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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
December 24 02:00 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24 12:57 PM
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
December 24 12:56 PM
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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Manchester police push safety reassurance amid four murders in 48 hours
December 24 12:25 PM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
December 24 11:24 AM
  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
December 24 11:15 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integratio...
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
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Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
December 24 09:45 AM
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Scouts marched under a clear blue sky in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the Palestinian city emerged from the s...
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
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Bolt Foundation donates $900,000 to Mustard Seed children’s home for annual Christmas treat
December 24 09:32 AM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt, through his foundation, has joined the Janet Richards Foundation in a nearly $1 million donation to...
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
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Milton Blake joins forces with Luciano for ‘It nuh Over Yet’
December 24, 2025
Roots singers Milton Blake and Luciano were friends for over 20 years before they recorded a song together. That first collaboration was done in 2016,...
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Reggae statesman and the firebrand: When Jimmy Cliff toured with Peter Tosh
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Reggae statesman and the firebrand: When Jimmy Cliff toured with Peter Tosh
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
December 7, 2025
Observer Online presents the seventh and final  story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 2...
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Samuel K Golden releases ‘Sunset’ to inspire survivors post-Hurricane Melissa
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Samuel K Golden releases ‘Sunset’ to inspire survivors post-Hurricane Melissa
December 7, 2025
Fusion artiste Samuel K Golden is hoping that his latest single, Sunset , will be a beacon of inspiration for Jamaicans who were negatively impacted b...
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Robert Minott gains buzz with ‘Link Up’ on Pretty Little Baby instrumental remake
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Robert Minott gains buzz with ‘Link Up’ on Pretty Little Baby instrumental remake
December 7, 2025
Reggae artiste Robert Minott is pleased with the enthusiastic response to his latest single, Link Up , released on a remake of an instrumental inspire...
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Jimmy Cliff’s triumphant return to local stage at Rebel Salute 2005
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Jimmy Cliff’s triumphant return to local stage at Rebel Salute 2005
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
December 6, 2025
Observer Online presents the sixth story in ‘Jimmy Cliff: Stories Of A Bongo Man’, in tribute to the reggae legend who died on November 24 at age 81. ...
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PJ Patterson hails Jimmy Cliff as iconic pioneer and creative genius
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PJ Patterson hails Jimmy Cliff as iconic pioneer and creative genius
November 24, 2025
Former Prime Minister PJ Patterson has hailed Jamaican music legend Jimmy Cliff as a creative genius who, through his craft, strove to motivate and em...
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‘Jamaica has lost a giant’: PNP mourns Jimmy Cliff
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‘Jamaica has lost a giant’: PNP mourns Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica —The Opposition People’s National Party has joined the nation and the international community in mourning the loss of reggae legend ...
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died
November 24, 2025
International reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has died, his family announced Monday. In a post to his official social media pages, his wife Latifa Chambers sa...
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Rad Dixon to release second album in 2026
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Rad Dixon to release second album in 2026
November 18, 2025
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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40 years after Grammy win, Sly recalls Black Uhuru’s ‘Anthem’
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40 years after Grammy win, Sly recalls Black Uhuru’s ‘Anthem’
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
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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Radio legend Barry G dies aged 70
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Radio legend Barry G dies aged 70
Howard Campbell 
October 30, 2025
Barrington “Barry G” Gordon, whose exuberant delivery and charismatic personality made him one of Jamaica’s great broadcasters, died at the Savanna-la...
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Empress Idama performs in Jamaica for first time in 20 years, promotes new songs
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Empress Idama performs in Jamaica for first time in 20 years, promotes new songs
October 24, 2025
When Empress Idama performed in Jamaica in September, it was the first time in over 20 years that she graced a stage in her homeland. The roots singer...
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Chuck Fenda lights up Costa Rica with high energy show at Limon Carnival
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Chuck Fenda lights up Costa Rica with high energy show at Limon Carnival
October 23, 2025
Rastafarian firebrand Chuck Fenda wowed a packed venue of cheering patrons during the Limon Carnival held at the JAPDEVA Fair Ground in Limon, Costa R...
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Teddy Greaves Jr honours close friend with reggae rendition of ‘Joanna’
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Teddy Greaves Jr honours close friend with reggae rendition of ‘Joanna’
October 10, 2025
In the winter of 1983, when Joanna by Kool & The Gang was released, Teddy Greaves Jr was one of the countless fans who rocked to its soulful grooves. ...
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Dutch prosecutors set to pursue a 9.5 year sentence against Jah Cure
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Dutch prosecutors set to pursue a 9.5 year sentence against Jah Cure
By: Claude Mills 
October 10, 2025
Reggae artist Jah Cure faces the possibility of a longer prison sentence, as Dutch prosecutors have signalled their intention to pursue a prison sente...
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Mikey Spice reflects on first breakthrough cover
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Mikey Spice reflects on first breakthrough cover
October 5, 2025
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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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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Melodii on the rise
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Melodii on the rise
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
September 27, 2025
Recording artiste Melodii is making rounds in the musical arena because of his soulful voice and relatable lyrics. The latest attention-grabber has be...
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Teenage Engineering brings the EP-40 Drum Machine/Sequencer launch to Jamaica
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Teenage Engineering brings the EP-40 Drum Machine/Sequencer launch to Jamaica
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
September 27, 2025
Teenage Engineering, the Swedish design and technology collective renowned for redefining the boundaries of music gear, is set to launch its newest in...
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19 categories to be contested at Reggae North Music Awards on Sunday
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19 categories to be contested at Reggae North Music Awards on Sunday
September 26, 2025
Nineteen categories will be contested at the second Reggae North Music Awards (RNMA) which takes place on September 28 at Rose Theatre in Brampton, On...
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Terry Ganzie returns with ‘We Rise’
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Terry Ganzie returns with ‘We Rise’
September 23, 2025
Reggae-dancehall artiste Terry Ganzie, the 'Original Outlaw', has released his new single, We Rise . The track, produced by Temps Music LLC, marks a p...
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Gramps Morgan to embark on first solo headlining tour of America
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Gramps Morgan to embark on first solo headlining tour of America
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
September 22, 2025
Fresh from his recent headlining stint on Japanese sound system Mighty Crown’s Far East Reggae Cruise, singer Gramps Morgan will later this week embar...
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Shoppers urged to exercise caution for a safer Christmas season
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —Members of the public are being urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive m...
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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Southern California braces for devastating Christmas storm
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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst...
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Police in Manchester have moved to reassure the public that the parish is safe to conduct business amid four murders in Mandevil...
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
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TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers impacted by Melissa
December 24, 2025
  KINGSTON, Jamaica —In a bid to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has announced it will temporarily relax th...
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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Regional private sector group re-affirms commitment to Caricom
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Caribbean Community (Caricom) Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional integratio...
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