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Yaksta and Bellwetha release controversial ‘Farmer and Banger’ collaboration
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Yaksta and Bellwetha release controversial ‘Farmer and Banger’ collaboration
May 18 06:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall and Reggae stars Yaksta and  Bellwetha  have released a very controversial collaborative effort entitled Farmer and Bang...
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JFJ expresses ‘grave concern’ over Granville fatal shooting; raises questions about handling of crime scene
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JFJ expresses ‘grave concern’ over Granville fatal shooting; raises questions about handling of crime scene
May 18 06:19 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Human rights organisation Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is raising questions about the proportionate use of force following the kill...
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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
May 18 06:03 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open...
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Morgan says mayor’s statements on One Road Authority misleading
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Morgan says mayor’s statements on One Road Authority misleading
May 18 05:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, has expressed disappointment at what he says are contradictory and mi...
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Vybz Kartel tops IRAWMA winners list
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Vybz Kartel tops IRAWMA winners list
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
May 18 04:53 PM
Dancehall King Vybz Kartel emerged the big winner at the 2026 staging of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), which took place on...
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Umbrella Group of Churches condemns ‘desecration’ of woman’s body by cops, calls for body-worn cameras,
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Umbrella Group of Churches condemns ‘desecration’ of woman’s body by cops, calls for body-worn cameras,
May 18 03:35 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) is decrying what it says is the shameful treatment of the body of Latoya Bulgin by ...
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‘We are asking for a little bit more time’
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‘We are asking for a little bit more time’
Gov’t requests extension on outstanding fare increase for PPV operators amidst growing unrest.
BY BILLEANE WILLIAMS Williamsb@jamaicaobserver.com 
May 18 03:13 PM
 Despite growing unrest by public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators over the government’s unfulfilled promise to apply an outstanding 16 per cent fare...
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Hylton calls on gov’t to provide immediate update on hurricane-donated goods
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Hylton calls on gov’t to provide immediate update on hurricane-donated goods
May 18 02:59 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Anthony Hylton, the Opposition spokesman on trade, industry and global logistics, is calling on the Government to immediately prov...
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#EyeOnMelissa: PM declares Jamaica a threatened area as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
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#EyeOnMelissa: PM declares Jamaica a threatened area as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches
October 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government has declared the entire island a threatened area under the Disaster Risk Management Act, as the country braces for ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall and Reggae stars Yaksta and  Bellwetha  have released a very controversial collaborative effort entitled Farmer and Bang...
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JFJ expresses ‘grave concern’ over Granville fatal shooting; raises questions about handling of crime scene
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Human rights organisation Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is raising questions about the proportionate use of force following the kill...
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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley win
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open...
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Morgan says mayor’s statements on One Road Authority misleading
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Morgan says mayor’s statements on One Road Authority misleading
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, has expressed disappointment at what he says are contradictory and mi...
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Vybz Kartel tops IRAWMA winners list
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Vybz Kartel tops IRAWMA winners list
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Dancehall King Vybz Kartel emerged the big winner at the 2026 staging of the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), which took place on...
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