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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
April 12 04:57 PM
Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
April 12 04:39 PM
Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
April 12 03:59 PM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
April 12 03:54 PM
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
April 12 03:06 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic titl...
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
April 12 02:55 PM
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A man in his 60s was suspected of killing twin women on Sunday in a central French village, one of whom was his ex-partner, o...
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
April 12 02:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chairman of Mt Pleasant FA, Peter Gould, has stepped down with immediate effect from the Finance Committee of Professional Footbal...
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
April 12 02:02 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa last October, is set to re...
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
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WATCH: Capleton, Jamal, Macka, Jah Bouks and others ignite Angola Festival
January 2, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica – The 'Fireman' Capleton and ‘Dunce Man’ Jamal electrified fans at Old Pera in St Thomas to ring in the new year at the annual Ango...
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Capleton promises high energy performance at Food, Rum and Reggae Festival
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Capleton promises high energy performance at Food, Rum and Reggae Festival
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 30, 2025
The Food, Rum and Reggae Festival will take place next Sunday December 6 and one of the headliners, dancehall firebrand, Capleton, is promising to upl...
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Capleton’s ‘Heights of Fire’ to ignite flames with high powered collaboration
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Capleton’s ‘Heights of Fire’ to ignite flames with high powered collaboration
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
October 24, 2025
Veteran dancehall artiste Capleton is gearing up to release his eagerly anticipated 21st full-length studio album. In an interview with Observer Onlin...
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Buju, Capleton featured on Latin remix of ‘This is How We Roll’
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Buju, Capleton featured on Latin remix of ‘This is How We Roll’
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A year ago, when United States-based producer and recording artiste BL Tha Hook Slayer decided to work with two of his musical ido...
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Capleton to honour heroes at Sharkie’s Seafood Festival
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Capleton to honour heroes at Sharkie’s Seafood Festival
October 10, 2025
On October 20th, Heroes Day, in honour of Jamaica's national and local heroes, the “Fireman” Capleton will bring an electrifying performance to the Sh...
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Capleton mourns loss of his brother, Rohan Bailey
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Capleton mourns loss of his brother, Rohan Bailey
By: Claude Mills 
October 10, 2025
International reggae icon Capleton has been mourning the passing of his beloved brother, Rohan Bailey, affectionately known as “Garry”, who transition...
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Capleton soars to ‘Heights of Fire’; set for big performance at Barclays Center in New York
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Capleton soars to ‘Heights of Fire’; set for big performance at Barclays Center in New York
August 30, 2025
Rastafarian firebrand star Capleton is excited about the release of his upcoming album, "Heights of Fire," an album title that he says is synonymous w...
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R Embassida bats for more recognition for the entertainment sector
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R Embassida bats for more recognition for the entertainment sector
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
August 12, 2025
Recording artiste R Embassida says the recognition of members of the entertainment fraternity by the government has been long overdue. Recently, Leroy...
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Capleton upbeat about national honour at Grand Gala
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Capleton upbeat about national honour at Grand Gala
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 5, 2025
Veteran entertainers Capleton, Beres Hammond and Leroy Sibbles, will be the recipients of national honours at Wednesday’s staging of the Grand Gala at...
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Capleton celebrates birthday overseas, deejay gearing up for Europe
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Capleton celebrates birthday overseas, deejay gearing up for Europe
Kevin Jackson 
April 23, 2025
Dancehall veteran Capleton recently celebrated his 58th birthday in the United States. The That Day Will Come deejay was serenaded with Happy Birthday...
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Capleton pushes inspirational message with Richie Spice, Courtney Melody and Ikeed
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Capleton pushes inspirational message with Richie Spice, Courtney Melody and Ikeed
Kevin Jackson 
March 7, 2025
Thought provoking songs such as That Day Will Come (Small World), Cold Blooded Murderer and Jah Jah City have made veteran deejay Capleton one of the ...
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Bounty Killer, Capleton for ‘Mawch Out’ on March 15th
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Bounty Killer, Capleton for ‘Mawch Out’ on March 15th
February 15, 2025
Local-based promotions company Gangstar Promotions is aiming to combine the best of old school dancehall with edge new-age dancehall acts in an event ...
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Moses I gives back to hometown with Papine Showtime
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Moses I gives back to hometown with Papine Showtime
January 1, 2025
One of Jamaica’s cultural hot spots during the 1970s and 1980s, Papine in St Andrew was home to a large Rastafarian commune and had an active dancehal...
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Moses I switches it up with ‘Di Glama’
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Moses I switches it up with ‘Di Glama’
November 26, 2024
As a budding artiste in Papine, St Andrew, Moses I was introduced to roots-reggae through that area’s large Rastafarian community. Later, he embraced ...
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Capleton warns of price spikes with ‘Gone Up’
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Capleton warns of price spikes with ‘Gone Up’
July 8, 2024
Dancehall artiste Capleton is concerned that Jamaican consumers will be hit with higher prices for agricultural items within the next couple of weeks ...
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Capleton ignites City Splash with powerful performance
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Capleton ignites City Splash with powerful performance
May 31, 2024
Performing in the UK for the first time in 13 years, Capleton delivered an incredible performance that left over 30,000 fans almost spellbound at the ...
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
April 12, 2026
Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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