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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26 12:20 AM
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26 12:18 AM
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26 12:16 AM
Joyful pulse
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26 12:14 AM
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 12:12 AM
Battling Bahamas
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
February 26 12:10 AM
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26 12:09 AM
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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YowLevite talks working with Vybz Kartel, Spice, Popcaan and Dexta Daps
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YowLevite talks working with Vybz Kartel, Spice, Popcaan and Dexta Daps
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall producer and composer YowLevite is one of the gentle giants of dancehall. His humble demeanor camouflages his earth-shat...
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Brownskin Rae takes inspiration from late dad to plot her musical journey
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Brownskin Rae takes inspiration from late dad to plot her musical journey
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prior to the death of her father, renowned drummer Cornel Marshall, singer Brownskin Rae learnt a lot from him musically. The soun...
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Johnny Clarke to receive Bunny Lee Lifetime Achievement Award
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Johnny Clarke to receive Bunny Lee Lifetime Achievement Award
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
February 19, 2026
Johnny Clarke, the singer whose uptempo songs made him one of roots-reggae's biggest stars during the 1970s,  will be honoured during Reggae Weekend f...
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Gail releases debut EP
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Gail releases debut EP
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
February 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Recording artiste Gail has released her ExPressions EP which she says reflects her musical prowess. “ ExPressions is about showcas...
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Lion Face’s ‘Feel so Alive’ riding the charts a second week
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Lion Face’s ‘Feel so Alive’ riding the charts a second week
February 13, 2026
When producer Lion Face brought Maxi Priest and Sean Paul together for a collaboration in 2025, he was confident they would create magic. They did jus...
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Toots and the Maytals strike gold in New Zealand with 54-46
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Toots and the Maytals strike gold in New Zealand with 54-46
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three years after it earned a gold certification in the United Kingdom,  54-46 (That's My Number)  by Toots and the Maytals, has e...
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Teejay and House of Talent Release JP Morgan
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Teejay and House of Talent Release JP Morgan
February 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall hitmaker Teejay is kicking off 2026 in style with the release of his latest feel-good single and music video, JP Morgan,...
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Jam Again Rhythm Project brings back joy and nostalgia to reggae scene
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Jam Again Rhythm Project brings back joy and nostalgia to reggae scene
February 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hardcore reggae one-drop music lovers are excited about the release of the  Jam Again Riddim  album compilation because it conjure...
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Kingston Riddims set to wow music lovers with sound system extravaganza on Feb 22
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Kingston Riddims set to wow music lovers with sound system extravaganza on Feb 22
February 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A two-part celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Kingston’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music is to be held thi...
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E-Dee returns to rapping with ‘Pretty Girl’
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E-Dee returns to rapping with ‘Pretty Girl’
February 3, 2026
Although he has collaborated with American acts like Cam’ron and Jim Jones, E-Dee’s hip hop credentials have been overshadowed by his dancehall-reggae...
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A look back at some of Dennis Brown’s greatest collaborations
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A look back at some of Dennis Brown’s greatest collaborations
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
February 1, 2026
February 1 marks the beginning of Reggae Month in Jamaica. It is also the birthday of Dennis Brown, the crown prince of reggae, who was born in 1957. ...
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Key nominees for the Grammy Awards
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Key nominees for the Grammy Awards
January 29, 2026
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on S...
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Chizz Chizem tackles relationship issues on Only You and Nite Monster
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Chizz Chizem tackles relationship issues on Only You and Nite Monster
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 23, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fourteen years ago, when singer Chizz Chizem began her musical journey while residing in Mandeville, she always hoped that one day...
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Libra-Don to release Unstoppable EP on January 23
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Libra-Don to release Unstoppable EP on January 23
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 21, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Fresh from a recent promotional run in Jamaica, United States-based dancehall artiste Libra-Don is gearing up for the release of h...
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‘Thank you for the music Cat’
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‘Thank you for the music Cat’
Opposition leader joins in outpouring of condolences for the late Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Describing the passing of Stephen “Cat” Coore as a terrible shock, Opposition Leader Mark Golding shared his condolences to the fa...
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Holness says Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was a cultural ambassador in truest sense
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Holness says Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was a cultural ambassador in truest sense
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Andrew Holness has described Stephen “Cat” Coore, who passed away suddenly on Sunday, as a towering figure in Jamai...
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Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was ‘The Reggae Ambassador’ — Grange
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Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore was ‘The Reggae Ambassador’ — Grange
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has hailed the late Stephen “Cat” Coore as a unique talent wh...
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Drip Rick Vi and Byron Messia winning with melody
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Drip Rick Vi and Byron Messia winning with melody
January 16, 2026
United Kingdom (UK) based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is steadily positioning himself as one of the genre’s next breakout stars. Powered by a strin...
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Ernie Smith’s re-recorded ‘Pitta Patta’ returns to reggae chart
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Ernie Smith’s re-recorded ‘Pitta Patta’ returns to reggae chart
January 12, 2026
One of the radio-friendly songs that defined “uptown reggae” during the 1970s, Pitta Patta by Ernie Smith has broad appeal 54 years after it was relea...
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Producer Sponge Music upbeat as Alkaline’s ‘No Emotions’ hits #2 on trending chart
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Producer Sponge Music upbeat as Alkaline’s ‘No Emotions’ hits #2 on trending chart
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 12, 2026
Producer Charles “Sponge Music” Williston is upbeat as his latest production, No Emotions by dancehall artiste Alkaline, has hit the #2 spot on the Yo...
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Shake it to the Max (Fly) remix cops nomination for iHeartRadio Music Award
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Shake it to the Max (Fly) remix cops nomination for iHeartRadio Music Award
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 9, 2026
Global hit Shake it to the Max (Fly) remix by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng and Shenseea, is nominated in the category Best Music Video of the 2026 i...
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Bob Marley most frequently mentioned historical figure in song lyrics — study
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Bob Marley most frequently mentioned historical figure in song lyrics — study
January 5, 2026
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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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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