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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
July 4 09:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
July 4 08:24 AM
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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Costly carelessness
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Costly carelessness
Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:30 AM
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4 12:28 AM
From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4 12:26 AM
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
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Strong support for Cholita’s Broken Promises EP launch
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:26 AM
Strong support for Cholita’s
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Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
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Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
July 4 12:24 AM
Appleton goes Chillin on the Farm
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
Free Internet for two years sweeten the pot
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4 12:24 AM
Digicel Foundation pumps US$240,000 more into teacher training smart labs
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Political rally in Antigua ends abruptly after gunfire during Masicka’s performance
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Political rally in Antigua ends abruptly after gunfire during Masicka’s performance
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 26, 2026
A political rally in St John’s, Antigua ended abruptly on Saturday night after gunshots reportedly disrupted the event. Dancehall artiste Masicka was ...
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Masicka rebuffs copyright infringement claims as songs removed from YouTube
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Masicka rebuffs copyright infringement claims as songs removed from YouTube
March 12, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Masicka is reiterating that he writes his own music, following the removal of several of his songs from YouTube....
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Damage Musiq drops ‘Created by Pain’ album featuring Teejay, Masicka, Tommy Lee and more
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Damage Musiq drops ‘Created by Pain’ album featuring Teejay, Masicka, Tommy Lee and more
January 17, 2026
Top notch music producer Damage Musiq is one of a new vanguard of producers who has continued to define dancehall's constantly changing subgenres and ...
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Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Shenseea vie for MOBO Best Caribbean Act award
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Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Shenseea vie for MOBO Best Caribbean Act award
…Lila Ike, Ayetian and Yung Bredda also nominated in category
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 15, 2026
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Shenseea, Lila Ike, newcomer Ayetian, and Trinidad's Yung Bredda are the nominees in the Best Caribbean Musi...
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
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Viral moments that defined Jamaica in 2025
December 29, 2025
From moments of heartbreak to resilience to humour, 2025 was a year of mixed emotions for Jamaicans, experienced in real-time through timelines, lives...
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
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It’s time! Masicka, Tommy Lee kick off dancehall’s ‘war season’ with potent diss tracks
December 2, 2025
With Masicka and Tommy Lee Sparta having released “diss” tracks aimed at each other, dancehall’s “war season” has officially begun. In less than 24 ho...
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Masicka’s new EP Her Name is Love to be released on December 19
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Masicka’s new EP Her Name is Love to be released on December 19
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
December 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall star Masicka is set to release his new EP titled Her Name is Love via Def Jam Recordings on December 19. The project is th...
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Masicka’s MADE Foundation to provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Masicka’s MADE Foundation to provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 2, 2025
Dancehall kingpin Masicka has stepped in to play his part in assisting those who have been affected by the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. His chari...
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Masicka brings ‘crocodile badness’ to Black River for BLK Festival’s debut staging
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Masicka brings ‘crocodile badness’ to Black River for BLK Festival’s debut staging
SANDENA JAMES, Social Media Editor 
August 16, 2025
The south coast town of Black River will transform this Saturday as the inaugural BLK Festival unfolds at Independence Park. Headlined by dancehall he...
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Masicka dismisses Vybz Kartel ‘beef’ rumours
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Masicka dismisses Vybz Kartel ‘beef’ rumours
...dubs MC Nuffy 'wasteman' in IG live
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a response shared with his fans a short while ago, dancehall front runner Masicka dispelled rumours that trouble was brewing be...
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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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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
July 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
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Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic
July 4, 2026
Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward ...
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Costly carelessness
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Costly carelessness
Nasty people forcing KSAMC to spend millions to clean drains blocked by improperly disposed garbage
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
July 4, 2026
Costly carelessness
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From funeral to fire
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From funeral to fire
Blaze leaves Montego Bay man homeless weeks after he buried his wife
July 4, 2026
From funeral to fire
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
BY DJAUNEL LAWRENCE Observer writer 
July 4, 2026
SERHA shells out $4m to improve service delivery
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