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Roman Catholic bishops call for Caribbean Day of Prayer
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Roman Catholic bishops call for Caribbean Day of Prayer
January 1 03:30 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Antilles Episcopal Conference (AEC) is calling on all Roman Catholics throughout the region to observe Thursday as...
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Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
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Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
January 1 02:46 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump blamed aspirin for large bruises on his hand and denied falling asleep whi...
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France plans social media ban for children under 15
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France plans social media ban for children under 15
January 1 02:21 PM
PARIS, France (AFP) — France will make a fresh attempt to protect children from excessive screen time, proposing a ban on social media access for chil...
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Trinidad central bank warns US/Venezuela tension affecting local economy
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Trinidad central bank warns US/Venezuela tension affecting local economy
January 1 02:08 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The  Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT)  says domestically, the fluid geopolitical tension between the United ...
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Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death
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Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death
January 1 01:17 PM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Saudi authorities executed 356 people in 2025, according to an AFP tally, setting a new record for the number of i...
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Governor General calls for honest reflection in 2026 New Year’s message
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Governor General calls for honest reflection in 2026 New Year’s message
January 1 01:04 PM
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen is calling on Jamaicans to reflect honestly on 2025 and move forward with hope in 2026. In a message to the public ...
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Golding says Opposition will champion transparency, accountability in 2026
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Golding says Opposition will champion transparency, accountability in 2026
January 1 11:52 AM
Reflecting on the challenges of the past year, Opposition Leader Mark Golding is urging Jamaicans to live with kindness while promising that the Peopl...
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
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Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor
January 1 11:37 AM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Zohran Mamdani, the young star of the United States (US) left, started his first day as New York mayor on Thursday for...
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Find Me Here ranks #44 on Billboard Hot Gospel Songs Year End chart
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Find Me Here ranks #44 on Billboard Hot Gospel Songs Year End chart
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 30, 2025
Trinidadian gospel-reggae singer Sherwin Gardner's 2024 hit Find Me Here (Blessings Find Me) is ranked at #44 on Billboard's Hot Gospel Songs Top 50 Y...
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Kevin Downswell says Jamaica will come back ‘stronger’ as gospel artistes rally for the cause after Melissa
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Kevin Downswell says Jamaica will come back ‘stronger’ as gospel artistes rally for the cause after Melissa
November 20, 2025
Gospel star Kevin Downswell has been at the forefront of a humanitarian mission, composed of regular Jamaicans, volunteers and gospel artistes, who ar...
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Kevin Downswell ‘blessed’ with 6 nominations in Sterling Gospel Awards
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Kevin Downswell ‘blessed’ with 6 nominations in Sterling Gospel Awards
October 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel superstar Kevin Downswell is pleased that he has copped six nominations in this year’s Sterling Gospel Awards, which will b...
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Roxanne Robinson celebrates Sterling Gospel Music Award nomination
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Roxanne Robinson celebrates Sterling Gospel Music Award nomination
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
September 24, 2025
Gospel recording artiste Roxanne Robinson is on a celebratory high, following her recently announced Sterling Gospel Music Awards nomination. Her sing...
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JLP mass meeting starts with Kukudoo leading off gospel segment
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JLP mass meeting starts with Kukudoo leading off gospel segment
Sugar Ray Thomas, Observer Online writer 
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE,Jamaica -- The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) mass meeting has kicked off at Old Harbour Road on Spanish Town, St Catherine, with its gospel ...
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Jamaica gospel star crowned
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Jamaica gospel star crowned
August 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Raheim Betty was crowned the 2025 Jamaica Gospel Star, following a powerful night of worship, inspiration, and musical excellence ...
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Bin Di Rich encourages success through teamwork
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Bin Di Rich encourages success through teamwork
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 29, 2025
After the death of his son, former gospel artiste Pastor Son changed his name to Bin Di Rich, because of what he says was the lack of support that he ...
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Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
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Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —While visiting the United Kingdom last year, singer Shemeika attended a service at her cousin Pastor Patrick Dawkins’ church in Der...
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Vessel gets militant with ‘War’
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Vessel gets militant with ‘War’
July 1, 2025
There is a sense of spiritual militance in War , the latest song from gospel artiste Vessel. Produced by Craig McDonald, it is a battle cry against an...
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Apostle Taneshia Murray makes mark through books, music
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Apostle Taneshia Murray makes mark through books, music
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
June 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Author and gospel artiste Apostle Taneshia Murray is on a journey of enrichment through her books and her music. She is using her ...
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Vybz Kartel continues to sing praises on new single ‘Glory of Jesus’
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Vybz Kartel continues to sing praises on new single ‘Glory of Jesus’
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
June 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Steering clear of controversy after recently pulling the plug on his long-awaited appearance in Trinidad, Vybz Kartel has released...
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‘Slingshot’ Ep brings new life to gospel classics
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‘Slingshot’ Ep brings new life to gospel classics
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
May 23, 2025
Oh If I Miss Heaven , a song by gospel music pioneer Reverend Glen Graham, has been given new life after being sampled for Nah Miss It , by Canute Nei...
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Roxanne Robinson celebrates ‘Still Standing’
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Roxanne Robinson celebrates ‘Still Standing’
May 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel recording artiste Roxanne Robinson is celebrating the success of her debut album  Still Standing . Released in October 2024...
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Damiedon calls on ‘Yahweh’
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Damiedon calls on ‘Yahweh’
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
October 4, 2024
When in doubt, Damiedon calls on the higher being who he was taught from early, determines destiny. He gives thanks to the Saviour on Yahweh , his lat...
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‘God’s Timing’ for Dymond as gospel singer releases first album
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‘God’s Timing’ for Dymond as gospel singer releases first album
August 30, 2024
God’s Timing , the first album from gospel singer Dymond, was released on August 27. It contains 10 songs, all written by the New York-based artiste w...
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Vessel spreads God’s Word with ‘Love You Forever’
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Vessel spreads God’s Word with ‘Love You Forever’
August 5, 2024
As a man of faith, gospel singer Vessel is determined to spread the message of God far and wide. He kept things simple for Love You Forever , his late...
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Iley Dread goes gospel for new album
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Iley Dread goes gospel for new album
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
May 5, 2024
As a singer and producer, Colin “Iley Dread” Levy is synonymous with roots-reggae, having produced albums and songs by some of that genre’s leading na...
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Dymond makes gospel recording debut with ‘Si Me Yah’
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Dymond makes gospel recording debut with ‘Si Me Yah’
May 5, 2024
Most artistes who step into a recording booth for the first time experience some jitters. That is exactly how gospel deejay Dymond felt when she recen...
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Soulchild Tanice opens new chapter with ‘Give Praises’
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Soulchild Tanice opens new chapter with ‘Give Praises’
April 7, 2024
As someone who has been in the music business for over 30 years, Soulchild Tanice’s experiences are enough to fill a book. She gives thanks for stayin...
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Lady Da Flame drops new Lovers Rock EP
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Lady Da Flame drops new Lovers Rock EP
April 3, 2024
Versatile gospel and reggae singer Lady Da Flame believes her recent name change will solidify the marketing and business aspect of her career. Origin...
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Wingy Danejah hails the counsel of God in new song
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Wingy Danejah hails the counsel of God in new song
March 28, 2024
Whether they are practicing Christians or ‘living in the world’, Wingy Danejah says persons look to counsel from a Supreme Being when their backs are ...
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DaJourney addresses mental illness with ‘Mood Swing’
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DaJourney addresses mental illness with ‘Mood Swing’
March 24, 2024
As a man of faith, gospel singer DaJourney says presenting songs that reflect the tenets of Christianity are important, even when the topic is sensiti...
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Roman Catholic bishops call for Caribbean Day of Prayer
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Trump blames bruised hand on aspirin, denies falling asleep
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France plans social media ban for children under 15
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Trinidad central bank warns US/Venezuela tension affecting local economy
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Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death
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