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Bob Marley most frequently mentioned historical figure in song lyrics — study
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A recent study by the history-inspired metal band Sabaton has identified reggae icon Bob Marley as the historical figure most frequently referenced in...
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Ammunition found in taxi handed over to St Mary police
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ST MARY, Jamaica — The St Mary police are commending the actions of a taxi operator in Bailey’s Vale, Port Maria, who reported the recovery of ammunit...
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St Vincent gov’t says situation in Venezuela of ‘grave concern’ to region
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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government says it is monitoring the situation in Venezuela very closely, following th...
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‘Tuna King’ pays record $3.2 m for bluefin at Tokyo auction
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TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese sushi entrepreneur paid a record US$3.2 million for a giant bluefin tuna Monday at an annual prestigious new year auction in...
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‘That’s enough’: Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annex threats
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) — President Donald Trump's call for Greenland to become part of the United States (US) drew international condemnation on Mo...
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Assaulted Vincentian grandmother agrees with jail sentence for grandson
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Assaulted Vincentian grandmother agrees with jail sentence for grandson
January 5 10:15 AM
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — A 38-year-old St Vincent man has been sentenced to 11 months in prison for assaulting his 80-year-old grandmother, after...
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Flash flood watch extended for eastern and south-central parishes
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Flash flood watch extended for eastern and south-central parishes
January 5 10:14 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) has extended the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St M...
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Caribbean community activists denounce US military strikes, capture of Maduro
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Caribbean community activists denounce US military strikes, capture of Maduro
January 5 10:03 AM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) — Two Caribbean-born community activists in New York have strongly denounced the United States (US) military strikes in ...
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KSAMC to hold workshops with event promoters to reproduce Freedom Street success
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KSAMC to hold workshops with event promoters to reproduce Freedom Street success
January 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby said the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation will host a series of workshops to ensure the ...
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Beenie uses Kartel’s words to crown himself ‘King of the Dancehall’
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Beenie uses Kartel’s words to crown himself ‘King of the Dancehall’
January 10, 2025
Self-proclaimed ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man clapped back at Vybz Kartel by posting a video of the ‘World Boss’ himself ‘crowning’ Beenie with t...
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Kartel’s STR8 Vybz Rum takes centre stage at Freedom Street concert
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Kartel’s STR8 Vybz Rum takes centre stage at Freedom Street concert
January 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Vybz Kartel officially launched STR8 Vybz Rum in November 2024, he didn’t just introduce a liquor brand — he set the stage fo...
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Popcaan addresses dispute with ‘Skatta’ Burrell at Freedom Street
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Popcaan addresses dispute with ‘Skatta’ Burrell at Freedom Street
January 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popcaan’s Unruly Entertainment has sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding the dispute between the dancehall star and Down...
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Vybz Kartel rings in 2025 with Spice at Freedom Street
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Vybz Kartel rings in 2025 with Spice at Freedom Street
January 1, 2025
Vybz Kartel rang in 2025 alongside fellow dancehall superstar Spice at his Freedom Street concert on Wednesday. The entertainers were in the middle of...
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— If there was ever a doubt Vybz Kartel’s global reach, it was easily shattered on Tuesday night as fans from across the world flocke...
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Tonight marks a monumental moment for thousands of Gaza fans worldwide, as the highly anticipated return of the Worl’ Boss, Vybz Ka...
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Masicka ‘not performing’ at Freedom Street
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Masicka ‘not performing’ at Freedom Street
December 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Masicka will not be performing at Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street concert at the National Stadium on Tuesday. This ...
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No weapons, explosives for Freedom Street concert as police announce traffic changes
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No weapons, explosives for Freedom Street concert as police announce traffic changes
December 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police are advising persons attending Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert at the National Stadium on New Year's Eve that any item...
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11 events to look forward to this Christmas
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11 events to look forward to this Christmas
December 3, 2024
The festive season is here and as usual Jamaica’s entertainment sector is buzzing with life. From family activities to exciting raves, there's somethi...
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Fireworks to light up Kingston at freedom street at midnight
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Fireworks to light up Kingston at freedom street at midnight
November 24, 2024
Kingston, Jamaica – Freedom Street promises to end the year with a bang — literally. As the clock strikes midnight, the skies over Kingston will explo...
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BVI Premier says government sponsorship of Kartel concert will come back in taxes
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BVI Premier says government sponsorship of Kartel concert will come back in taxes
October 17, 2024
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands (CMC) — British Virgin Islands Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the government’s sponsorship of the Vybz ...
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Vybz Kartel releases new song ‘The Comet’
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Vybz Kartel releases new song ‘The Comet’
September 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel has dropped his first single since his release from prison. The song,  The Comet , was produced by...
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Tier 1 tickets sold out for Kartel’s ‘Freedom Street’ concert
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Tier 1 tickets sold out for Kartel’s ‘Freedom Street’ concert
August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tier 1 tickets for Vybz Kartel’s ‘Freedom Street’ concert to be held on December 31, 2024 are now sold out. This is according to t...
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Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street ticket website crashes moments after it went live
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August 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The website through which tickets for Vybz Kartel's ‘Freedom Street’ concert can be purchased crashed Saturday morning, only secon...
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