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ST ANN, Jamaica —Thirty-three year-old Kemar Brown, otherwise known as Mars, was shot and killed, whilst Norma Linton, also known as Barbara, was shot...
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
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January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
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January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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