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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
BY CURTIS MYRIE 
April 12 04:57 PM
Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
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EU chief von der Leyen hails Orban defeat
April 12 03:59 PM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) — The head of the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen, on Sunday welcomed the defeat of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban...
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
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Orbán concedes defeat as Opposition sweeps Hungary’s elections after 16 years
April 12 03:54 PM
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat in Hungary’s elections on Sunday, ending his 16-year rule as the Opposition surged to a commanding victory. USA Today rep...
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
April 12 03:06 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic titl...
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
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Man suspected of killing twins in central France
April 12 02:55 PM
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A man in his 60s was suspected of killing twin women on Sunday in a central French village, one of whom was his ex-partner, o...
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
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Mt Pleasant’s Peter Gould steps down from PFJL Finance Commitee
April 12 02:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Chairman of Mt Pleasant FA, Peter Gould, has stepped down with immediate effect from the Finance Committee of Professional Footbal...
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
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Catherine Hall Health Centre to reopen in two weeks
April 12 02:02 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Catherine Hall Health Centre in St James, which sustained extensive damage during Hurricane Melissa last October, is set to re...
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
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Mother of six mourns last son’s controversial killing, allegedly by police
March 8, 2026
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — After losing her older son to violence few years ago, mother of six Janice Pillner is now struggling to come to terms with the...
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Motion to remove deputy mayor of Savanna-la-Mar denied
December 11, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Councillor of the Frome Division, Lidden Lewis, at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation (WMC) attempt...
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Patricia Smith seeks partners to assist Melissa victims sheltered at Godfrey Stewart High amid uncertain future
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Patricia Smith seeks partners to assist Melissa victims sheltered at Godfrey Stewart High amid uncertain future
December 5, 2025
The Patricia Smith Foundation is seeking partners to bring long-lasting relief for 50 hurricane victims who are still housed at the Godfrey Stewart Hi...
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WATCH: Sections of Westmoreland may not receive electricity until May 2026— Mayor Delancy
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WATCH: Sections of Westmoreland may not receive electricity until May 2026— Mayor Delancy
December 1, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and councillor for the Bethel Town Division in Westmoreland, Danree Delancy, says some sections of the ...
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Church becomes lifeline for Baulk Heights residents
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Church becomes lifeline for Baulk Heights residents
Observer joins with Jermaine Edwards to provide hurricane relief to Westmoreland community
BY KELSEY THOMAS Online coordinator thomask@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 13, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated sections of western Jamaica and left countless families homeless, one ...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Savanna-la-Mar residents change tune as hurricane threat looms
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#EyeOnMelissa: Savanna-la-Mar residents change tune as hurricane threat looms
October 25, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A noticeable shift in attitude has swept across Savanna-la-Mar as residents, who were once defiant about staying put in the fa...
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#EyeOnMelissa: Westmoreland disaster preparation plagued by multiple challenges
October 25, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Illegal electrical connections, unauthorised water pipes, and informal settlements are some of the obstacles hindering proper ...
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Missing 29-year-old woman found dead in suitcase in Savanna-la-Mar
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Missing 29-year-old woman found dead in suitcase in Savanna-la-Mar
October 5, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The body of a woman was found in a suitcase Saturday in Savanna-la-Mar. It was reportedly found in a gully within the communit...
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Florida-based singer Che’ Fya makes musical debut with ‘Cry No More’
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Florida-based singer Che’ Fya makes musical debut with ‘Cry No More’
Kevin Jackson 
February 27, 2025
Listening to music was one of the favourite pastimes used by Che’ Fya as an escape from her personal experiences. Today, Che’ Fya, who works as a real...
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WATCH: Oil, lubricants threaten cooling down operations for Sav warehouse fire
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WATCH: Oil, lubricants threaten cooling down operations for Sav warehouse fire
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Up to this afternoon, firefighters continued cooling down operations for a massive fire at a family-operated warehouse in Savanna-...
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UPDATE: Cooling down operations continue for Savanna-la-Mar warehouse fire
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UPDATE: Cooling down operations continue for Savanna-la-Mar warehouse fire
February 20, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Firefighters are still on location carrying out cooling down operations for a massive fire at a family-operated warehouse in S...
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WATCH: RPL CEO clarifies fire affected warehouse, not gas station; no fatalities reported
February 19, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — Andrew Williams, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Regency Petroleum Limited (RPL), is clarifying that the building engulfe...
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WATCH: Warehouse on fire in Savanna-la-Mar
February 19, 2025
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A fire has engulfed a building complex in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Observer Online understands. Unconfirmed reports sugge...
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Sav Jerk Festival set to sizzle on Easter Monday
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Sav Jerk Festival set to sizzle on Easter Monday
March 31, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Godfrey Stewart High School playground in Westmoreland will come alive Easter Monday when Keva Entertainment in associatio...
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Unidentified man killed in Sav
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Unidentified man killed in Sav
March 23, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A man was reportedly shot dead at Ricketts Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Friday night. His identity is not yet kn...
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Security guard, chopped, shot in Westmoreland home invasion
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Security guard, chopped, shot in Westmoreland home invasion
January 23, 2024
The police are searching for two men following the chopping and shooting of a security guard at Chantilly Gardens in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on ...
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‘A Hit Mek’ charts journey of Jamaica’s music heritage
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Author Rohan Budhai has pulled back the curtain on Jamaica’s rich musical legacy with  A Hit Mek , a 560-page publication that explores the island’s c...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Vernal Sage believes in ‘Good over evil’
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Reggae artiste Vernal Sage (pronounced Sajay) is on a mission to inspire change, expressing confidence that his latest single,  Good Over Evil , can u...
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Man City must respect Arsenal in title showdown
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