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‘Stay prepared’
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‘Stay prepared’
Met Service expert says Jamaica not yet out of the woods for storm threats
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
November 20 12:20 AM
‘Stay prepared’
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20 12:18 AM
Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
Art & Culture, ...
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
...appearance in tonight’s grand finale uncertain
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 20 12:16 AM
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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The fight continues
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The fight continues
Government presses JPS as MPs demand clearer restoration timelines
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 20 12:14 AM
The fight continues
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WHERE FROM HERE?
Football, ...
WHERE FROM HERE?
JFF boss sheds no tears over McClaren exit; search on for new head coach
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20 12:12 AM
Good riddance?
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Totally Delicious Garlic Bread
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Totally Delicious Garlic Bread
November 20 12:10 AM
Straight Out Of the Oven: Totally Delicious Bakery’s Garlic Hard-Dough Bread
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St Elizabeth hardest hit
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St Elizabeth hardest hit
World Bank tags parish’s damage assessment at a whopping US$2,286 million
Alicia Dunkley-Willis | Senior Reporter 
November 20 12:07 AM
St Elizabeth hardest hit
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Construction materials most needed in Trelawny
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Construction materials most needed in Trelawny
Custos welcomes food and clothes but argues rebuilding homes must begin now
Horace Hines | Observer Writer 
November 20 12:06 AM
Construction materials most needed in Trelawny
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Carnival

Anna-Lisa Guthrie named creative director of Yard Mas Carnival 2026
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Anna-Lisa Guthrie named creative director of Yard Mas Carnival 2026
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Yard Mas Carnival has officially announced Anna-Lisa Guthrie as its creative director for the 2026 carnival season. The announceme...
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Despite carnival, Antigua maintains curfew for under-18s amid crime wave
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Despite carnival, Antigua maintains curfew for under-18s amid crime wave
July 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda Government says that an eight-hour curfew specifically geared  towards youngsters 18-years and unde...
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A conversation with stilt walkers at carnival
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A conversation with stilt walkers at carnival
May 11, 2025
Carnival isn’t just home to revellers, the Jamaica Observer spotted some towering figures at road march 2025 and snagged a quick Q and A with Simone H...
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Socaphiles ‘wuk up a sweat’ at Brunch and Soca
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Socaphiles ‘wuk up a sweat’ at Brunch and Soca
April 29, 2025
Socaphiles had a riproaring good time as they were able to 'wuk up a sweat' during the Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum' event at the Police Officers C...
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WATCH: KSAMC pleased with clean-up after carnival road march
April 28, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill has lauded carnival road march or...
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WATCH: Carnival revelers continue to deface public and private properties—KSAMC
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WATCH: Carnival revelers continue to deface public and private properties—KSAMC
April 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, says several residents have made c...
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KES the Band to ignite Emancipation Park on Carnival Sunday
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KES the Band to ignite Emancipation Park on Carnival Sunday
Kevin Jackson 
April 25, 2025
Popular soca act Kes the Band will ignite the Clamshell stage at Emancipation Park this Carnival Sunday, as part of the offerings by GenXS. The act, k...
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‘Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum’ set to blast off Friday at Police Officers Club
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‘Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum’ set to blast off Friday at Police Officers Club
April 25, 2025
It's carnival time again in Jamaica, and one of the season's highly anticipated events is 'Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum' which is set to blast off ...
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‘Nothing simple about it’ as DJs shine at Simply Soca
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‘Nothing simple about it’ as DJs shine at Simply Soca
KESI GARDNER, Observer writer 
April 24, 2025
Jamaica's 2025 carnival season is heating up! With Tuesday marking the second day of the festive calendar, the Simply Soca event at La Vida on Stanton...
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Campari Red Passion Carnival rules!
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Campari Red Passion Carnival rules!
April 17, 2025
As we get closer to Carnival Sunday, April 27, here are five Campari rules for entertaining, responsible, and energetic fun on the road. While the bra...
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Effective garbage control expected at Carnival 2025
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Effective garbage control expected at Carnival 2025
— key stakeholders say repeat of last year's 'mess' not expected
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
April 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following the conclusion of last year’s Carnival Road March, key stakeholders were the subjects of immense criticism after residen...
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WATCH: KSAMC urges carnival promoters to comply with requirements for permit
April 10, 2025
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby has urged carnival promoters to put the necessary measures in place or risk their permit applications not being approve...
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Yung Bredda ready to excite at GenXS Road March
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Yung Bredda ready to excite at GenXS Road March
Kevin Jackson 
March 26, 2025
The annual soca season locally will reach its peak on April 27 with the GenXS Road March featuring Kes and the Band and soca star Yung Bredda in an ex...
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It’s all systems go for D’Aftermas
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It’s all systems go for D’Aftermas
March 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Organisers of the highly-anticipated D’Aftermas are buzzing with excitement as another staging of the event draws closer. Slated ...
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KSAMC passes resolution mandating fee payments for entertainment events
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KSAMC passes resolution mandating fee payments for entertainment events
February 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In a move aimed at promoting responsible event planning, the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Cooperation (KSAMC) has passed a res...
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Epic Cruise promises safe, thrilling and ‘unmissable’ vibes to Trinidad Carnival
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Epic Cruise promises safe, thrilling and ‘unmissable’ vibes to Trinidad Carnival
February 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the Trinidad Carnival season reaches its peak, the Epic Cruise is set to deliver a unique cultural experience, sailing from Pue...
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Planned Vybz Kartel performance during Trinidad Carnival faces backlash
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Planned Vybz Kartel performance during Trinidad Carnival faces backlash
Promoter, entertainer accused of disrespecting T&T culture
November 27, 2024
A promoter in Trinidad & Tobago has sought to clarify details of a Carnival Friday concert featuring Vybz Kartel after an earlier announcement of the ...
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Xodus Carnival goes digital with band launch
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Xodus Carnival goes digital with band launch
October 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In an effort to keep up with the growth in local and international supporters, Jamaica’s premier Carnival band, Xodus Carnival is ...
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In pictures: Revellers celebrate Carnival in Jamaica
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In pictures: Revellers celebrate Carnival in Jamaica
April 7, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Thousands of revellers, many of them scantily dressed and covered in glitter, are on the streets of the Corporate Area enjoying Ca...
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Behind The Glitter: Carnival costume designer Andrew Chuck on creating GenXS’ Ragnar
April 6, 2024
Carnival is more than 'chippin’ down the road, it is the embodiment of what it means to celebrate oneself and others. With Carnival being one of Jamai...
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Several road closures for carnival
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Several road closures for carnival
April 6, 2024
Members of the public are being advised that to facilitate the three carnival road marches on Sunday, several road closures will take effect across th...
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Brunch and Soca was a hit
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Brunch and Soca was a hit
April 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The first edition of Brunch and Soca at the Police Officers Club in St Andrew on Friday was a big success. It was a great way to s...
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Met Service expert says Jamaica not yet out of the woods for storm threats
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
November 20, 2025
‘Stay prepared’
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
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Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body with initial US$1.15b
BY LYNFORD SIMPSON Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20, 2025
Gov’t to establish national reconstruction body
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
Art & Culture, ...
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
...appearance in tonight’s grand finale uncertain
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
November 20, 2025
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 undergoing treatment in Thailand
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The fight continues
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The fight continues
Government presses JPS as MPs demand clearer restoration timelines
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
November 20, 2025
The fight continues
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WHERE FROM HERE?
Football, ...
WHERE FROM HERE?
JFF boss sheds no tears over McClaren exit; search on for new head coach
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 20, 2025
Good riddance?
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