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Scott-Mottley wants Gov’t to provide answers on deadly Sligoville shooting
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Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign, Regional and Diaspora Affairs, Donna Scott-Mottley says it’s incumbent on the Government to provide an explanation...
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Tilibop and Sizzla strike early momentum with ‘Dem Nuh Ready’
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Reggae artiste Tilibop is pleased that die-hard reggae fans were, apparently, 'ready' for his new collaboration single, Dem Nuh Ready , featuring Sizz...
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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
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Jamaica aims to raise minimum gun sentence to 20 years
Gov't recommends new offence for criminals using children to carry guns
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Jamaica's National Security Council (NSC) has recommended that persons convicted of illegal firearm possession face a new minimum sentence of 20 years...
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
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On November 19, when The Recording Academy announces nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards, roots singer Jahman hopes he will be in the running for B...
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
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With the release of his highly anticipated new album, TALLAWAH , up-and-coming Montego Bay-based artiste Da’Country is hoping to solidify his spot as ...
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Jamaica hit Sri Lanka for six at U15 World Cup
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Jamaica hit Sri Lanka for six at U15 World Cup
October 25 12:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica extended their historic run to three wins at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup, beating Sri Lanka 6-0 in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sun...
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Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink
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October 25 11:55 AM
MANCHESTER United Kingdom (AFP) —Manchester United slumped further into crisis with a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that plunged Michael Ca...
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World Pasta Day sparks creativity at Spanish Town Infant School
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Raise your hand if you have ever glued macaroni to cardboard and proudly called it art. For generations of Jamaicans, pasta art was practically a rite...
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11 years after decriminalisation, ganja use complicating mental health care
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11 years after decriminalisation, ganja use complicating mental health care
Cannabis features heavily among patients with psychosis and schizophrenia
DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 24, 2026
Eleven years after Jamaica decriminalised ganja, the use of the substance features heavily among patients presenting with psychosis and schizophrenia....
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Barbados High Court dismisses Rastafari cannabis constitutional challenge
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Barbados High Court dismisses Rastafari cannabis constitutional challenge
July 4, 2026
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Barbados High Court has dismissed a constitutional challenge to the countrys’ Sacramental Cannabis Act, ruling that restr...
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King Inkosi pushes conscious message with new single ‘Cannabis’
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King Inkosi pushes conscious message with new single ‘Cannabis’
May 19, 2026
Emerging reggae artiste King Inkosi is looking to spark meaningful conversation with the release of his new single, Cannabis , a hard-hitting cultural...
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GGPAJ welcomes US cannabis reclassification
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GGPAJ welcomes US cannabis reclassification
April 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ganja Growers and Producers Association of Jamaica (GGPAJ) has welcomed the recent reclassification of cannabis under United S...
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US eases access to marijuana for medical use
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US eases access to marijuana for medical use
April 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States (US) government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by recl...
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Guyana’s anti-drugs agency warns of threats to minors after cannabis vape cartridges seized
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Guyana’s anti-drugs agency warns of threats to minors after cannabis vape cartridges seized
January 16, 2026
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — Guyana's Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) says it has seized several cannabis vape cartridges on Thursday and is warning ...
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US citizen fined for importing illegal drugs into Barbados
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US citizen fined for importing illegal drugs into Barbados
June 13, 2025
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — A United States (US) citizen on her first visit to Barbados has promised “never” to find herself in the same position aft...
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St Kitts launches medicinal cannabis authority
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St Kitts launches medicinal cannabis authority
April 28, 2025
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – St Kitts and Nevis government has launched the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA), which it says is intended to create an...
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Dominica establishes cannabis advisory committee
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Dominica establishes cannabis advisory committee
April 3, 2025
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — The Government of Dominica has officially launched the National Cannabis Advisory Committee, a major step toward building a v...
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Millions in ‘Creepy Colombian cannabis’ seized in Trinidad
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Millions in ‘Creepy Colombian cannabis’ seized in Trinidad
March 19, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) said marijuana worth more than TT$10 million (One TT dollar=US$0.16 cent...
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Discover the best online seed banks for buying marijuana seeds. Explore reputable vendors offering high-quality cannabis seeds, discreet shipping, and...
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Antiguan magistrate wants answers as to how Jamaican was deported
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Antiguan magistrate wants answers as to how Jamaican was deported
September 11, 2024
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Magistrate Dane Hamilton has called for an investigation after Antigua’s Immigration Department deported a Jamaican who has...
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‘Get High’ with positivity, says Freemynz
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April 20, 2024
Today is a big deal for smokers or users of cannabis, a controversial plant also known in Jamaica as ganja, weed or herb. Celebrated globally by advoc...
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Tilibop and Sizzla strike early momentum with ‘Dem Nuh Ready’
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
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UVI’s Jahman ‘elated’ over Grammy consideration
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On November 19, when The Recording Academy announces nominations for the 69th Grammy Awards, roots singer Jahman hopes he will be in the running for B...
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Da’Country releases new album ‘TALLAWAH’
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