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BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
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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 12:28 AM
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:26 AM
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
BY TAMOY ASHMAN Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12 12:24 AM
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
January 11 07:21 PM
Johan-Ramaldo Smythe showed that he is ready for all comers this season by smashing the Class One 100m record at the Purewater/RDanny Williams/JC Deve...
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
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Trump admin sends more agents to Minneapolis despite furor over woman’s killing
January 11 05:00 PM
MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP)—US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis,...
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
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St Catherine taxi operator charged with murder
January 11 04:45 PM
St CATHERINE, Jamaica – A St Catherine taxi operator has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in Portmore, St Catherine on J...
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Cindy Breakspeare says 2024 Marley biopic didn't tell reggae legend's whole truth
September 22, 2025
When Bob Marley's biopic  One Love was released last year, the film sparked questions about whether the story accurately reflected the late reggae ico...
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Teflon Young King hits top five with ‘Life Scripture’ album
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Teflon Young King hits top five with ‘Life Scripture’ album
September 6, 2025
Teflon Young King is highly motivated by the enthusiastic fan response to his latest album, Life Scriptures , a ten-track album that he released on Au...
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UB40’s reggae cover of Red Red Wine certified 3x platinum
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UB40’s reggae cover of Red Red Wine certified 3x platinum
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
September 4, 2025
British reggae band UB40 earned a triple platinum certification in the United Kingdom (UK) last week, when the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) cer...
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Grantie Asher recalls challenging time with ‘Wayside’
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Grantie Asher recalls challenging time with ‘Wayside’
August 31, 2025
While going through rough times last year, singer Grantie Asher called on divine intervention to see him through his challenges. As part of his recove...
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Capleton soars to ‘Heights of Fire’; set for big performance at Barclays Center in New York
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Capleton soars to ‘Heights of Fire’; set for big performance at Barclays Center in New York
August 30, 2025
Rastafarian firebrand star Capleton is excited about the release of his upcoming album, "Heights of Fire," an album title that he says is synonymous w...
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Bugle wins Reggae Collaboration of the Year at Caribbean Music Awards
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Bugle wins Reggae Collaboration of the Year at Caribbean Music Awards
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 29, 2025
Thank You Lord,  a track from reggae artiste Bugle’s fifth studio album  Apex , was on Thursday night named Reggae Collaboration of the Year at the an...
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Bay-C and Razor B team-up for ‘Rock Paper Scissors’
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Bay-C and Razor B team-up for ‘Rock Paper Scissors’
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The song Rock Paper Scissors by TOK member Bay-C and dancehall artiste Razor B has been impacting the social media space, thanks t...
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Kisko Amar-I tackles heartbreak on Strength of Love
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Kisko Amar-I tackles heartbreak on Strength of Love
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Singer Kisko Amar-I pours his heart and emotion into his latest single Strength of Love . The song which tackles heartbreak is abo...
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Marilana Ras Dumpling brings flair to Khago’s 2 Time Rhythm
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Marilana Ras Dumpling brings flair to Khago’s 2 Time Rhythm
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
August 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — International reggae artiste Marilana Ras Dumpling has tapped Khago’s 2 Time Riddim for the recording and release of Man of God. M...
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Cen’C Love still defending Bunny Wailer’s legacy as she drops new single from her Elephant EP
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Cen’C Love still defending Bunny Wailer’s legacy as she drops new single from her Elephant EP
August 17, 2025
Reggae singer Cen'C Love, daughter of the late music icon Bunny Wailer, is back! After a nine-year hiatus from recording music, Cen C' Love will be re...
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Canada-based producer updates 2 Times rhythm
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Canada-based producer updates 2 Times rhythm
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 15, 2025
Due to the recent controversy surrounding the  2 Times  rhythm project, which spawned the hit song  2 Times  by Khago, Canada-based Jamaican-born prod...
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Royal Blu pays homage to Spanish Town on new album ‘Spain Root’
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Royal Blu pays homage to Spanish Town on new album ‘Spain Root’
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 12, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  On June 27, singer Royal Blu released his debut album, Spain Root , a 14-track project that pays tribute to Spanish Town, the are...
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Sita Lyrical reaps success with new track, DJ AG Online feature
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Sita Lyrical reaps success with new track, DJ AG Online feature
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
August 11, 2025
 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Sita Lyrical has gained a new wave of momentum following the release of her track Guh Dung . Produced by Bless ...
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Canadian reggae band Memberz Syndicate to release debut album
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Canadian reggae band Memberz Syndicate to release debut album
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 8, 2025
Nine years after it was formed, Canadian reggae band Memberz Syndicate is gearing up to release its debut album in October. The 14-track album, which ...
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Sizzla receives Key to the City of Lauderhill at Jamaica’s Independence celebration
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Sizzla receives Key to the City of Lauderhill at Jamaica’s Independence celebration
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 8, 2025
Veteran reggae artiste Sizzla Kalonji, who is celebrating 30 years in the entertainment industry, was on Sunday presented with the Key to the City of ...
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Chronixx to release new album Exile this year
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Chronixx to release new album Exile this year
August 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae Singer Chronixx has announced to fans that he is getting ready to release his album Exile later this year. The Skankin' Swe...
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Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles and Capleton to be honoured at Grand Gala
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Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles and Capleton to be honoured at Grand Gala
August 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Reggae stalwarts Beres Hammond, Leroy Sibbles and Capleton will be honoured during the Grand Gala celebrations on Wednesday, Augus...
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Kenne Blessin promoting new album
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Kenne Blessin promoting new album
July 31, 2025
A sporadic writer, singer Kenne Blessin made a big effort to compose most of the tracks on his second album. That album, Caught My Attention , was rel...
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Glen Washington urges entertainers to stay hydrated after heat stroke health scare
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Glen Washington urges entertainers to stay hydrated after heat stroke health scare
July 27, 2025
Reggae star Glen Washington gave his fans a scare over the weekend when he was hospitalised for two days at the Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Fayettevi...
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Principle highlights upward social mobility on Visa
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Principle highlights upward social mobility on Visa
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Visa , a song highlighting upward social mobility, is the latest release by reggae artiste Principle. The Rock Hall, St Andrew nat...
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Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
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Shemeika blends reggae and worship in soulful cover of ‘Worthy of It All’
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —While visiting the United Kingdom last year, singer Shemeika attended a service at her cousin Pastor Patrick Dawkins’ church in Der...
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Ragga Jahmari relishing opportunity to build on career at Rastafest
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Ragga Jahmari relishing opportunity to build on career at Rastafest
July 16, 2025
Up-and-coming reggae artiste Ragga Jahmari, born Raheem Burrell, is hoping to launch his music career even further with his inclusion in this year’s s...
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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
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January 12, 2026
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Everard Owen Observer Writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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From hurricane escape to flooded fate
Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
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January 12, 2026
From hurricane escape to flooded fate
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