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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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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...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
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Jakes Hotel takes on Kingston with a night of dub & roots music for charity
January 9, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Renowned boutique hotel Jakes Hotel in Treasure Beach, will be hosting what it describes as a powerful celebration of Reggae Cultu...
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JACA continues local outreach
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JACA continues local outreach
January 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican American Cultural Association (JACA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has bee...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
December 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls
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Wendy’s Jamaica maintains Christmas tradition with visit to Wortley Home for Girls
December 24, 2025
Even in a year that brought unexpected disruption, Wendy’s Jamaica continued a Christmas tradition that has become a familiar part of the holiday seas...
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Preemie Foundation to stage inaugural Pedal & Stroll charity 5K on Sunday
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Preemie Foundation to stage inaugural Pedal & Stroll charity 5K on Sunday
November 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Preemie Foundation of Jamaica is set to host its inaugural Pedal & Stroll — Cycle, Run, Walk for Preemies 5K on Sunday, Novemb...
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Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica officially launched
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Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica officially launched
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Woman’s Club Foundation of Jamaica (WCFJ) was officially launched at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel recently, marking what the...
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Aubyn Foundation gifts scholarships to deserving students
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Aubyn Foundation gifts scholarships to deserving students
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
September 26, 2025
The Aubyn Foundation continues to make a national impact after sponsoring scholarships for deserving students at the Morgan’s Family Foundation back-t...
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Preemie Foundation launches Pedal & Stroll 5K in aid of Princess Margaret Hospital
September 21, 2025
The Preemie Foundation of Jamaica has launched its Pedal & Stroll – Cycle, Run, Walk for Preemies – charity 5K event set for Sunday, November 16, alon...
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CIBC Caribbean partners with UWJ to empower at-risk boys through 40th anniversary banquet
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CIBC Caribbean partners with UWJ to empower at-risk boys through 40th anniversary banquet
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — CIBC Caribbean has announced its sponsorship of the United Way of Jamaica’s (UWJ) 40th Anniversary Banquet Dinner, set to take pla...
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Zukie Jarrett Foundation Builds Hope and Opportunity in Kingston 6
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July 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – At a time when citizens yearn for authentic leadership amid persistent poverty, violence, and inequality, Zukie Jarrett is standin...
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Gramps Morgan joins Free Guitars 4 Kids initiative
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NASHVILLE, United States — Singer Gramps Morgan recently participated in an initiative by Free Guitars 4 Kids, where 100 children were gifted with gui...
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Garnet Silk Foundation to give back to late singer’s home parish
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April 2, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica -- Students from Manchester will benefit from school supplies and lunch vouchers, with select students receiving aid for CXC exami...
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PHOTOS: Lister Mair Gilby High gets Rotary e-Club helping hand
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February 23, 2025
The Rotary e-Club of Raleigh International recently completed two years of sustained support, through service projects, for the Lister Mair/Gilby High...
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Canopy Insurance urges corporate Jamaica to support HTCC’s bumper sticker fundraising campaign
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Canopy Insurance urges corporate Jamaica to support HTCC’s bumper sticker fundraising campaign
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chief Executive Officer of Canopy Insurance Limited, Oliver Tomlinson, is urging corporate Jamaica to support the bumper sticker i...
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Janet Richards, Usain Bolt foundations bring joy to Mustard Seed Children’s home
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Janet Richards, Usain Bolt foundations bring joy to Mustard Seed Children’s home
December 27, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica-Janet Richards Foundation, in partnership with Usain Bolt Foundation, recently handed over air conditioning units and fans, among ot...
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10 ways to give back this Christmas
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10 ways to give back this Christmas
December 12, 2024
Christmas is a time of giving, not just to our loved ones but to the needy and vulnerable as well. Here are 10 ways you can make an impact and brighte...
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Naomi Campbell banned from being charity trustee after investigation
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British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee in England and Wales for five years after the poverty charity she found...
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Keturah Hamilton, Malcolm Mays host back-to-school initiative in LA
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Keturah Hamilton, Malcolm Mays host back-to-school initiative in LA
August 15, 2024
Jamaican Keturah Hamilton recently teamed with fellow actor Malcolm Mays for a back-to-school initiative in his south Los Angeles neighbourhood. The e...
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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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...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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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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