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Man City squad must be trimmed – Guardiola
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Man City squad must be trimmed – Guardiola
June 21 08:04 PM
ATLANTA, United States (AFP) -- Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Saturday his club will have to sell players this summer for the stars' own go...
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JP Farms donates bananas, pineapples to Jessie Ripoll PEP Breakfast Programme
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JP Farms donates bananas, pineapples to Jessie Ripoll PEP Breakfast Programme
June 21 07:52 PM
In a heartfelt show of support for student well-being and academic success, JP Farms donated five boxes of pineapples and two boxes of its locally gro...
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Trump says US carried out ‘very successful attack’ on three Iran nuclear sites
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Trump says US carried out ‘very successful attack’ on three Iran nuclear sites
June 21 07:23 PM
US President Donald Trump said Saturday the US military has carried out a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear sites, including the under...
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Eight dead in Brazil hot-air balloon accident
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Eight dead in Brazil hot-air balloon accident
June 21 07:17 PM
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- At least eight people were killed Saturday when a hot-air balloon with 21 passengers caught fire in southern Brazil, a stat...
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Iran threatens ‘more devastating’ response to Israel’s attacks
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Iran threatens ‘more devastating’ response to Israel’s attacks
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TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Saturday of a "more devastating" retaliation should Israel's nine-day bombing campaign...
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Senate approves harsher sentences for killing of children among other murders
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Senate approves harsher sentences for killing of children among other murders
June 21 04:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Senate, on Friday (June 20), approved amendments to three pieces of legislation, which impose harsher penalties for murder, es...
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48-hour curfew imposed in St Andrew South
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48-hour curfew imposed in St Andrew South
June 21 04:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica  -  A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the St Andrew South police division. The curfew began at midnight on Saturday and will rema...
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Trelawny licensed firearm holder charged after allegedly pointing gun at man
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Trelawny licensed firearm holder charged after allegedly pointing gun at man
June 21 03:24 PM
FALMOUTH, Jamaica  –  A   58-year-old Trelawny businessman has been charged with assault at common law and using a firearm to commit a scheduled offen...
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‘Travel Fox’ track gets Kartel boost
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‘Travel Fox’ track gets Kartel boost
February 5, 2025
Producer Shawn ‘Pennycooke’ Richards says the Travel Fox track by Vybz Kartel, released in July 2023, has seen a new wave of success. The song, which ...
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Vybz Kartel to know visa fate Friday
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Vybz Kartel to know visa fate Friday
Jason Cross Reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 28, 2025
Dancehall superstar, Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer will know by Friday, whether he will receive the green light to enter the United States of America (U...
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‘Kartel contributed more to economy in one night than you in nine years’ – Brown chides investment minister
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‘Kartel contributed more to economy in one night than you in nine years’ – Brown chides investment minister
January 25, 2025
Opposition Senator Lambert Brown has blasted Government Senator Aubyn Hill, stopping short of accusing him of hypocrisy for his criticism of the Peopl...
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Vybz Kartel donates $1m to Waterford Primary School
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Vybz Kartel donates $1m to Waterford Primary School
Jason Cross Reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 24, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— Dancehall star Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer on Friday donated $1 million to the Waterford Primary School in Portmore, St Catheri...
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Deva Bratt gets buzz online with song-a-day blitz
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Deva Bratt gets buzz online with song-a-day blitz
January 17, 2025
Former Portmore Empire standout Deva Bratt is generating attention with his methodical one-song-a-day high volume release strategy since January 1. He...
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PHOTOS: CPJ hosts birthday celebration for Vybz Kartel
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PHOTOS: CPJ hosts birthday celebration for Vybz Kartel
KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
January 13, 2025
Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited (CPJ) pulled out all the stops for a surprise birthday celebration for dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel on January ...
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Beenie uses Kartel’s words to crown himself ‘King of the Dancehall’
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Beenie uses Kartel’s words to crown himself ‘King of the Dancehall’
January 10, 2025
Self-proclaimed ‘King of the Dancehall’ Beenie Man clapped back at Vybz Kartel by posting a video of the ‘World Boss’ himself ‘crowning’ Beenie with t...
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Kartel’s STR8 Vybz Rum takes centre stage at Freedom Street concert
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Kartel’s STR8 Vybz Rum takes centre stage at Freedom Street concert
January 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Vybz Kartel officially launched STR8 Vybz Rum in November 2024, he didn’t just introduce a liquor brand — he set the stage fo...
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Vybz Kartel rings in 2025 with Spice at Freedom Street
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Vybz Kartel rings in 2025 with Spice at Freedom Street
January 1, 2025
Vybz Kartel rang in 2025 alongside fellow dancehall superstar Spice at his Freedom Street concert on Wednesday. The entertainers were in the middle of...
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
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Freedom Street attracts global audience
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— If there was ever a doubt Vybz Kartel’s global reach, it was easily shattered on Tuesday night as fans from across the world flocke...
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
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Freedom Street crowd rolls into National Stadium
December 31, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Tonight marks a monumental moment for thousands of Gaza fans worldwide, as the highly anticipated return of the Worl’ Boss, Vybz Ka...
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A look back at the 12 biggest local news stories of 2024
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A look back at the 12 biggest local news stories of 2024
December 30, 2024
A Category 4 hurricane that wiped out economic growth, Prime Minister Andrew Holness being investigated for illicit enrichment; the Cherry Tree Lane M...
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Masicka ‘not performing’ at Freedom Street
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Masicka ‘not performing’ at Freedom Street
December 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall artiste Masicka will not be performing at Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street concert at the National Stadium on Tuesday. This ...
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Giving Kartel his due
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Giving Kartel his due
By KARYL WALKER 
December 29, 2024
Like him or not, Vybz Kartel has presence. In 1998 I was in the employ of Buju Banton. He had just put on the finishing touches to his Gargamel Studio...
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No weapons, explosives for Freedom Street concert as police announce traffic changes
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No weapons, explosives for Freedom Street concert as police announce traffic changes
December 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police are advising persons attending Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert at the National Stadium on New Year's Eve that any item...
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Cancer survivor Gaza Indu says Usain Bolt helped save her life
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Cancer survivor Gaza Indu says Usain Bolt helped save her life
December 17, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former member of Vybz Kartel's Portmore Empire, Gaza Indu has praised track and field legend Usain Bolt who she said assisted her ...
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Peaches gets major buzz with ‘Sidem’ love song about Kartel’s love life
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Peaches gets major buzz with ‘Sidem’ love song about Kartel’s love life
December 14, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Love is a beautiful thing, but dancehall songs about love are relatively rare notions in today's music marketplace. That's why the...
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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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Fireworks to light up Kingston at freedom street at midnight
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Fireworks to light up Kingston at freedom street at midnight
November 24, 2024
Kingston, Jamaica – Freedom Street promises to end the year with a bang — literally. As the clock strikes midnight, the skies over Kingston will explo...
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WATCH: Kartel declares loyalty to all Jamaicans, whether ‘Comrade or Labourite’
November 9, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel emphasised that his allegiance is to all Jamaicans, regardless of their political affiliation. Kar...
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Minister Grange congratulates Reggae Grammy nominees
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Minister Grange congratulates Reggae Grammy nominees
November 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Culture and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange has congratulated the nominees for the Best Reggae Album category for the 67th an...
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Vybz Kartel, Shenseea, Bob Marley: One love among reggae Grammy nomination
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Vybz Kartel, Shenseea, Bob Marley: One love among reggae Grammy nomination
November 8, 2024
Shenseea, Vybz Kartel, Collie Buddz, The Wailers and Music Inspired By The Bob Marley: One Love biopic are the nominees in the Best Reggae Album categ...
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JP Farms donates bananas, pineapples to Jessie Ripoll PEP Breakfast Programme
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In a heartfelt show of support for student well-being and academic success, JP Farms donated five boxes of pineapples and two boxes of its locally gro...
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