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Colombian soldiers drown in survival training
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) — Three Colombian soldiers drowned in a river Tuesday during a survival training exercise, authorities said. The soldiers were ...
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Man accused of attempting to bribe officers after admitting to lottery scamming
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Man accused of attempting to bribe officers after admitting to lottery scamming
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MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A man is now facing several charges after allegedly confessing to lottery scamming, then trying to bribe lawmen when they interc...
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Liberty Caribbean pushing for gigabit‑capable Caribbean on CANTO 40th anniversary
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NASSAU, The Bahamas — As tech continues to advance, telecommunications provider Liberty Caribbean has underscored the importance of building a Caribbe...
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India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets
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NEW DEHLI, India (AFP) — India and Singapore ordered their airlines to examine fuel switches on several Boeing models, with South Korea set to do the ...
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UWI Mona to launch cybersecurity major in September
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UWI Mona to launch cybersecurity major in September
July 15 12:49 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona campus is set to launch an undergraduate major in cybersecurity this September, a...
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Appleton Estate unveils longest tropically aged rum priced at US$70,000
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Appleton Estate unveils longest tropically aged rum priced at US$70,000
July 15 12:31 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Appleton Estate, the oldest continuously operating rum distillery in Jamaica, has announced the release of what it describes a...
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KFC offering free buckets of chicken in US comeback campaign
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KFC offering free buckets of chicken in US comeback campaign
July 15 11:42 AM
LOUISVILLE, United States — KFC is attempting to reclaim top rankings in the United States (US) fast food industry with free chicken bucket giveaways ...
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WATCH: Two dead in New Jersey as soaked US northeast braces for more rain
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Two people were killed in New Jersey following flash flooding in the northeastern United States (US) that caused trave...
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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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Sumfest promoters explain non-appearance of four scheduled performers
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Sumfest promoters explain non-appearance of four scheduled performers
July 20, 2024
The organisers of Reggae Sumfest have released a statement explaining the non-appearance of four scheduled performers on Festival Night 1 of this year...
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Jamaican-Japan partnership conjures winning formula at Global Sound Clash
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Jamaican-Japan partnership conjures winning formula at Global Sound Clash
Notorious takes 2024 clash title
July 20, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — In an electrifying display of musical prowess, the Reggae Sumfest Global Sound Clash at Catherine Hall Stadium in St James tran...
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Anthony B to miss Reggae Sumfest Festival Night 2
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Anthony B to miss Reggae Sumfest Festival Night 2
July 20, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  R astafarian firebrand Anthony B will not be performing on Night 2 of the  Reggae Sumfest Festival as was previously promoted. Th...
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Lauryn Hill makes surprise appearance at Reggae Sumfest
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Lauryn Hill makes surprise appearance at Reggae Sumfest
July 20, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, St James — Grammy Award-winning singer Lauryn Hill made a special guest appearance during her son YG Marley’s set at Reggae Sumfest in Mo...
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Armanii makes Sumfest debut
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Armanii makes Sumfest debut
July 20, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, St James— Armanii, one of dancehall’s new favourites, made his Sumfest debut on Friday night as the widely attended stage show got underw...
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Police ‘fully prepared’ for Sumfest this weekend
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Police ‘fully prepared’ for Sumfest this weekend
July 19, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Head of the St James Police Division, Superintendent Eron Samuels has sought to assure that law enforcement officials are fully pr...
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Magnum Street Dance a hit with patrons as Reggae Sumfest festivities kick off
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Magnum Street Dance a hit with patrons as Reggae Sumfest festivities kick off
July 16, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — The Magnum Street Dance made a successful return to Montego Bay in St James on Monday night as patrons packed the Catherine Hal...
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Reggae Sumfest’s All White set to deliver perfect blend of music, class and fashion
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Reggae Sumfest’s All White set to deliver perfect blend of music, class and fashion
July 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Draped in luxury and defined by a dress code that drives patrons to don their best, Reggae Sumfest’s premium All White event is ba...
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Sumfest contributing US$20m to local economy annually, says Bartlett
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Sumfest contributing US$20m to local economy annually, says Bartlett
May 31, 2024
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Reggae Sumfest has been pumping some US$20million into the local economy annually,  impactin...
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UWI Mona to launch cybersecurity major in September
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