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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
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January 12 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
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BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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January 12 12:24 AM
Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding pays tribute to cultural icon Jimmy Cliff
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Opposition Leader Mark Golding pays tribute to cultural icon Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has joined Jamaicans at home and abroad in mourning the passing of Jimmy Cliff, hailing the legendary singer, songwrite...
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Jamaica Labour Party lauds Jimmy Cliff
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Jamaica Labour Party lauds Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025
The governing Jamaica Labour Party says it deeply regrets the passing of reggae ambassador, iconic musician, and celebrated actor, Jimmy Cliff. Chairm...
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Aiesha’s Jamaica Strong surpasses one million views
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Aiesha’s Jamaica Strong surpasses one million views
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Moved by the devastation from Hurricane Melissa, singer Aiesha used the tragedy as inspiration to record the song  Jamaica Strong ...
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Traz Di Jennik releases latest single
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Traz Di Jennik releases latest single
November 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The season to be jolly is approaching and Traz Di Jennik hopes party fans will jam to Party Hot Girlz , his latest song. Released ...
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Spice re-enters Billboard Reggae Albums chart with 10
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Spice re-enters Billboard Reggae Albums chart with 10
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 19, 2025
Queen of Dancehall Spice jumped back onto the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with her 2021 debut full-length studio album 10. The set, released four ye...
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Undah Privilege’ and Mega B collab for ‘Be Carefull’
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Undah Privilege’ and Mega B collab for ‘Be Carefull’
November 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican-born multi-hyphenate entertainer Courtney ‘Undah Privilege’ Nevers teams up with rising talent Mega B for Be Carefull  — ...
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Rad Dixon to release second album in 2026
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Africa Calling Calling , singer Rad Dixon's second album, is scheduled for release in early 2026 by Tasjay Productions. The project will be strong on ...
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Spotify to add music videos to streaming platform
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Spotify to add music videos to streaming platform
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Audio streaming platform Spotify will be adding music videos "in the coming weeks" for paying subscribers in the Unite...
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Cathy Matete takes Kenyan politicians to task in new song
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Cathy Matete takes Kenyan politicians to task in new song
November 9, 2025
It is often said that politics and corruption go hand in hand. Singer Cathy Matete, concerned at the high level of perceived injustice in her native K...
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40 years after Grammy win, Sly recalls Black Uhuru’s ‘Anthem’
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November 6, 2025
For Anthem , Black Uhuru’s fifth album for Island Records, producers Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare wanted to broaden the roots trio's appeal. They...
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Jah Niceness releases ‘Vanilla Coffee’ on old school-inspired riddim
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Jah Niceness releases ‘Vanilla Coffee’ on old school-inspired riddim
October 30, 2025
Many artistes hear a catchy “riddim” and are quick to record songs to it, eager to get a hit single. Not Jah Niceness, who is particular about what he...
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Chronixx’s Exile debuts at #5 on Billboard Reggae Albums chart
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Chronixx’s Exile debuts at #5 on Billboard Reggae Albums chart
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chronixx earns his third entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with Exile , his October 10 release. Exile  charted at #5. Rel...
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Milton Blake looks to tap into vinyl market
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Milton Blake looks to tap into vinyl market
October 11, 2025
Roots singer Milton Blake is looking to tap into the thriving vinyl market with the re-release of his album, Temporary Obstacle, on that format. It wa...
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Chronixx releases new album ‘Exile’
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Chronixx releases new album ‘Exile’
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae artiste Chronixx has released his highly anticipated album, ‘Exile’ . The Smile Jamaica singer made two posts on his Instag...
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Ricki Di Lova pushes new track
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Ricki Di Lova pushes new track
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Many aspiring dancehall artistes in the 1980s would point to the controversial Shabba Ranks or Ninjaman as their biggest influence...
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Music producer Marlon Wright promoting ‘substance’ over ‘hype’
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Music producer Marlon Wright promoting ‘substance’ over ‘hype’
October 7, 2025
Since he got involved in music production 17 years ago, Marlon Wright has worked mainly with artistes insiders consider underground. That has never be...
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Mikey Spice reflects on first breakthrough cover
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Mikey Spice reflects on first breakthrough cover
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It was 1994 and a sultry song titled  Practice What You Preach  topped the United States pop chart and gave Barry White a huge comeback hit. One year ...
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DiCelebrityy gets major boost with Kai Cenat’s endorsement of ‘Hydraulics’
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DiCelebrityy gets major boost with Kai Cenat’s endorsement of ‘Hydraulics’
October 4, 2025
Dancehall artiste DiCelebrityy is ecstatic that he got a major social media boost for his Hydraulics single since a “song shout-out” engineered by soc...
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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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Antiguan reggae artiste Jaygo completes studies at UWI, releases new single
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Antiguan reggae artiste Jaygo completes studies at UWI, releases new single
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When he pursued legal studies at the Norman Manley Law School, Antiguan reggae artiste Jaygo said he had to adjust to life in Jama...
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UWI Integration hosts King & Queen of Integration talent series
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UWI Integration hosts King & Queen of Integration talent series
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Integration Thursdays, the weekly lyme at the University of the West Indies (UWI), kicked off the new school year last Thursday, S...
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Kenne Blessin releases new song
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Kenne Blessin releases new song
September 30, 2025
With his latest song,  God is My Strength , having a spiritual feel, singer Kenne Blessin went beyond the conventional when he wrote and produced it. ...
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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Let them smell their ‘flowers’
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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