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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26 12:20 AM
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26 12:18 AM
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26 12:16 AM
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26 12:14 AM
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 12:12 AM
Battling Bahamas
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
February 26 12:10 AM
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26 12:09 AM
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Diaspora leaders unite: WHISTLE launches as first global leadership platform
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Diaspora leaders unite: WHISTLE launches as first global leadership platform
December 12, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida— More than sixty senior leaders from across the Caribbean diaspora gathered in South Florida on December 9 for the launch of ...
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South Florida launches campaign to provide hurricane relief for Jamaicans
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South Florida launches campaign to provide hurricane relief for Jamaicans
Howard Campbell 
November 5, 2025
South Florida, home to one of Jamaica’s largest Diaspora communities, launched a major relief effort for the thousands of people affected by Hurricane...
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Gyptian to feature at Mask 25th anniversary Halloween show
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Gyptian to feature at Mask 25th anniversary Halloween show
October 19, 2025
Mask, the Halloween show with a Caribbean twist, returns to the Sport Of Kings venue at Gulfstream Racetrack in Hallandale, South Florida on October 2...
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 heads to South Florida for JWOF’s 13th Anniversary Tea Party
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Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 heads to South Florida for JWOF’s 13th Anniversary Tea Party
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
September 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dr Gabrielle Henry, the newly crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, is upbeat about her upcoming trip to the United States (US). She...
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Timmy Love eyes global impact with second solo album, ‘Love & Unity’
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Timmy Love eyes global impact with second solo album, ‘Love & Unity’
August 8, 2025
While working Connecticut’s live reggae scene with his band in the last five years, singer/musician Timmy Love also took time to record several songs ...
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Empress Uneek gets personal in debut book, ‘Reclaimed’
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Empress Uneek gets personal in debut book, ‘Reclaimed’
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
May 4, 2025
Gone are the days when women were afraid to talk about their most personal issues. Empress Uneek, known in South Florida circles as a reggae singer, d...
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IRAWMA honouree Joanna Marie reflects on musical journey
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IRAWMA honouree Joanna Marie reflects on musical journey
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL 
March 16, 2025
It has been almost 40 years since Joanna Marie Robinson recorded Single Girl , her first song, but she was musically active before that track was rele...
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Dr Rosemarie Adamson-Lewis recognised for health outreach
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Dr Rosemarie Adamson-Lewis recognised for health outreach
March 10, 2025
The epitome of Diaspora service, Dr Rosemarie Adamson-Lewis has been involved in numerous initiatives that benefit Jamaica’s health sector. In January...
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G Cole focuses on forgiveness in new single
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G Cole focuses on forgiveness in new single
March 4, 2025
Moving on from a relationship is often tough for one of the parties involved. G Cole looks at the consequences of these fractious unions in Forgiven ,...
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Five honoured at fundraising dinner for Godfrey Stewart High School
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Five honoured at fundraising dinner for Godfrey Stewart High School
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer howardgcampbell@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 18, 2024
The Florida/Bahamas (FLOBAH) chapter of the Godfrey Stewart High School past students association, staged its annual dinner/dance on November 10 at Mi...
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Mission da Gr81 caps off prolific year with ‘My Life Is A Movie’
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Mission da Gr81 caps off prolific year with ‘My Life Is A Movie’
December 17, 2024
It has been a prolific year in terms of recordings for Mission da Gr81. He released four songs in 2024, the most for that period since his first singl...
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Publix Culinary Stage a hit at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
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Publix Culinary Stage a hit at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
November 16, 2024
For more than 13 years, the Publix Culinary Stage has been an integral part of the annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in South Florida. Food enthusia...
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Sponsors, vendors and patrons give props to Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
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Sponsors, vendors and patrons give props to Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Kevin Jackson 
November 13, 2024
It was a wholesome family affair at last Sunday’s staging of the 22nd Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida edition. Several Jamaican companies, ...
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Surinamese artiste Jone Capone brings Jamaican swag to ‘Bad Chat’
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Surinamese artiste Jone Capone brings Jamaican swag to ‘Bad Chat’
October 28, 2024
Although she was born and raised in Suriname, Jone Capone saw her share of rude girls in that South American country. She brings some Jamaican swag to...
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Jamaican Diaspora leader earns recognition for humanitarian work
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Jamaican Diaspora leader earns recognition for humanitarian work
HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer writer 
October 24, 2024
September 21 was a special day for Dr Rose Marie Adamson-Lewis, past president of the Jamaica Diaspora Southern USA (JADIAS). Her contribution to caus...
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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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Event promoters recognised for contribution to Jamaican culture in South Florida
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Event promoters recognised for contribution to Jamaican culture in South Florida
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
August 11, 2024
Two of the most familiar faces on the South Florida party scene, Marco Brown and Tyrone Robertson have promoted many shows there as business partners ...
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Audley Rollen to con artists: ‘God nuh Wear Pajamas’
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Audley Rollen to con artists: ‘God nuh Wear Pajamas’
Howard Campbell, Senior Observer writer 
July 23, 2024
On his latest song, God nuh Wear Pajamas , Audley Rollen shows disdain for con artists of all types. Politicians, scammers and music industry bosses f...
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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
ICE COOLING
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BALL OUT!
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BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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