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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:30 AM
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:28 AM
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
He taught himself to read on a journey to academic triumph
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:26 AM
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
BY KEDIESHA PERRY 
April 12 12:26 AM
Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
Kevin Campbell hoping to preserve pot-making craft; invites youth to learn
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:24 AM
From child apprentice to master craftsman
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Morning Maestro Machel
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Morning Maestro Machel
April 12 12:24 AM
Morning Maestro Machel
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
IMAJ head says incentives alone won’t push Jamaica towards sustainable real estate
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:22 AM
Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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Charge them!
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Charge them!
Falmouth mayor wants NSWMA to nab, punish litterbugs
BY HORACE HINES Observer writer editorial@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:20 AM
Charge them!
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Marcue reintroduces collabs with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Kent Jones
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Marcue reintroduces collabs with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Kent Jones
April 9, 2026
A rising talent, Marcue has already collaborated with big names in music both locally and overseas. Hailing from Duhaney Park in St Andrew, Marcue cou...
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Vybz Kartel wins Best Caribbean Music Act at MOBO Awards
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Vybz Kartel wins Best Caribbean Music Act at MOBO Awards
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
March 26, 2026
King of Dancehall Vybz Kartel emerged the winner of the Best Caribbean Music Act at the 2026 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. It was the 30th anni...
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Vybz Kartel, Mavado to share Reggae Sumfest stage
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Vybz Kartel, Mavado to share Reggae Sumfest stage
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Dancehall artistes Vybz Kartel and Mavado are set to share the Reggae Sumfest stage on July 18, 2026, at Plantation Cove in St Ann. ...
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Townsend Law Firm secures major win for Vybz Kartel in NY Supreme Court
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Townsend Law Firm secures major win for Vybz Kartel in NY Supreme Court
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
March 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Townsend Law Firm, based in New York and headed by Kadian Townsend, Esq, secured a major win on Tuesday, March 3 for Vybz Kart...
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 24, 2026
Dancehall kingpin Vybz Kartel added another accolade to his growing list of achievements Monday night, when he received the key to Broward County in F...
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Trinidad-based promoter sues Vybz Kartel over performance cancellation – report
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Trinidad-based promoter sues Vybz Kartel over performance cancellation – report
January 18, 2026
A Trinidad and Tobago-based promotion company has filed a civil lawsuit against Jamaican dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel over the cancellation of the ...
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Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Shenseea vie for MOBO Best Caribbean Act award
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Vybz Kartel, Masicka and Shenseea vie for MOBO Best Caribbean Act award
…Lila Ike, Ayetian and Yung Bredda also nominated in category
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
January 15, 2026
Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Shenseea, Lila Ike, newcomer Ayetian, and Trinidad's Yung Bredda are the nominees in the Best Caribbean Musi...
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
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A look back at the 13 biggest local stories of 2025
December 26, 2025
From a once in a lifetime hurricane to a historic third term for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), a 30-year low in murders, and the major flop by the R...
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Kartel new single not aimed at Masika/Tommy Lee feud, says ‘Skatta’
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Kartel new single not aimed at Masika/Tommy Lee feud, says ‘Skatta’
Dana Malcolm | Observer Online Reporter | Malcolmd@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 10, 2025
As the ongoing lyrical feud between dancehall deejays Tommy Lee Sparta and Masicka continues to gather steam, producer Cordel ‘Skatta’ Burrell is maki...
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Vybz Kartel, Jesse Royal, Lila Ike, Kezamdi and Mortimer to battle for reggae Grammy
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Vybz Kartel, Jesse Royal, Lila Ike, Kezamdi and Mortimer to battle for reggae Grammy
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
November 7, 2025
Albums by Vybz Kartel, Jesse Royal, Lila Ike, Keznamdi and Mortimer have been nominated in the Best Reggae Album category of the 68th Grammy Awards. T...
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DJ Khaled’s collaboration with Kartel, Mavado, Buju, Bounty and others hits Billboard
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DJ Khaled’s collaboration with Kartel, Mavado, Buju, Bounty and others hits Billboard
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
October 14, 2025
You Remind Me , a collaboration between Miami's DJ Khaled, Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Mavado, RoryStoneLove and Kaylan Arnold, has enter...
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Vybz Kartel to feature at Drake’s birthday shows in Toronto
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Vybz Kartel to feature at Drake’s birthday shows in Toronto
September 26, 2025
Vybz Kartel is set to feature next month at a concert in Toronto, Canada alongside Canadian rap superstar Drake. It will be the dancehall icon’s first...
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WATCH: ‘My place ah my place!’ Dawes rallies supporters in Portmore with Kartel lyrics
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WATCH: ‘My place ah my place!’ Dawes rallies supporters in Portmore with Kartel lyrics
August 31, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – When in Rome. People's National Party (PNP) candidate in St Catherine South Eastern, Alfred Dawes was on the campaign trail in...
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New York bubbling hot with new wave of dancehall live music – podcaster
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New York bubbling hot with new wave of dancehall live music – podcaster
July 27, 2025
New York-based podcaster-entrepreneur Kerry Ann Brown believes that dancehall's resurgence as a live music form in the Big Apple augurs well for the f...
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Masicka dismisses Vybz Kartel ‘beef’ rumours
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Masicka dismisses Vybz Kartel ‘beef’ rumours
...dubs MC Nuffy 'wasteman' in IG live
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a response shared with his fans a short while ago, dancehall front runner Masicka dispelled rumours that trouble was brewing be...
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Several injured in stampede at Reggae Sumfest, organisers enhance safety measures
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Several injured in stampede at Reggae Sumfest, organisers enhance safety measures
July 19, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Reggae Sumfest organiser Downsound Entertainment says it is immediately implementing additional crowd control and safety measures ...
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Vybz Kartel crowned ‘King of Dancehall’, acknowledges ‘former king’ Beenie Man
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Vybz Kartel crowned ‘King of Dancehall’, acknowledges ‘former king’ Beenie Man
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
July 19, 2025
Vybz Kartel was officially crowned 'King of Dancehall' at Reggae Sumfest. The crowning took place on Saturday morning at Catherine Hall with 'Queen of...
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Reggae Sumfest 2025: ‘Gaza’ fans flood Montego Bay for Kartel crowning
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Reggae Sumfest 2025: ‘Gaza’ fans flood Montego Bay for Kartel crowning
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
July 18, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica – Die-hard Vybz Kartel fans have already turned up in droves at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay, hoping to b...
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Vybz Kartel’s Summer Time certified silver in UK
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Vybz Kartel’s Summer Time certified silver in UK
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vybz Kartel's 2011 hit Summer Time, has now been certified silver in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI)...
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Trinidad concert promoter welcomes probe into payment of Vybz Kartel
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Trinidad concert promoter welcomes probe into payment of Vybz Kartel
June 5, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Jacho Entertainment, the Trinidad and Tobago promoter involved in the controversial Vybz Kartel concert that failed to...
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Trinidadian promoters association ‘extremely concerned’ over Kartel no-show
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Trinidadian promoters association ‘extremely concerned’ over Kartel no-show
June 2, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The Trinidad and Tobago Promoters Association (TTPA) Monday said that it is “extremely concerned” at the circumstances...
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Vybz Kartel continues to sing praises on new single ‘Glory of Jesus’
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Vybz Kartel continues to sing praises on new single ‘Glory of Jesus’
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
June 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Steering clear of controversy after recently pulling the plug on his long-awaited appearance in Trinidad, Vybz Kartel has released...
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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