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Encore to a great soul
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Encore to a great soul
Jimmy Cliff carried Jamaica far beyond its shores, says PM Holness
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 18 12:20 AM
Encore to a great soul
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Coffee farmers appreciative of intervention, but want more help
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:18 AM
Support us!
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A fitting musical farewell
Entertainment, ...
A fitting musical farewell
Gov’t, artiste fraterity honour legacy of Jimmy Cliff at official funeral
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:16 AM
A fitting musical farewell
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Cold shoulder
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Cold shoulder
Labelled delinquents, some Child Diversion Programme participants struggling to reintegrate
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:14 AM
Cold shoulder
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Basketball, ...
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:12 AM
‘No pie in the sky’
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CHRISTMAS @ One Park
Food, ...
CHRISTMAS @ One Park
December 18 12:10 AM
Foodie News...Foodie News...Foodie News...
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Boost for bars
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Boost for bars
Red Stripe, J Wray & Nephew providing ‘restart packs’ to help operators hard hit by Melissa
December 18 12:07 AM
Boost for bars
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No piecemeal work
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No piecemeal work
Gov’t will take studied approach to rebuilding Black River, other seaside towns, says Green
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18 12:06 AM
No piecemeal work
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#teenACHIEVERS: Ten outa ten! Young Raven Olivia Williams cops 10 Grade Ones in CSEC
Teenage, Tidbits
#teenACHIEVERS: Ten outa ten! Young Raven Olivia Williams cops 10 Grade Ones in CSEC
by AKEELIA RICHARDS 
August 22, 2019
Hailing from Spanish Town, St Jago student, Olivia Williams is extremely thankful and amazed by her results. Her ten distinctions are in Mathematics, ...
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#teenACHIEVERS: Aspiring attorney Saevion McFadden scoops up 9 grade ones in CSEC
Teenage, Tidbits
#teenACHIEVERS: Aspiring attorney Saevion McFadden scoops up 9 grade ones in CSEC
by AKEELIA RICHARDS 
August 22, 2019
Saevion McFadden of Ardenne High school scored all nine ones in his CSEC examinations. He is only 17 years old, but McFadden already has his eyes set ...
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10 Women Who Stood Out in the World Cup
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10 Women Who Stood Out in the World Cup
by TREVANN HAMILTON 
July 12, 2019
The FIFA Women's World Cup, which was hosted in France, culminated Sunday with USA lifting the trophy for a record breaking 4th time. They beat Nether...
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A Teen’s experience at Mukkle Thrift
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A Teen’s experience at Mukkle Thrift
by TREVANN HAMILTON 
July 11, 2019
As you might remember, we did an article about what Mukkle Thrift was all about a couple weeks ago. This isn't my first time at the event, but my expe...
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teenBOSS: 18-year-old Joshua Clarke is cashing in on skincare
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teenBOSS: 18-year-old Joshua Clarke is cashing in on skincare
by Matthew Dawkins 
July 11, 2019
In today's beauty-centric era, looks are everything. As such, the heavy emphasis on our physical appearance is sky-rocketing beauty, skin and healthca...
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Should a black actress play a redheaded mermaid?
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Should a black actress play a redheaded mermaid?
by Matthew Dawkins 
July 9, 2019
Last week, Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel for Disney's new The Little Mermaid live-action movie and the Internet lost its mind. No, not Halle Berry, a...
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How Cameron Boyce’s Death affects us as Teens
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How Cameron Boyce’s Death affects us as Teens
by ROLANDO ALBERTS 
July 9, 2019
It's 2 A.M and I am laying in bed, wrapped from head to toe in my blanket, preparing for my nightly routine of scrolling through social media until I ...
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She’s a Maneater: The female sporting star that is revolutionizing gender in sports
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She’s a Maneater: The female sporting star that is revolutionizing gender in sports
by FABRIZIO DARBY 
July 8, 2019
Before you question the title of this article, She's a Maneater is actually the name of the lady in question. Only this lady isn't your typical female...
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Stop telling us that some jobs are better than others!
Teenage, Tidbits
Stop telling us that some jobs are better than others!
Charlene Buchanan 
July 8, 2019
When I was little I had the makings of an elevator pitch ready, long before I even knew what an elevator pitch was: "Hi, my name is Charlene Buchanan,...
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Your boss isn’t your friend; (just ask Taylor Swift)
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Your boss isn’t your friend; (just ask Taylor Swift)
by CHARLENE BUCHANAN 
July 8, 2019
I don't know who needs to hear this, but your boss isn't [necessarily] your friend. Just ask Taylor Swift. As you prepare to head out to Summer jobs, ...
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Mastering Public Speaking as a TEEN
Teenage, Tidbits
Mastering Public Speaking as a TEEN
by ISHEBA CORNWALL 
July 7, 2019
Public speaking may be one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do in your lifetime. For some people, it can seem like no matter how many times y...
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15 Tips for incoming High School Freshers
Teenage, Tidbits
15 Tips for incoming High School Freshers
by KISEON THOMPSON 
July 7, 2019
Recently, Grade Six children across the island got back their performance results for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams. Along with their assessmen...
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Good fight Girlz! – Highlights from our first ever Women’s World Cup
Sports, Teenage, Tidbits
Good fight Girlz! – Highlights from our first ever Women’s World Cup
by TREVANN HAMILTON 
June 25, 2019
As you already know, the Reggae Girlz became the first Caribbean country to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup, despite the lack of support they h...
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Wounded Warriors: Kawhi came in like a Raptor and the Golden State Dynasty was captured
Sports, Teenage, Tidbits
Wounded Warriors: Kawhi came in like a Raptor and the Golden State Dynasty was captured
by FABRIZIO DARBY 
June 25, 2019
A few nights ago history was made because for the first time, North American sports was defined by the 'true North' Canadian team that won a champions...
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PositiviTEEN: Just do it!
Teenage, Tidbits
PositiviTEEN: Just do it!
by ISHEBA CORNWALL 
June 24, 2019
We are now six months into 2019! Crazy, right? Do you remember all those goals you had written down in that fancy journal you bought at the beginning ...
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Better you gah yuh bed! – 5 deadly consequences of not sleeping enough
Teenage, Tidbits
Better you gah yuh bed! – 5 deadly consequences of not sleeping enough
by FABRIZIO DARBY 
June 24, 2019
Most of us are already aware that not getting enough sleep is bad. But did you know that among other consequences, lack of sleep can actually KILL you...
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‘Style by Shae’ is here with the protective summer styles, sis!
Fashion, Teenage, Tidbits
‘Style by Shae’ is here with the protective summer styles, sis!
by TAMOY CAMPBELL 
June 24, 2019
Ladies, if it is one thing we want for the summer, it is to 'slay' in every shape and form. Healthy, glowing skin, full glossy lips, hair and edges do...
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10 Ways To Save Money on Graduation and Ball
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10 Ways To Save Money on Graduation and Ball
by TREVANN HAMILTON 
June 24, 2019
It's graduation season once again and it can be stressful. You've just spent the last couple months prepping for your external exams and the last thin...
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Avicii’s album released posthumously, BeyHive Stings again, Zendaya answers 73 Questions… Around the Entertainment Globe
Entertainment, Fashion, Music, ...
Avicii’s album released posthumously, BeyHive Stings again, Zendaya answers 73 Questions… Around the Entertainment Globe
by CHARLENE BUCHANAN 
June 17, 2019
Missed some important entertainment happenings this week? No biggie: each week we'll recap some of the entertainment world's most awe-inspiring moment...
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Was the Jonas Brothers’ comeback album worth the reunion? Here’s the play-by-play review
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Was the Jonas Brothers’ comeback album worth the reunion? Here’s the play-by-play review
by CHARLENE BUCHANAN 
June 16, 2019
On Friday, June 7 the pop trio of actual brothers, The Jonas Brothers, released their fifth studio album titled Happiness Begins. After a fairly lengt...
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Captain Marvel is Marvel Universe’s best female character yet. Here’s why:
Entertainment, Teenage, Tidbits
Captain Marvel is Marvel Universe’s best female character yet. Here’s why:
by Matthew Dawkins 
June 15, 2019
It's no news that the Marvel movie franchise is trying their hand at endorsing strong female superheroes. The most famous examples may be the scene in...
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Pop some tags at Mukkle Thrift – a Jamaican Thrift shopping experience
Fashion, Teenage, Tidbits
Pop some tags at Mukkle Thrift – a Jamaican Thrift shopping experience
by CHARLENE BUCHANAN 
June 14, 2019
Present at Mukkle Thrift's last thrifting pop-up experience were teenAGE writers Trevann Hamilton and myself (Char).   Neither of us had ever been thr...
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Encore to a great soul
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Encore to a great soul
Jimmy Cliff carried Jamaica far beyond its shores, says PM Holness
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
December 18, 2025
Encore to a great soul
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Support us!
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Coffee farmers appreciative of intervention, but want more help
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
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A fitting musical farewell
Entertainment, ...
A fitting musical farewell
Gov’t, artiste fraterity honour legacy of Jimmy Cliff at official funeral
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
A fitting musical farewell
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Cold shoulder
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Cold shoulder
Labelled delinquents, some Child Diversion Programme participants struggling to reintegrate
Alicia Dunkley-Willis Senior Reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
Cold shoulder
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UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Basketball, ...
UNDERDOGS NO MORE
Jamrockers head coach speaks on coming of age of national basketball programme
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2025
‘No pie in the sky’
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