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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by first round of engagement with Rubio
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BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders say they are encouraged by statements made by visiting United States Secretary of S...
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‘I feel loved’: Irish MP overwhelmed by Jamaican response to viral speech
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BRIAN PITTER Observer writer 
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Thomas Gould, the Irish politician who recently captured global attention because of his distinctive accent, says he has been overwhelmed by the volum...
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US eases Venezuela oil ban to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis (AFP)—The United States on Wednesday notched down sanctions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after the communist-ru...
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Jamaican man answers to drug trafficking charges in Florida
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Jamaican man answers to drug trafficking charges in Florida
February 25 01:04 PM
A Jamaican man reportedly appeared in a Florida federal court Monday to answer to charges stemming from the seizure of millions of US dollars worth of...
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Jackson chides Chang over comment that JFJ ‘living off blood money’
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Jackson chides Chang over comment that JFJ ‘living off blood money’
February 25 12:39 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Fitz Jackson has chided Dr Horace Chang for the national security minister's remark th...
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Machel Montano becomes all-time record holder of Road March titles
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Machel Montano becomes all-time record holder of Road March titles
February 18, 2026
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC)—Veteran Calypso and Soca artiste Machel Montano on Wednesday became the all-time record holder of the Road March title i...
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Reynolds Entertainment rejects ‘unprofessionalism’ allegation by Allison Hinds after Cayman Fiesta non-appearance
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Reynolds Entertainment rejects ‘unprofessionalism’ allegation by Allison Hinds after Cayman Fiesta non-appearance
November 15, 2025
Cayman Fiesta organiser Reynolds Entertainment Agency has refuted allegations of "unprofessionalism" and "disrespect" made by soca star Alison Hinds a...
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Bunji Garlin and GB Nutron to ignite Xodus Wet Music Festival
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Bunji Garlin and GB Nutron to ignite Xodus Wet Music Festival
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hit-makers Bunji Garlin and GB Nutron will bring their brand of soca energy and vibes to the staging of the Xodus Wet Music Festiv...
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Socaphiles ‘wuk up a sweat’ at Brunch and Soca
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Socaphiles ‘wuk up a sweat’ at Brunch and Soca
April 29, 2025
Socaphiles had a riproaring good time as they were able to 'wuk up a sweat' during the Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum' event at the Police Officers C...
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‘Slammin’ good time at Xodus Tailgate
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‘Slammin’ good time at Xodus Tailgate
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 26, 2025
Revellers were treated to a unique mixture of feteing, food and games at Xodus Tailgate on Thursday. “It's very relaxed, very fun and good music! List...
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KES the Band to ignite Emancipation Park on Carnival Sunday
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KES the Band to ignite Emancipation Park on Carnival Sunday
Kevin Jackson 
April 25, 2025
Popular soca act Kes the Band will ignite the Clamshell stage at Emancipation Park this Carnival Sunday, as part of the offerings by GenXS. The act, k...
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‘Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum’ set to blast off Friday at Police Officers Club
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‘Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum’ set to blast off Friday at Police Officers Club
April 25, 2025
It's carnival time again in Jamaica, and one of the season's highly anticipated events is 'Brunch and Soca: Riddim and Rum' which is set to blast off ...
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Planned Vybz Kartel performance during Trinidad Carnival faces backlash
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Planned Vybz Kartel performance during Trinidad Carnival faces backlash
Promoter, entertainer accused of disrespecting T&T culture
November 27, 2024
A promoter in Trinidad & Tobago has sought to clarify details of a Carnival Friday concert featuring Vybz Kartel after an earlier announcement of the ...
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High hopes for Socaverse
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High hopes for Socaverse
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
September 30, 2024
Kyle Chin, director of Socaverse organiser New Wave Entertainment, promises that the third staging of the event will supersede expectations. “This sta...
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Trinidadian artiste Kesi Tempro gets endorsement from Jamaican dancehall acts, set to work with Romeich
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Trinidadian artiste Kesi Tempro gets endorsement from Jamaican dancehall acts, set to work with Romeich
Kevin Jackson 
August 22, 2024
While growing up in Trinidad, Ola Kesi Tempro was influenced by several musical genres from a young age. Now pursuing a career in music, she has earne...
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Sybaritic Weekend 2024 welcomes soca princess Destra Garcia for Afro Soca
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Sybaritic Weekend 2024 welcomes soca princess Destra Garcia for Afro Soca
June 24, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Soca sensation Destra Garcia will be the main headliner of Afro Soca, one of the signature events of the Sybaritic Weekend, which ...
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Traz Di Jennik keeps it ‘Burning’
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Traz Di Jennik keeps it ‘Burning’
June 20, 2024
After flirting with soca during the recent carnival season, singjay Traz Di Jennik returns to familiar territory with Burning , a song he recorded sev...
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Sybaritic Weekend set to erupt with hedonistic pleasures in July
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Sybaritic Weekend set to erupt with hedonistic pleasures in July
May 15, 2024
Party fans are excited by the inaugural edition of Sybaritic Weekend, a three-day party bonanza, which will take centrestage in Jamaica from July 26 t...
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Jamaican-owned RoadblockRadio aims to fill ‘big void’ in tri-state area
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Jamaican-owned RoadblockRadio aims to fill ‘big void’ in tri-state area
HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer 
April 14, 2024
The sale of WVIP 93.5 FM last summer was a body blow to the West Indian community in the tri-state area. That radio station was 'home' for several Jam...
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Brunch and Soca was a hit
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Brunch and Soca was a hit
April 6, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The first edition of Brunch and Soca at the Police Officers Club in St Andrew on Friday was a big success. It was a great way to s...
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McKayla Financial says partnership with GenXS empowering carnival revellers
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McKayla Financial says partnership with GenXS empowering carnival revellers
April 5, 2024
McKayla Financial Services, a subsidiary of Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL), says its partnership with GenXS Carnival has empowered revellers to fully ...
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Intimate Affair: Kooler Babe Fete transforms into a rosy pink paradise
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Intimate Affair: Kooler Babe Fete transforms into a rosy pink paradise
KESI GARDNER, Observer writer 
April 5, 2024
Amidst the hustle and bustle of a highly competitive carnival week was an intimate fete at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre which drew attendees in...
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‘Brunch and Soca’ comes to Jamaica
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‘Brunch and Soca’ comes to Jamaica
March 28, 2024
Patrons will be wining up their bam-bam while munching on delectable delights at 'Brunch and Soca', a high-concept event that merges the elements of s...
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KFC returns as exclusive fast food partner for GenXS and Xodus during carnival
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KFC returns as exclusive fast food partner for GenXS and Xodus during carnival
March 21, 2024
KFC Jamaica is back on board as the exclusive quick service food partner for carnival bands GenXS and Xodus for Carnival in Jamaica 2024. The fast foo...
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Shamracq makes waves with Bouyant rhythm project
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Shamracq makes waves with Bouyant rhythm project
January 26, 2024
Rising artiste and producer Shamracq is banking on the success of his latest rhythm project, Bouyant Riddim, which will be released on Friday, January...
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