Free Expressions is the new album from Etana
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Free Expressions is the new album from Etana
Kevin Jackson 
August 29, 2010
Catch Di Riddim Reggae singer Etana is gearing up for the release of her sophomore set, Free Expressions. The album is due on November 9 and it featur...
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Exorcism has slim box-office lead over Takers
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Exorcism has slim box-office lead over Takers
AP 
August 29, 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The fright flick The Last Exorcism and the heist thriller Takers were in a photo finish for the top spot at the weekend box office,...
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Paris Hilton arrested on cocaine charge in Vegas
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August 28, 2010
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paris Hilton was arrested late Friday after a police motorcycle officer smelled marijuana smoke wafting from a black Cadillac Escalad...
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Dancehall and mobile marketing
BY STEVEN JACKSON 
August 28, 2010
DANCEHALL producer Donovan ‘Don Corleon’ Bennett last week launched an iTunes application to more effectively market his music on mobile devices. Down...
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The Plumber set for US tour
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The Plumber set for US tour
August 27, 2010
This October, Promotions firm Irish and Chin, will kick off the US tour of the local production, The Plumber, which is being touted as one of the funn...
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Prezidential comes clicking
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Prezidential comes clicking
By Basil Walters 
August 27, 2010
DESPITE a certain recent development at the national level that has attracted international attention, upcoming act Prezidential is determined to use ...
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Marley selected among global icons
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Marley selected among global icons
August 26, 2010
THE late Bob Marley has been listed as a top-five global icon in a CNN International poll released yesterday, affirming the popularity of the late Reg...
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Lady Saw drops single from new album
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Lady Saw drops single from new album
August 26, 2010
Great party vibes, walk-out and never get tired, girls' anthem and independent woman are all saucily packaged in Party Til December, the lead-off sing...
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Yendi — My Miss Universe
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Yendi — My Miss Universe
Elva a talk up! 
August 26, 2010
PLEASE pardon me, but I didn't formally introduced myself to my Splash readers, and based on the comments in my inbox elvachatalot@yahoo.com, there ar...
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Fantasia vows to rise above the drama in her life
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Fantasia vows to rise above the drama in her life
August 26, 2010
NEW YORK, USA (AP) — Although Fantasia has garnered her share of sympathy, there are sceptics who are suspicious about the timing of her latest drama....
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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