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High marks for Espappi’s ‘Wiggle N Tickle’
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High marks for Espappi’s ‘Wiggle N Tickle’
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 4 07:59 PM
Recording artiste Espappi has been creating waves with his single Wiggle N Tickle . The catchy song was produced by Ragz to Richez and released on Mar...
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4 04:51 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4 04:25 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
April 4 03:48 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP)—Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel A...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4 03:27 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4 02:47 PM
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4 01:43 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4 01:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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High marks for Espappi’s ‘Wiggle N Tickle’
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High marks for Espappi’s ‘Wiggle N Tickle’
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 4, 2026
Recording artiste Espappi has been creating waves with his single Wiggle N Tickle . The catchy song was produced by Ragz to Richez and released on Mar...
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
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Fire at the Retirement Dump
April 4, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Firefighters have responded to a fire at the Retirement Dump in St James. The blaze was noticed just before 3:00 pm, and the briga...
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
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Kingston man facing firearm-related charges
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— A Kingston man has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, assault at common law, and making use of a firearm to commi...
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
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Kishane Thompson, Tia Clayton, Ackeem Blake win at Miramar Invitational
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson was one of a plethora of Jamaican winners at the Miramar Invitational Meet in Florida on S...
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
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St Thomas taxi operator charged after allegedly stabbing spouse
April 4, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica—A taxi operator has been charged with wounding with intent after he reportedly stabbed his spouse during a dispute at his home on M...
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
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Vacae Weekend 2026 kicks off with high-energy ‘The Lawn’ experience
April 4, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Vacae Weekend 2026 officially got underway with a vibrant staging of The Lawn, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrify...
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
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‘Dem gyal yah heartless,’ says Rena
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Rena has released a new single entitled Yardie Girls No Love/Kingston City , which has sparked much debate. The si...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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Gov’t hands over land titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society
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Gov’t hands over land titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society
April 4, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica— Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace Dr Horace Chang, on Good Friday, April 3, formally handed over la...
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US human rights group condemns ‘unlawful’ US strike on boat in the Caribbean
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US human rights group condemns ‘unlawful’ US strike on boat in the Caribbean
April 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, United CMC – The United States human rights group, Human Rights Watch, has condemned the latest US military strike on a vessel in the Cari...
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Single-lane traffic along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard for MoBay 5K Night Run
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Single-lane traffic along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard for MoBay 5K Night Run
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Motorists are being advised that a single lane traffic arrangement will be in effect along sections of Jimmy Cliff Boulevard on Sat...
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Kishane Thompson, Tina Clayton and Shericka Jackson for Florida meet
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Kishane Thompson, Tina Clayton and Shericka Jackson for Florida meet
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—World Athletics Championships medallists Kishane Thompson and Tina Clayton are down to contest the seldom-run 150m at Saturday’s Mir...
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Reno seek revenge over Humble Lion in JFF Championships
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Reno seek revenge over Humble Lion in JFF Championships
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Reno FC will be looking to avenge their first-round loss to Humble Lion FC when they meet in a Zone B top-of-the-table clash in the ...
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face ‘hell’
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face ‘hell’
April 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all he...
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Azan calls for urgent action after man falls through Easington bridge
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Azan calls for urgent action after man falls through Easington bridge
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on Roads Richard Azan is calling for urgent government action after a man died on Friday after reportedly fa...
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St Mary police, JDA stage exciting Draughts-64 championships
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St Mary police, JDA stage exciting Draughts-64 championships
April 4, 2026
ST MARY, Jamaica—The quiet town of Port Maria, St Mary, erupted with excitement and intellectual competition recently, as the 4th staging of the Jamai...
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Jamaica set to dominate Carifta Games
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Jamaica set to dominate Carifta Games
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—There are heightened expectations as Jamaica starts their defence of the overall title as the 53rd staging of the Carifta track and ...
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ASHE stages first-ever Easter concert series with two special performances
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ASHE stages first-ever Easter concert series with two special performances
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The ASHE Company will stage its first-ever dedicated Easter concert series, “Easter with ASHE,” with two performances set for East...
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Mighty Diamonds tribute draws big crowd in New York
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Mighty Diamonds tribute draws big crowd in New York
April 4, 2026
Tribute To Their Legacy, an event saluting the music of The Mighty Diamonds, took place on March 27 at Swift River Center in Queens, New York. It was ...
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Dr Neville Graham pressing on with mobile clinics initiative
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Dr Neville Graham pressing on with mobile clinics initiative
April 3, 2026
Dr Neville Graham, with his mobile clinics initiative, continues to serve the vulnerable months after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, devastating secti...
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Miss Kitty opens up about recent health scare, asks fans for continued prayers as she recovers
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Miss Kitty opens up about recent health scare, asks fans for continued prayers as she recovers
April 3, 2026
Media personality Khadine "Miss Kitty" Wilkinson has shared an emotional update with her social media followers about a recent health scare that saw h...
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Sad Easter as St Elizabeth family mourns drowning death of 9-y-o in tank
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Sad Easter as St Elizabeth family mourns drowning death of 9-y-o in tank
Police urge citizens to replace tank covering
April 3, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A St Elizabeth family’s Easter took a tragic turn when a nine-year-old boy, in attempting to retrieve a ball, fell into a tank...
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