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More arrests, fewer murders, says Chang
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 22 12:20 AM
No place to hide
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 22 12:18 AM
Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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Barefoot beginnings to city honours
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Barefoot beginnings to city honours
Bounty Killer to get Keys to City of Kingston; street in Seaview Gardens to be named after him
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 22 12:16 AM
Barefoot beginnings to city honours
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DIGITAL HEIST
Business
DIGITAL HEIST
Fewer scams, bigger losses as organised fraud targets high-value transactions
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22 12:14 AM
FRAUD in Jamaica’s banking system is becoming less frequent but more targeted and organised, with criminals pursuing bigger payouts even as reported c...
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GIRLZ ON BRINK
Football, ...
GIRLZ ON BRINK
Jamaica one win away from third-successive FIFA Women’s World Cup berth
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22 12:12 AM
Reggae Girlz on verge of 2027 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympics
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Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
Business
Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22 12:10 AM
Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
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Bullets litter crime scene in cops’ murder trial
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Bullets litter crime scene in cops’ murder trial
Jason Cross | Reporter 
April 22 12:09 AM
Bullets litter crime scene in cops’ murder trial
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Consumer group calls for fairer prices at the pump
Business
Consumer group calls for fairer prices at the pump
….bemoans price-gouging risks
Kellaray Miles | Reporter 
April 22 12:09 AM
Consumer group calls for fairer prices at the pump
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Barefoot beginnings to city honours
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Barefoot beginnings to city honours
Bounty Killer to get Keys to City of Kingston; street in Seaview Gardens to be named after him
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 22, 2026
Barefoot beginnings to city honours
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Peter Tosh’s Legalize It marks 50 years
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Peter Tosh’s Legalize It marks 50 years
April 22, 2026
Peter Tosh’s
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Shaggy, Robin Thicke’s Looking Lovely tops Florida Reggae and Dancehall chart
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Shaggy, Robin Thicke’s Looking Lovely tops Florida Reggae and Dancehall chart
April 22, 2026
Shaggy, Robin Thicke’s
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Terry Ganzie’s ‘Same Africans’ climbs on Spin Counts Top 150 Chart
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Terry Ganzie’s ‘Same Africans’ climbs on Spin Counts Top 150 Chart
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 21, 2026
Dancehall veteran Terry Ganzie continues his resurgence as his single Same Africans surges to No.65 on the Spin Counts Top 150 chart, climbing 12 posi...
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Enoch collaborates with Jamaicans for debut album
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Enoch collaborates with Jamaicans for debut album
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 21, 2026
Twelve-year-old Antiguan gospel reggae singer Enoch Thomas recently launched his debut album, It’s My Turn , at Summit on Chelsea Avenue, New Kingston...
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Lady Da Flame and Sanchez unite for ‘No One Like You’ from ‘The Journey’ EP
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Lady Da Flame and Sanchez unite for ‘No One Like You’ from ‘The Journey’ EP
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 21, 2026
International recording artiste Lady Da Flame has delivered a standout moment with No One Like You (Remake) featuring iconic singer Sanchez. The singl...
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60 years since Selassie’s visit: Some notable Jamaicans who crossed paths with the Emperor
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60 years since Selassie’s visit: Some notable Jamaicans who crossed paths with the Emperor
Howard Campbell 
April 21, 2026
Today (April 21) marks the 60th anniversary of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I’s state visit to Jamaica. The diminutive monarch’s arrival at what w...
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Digicel marks 25 years with star-studded bash
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Digicel marks 25 years with star-studded bash
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 21, 2026
Digicel marks 25 years with star-studded bash
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The sound of the road
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The sound of the road
Why Jamaica’s Carnival debate misses the bigger opportunity
April 21, 2026
The sound of the road
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Dr Carlene Davis humbled by IRAWMA nomination
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Dr Carlene Davis humbled by IRAWMA nomination
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
April 20, 2026
Dr Carlene Davis is humbled after being nominated in the Best Gospel Entertainer category at this year’s International Reggae & World Music Awards (IR...
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Production for Jamaican thriller ‘Squatta’ to wrap up soon
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Production for Jamaican thriller ‘Squatta’ to wrap up soon
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
April 20, 2026
In a matter of weeks, James Williams is scheduled to be in Jamaica for the final phase of production on Squatta , a movie he began work on in June 202...
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The Beatles’ ska-inspired Ob La Di Ob La Da certified silver in the UK
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The Beatles’ ska-inspired Ob La Di Ob La Da certified silver in the UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 20, 2026
The emerging sounds of ska and one of its exponents, Jamaican singer Desmond Dekker, were the inspiration behind the 1968 single Ob La Di Ob La Da by ...
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Jamaican spirit will roam New Orleans
Art & Culture, Entertainment
Jamaican spirit will roam New Orleans
Sandals, JTB to storm 2026 Jazz and Heritage Festival with top musical acts, flavour, craft
April 20, 2026
Jamaican spirit will roam New Orleans
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June Isaacs hopes ‘The Cool Ruler’ biography connects Gregory with new fans
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June Isaacs hopes ‘The Cool Ruler’ biography connects Gregory with new fans
Howard Campbell 
April 19, 2026
A life-size poster of Gregory Isaacs greeted attendees for the launch of The Cool Ruler: The Incredible Life Story of Gregory Isaacs , a biography by ...
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Reggae rocks Diane Warren
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Reggae rocks Diane Warren
Renown American songwriter teams with Jamaican acts for new album
April 19, 2026
Reggae rocks Diane Warren
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Minster Sandra Brooks returns with Those Trials
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Minster Sandra Brooks returns with Those Trials
Kevin Jackson 
April 19, 2026
Minster Sandra Brooks returns with
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Sade, Luther Vandross among 2026 hall of fame inductees
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Sade, Luther Vandross among 2026 hall of fame inductees
April 19, 2026
Sade, Luther Vandross among 2026 hall of fame inductees
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Beres Hammond’s The Ultimate Collection hits silver in the UK
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Beres Hammond’s The Ultimate Collection hits silver in the UK
Kevin Jackson 
April 19, 2026
Beres Hammond’s
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Stacey Mirander inspires students at Clarendon College Easter Brunch
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Stacey Mirander inspires students at Clarendon College Easter Brunch
April 18, 2026
Fusion reggae artiste Stacey Mirander thoroughly enjoyed her role as a guest speaker during a distinguished Easter Brunch in honour of the cohort of f...
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Kizzy Don breaks silence on baby Miracle’s death with ‘Therapy’
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Kizzy Don breaks silence on baby Miracle’s death with ‘Therapy’
April 18, 2026
Emerging dancehall artiste Kizzy Don has broken her silence regarding the heart-wrenching death of her baby, Miracle. She released a video for an emot...
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All set for ‘magical’ Rebel Salute debut in Miramar
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All set for ‘magical’ Rebel Salute debut in Miramar
April 18, 2026
Seven months ago, Tony Rebel announced the postponement of Rebel Salute in South Florida, citing the threat of unstable weather. The rescheduled show ...
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 18, 2026
Clarendon Jerk Fest delivers on fun
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More arrests, fewer murders, says Chang
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer 
April 22, 2026
No place to hide
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 22, 2026
Not JPS’s fault, says Paulwell
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DIGITAL HEIST
Business
DIGITAL HEIST
Fewer scams, bigger losses as organised fraud targets high-value transactions
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22, 2026
FRAUD in Jamaica’s banking system is becoming less frequent but more targeted and organised, with criminals pursuing bigger payouts even as reported c...
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GIRLZ ON BRINK
Football, ...
GIRLZ ON BRINK
Jamaica one win away from third-successive FIFA Women’s World Cup berth
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22, 2026
Reggae Girlz on verge of 2027 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympics
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Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
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Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
Karena Bennett | Senior Business Reporter | bennettk@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 22, 2026
Insurers push tax breaks to lift islandwide coverage
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