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Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland