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Police inspector charged, soldiers released in multi-million dollar drug bust
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Police inspector charged, soldiers released in multi-million dollar drug bust
January 12 10:58 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers detained in last week’s major cocaine seizure in St Andrew have been released after quest...
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Producer Sponge Music upbeat as Alkaline’s ‘No Emotions’ hits #2 on trending chart
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BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 12 10:57 AM
Producer Charles “Sponge Music” Williston is upbeat as his latest production, No Emotions by dancehall artiste Alkaline, has hit the #2 spot on the Yo...
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US diplomat calls for appointment of Guyana’s Opposition leader
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SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Tech giant Meta urged Australia on Monday to rethink its world-first social media ban for under-16s, while reporting that it...
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Gold hits record high, dollar falls as US targets Fed
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — The dollar weakened and gold hit a record high Monday as investors digested news that the United States (US) Justice De...
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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Sad final trip
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Sad final trip
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:30 AM
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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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Courtney Wilson returns to stage with Boopsie’s Homecoming
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer staff reporter entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 7, 2026
Courtney Wilson returns to stage with
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UB40’s Labour of Love revisits Billboard
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UB40’s Labour of Love revisits Billboard
Kevin Jackson 
January 7, 2026
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Eastern Extravaganza makes a splash!
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Eastern Extravaganza makes a splash!
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Pretty D says Move Up!
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Pretty D says Move Up!
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Bugle opens 2026 with new single
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Bugle opens 2026 with new single
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Madaan passionate on Heart Cold
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Winston Dias releases cover of ‘Let’s Keep it That Way’
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Married for over 55 years, Winston Dias knows when his spouse makes a suggestion, it is usually a good thing. Some years ago, while singing Mac Davis’...
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KSA heritage queen captures runner-up title at national competition
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January 6, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Kingston and St Andrew’s Annorah Brown captured the second runner-up title at the inaugural Mini Miss Jamaica Heritage Queen Pageant...
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Sean Paul’s ‘Like Glue’ is platinum
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January 6, 2026
When producer Tony “CD” Kelly released the Buy Out rhythm in 2001, he was confident the project would resonate with audiences. The beat went on to spa...
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Spice’s ‘Go Down Deh’ featuring Shaggy and Sean Paul certified silver in UK
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BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 6, 2026
Dancehall queen Spice has earned her second silver-certified single in the United Kingdom, as Go Down Deh featuring Shaggy and Sean Paul reached the m...
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Partygoers toast new year at Sunrise
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Toots Foundation joins GraceKennedy to offer help
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Youngwildapache celebrates birthday, launches EP
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Youngwildapache celebrates birthday, launches EP
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Youngwildapache celebrates birthday, launches EP
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Bob Marley most frequently mentioned historical figure in song lyrics — study
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A recent study by the history-inspired metal band Sabaton has identified reggae icon Bob Marley as the historical figure most frequently referenced in...
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More enthusiam needed for Reggae Month — JaRIA chair
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January 5, 2026
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Turbulence says Let Love Rain
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January 5, 2026
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Jamaica Strong concert raises over US$500k
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Daniel John buzzing with ‘Mixed Signals’
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Fast-rising recording artiste Daniel John has many reasons to smile of late, considering the fact that he has scored a buzzing single. The multi-genre...
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Stylo G, DJ Mac go viral with ‘Mukky’
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United Kingdom (UK) based dancehall star Stylo G has once again captivated the dancehall space with another street banger.  The lyrically potent hitma...
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JYC’s Christmas Joy delivers hope
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JYC’s Christmas Joy delivers hope
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January 4, 2026
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A Funfest like no other
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Apostle Shavon Lawrence chronicles struggles on EP
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