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Custos Fuller installed as Mico University College chancellor

October 31 04:54 PM

Custos of Kingston, Steadman Fuller, was on Thursday installed as the third Chancellor of The Mico University College. It was a full circle moment for...

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Guyana Opposition leader, policeman jailed on cybercrime charge

October 31 03:14 PM

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and a police officer were remanded to prison on Friday after being charged under the Cyb...

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US to deport 150 Afghan immigrants – reports

October 31 02:58 PM

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump's administration plans to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan via Pak...

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Fresh frustration for Maresca as Man City lose to Brighton

October 31 02:43 PM

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was left with a familiar feeling of frustration following a 1-0 loss at home ...

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A year after Melissa, little has changed in St Elizabeth – Sophia Brown

October 31 02:05 PM

On her previous visit to Jamaica last March, Sophia Brown saw firsthand the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, especially in her home parish of ...

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Clashes break out as hundreds of thousands protest in France

October 31 01:49 PM

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in Paris and elsewhere on Saturday as hundreds of thousands marched across Fr...

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Workers protest policies of Trinidad and Tobago government

October 31 01:39 PM

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Leaders of at least 12 trade unions in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday led workers and others, including politicians, in...

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Caricom: UK apology for slavery would be welcomed, but reparations must remain on the table

Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager

October 31 01:09 PM

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has welcomed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s openness to a formal apology for slave...

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Capleton, Tarrus Riley to headline Thanksgiving weekend concert in New Jersey

October 15, 2026

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaican reggae and dancehall heavyweights Capleton and Tarrus Riley are set to bring their musical talents to the New Jersey Perfor...

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Capleton receives proclamation from the city of Brampton, Canada

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

September 16, 2026

A video of veteran dancehall artiste Capleton arriving in a fire truck at last weekend’s staging of the Soul Food Caribbean Festival’s Fire in the Par...

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Capleton ready to set Plantation Cove ablaze with ‘Culture Rising’

August 15, 2026

Capleton has spent more than three decades setting stages on fire. On August 30, the Fireman is bringing the heat to Jamaica’s north coast — and as a ...

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Capleton to host back to school treat on August 5

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

July 29, 2026

Citing to what he says is the current economic climate, veteran dancehall entertainer Capleton has put on hold plans to stage his annual St Mary Mi Co...

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Capleton’s long-awaited Canada return postponed due to venue change for SoulFoodFestival416

Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter

June 26, 2026

The wait for Capleton's return to Canada will be a little longer. Organisers of SoulFoodFestival416 have announced that the reggae icon's headline per...

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Capleton generates buzz with ‘Prayers Up’

May 23, 2026

Reggae-dancehall icon Capleton is feeling the love from fans worldwide as buzz continues to build around his latest single, Prayers Up , featuring Der...

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Capleton to perform in Canada after 16 years

May 7, 2026

The deejay’s long-awaited comeback is already creating major buzz throughout the Caribbean diaspora and reggae community. "Capleton is now working wit...

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‘Dancehall cyaa stall’, say fans of Barbados Reggae Weekend

DANA MALCOLM, Observer Online reporter, malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com

April 26, 2026

From “Fireman” Capleton to “Unruly Boss” Popcaan, the atmosphere between patrons and performers on night two of Barbados Reggae Weekend galvanised eve...

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Capleton returns to Best of the Best in Miami

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer

April 15, 2026

The annual Best of the Best Music Festival, which is held in Miami, has announced its lineup for this year’s staging. Scheduled to be held on Sunday, ...

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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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Custos Fuller installed as Mico University College chancellor

October 31, 2026

Custos of Kingston, Steadman Fuller, was on Thursday installed as the third Chancellor of The Mico University College. It was a full circle moment for...

International News, ...

Guyana Opposition leader, policeman jailed on cybercrime charge

October 31, 2026

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and a police officer were remanded to prison on Friday after being charged under the Cyb...

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US to deport 150 Afghan immigrants – reports

October 31, 2026

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump's administration plans to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan via Pak...

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Fresh frustration for Maresca as Man City lose to Brighton

October 31, 2026

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca was left with a familiar feeling of frustration following a 1-0 loss at home ...

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A year after Melissa, little has changed in St Elizabeth – Sophia Brown

October 31, 2026

On her previous visit to Jamaica last March, Sophia Brown saw firsthand the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, especially in her home parish of ...

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