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Kobe Lawrence improves on his Oregon shot put record
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Kobe Lawrence improves on his Oregon shot put record
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 16 09:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica–Jamaica’s Kobe Lawrence improved his University of Oregon men’s shot put record after he threw 19.81 m to win the event at the Thane...
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Tami Chin Mitchell announces departure from CVM’s morning show
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Tami Chin Mitchell announces departure from CVM’s morning show
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Television host and entrepreneur Tami Chin Mitchell has announced that she is departing CVM-TV’s morning programme, Sunrise. Chin ma...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-US President Donald Trump on Friday tapped Secretary of State Marco Rubio and former British prime minister Tony Blair...
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Jamaicans encouraged to report building code breaches
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Jamaicans encouraged to report building code breaches
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KINGSTON, Jamaica–The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is encouraging Jamaicans to make use of its complaint system to report poss...
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Three first-time invitees in Reggae Boyz squad to play Grenada
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Three first-time invitees in Reggae Boyz squad to play Grenada
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KINGSTON, Jamaica— Interim head coach Rudolph Speid has included three first-time invitees to the 24-man Reggae Boyz who will face Grenada in a friend...
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JPS hosts pop-up energy hubs to support residents of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica—Residents of eight communities in Westmoreland and St Elizabeth have benefitted from Jamaica Public Service (JPS) pop-up energy ...
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January 16 07:00 PM
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – It’s a mixed bag for food prices this weekend as the costs of some items are up while others are down at the Linstead Market i...
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Westmoreland man charged with arson
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Westmoreland man charged with arson
January 16 06:30 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A Westmoreland man has been charged with arson following an incident in his community on Tuesday, January 13. He has been ident...
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
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Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
December 28, 2025
Top 8 named in 2025 JCDC FIWI Short Film Comp
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Third Avatar film soars to top in N American box office debut
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Third Avatar film soars to top in N American box office debut
Fire and Ash grosses US$345 million worldwide on opening weekend
December 28, 2025
Third Avatar film soars to top in N American box office debut
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It was Ivan and Jose
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It was Ivan and Jose
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What would Jimmy Cliff’s character of Ivan in The Harder They Come be without Jose, the smooth-talking hustler played by Carl Bradshaw? Their scenes t...
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Oliver Samuels premières Di Prodigal Pickney in US
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Oliver Samuels premières Di Prodigal Pickney in US
...dedicates proceeds to Hurricane Melissa relief
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Grange, Jason Henzell on mission to run The Harder They Come musical on local shores
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Grange, Jason Henzell on mission to run The Harder They Come musical on local shores
Shereita Grizzle Online Coordinator grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 13, 2025
Grange, Jason Henzell on mission to run
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Indecent Proposal handles serious business… with laughs
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Indecent Proposal handles serious business… with laughs
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
October 4, 2025
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Chiney K fulfils acting dreams
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Chiney K fulfils acting dreams
Popular media personality lands lead role in début project
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
October 3, 2025
Chiney K fulfils acting dreams
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‘TV Boss’ shines in Paradox Pt 2
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‘TV Boss’ shines in Paradox Pt 2
September 29, 2025
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Films on ‘propella’
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Films on ‘propella’
JAFTA’s developmental initiatives drive international success as it celebrates 10th anniversary
September 14, 2025
Films on ‘propella’
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The Harder They Come story returns to UK stage
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The Harder They Come story returns to UK stage
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 2, 2025
The Harder They Come
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Julia Roberts looks to ‘stir it up’ with cancel culture film at Venice
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Julia Roberts looks to ‘stir it up’ with cancel culture film at Venice
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Julia Roberts looks to ‘stir it up’ with cancel culture film at Venice
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Jamaican film-makers pioneer AI-driven cinema
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Jamaican film-makers pioneer AI-driven cinema
... produce short film Madworld
August 10, 2025
Jamaican film-makers pioneer AI-driven cinema
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J Written shoots Work To Do video
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J Written shoots Work To Do video
July 23, 2025
J Written shoots
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Jurassic World: Rebirth roars to top of NAmerican box office
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Jurassic World: Rebirth roars to top of NAmerican box office
July 7, 2025
Jurassic World: Rebirth
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2nd Black River Film Festival kicks off
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2nd Black River Film Festival kicks off
June 27, 2025
2nd Black River Film Festival kicks off
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THE LAB making good on ‘FIVE in 2025’ promise
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THE LAB making good on ‘FIVE in 2025’ promise
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BY SHEREITA GRIZZLE Observer staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 26, 2025
THE LAB making good on ‘FIVE in 2025’ promise
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How to Train Your Dragon soars to top of NAmerica box office
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How to Train Your Dragon soars to top of NAmerica box office
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How to Train Your Dragon
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Disney’s Lilo & Stitch tops N.America box office for third week
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Disney’s Lilo & Stitch tops N.America box office for third week
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Disney’s family-friendly Lilo & Stitch kept up its dominance of the early summer North American box office, winning...
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TV Boss revels in music video experience with Shaggy and Sting
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TV Boss revels in music video experience with Shaggy and Sting
April 30, 2025
TV Boss revels in music video experience with Shaggy and Sting
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Writer/producer/director Alvin Campbell dies
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Writer/producer/director Alvin Campbell dies
April 23, 2025
Writer/producer/director Alvin Campbell dies
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Ralph’s a star!
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Ralph’s a star!
April 17, 2025
Ralph’s a star!
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Cultural tribute for Munair Zacca today
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Cultural tribute for Munair Zacca today
...remembered as husband, actor, ‘film father’
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 16, 2025
Cultural tribute for Munair Zacca today
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