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WATCH: Over $2 billion paid out as ROOFS programme reaches Westmoreland
February 22 09:10 PM
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with...
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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There are growing concerns that next month’s FIFA Inter-continental qualifiers involving Jamaica – to book two more tickets to July’s World Cup – coul...
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- US and Canadian airlines canceled dozens of flights to parts of Mexico on Sunday as violence broke out following the ...
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
February 22 07:32 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leaders Montego Bay United rallied to earn a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Harbour View FC in their Jamaica Premier Leagu...
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State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is commending employers who moved to give compassionate payments to emplo...
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Arsenal’s Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
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Arsenal’s Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Eberechi Eze was the scourge of Tottenham again as his double restored Arsenal's five-point lead at the top of the Pre...
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200 students in Western Jamaica strengthen exam readiness through stem and core subject training
200 students in Western Jamaica strengthen exam readiness through stem and core subject training
February 22 04:50 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Approximately 200 grade six and grade 11 students from across Westmoreland and St James have strengthened their competencies in Math...
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USA win men’s Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980
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USA win men’s Olympic ice hockey gold for first time since 1980
February 22 04:19 PM
MILAN, Italy (AFP)—The United States won the men's Olympic ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years by beating Canada 2-1 on Sunday. Jack Hughes...
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Garvey and Reggae to highlight 5th annual South Florida Black History Month event
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Garvey and Reggae to highlight 5th annual South Florida Black History Month event
February 22, 2026
The Marcus Garvey Groundings, the Black History Month cultural celebration of Jamaica’s National Hero Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the country’s reggae mu...
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Jamaican and Japanese acts excite at Japan, Jamaica Link Up
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Jamaican and Japanese acts excite at Japan, Jamaica Link Up
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Mai ‘Okamai Okamoto, a Japanese national, has been residing between Jamaica and Japan for almost 16 years. During that time, she de...
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Chillin on the Farm celebrates 15 years
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Chillin on the Farm celebrates 15 years
February 22, 2026
TOLLGATE, Clarendon— Appleton Estate Chillin on the Farm is set to celebrate its 15-year milestone at Murray's Farm in Clarendon on Sunday, March 1. P...
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‘Touter’ — more than 50 years of talent
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‘Touter’ — more than 50 years of talent
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 22, 2026
‘Touter’ — more than 50 years of talent
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Iconic Reggae Weekend features Johnny Clarke honours
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Iconic Reggae Weekend features Johnny Clarke honours
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 22, 2026
Iconic Reggae Weekend features Johnny Clarke honours
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Mighty Mic has the Formula
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Mighty Mic has the Formula
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 22, 2026
Mighty Mic has the
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Prince Judah taps into new dancehall, fashion projects
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Prince Judah taps into new dancehall, fashion projects
February 21, 2026
Prince Judah taps into new dancehall, fashion projects
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Seven vie for Miss George Alleyne Hall (UWI) title
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Seven vie for Miss George Alleyne Hall (UWI) title
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Seven young ladies are lined up to compete for the Miss George Alleyne Hall title come March 7. According to Coordinator and Hall ...
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Tastee Cheese brings ‘Taste Eh Beat of Jamaica’ pop-up in Santa Cruz
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Tastee Cheese brings ‘Taste Eh Beat of Jamaica’ pop-up in Santa Cruz
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 20, 2026
Tastee Cheese will be bringing its ‘Taste Eh Beat of Jamaica’ pop-up to Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth on Saturday between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Brand manage...
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Jamaican models take New York Fashion Week by storm
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Jamaican models take New York Fashion Week by storm
February 20, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — SAINT International made a big impact at New York Fashion Week (NYFW), with its models walking for top designers and standing out ...
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Friend to the ‘Coore’
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Friend to the ‘Coore’
Third World’s ‘Cat’ remembered as master musician, gentle force
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 20, 2026
Friend to the ‘Coore’
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60 greatest rocksteady personalities (45 – 31)
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60 greatest rocksteady personalities (45 – 31)
February 19, 2026
While never revered as ska, roots-reggae or dancehall, rocksteady is arguably the most loved of the Jamaican music forms. The genre, which produced a ...
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YowLevite talks working with Vybz Kartel, Spice, Popcaan and Dexta Daps
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YowLevite talks working with Vybz Kartel, Spice, Popcaan and Dexta Daps
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall producer and composer YowLevite is one of the gentle giants of dancehall. His humble demeanor camouflages his earth-shat...
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Dancehall stars Popcaan and Moyann release collaboration
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Dancehall stars Popcaan and Moyann release collaboration
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — International dancehall superstar Popcaan has released a raunchy collaborative effort with dancehall star Moyann. The song  entitl...
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Govana and The Now or Never Club present The Bobby Lane Project
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Govana and The Now or Never Club present The Bobby Lane Project
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artiste Govana, founder of the Strikeforce camp, and music and creative production label The Now or Never Club (TNOC) have...
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Brownskin Rae takes inspiration from late dad to plot her musical journey
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Brownskin Rae takes inspiration from late dad to plot her musical journey
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prior to the death of her father, renowned drummer Cornel Marshall, singer Brownskin Rae learnt a lot from him musically. The soun...
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14 vie for Mr and Miss Law (UWI) titles
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14 vie for Mr and Miss Law (UWI) titles
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 19, 2026
Fourteen students, seven males and seven females, from the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies (Mona), are competing for the titles of...
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Johnny Clarke to receive Bunny Lee Lifetime Achievement Award
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Johnny Clarke to receive Bunny Lee Lifetime Achievement Award
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
February 19, 2026
Johnny Clarke, the singer whose uptempo songs made him one of roots-reggae's biggest stars during the 1970s,  will be honoured during Reggae Weekend f...
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Popcaan crowned sub-chief in Ghana, honoured with title ‘Nana Okofo Akro Kese’
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Popcaan crowned sub-chief in Ghana, honoured with title ‘Nana Okofo Akro Kese’
February 19, 2026
Dancehall artiste Popcaan has been crowned a sub-chief in Ghana and conferred with the title “Nana Okofo Akro Kese”. He received the title during his ...
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Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
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Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
February 19, 2026
Aidonia to ignite Jamaica Basketball half-time show
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Jah Cutta climbs Reggae North Canadian Top 20 chart with How Sweet it Is
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Jah Cutta climbs Reggae North Canadian Top 20 chart with How Sweet it Is
February 19, 2026
Jah Cutta climbs Reggae North Canadian Top 20 chart with
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No clash, just culture
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No clash, just culture
Sound system juggling resonates at Mas Camp
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 19, 2026
No clash, just culture
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WATCH: Over $2 billion paid out as ROOFS programme reaches Westmoreland
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WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with...
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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Violent unrest in Mexico could force relocation of Reggae Boyz World Cup qualifier
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There are growing concerns that next month’s FIFA Inter-continental qualifiers involving Jamaica – to book two more tickets to July’s World Cup – coul...
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
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Airlines cancel dozens of flights to Mexico as violence erupts
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- US and Canadian airlines canceled dozens of flights to parts of Mexico on Sunday as violence broke out following the ...
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
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JPL leaders Montego Bay rally to earn draw with Harbour View
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Leaders Montego Bay United rallied to earn a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Harbour View FC in their Jamaica Premier Leagu...
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WATCH: Fitz-Henley commends amendment to Income Tax Act, lauds employers for compassionate payments
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State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley is commending employers who moved to give compassionate payments to emplo...
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