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The real mangrove threat
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The real mangrove threat
Samuda says charcoal burners doing more damage than commercial developments
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 15 12:30 AM
The real mangrove threat
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
JN Life head warns men’s health neglect could cost Jamaica billions
June 15 12:28 AM
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
June 15 12:26 AM
MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 15 12:24 AM
Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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MoBay adds automated car park in move towards becoming smart city
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KSAMC ramps up effort to collect signage fees
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KSAMC ramps up effort to collect signage fees
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KSAMC ramps up effort to collect signage fees
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WATCH: Bike crash ends in flames on North South Highway
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A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a fiery crash on the North South Highway, near the Moneague toll exit, on Sunday. It is understood that...
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As he prepares to release his first album late this year, Chabano Nkani gives listeners a taste of things to come by releasing the single Woman of My ...
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Jamaican-born pilot Beth Powell honoured in Cannes for Discovering Bessie Coleman documentary
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Jamaican-born pilot and filmmaker Beth Powell’s Discovering Bessie Coleman , a documentary chronicling the life and legacy of pioneering aviator Bessi...
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Yaksta’s new album June 15
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Trevelle Clarke-Whyne releases Sweet
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Trevelle Clarke-Whyne releases Sweet
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Marlon Wright turns life challenges into children’s book on forgiveness
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Almost 20 years ago, Marlon A. Wright went through a challenging period that helped define him as a parent. It sparked an awareness ...
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Seychella Beach Society returns with Love Island-inspired beach experience
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — After drawing more than 1,500 patrons to its debut earlier this year, Seychella Beach Society is set to return on August 15 with a...
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D’Yani Lands major UK deal as Lizzy Records expands into Jamaica
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Jamaican reggae singer D'Yani has secured what could prove to be a career-defining opportunity after signing with UK-based independent powerhouse Lizz...
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‘Ottey Sisters’: Jamaican filmmaker revisits tragedy that shocked Toronto, impacted his life
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Ottey Sisters , a movie about a horrific crime in Toronto, Canada 31 years ago, was released on May 29. It is directed, written and stars Dwight Benja...
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One Jamaica!
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Tommie Tei releases début album
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Valiant, Shenseea deliver summer track My Turn
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Nijah Elaine releases lyric video for Good Time
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Sean Paul’s still got it!
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Kheilstone making the climb
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2026 Top 10 Festival songs to be released today
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Stranger Cole, ska and rocksteady pioneer, has died
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Stranger Cole, the pioneer ska/rocksteady singer known for songs like Bangarang and Just Like A River , died at the University Hospital of the West In...
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DJ Amber celebrates honours
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DJ Amber celebrates honours
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Honey B’s Not Easy at ODT
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Goody Plum reimagines dancehall classic with Kuff
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The real mangrove threat
Samuda says charcoal burners doing more damage than commercial developments
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 15, 2026
The real mangrove threat
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
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‘A burden the country cannot afford’
JN Life head warns men’s health neglect could cost Jamaica billions
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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MP Brown Burke joins call for more CDF money
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
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Bishop Hudson-Wilkin calls for Jamaica’s moral voice on world stage
BY ANTHONY LEWIS Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 15, 2026
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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JCC celebrates businesses driving recovery, resilience and growth at 41st annual awards
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