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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
April 12 04:57 PM
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’
April 12 04:39 PM
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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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
April 12 03:59 PM
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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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
April 12 03:54 PM
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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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
April 12 03:06 PM
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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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
April 12 02:55 PM
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
April 12 02:06 PM
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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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
April 12 02:02 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa last October, is set to re...
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
April 12, 2026
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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Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana
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Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival set for December 4-5 in Ghana
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 11, 2026
With its main objective being to deepen diaspora and cultural ties, the inaugural Ghana/Jamaica Homecoming Festival is set to take place from December...
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United Oil & Gas announces boost in Jamaican offshore oil prospects
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United Oil & Gas announces boost in Jamaican offshore oil prospects
April 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- United Oil & Gas Plc has identified potential thermogenic hydrocarbons in piston core samples from its Walton-Morant Licence offs...
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Jamaica top Carifta Games medals for 40th straight year
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Jamaica top Carifta Games medals for 40th straight year
April 6, 2026
Jamaica topped the medals table at the Carifta Games for the 40th straight time after amassing 71 medals at the 53rd staging which ended on Monday at ...
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
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Jamaica add three medals at Carifta Games
April 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica added three more medals, two gold and a silver, on Monday morning’s penultimate session at the 53rd Carifta Games at the K...
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Jamaica claim one sprint relay gold at Carifta Games
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Jamaica claim one sprint relay gold at Carifta Games
April 6, 2026
Jamaica secured just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on Sunday, the second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics Stadiu...
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Carifta 2026: Douglas anchors U20 girls to sprint relay gold, Jamaica dominate medal table
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Carifta 2026: Douglas anchors U20 girls to sprint relay gold, Jamaica dominate medal table
April 6, 2026
Jamaica won just one of the four sprint relay gold medals on offer on Sunday’s second day of the 53rd Carifta Games at the Kirani James Athletics stad...
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
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Jamaica’s medal tally stands at 27 after Sunday’s first session at Carifta Games
April 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaica added five more medals- a gold, two silver and two bronze- on Sunday morning’s session at the 53rd Carifta Games, being held...
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Jamaica won three silver medals in first session at Carifta Games
April 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Jamaica won three silver medals on Saturday morning’s first session of the 53rd Carifta Games, which is being held at the Kirani Ja...
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
April 3, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has climbed to 49th place in the World Happiness Report 2026, up from 73rd last year. According to the study , the island ...
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WATCH: Rudolph Speid undecided on future after failed World Cup bid
April 2, 2026
Jamaica’s senior men’s football head coach during the recent intercontinental World Cup play-offs, Rudolph Speid says he is undecided on whether he wi...
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More World Cup heartbreak for Jamaica, beaten in play-off by DR Congo
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More World Cup heartbreak for Jamaica, beaten in play-off by DR Congo
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz suffered a final heartbreak in their bid to reach to the FIFA Men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998 ...
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Reggae Boyz, DR Congo locked 0-0 at halftime
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Reggae Boyz, DR Congo locked 0-0 at halftime
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica and the Democratic Republic of Congo were locked at 0-0 at halftime in their FIFA Inter-Continental play-off final game at...
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Jamaica looks to ‘build back better’ as Morgan concludes UK-facilitated Peru visit
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Jamaica looks to ‘build back better’ as Morgan concludes UK-facilitated Peru visit
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan, recently concluded a strategic working visit to Peru, aimed at exami...
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Leon Bailey and Bobby Reid return to Reggae Boyz team for game vs DR Congo
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Leon Bailey and Bobby Reid return to Reggae Boyz team for game vs DR Congo
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The coaching staff of the Jamaica senior men’s football team, the Reggae Boyz, have made three changes to the starting team to fac...
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Viral Dr Congo fan to miss World Cup playoff against Jamaica due to visa issues
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Viral Dr Congo fan to miss World Cup playoff against Jamaica due to visa issues
March 31, 2026
DR Congo's superfan, Michel Kuka Mboladinga, more popularly known as Lumumba Vea, says he will not be present for the country's playoff against Jamaic...
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Decrease in Jamaicans reporting having at least one non-communicable disease, says JSLC
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Decrease in Jamaicans reporting having at least one non-communicable disease, says JSLC
March 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The three most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affecting Jamaicans are hypertension, asthma and diabetes, in that order. Th...
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Ital Conexões promises ‘immersive’ Brazil x Jamaica cultural experience ahead of Carnival in Jamaica
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Ital Conexões promises ‘immersive’ Brazil x Jamaica cultural experience ahead of Carnival in Jamaica
March 30, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – From the biggest Carnival in the world to Jamaica Carnival, cultural exchange agency Ital Conexões, is presenting Domingo è Legal ...
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Reggae Boyz, DR Congo gear up for showdown in World Cup decider
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Reggae Boyz, DR Congo gear up for showdown in World Cup decider
March 29, 2026
Preparations are ramping up for a high-stakes World Cup qualifying play-off match between Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz and the Democratic Republic of Congo (...
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Frazsiers Whip and Arnett Gardens seek fourth straight in JWPL
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Frazsiers Whip and Arnett Gardens seek fourth straight in JWPL
PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
March 28, 2026
Three-time defending champions Frazsiers Whip and Arnett Gardens will both be seeking a fourth straight win when they take on Mile Gully FC and Cavali...
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TT player Brian Blake set to represent Jamaica at events in Dom Rep, seeks sponsors
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TT player Brian Blake set to represent Jamaica at events in Dom Rep, seeks sponsors
March 27, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Student-athlete Brian Blake has qualified to represent Jamaica at two major regional table tennis events in the Dominican Republic...
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
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Jamaica 1 – 0 New Caledonia: Reggae Boyz progress to face DR Congo for World Cup ticket
March 27, 2026
As it was in November, the Reggae Boyz are a game away from securing a spot at the FIFA World Cup after registering a 1-0win over Oceania’s New Caledo...
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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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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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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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