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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
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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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Johan-Remaldo Smythe ready to put Holland High on the map
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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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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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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
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American woman among two charged following St Mary firearm seizure
January 11 04:42 PM
ST MARY, Jamaica–An American sterile surgical technician is among two charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of am...
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Nesbeth defends a ‘Stra888 Nation’
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Nesbeth defends a ‘Stra888 Nation’
October 28, 2024
Reggae artiste Nesbeth is making waves with the release of his latest single, Stra888 Nation , a call to action track aimed at resuscitating morality ...
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Traz Di Jennik calls for peace
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Traz Di Jennik calls for peace
October 19, 2024
While he was only a child at the time, Traz Di Jennik still has flashbacks of the 1980 election in Jamaica when political violence accounted for most ...
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Mystic Warrior scores with ‘Be Fine’
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Mystic Warrior scores with ‘Be Fine’
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
October 18, 2024
On-the-rise recording artiste Mystic Warrior has been making a name for himself with the track Be Fine . The singer, who originates from Clarendon but...
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Another certification for Omi, as ‘Hula Hoop’ is certified silver in the UK
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Another certification for Omi, as ‘Hula Hoop’ is certified silver in the UK
October 16, 2024
Hula Hoop , the second single issued from Omi’s gold-selling debut album Me 4 U , has reached a new milestone. On Friday, October 11, the song became ...
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Etana teams up with Kemar McGregor for dancehall track, ‘Mirror’
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Etana teams up with Kemar McGregor for dancehall track, ‘Mirror’
October 16, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — International recording artiste and two-time Grammy nominee Etana switches it up and has tongues wagging with her new single  Mirr...
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Ken Serious bats for communication with ‘Accordingly’
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Ken Serious bats for communication with ‘Accordingly’
October 14, 2024
The saturation of social media has made it easier for people to communicate with colleagues and family in the most remote corners of the Earth. Howeve...
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Damiedon calls on ‘Yahweh’
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Damiedon calls on ‘Yahweh’
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
October 4, 2024
When in doubt, Damiedon calls on the higher being who he was taught from early, determines destiny. He gives thanks to the Saviour on Yahweh , his lat...
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New energy for Ras Kronik’s ‘Agree to Disagree’
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New energy for Ras Kronik’s ‘Agree to Disagree’
Julian Richardson | Online Content Manager 
September 30, 2024
Many times, a song enjoys a revival when remastered or remixed. Ras Kronik and Pandemic Records hope a fresh sound will help Agree to Disagree find ne...
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Yardstyle Entertainment and 2 Cuz Production score big with ‘Mamacita’ single
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Yardstyle Entertainment and 2 Cuz Production score big with ‘Mamacita’ single
September 25, 2024
When producer JJ Wizzle and his team from Yardstyle Entertainment were working on new rhythms in the studio, little did they know that one of the beat...
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Hopeton Lindo bags another chart topper with ‘Favorite Girl’
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Hopeton Lindo bags another chart topper with ‘Favorite Girl’
September 25, 2024
For the second straight month, singer-songwriter Hopeton Lindo has topped the Jamaica Music Countdown chart, this time with Favorite Girl , one of the...
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Nigerian company targets Jamaican creatives
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Nigerian company targets Jamaican creatives
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
September 21, 2024
Standing an imposing six feet, nine inches, Nigerian Bakare Mubarak is determined to become a giant in African commerce. Early this year, he launched ...
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Binghi Blaze bats for unity with ‘People of The World’
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Binghi Blaze bats for unity with ‘People of The World’
September 15, 2024
On People of The World , his latest song, roots singer Binghi Blaze highlights global tension and calls for unity to end conflicts in the Middle East,...
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Primo Green and Quota reunite for ‘Day Ones’
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Primo Green and Quota reunite for ‘Day Ones’
September 5, 2024
Former members of sibling group EMG, Canadian hip hop artistes Primo Green and Quota reunite for Day Ones , a rocking track released in late August. I...
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Novel-T touts growth with sophomore album, ‘Survivor’
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Novel-T touts growth with sophomore album, ‘Survivor’
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
August 22, 2024
After an eight-year break, Novel-T’s second album was released on August 17. Survivor is the title of the 11-song set which was officially launched by...
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Hopeton Lindo sees success with Favorite Riddim
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Hopeton Lindo sees success with Favorite Riddim
August 22, 2024
Whenever Hopeton Lindo steps into a recording studio as producer or singer, creating songs that make an impact in Jamaica is one of his objectives. Th...
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Kulcha Doc climbs ‘Holy Mountain’ rhythm
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Kulcha Doc climbs ‘Holy Mountain’ rhythm
August 21, 2024
Reggae artiste Kulcha Doc is pushing his latest rhythm project, the Holy Mountain, which is available on iTunes and other digital platforms through hi...
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Lawgiver the Kingson scores in Brazil with ‘Creation’
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Lawgiver the Kingson scores in Brazil with ‘Creation’
August 19, 2024
Reggae artiste LawGiver the Kingson is pleased that his music is making significant inroads in Brazil in South America. "I have a catalogue of songs p...
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Autarchii serves ‘Wake Up’ call to wayward youths
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Autarchii serves ‘Wake Up’ call to wayward youths
August 19, 2024
Whenever Autarchii visits Jamaica, he is amazed by the number of wayward youths roaming the streets. He sings about those disturbing scenes in Wake Up...
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Iley Dread to make return to major stage at Rasta Fest in Toronto
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Iley Dread to make return to major stage at Rasta Fest in Toronto
August 16, 2024
Since launching Kings Of Kings Productions company 29 years ago, Colin “Iley Dread” Levy has built a reputation as a music producer and administrator....
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Vybz Kartel earns eighth top 10 entry on Billboard Reggae Albums chart
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Vybz Kartel earns eighth top 10 entry on Billboard Reggae Albums chart
August 13, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — First Week Out, the 12-track mixtape by dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, has debuted in the number eight position on this week's Bil...
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The Meditations singer Danny Clarke has died
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The Meditations singer Danny Clarke has died
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
August 8, 2024
Danny Clarke, an original member of The Meditations, died in Clarendon on July 27. Ansel Cridland, his former colleague in that roots-reggae group, co...
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Snowcone keeps head ‘Above the Water’ with rhythm project
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Snowcone keeps head ‘Above the Water’ with rhythm project
July 25, 2024
Billboard-charting producer Rohan 'Snowcone' Fuller is making a full frontal assault of the dancehall game with his latest rhythm project, 'Above the ...
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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
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BY ALICIA DUNKLEY-WILLIS Senior staff reporter dunkleywillisa@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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Lawyer calls for permanent fix
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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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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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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
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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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