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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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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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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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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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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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Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
January 3, 2026
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Pic-Nic hits all the right shots
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Pic-Nic hits all the right shots
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
January 2, 2026
Pic-Nic hits all the right shots
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Strictly 2K does the honours
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Strictly 2K does the honours
January 1, 2026
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Richie Innocent puts in the work
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Richie Innocent puts in the work
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New location, no problem!
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I Love Soca delivers premium vibes at Heroes’ Circle
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 31, 2025
New location, no problem!
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Big party at Yesterday Best of the 90s
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Big party at Yesterday Best of the 90s
Kevin Jackson 
December 31, 2025
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
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Itch Scratch success with Shawn Storm
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29, 2025
Itch Scratch
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Skeng delivers Christmas Eve scorcher at UBT&R’s Livewire
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Shereita Grizzle Online Coordinator grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 29, 2025
Skeng delivers Christmas Eve
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
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Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support for Sean Paul’s Faith We A Keep
...song dedicated to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
Kevin Jackson 
December 28, 2025
Gwen Stefani, Shelton show support
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Jermaine Edwards, Prodigal Son, Downswell, Wiggan for Genesis Praisefest
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December 28, 2025
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Jazz Gone Dub via Gaudi
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December 28, 2025
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11th staging of Eastern Extravaganza to ignite New Year’s Day
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December 28, 2025
11th staging of Eastern Extravaganza to ignite New Year’s Day
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Kevin Jackson 
December 27, 2025
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Louie Culture for Saturday Night Live
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‘Fun in the capital’
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‘Fun in the capital’
I Love Soca to take over Heroes’ Circle on Boxing Day
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 24, 2025
‘Fun in the capital’
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A friendship beyond music with Jimmy
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A friendship beyond music with Jimmy
December 24, 2025
A friendship beyond music with Jimmy
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Willie Lindo shares previously released Christmas projects via HeavyBeat Records
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Willie Lindo shares previously released Christmas projects via HeavyBeat Records
December 23, 2025
Willie Lindo shares previously released Christmas projects via HeavyBeat Records
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Nigerian singer Mr Eazi goes dancehall
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Nigerian singer Mr Eazi goes dancehall
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 22, 2025
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi goes dancehall
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Joyful Sounds on Boxing Day for Seaforth, St Thomas
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Joyful Sounds on Boxing Day for Seaforth, St Thomas
Kevin Jackson 
December 22, 2025
Joyful Sounds on Boxing Day for Seaforth, St Thomas
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Cutty Ranks showcases his roots side on new single
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Cutty Ranks showcases his roots side on new single
December 22, 2025
Cutty Ranks showcases his roots side on new single
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Chico Dancehall drops first EP
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Chico Dancehall drops first EP
Kediesha Perry 
December 22, 2025
Chico Dancehall drops first EP
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KCCC delivers tidings of joy!
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December 21, 2025
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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