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A voice in sport lost
Tributes pour in for award-winning journalist Donald Oliver
December 31 12:20 AM
A voice in sport lost
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‘Closure & comfort’
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‘Closure & comfort’
•CASE students relieved after alleged serial rapist fatally shot by cops •Still want improved security on campus
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:18 AM
‘Closure comfort’
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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31 12:16 AM
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Live comedy’s gains amid theatre’s decline
Codie-ann Barrett | Business Reporter 
December 31 12:14 AM
Standing ovations for stand-ups 2025
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RIDING THE WAVE
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RIDING THE WAVE
ASAJ president pushing ahead with plans in second term
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:12 AM
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
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BOJ pushing to improve Jam-Dex access
BY DAVID ROSE Observer business writer davidr@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
BOJ pushing
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‘Arrive alive’
Increase in road fatalities pushes authorities to intensify strategies to change driver behaviour
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 31 12:10 AM
‘Arrive alive’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
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‘It’s about people, not buildings’
Church leaders weigh in on debate over State’s offer of rebuilding funds
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
December 31 12:09 AM
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Catch Di Riddim
Kevin Jackson 
August 19, 2010
Lauryn Hill returns to the charts after more than 10 years Former Fugees member Lauryn Hill makes a return to the Billboard charts this week. Hill, wh...
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Jimmy Tucker, Warrior King receive Marcus Garvey Music Awards
By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter 
August 19, 2010
IT was fitting that on the 123rd anniversary of the birth of Jamaica's first national hero, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, two singers -- a generation apart --...
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Stars R Us for Mas Camp Saturday
August 19, 2010
ANOTHER staging of the highly anticipated vintage showcase, Stars R Us, is scheduled to take place at the Mas Camp in New Kingston on Saturday, August...
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Grammys to be announced December 1
August 19, 2010
NEW YORK, USA (AP) — Despite two years of low ratings, the Grammy nominations will once again be unveiled in a prime-time television special in the US...
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Fire erupts on The Blackburns
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Fire erupts on The Blackburns
August 19, 2010
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I Eye grateful for Festival experience
August 18, 2010
In 2008, a young singer named Versatile placed in the Top 10 of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition. Although...
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Nicki Minaj revives female voice in rap
August 18, 2010
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Consular Corps of Jamaica
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Consular Corps of Jamaica
August 18, 2010
Members of the Consular Corps of Jamaica (from left) Robert MacMillan, dean; Clelia Barretto-Hunter, member; Patrick Lynch, treasurer; Madai Hernandez...
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Ruffi-Ann focused on the growth of her career
August 18, 2010
Dancehall artiste Sharon Peterkin aka Ruffi-Ann is determined to take her career to higher heights. The hard-hitting cultural deejay, who recently del...
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Gospel Song winner Ann-Marie Laing — Ready for musical Ministry
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Gospel Song winner Ann-Marie Laing — Ready for musical Ministry
August 17, 2010
LOOKING back, Ann-Marie will be forever grateful to her friend who entered her in the 2010 gospel song finals as she was initially reluctant to commit...
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National Gallery regrets the passing of Seya Parboosingh
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National Gallery regrets the passing of Seya Parboosingh
August 17, 2010
THE National Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ) has added its name to the list of persons and entities paying tribute to artist Seya Parboosingh who died on Fri...
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This week on Digicel Rising Stars
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This week on Digicel Rising Stars
August 17, 2010
Sunday night's performances were worthy of any church altar, as the six remaining contestants humbled and moved the Courtleigh Auditorium congregation...
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Miss Universe 2009 says her replacement is clear
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August 17, 2010
LAS VEGAS, USA (AP) — Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez says it’s clear in her mind who’ll replace her as the world’s top beauty queen. “I have my...
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The explosive Expendables
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The explosive Expendables
BY STEVEN JACKSON Observer staff reporter jacksons@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 17, 2010
JAMAICANS cheered heaviest during the ‘black parts’ of the Expendables, a Hollywood film about seven US-based mercenaries who kill the entire army of ...
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Khago: making his mark with music
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Khago: making his mark with music
August 17, 2010
KHAGO'S debut single Cyaan Cool, is proving to be more than just words to a song, but a self-fulfilling prophecy. In the heat of this summer, Khago bl...
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Distant Relatives tops Billboard Reggae
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Distant Relatives tops Billboard Reggae
August 16, 2010
The Marley names continues to dominate the Billboard Reggae Albums chart for this week. The name accounts for three of the albums on this week's top 1...
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DJs reaching new heights with Heineken Green Synergy
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DJs reaching new heights with Heineken Green Synergy
August 16, 2010
HEINEKEN Green Synergy has been playing an integral role in providing a platform where young aspiring DJs can showcase their talent to take their care...
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Reggae film festival for Rototom Reggae Sunsplash
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Reggae film festival for Rototom Reggae Sunsplash
By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter 
August 15, 2010
AN added attraction has been introduced to the 2010 Rototom Reggae Sunsplash to be held for the first time in Benicassim, Spain from August 22 -25. As...
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Expendables seizes No. 1 spot with $35M debut
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Expendables seizes No. 1 spot with $35M debut
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SYLVESTER Stallone has proven that he’s not quite expendable yet at the box office. Stallone and his pumped-up pals lifted Lionsgate’s 1980s-style act...
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Gramps, Peetah Morgan complete European tour
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Gramps, Peetah Morgan complete European tour
August 15, 2010
REGGAE singer, Gramps and his brother Peetah Morgan are reportedly still on a musical high after completing solo tours of Europe that saw them deliver...
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Revamp Sumfest venue
BY CHARLES HE CAMPBELL 
August 14, 2010
Groundins Time and again, in my commentaries, I have been obliged to return to the vexed issue of the total lack of appropriate venues for large stage...
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It’s the Weekend
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It’s the Weekend
August 14, 2010
Partygoers in the Second City marked the Independence holiday with the three-day event, dubbed The Weekend, staged in various locations across Montego...
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