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Reggae Rocking in the USA! 25 Jamaican songs that impacted America
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Reggae Rocking in the USA! 25 Jamaican songs that impacted America
Howard Campbell 
July 4 11:07 AM
Today, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary as an independent nation. Observer Online looks at 25 Jamaican songs that made an impact on ...
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Pierre calls for stronger regional unity on Caricom Day
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Pierre calls for stronger regional unity on Caricom Day
July 4 10:35 AM
CASTRIES, Saint Lucia (CMC) — Caribbean Community (Caricom) Chairman and St Lucia Prime Minister Philip J Pierre says the region must move beyond disc...
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Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury
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Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury
July 4 10:31 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on...
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Jamaican heritage fuels boxing brothers Kamar and Alex Bray
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Jamaican heritage fuels boxing brothers Kamar and Alex Bray
July 4 10:29 AM
Whether working out in the gym or just hanging out, brothers Kamar and Alex Bray love jamming to dancehall music. The sounds of Buju Banton, Masicka, ...
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France Ebola patient recovers
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France Ebola patient recovers
July 4 10:08 AM
PARIS, France (AFP)—A doctor who had tested positive for Ebola in the first such case on French territory has recovered and left the hospital, France'...
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Trump sanctions ‘Cuban actors’ over alleged ‘anti-American’ activities
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Trump sanctions ‘Cuban actors’ over alleged ‘anti-American’ activities
July 4 10:04 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — As the United States (US) on Saturday commemorates its 250th anniversary of independence, the Donald Trump administr...
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Prince Harry to visit London without wife, children
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Prince Harry to visit London without wife, children
July 4 09:32 AM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Prince Harry will not be accompanied by his wife Meghan and their two children when he visits London as part of a trip to...
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within
July 4 09:13 AM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—Millions of Americans celebrated the country's 250th birthday on Saturday a landmark celebration that comes at a time ...
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JN Foundation opens applications for 2026 PEP scholarships
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JN Foundation opens applications for 2026 PEP scholarships
June 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — Students and guardians are being invited to apply for the JN Foundation 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarships, which ...
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Seven scholarships to be awarded in honour of former labour ministers – Charles Jr
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Seven scholarships to be awarded in honour of former labour ministers – Charles Jr
May 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seven scholarships are to be established in the names of Jamaica’s seven most recent ministers of labour as part of a restructured...
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‘Victory’ Morgan earns baseball scholarship
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‘Victory’ Morgan earns baseball scholarship
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 3, 2026
Memmalatel ‘Victory’ Morgan, the 18-year-old son of reggae artiste Mojo Morgan, has earned a scholarship to Bryant and Stratton College in Virginia Be...
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Gov’t launches SAWP scholarship to support children of Jamaican farm workers
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Gov’t launches SAWP scholarship to support children of Jamaican farm workers
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Government of Jamaica has launched the GOJ/Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) scholarship to support the educational...
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10 students to receive scholarships under Jamaica–Canada farm worker programme
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10 students to receive scholarships under Jamaica–Canada farm worker programme
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA), has ...
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YARD Empire mentee cops Oliver Samuels Foundation scholarship
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YARD Empire mentee cops Oliver Samuels Foundation scholarship
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arts Management student Dante Saunders is the first recipient of a scholarship from the Oliver Samuels Foundation. Saunders was an...
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A final-year University of Technology (UTech) nursing student from western Jamaica was awarded a US$1,000 scholarship from the Jam...
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Tiana Dinham selected as the 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar
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Tiana Dinham selected as the 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tiana Shante Dinham has been chosen to be the Jamaica Rhodes Scholar for 2026. She was selected from eight finalists following a m...
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Scholarship opens doors for aspiring mathematician
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Scholarship opens doors for aspiring mathematician
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON,  Jamaica — At 12 years old, Sutay Kameka, a bright and determined 2025 JN Foundation PEP scholar, has her eyes firmly set on becoming a math...
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Disabled father’s commitment rewarded with scholarship for daughter
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Disabled father’s commitment rewarded with scholarship for daughter
October 3, 2025
A disabled but determined Jamaican father has been rewarded for his dedication, with the granting of a scholarship to his daughter by the Eternal Fath...
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For Gayon Stewart and Renae McEachron, the scholarship and grant from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Limited (FHC) and i...
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Jamaican journalist awarded Turkish scholarship
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Jamaican journalist awarded Turkish scholarship
September 29, 2025
A Jamaican environmental advocate and communications professional has   been awarded the highly competitive Türkiye Burslari Scholarship. The scholars...
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Three students get scholarships from Kiwanis Club of Barbican
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Three students get scholarships from Kiwanis Club of Barbican
September 27, 2025
Three students from Melrose Primary and Junior High have been awarded scholarships by the Kiwanis Club of Barbican to offset textbook and other school...
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Ryan Jones, first Burger King Scholarship recipient, reflects on its impact
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Ryan Jones, first Burger King Scholarship recipient, reflects on its impact
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In 2001, Ryan Jones became the first recipient of the Burger King National Scholarship Programme. Now, more than two decades later...
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Finance minister to seek extension of Marcus Garvey public sector graduate scholarship programme
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Finance minister to seek extension of Marcus Garvey public sector graduate scholarship programme
August 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams, says she will be seeking approval from Cabinet for funds to extend th...
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17 J’cans awarded Chevening Scholarships in largest cohort in recent years
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17 J’cans awarded Chevening Scholarships in largest cohort in recent years
August 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seventeen outstanding Jamaicans have been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to pursue master’s degrees at top universi...
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Tryall Fund Awards 335 scholarships worth US$350,000
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Tryall Fund Awards 335 scholarships worth US$350,000
August 10, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — In a powerful display of community investment and educational empowerment, the Tryall Fund has awarded an impressive 335 scholarshi...
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Children of farm workers in Canada to get scholarships from JN Money Services
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Children of farm workers in Canada to get scholarships from JN Money Services
July 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica National (JN) Money Services has launched a $500,000 scholarship programme for children of farm workers on the Seasonal Ag...
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‘Yes I Can’ COJO scholars inspired to rise above circumstances
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‘Yes I Can’ COJO scholars inspired to rise above circumstances
May 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eighteen university students who grew up in state care expressed gratitude after receiving scholarships from the Children of Jamai...
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Fulbright scholarship applications open for 2026-2027
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Fulbright scholarship applications open for 2026-2027
April 30, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Kingston is calling on Jamaicans who want to pursue a master’s or PhD to apply for the 2026-2027...
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Best Dressed Chicken serves up $16-m sponsorship for the Sunshine Girls
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Best Dressed Chicken serves up $16-m sponsorship for the Sunshine Girls
January 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Best Dressed Chicken has announced a three-year partnership valued at $16 million with Netball Jamaica to support the Sunshine...
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Musson Foundation awards 13 scholars at inaugural Nupak Scholarship Awards
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Musson Foundation awards 13 scholars at inaugural Nupak Scholarship Awards
December 16, 2024
Kingston, Jamaica – The Musson Foundation celebrated the achievements of 13 exceptional students at the inaugural Nupak Scholarship Awards Ceremony la...
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