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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign —  Young Jamaica
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Golding must disclose if JACDEN helped to fund PNP’s election campaign — Young Jamaica
April 6 05:26 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Young Jamaica is urging Opposition Leader and President of the People’s National Party (PNP), Mark Golding, to immediately clarify...
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
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Ky-Mani Marley, Colombian artiste Kapla collaborate on joint EP
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 6 04:53 PM
Reggae artiste and actor Ky-Mani Marley and Colombian reggaeton artiste Kapla have teamed up for a collaborative EP, which is being produced by Americ...
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
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Trump doubles down on Iran threat, says ceasefire ‘not good enough’
April 6 03:45 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump doubled down Monday on his threat to wreck Iran's civilian infrastructure, w...
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
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CPFSA urges parents to prioritise safety of children after 9-y-o drowns in St Elizabeth
April 6 03:22 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, is urging parents and g...
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
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Caribbean employers urged to invest in workforce development
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 03:08 PM
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — As Caribbean workers face growing challenges in accessing higher education overseas, business leaders say online learning i...
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
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Former WADA chief Craig Reedie dies at age 84
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 02:01 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Veteran British sports administrator Craig Reedie, a former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and a key figure ...
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
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Changes announced for Criminal Records Office pick-ups at Police Officers’ Club on Wednesday
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 6 01:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Criminal Records Office is advising the public that there will be temporary changes to operat...
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
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Families in western Jamaica set to get 200 new homes after Hurricane Melissa
April 6 12:56 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several families left homeless by Hurricane Melissa are now on the path to recovery, as a multi-partner initiative moves to constr...
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Vybz Kartel, Mavado to share Reggae Sumfest stage
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Vybz Kartel, Mavado to share Reggae Sumfest stage
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to share the Reggae Sumfest stage on July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St Ann. ...
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Lila Iké urges women to stay militant and feminine in powerful Reggae Sumfest set
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Lila Iké urges women to stay militant and feminine in powerful Reggae Sumfest set
July 20, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Renowned for her soulful, conscious and uplifting lyrics, roots, rock, reggae crooner Lila Iké is advising female creatives that t...
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Fantan Mojah prolongs Sumfest set, says 20 mins inadequate for his catalogue
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Fantan Mojah prolongs Sumfest set, says 20 mins inadequate for his catalogue
July 20, 2025
“A my boss a keep the show, no boy can’t tell me bout time,” said reggae artiste Fantan Mojah as he continued his set long after his allotted 20 minut...
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Several injured in stampede at Reggae Sumfest, organisers enhance safety measures
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Several injured in stampede at Reggae Sumfest, organisers enhance safety measures
July 19, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Reggae Sumfest organiser Downsound Entertainment says it is immediately implementing additional crowd control and safety measures ...
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Vybz Kartel crowned ‘King of Dancehall’, acknowledges ‘former king’ Beenie Man
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Vybz Kartel crowned ‘King of Dancehall’, acknowledges ‘former king’ Beenie Man
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 19, 2025
Vybz Kartel was officially crowned 'King of Dancehall' at Reggae Sumfest. The crowning took place on Saturday morning at Catherine Hall with 'Queen of...
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Reggae Sumfest 2025: Govana surprises mom with new CR-V
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Reggae Sumfest 2025: Govana surprises mom with new CR-V
July 19, 2025
Dancehall star Govana surprised his mother, Sonia Eccleston, with a Honda CR-V during his set at Reggae Sumfest being held at Catherine Hall. The ente...
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Laden makes Reggae Sumfest return
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Laden makes Reggae Sumfest return
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 19, 2025
Dancehall artiste Laden returned to the Reggae Sumfest stage to shine after being away from the ‘Greatest Reggae/Dancehall Show on Earth’ for 13 years...
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Reggae Sumfest 2025: ‘Gaza’ fans flood Montego Bay for Kartel crowning
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Reggae Sumfest 2025: ‘Gaza’ fans flood Montego Bay for Kartel crowning
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
July 18, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Die-hard Vybz Kartel fans have already turned up in droves at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, hoping to b...
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Reggae Sumfest’s Blitz All-Black returns with flair, fire, and femme power
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Reggae Sumfest’s Blitz All-Black returns with flair, fire, and femme power
July 18, 2025
St JAMES, Jamaica — Reggae Sumfest’s Blitz All-Black party returned with a bang on Wednesday night, ushering in what is expected to be a high-energy f...
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Flow plans exclusive experiences for customers at Reggae Sumfest
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Flow plans exclusive experiences for customers at Reggae Sumfest
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Telecommunications provider Flow Jamaica is turning up the volume at this weekend’s Reggae Sumfest as it rolls out its newly launc...
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Street Dance blazes hot trail in Montego Bay
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Street Dance blazes hot trail in Montego Bay
July 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Good music and high energy reigned supreme at Reggae Sumfest’s annual Street Dance on Monday night, as seasoned selectors delivere...
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Reggae Sumfest and visuEats partner for cashless food experience
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Reggae Sumfest and visuEats partner for cashless food experience
July 8, 2025
In a move to enhance the festival experience, Downsound Entertainment, organisers of Reggae Sumfest, has partnered with visuEats, a Caribbean digital ...
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Sumfest organisers promise elegance and vibes at All White party
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Sumfest organisers promise elegance and vibes at All White party
June 22, 2025
Reggae Sumfest’s All White party returns to Pier One in Montego Bay, St James on Tuesday, July 15, with organisers promising that the event will reaff...
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Reggae Sumfest 2025 ignites buzz with star-studded Montego Bay launch
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Reggae Sumfest 2025 ignites buzz with star-studded Montego Bay launch
May 30, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The media launch of the 32nd staging of Reggae Sumfest, dubbed “The Greatest Reggae Show on Earth” held on Wednesday at Iberostar ...
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Reggae Sumfest introduces new ‘Luxe Deck’ and ‘Ultra Luxe Cabana’ experiences
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Reggae Sumfest introduces new ‘Luxe Deck’ and ‘Ultra Luxe Cabana’ experiences
May 20, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The organisers of Reggae Sumfest 2025 have officially unveiled the RSF Luxe Deck and Ultra Luxe Cabana Experience, offering premiu...
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R&B icon Toni Braxton confirmed for Reggae Sumfest 2025
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R&B icon Toni Braxton confirmed for Reggae Sumfest 2025
May 12, 2025
Grammy-winning R&B icon Toni Braxton has been confirmed for Reggae Sumfest 2025, organisers announced on Monday. The singer will perform on Festival N...
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Sumfest founder Robert Russell has died
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Sumfest founder Robert Russell has died
December 11, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Renown Montego Bay businessman Robert "Ducksie" Russell is dead. A close family member confirmed that Russell died at the Hospiten...
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Reflecting on Tito Jackson’s visits to Jamaica
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Reflecting on Tito Jackson’s visits to Jamaica
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
September 17, 2024
Tito Jackson, who died on September 15 at age 70 from a suspected heart attack in New Mexico, made two high-profile visits to Jamaica. The second took...
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Following Reggae Sumfest performance, Ovarall sees career growth
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Following Reggae Sumfest performance, Ovarall sees career growth
Kevin Jackson 
August 22, 2024
Since he had been bitten by the music bug, St Elizabeth-based dancehall artiste Ovarall aspired to one day perform on the Reggae Sumfest stage. That d...
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Anthony B thanks UHWI medical staff after life-saving surgery, returns to stage
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Anthony B thanks UHWI medical staff after life-saving surgery, returns to stage
August 1, 2024
Reggae firebrand artiste Anthony B will be making his return performance Friday at the Reggae on the River show in California, after recuperating from...
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Soun Bwoii shows appreciation to his father during Reggae Sumfest performance
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Soun Bwoii shows appreciation to his father during Reggae Sumfest performance
July 22, 2024
Although his set was short, dancehall newcomer Soun Bwoii utilised the Reggae Sumfest platform to show appreciation to his father who joined him on st...
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Nigy Boy honoured at Reggae Sumfest
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Nigy Boy honoured at Reggae Sumfest
July 21, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, St James— Dancehall artiste Nigy Boy was honoured by the St James Municipal Corporation with the 2024 Silver Montego Bay Sumfest City Awa...
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