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MADRID, Spain (AFP)—Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional efforts" to c...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—A flash flood watch has been issued for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Clarendon, St Cat...
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NEW YORK, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump was booed ahead of the NBA Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden on Monday, ...
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JFF unveils women’s football strategy, eyes $41.7 million in FIFA funding
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) could secure more than $40 million in FIFA funding to drive the expansion and execution of key...
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Five changes to Reggae Girlz team to face Panama in second friendly
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The coaching staff has made five changes to the starting team for the Jamaican national senior women’s team that will face Panama in...
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday nominated his former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, as US attorney...
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Country reggae singer Wesrok finds faith, purpose with ‘God Knows Me Better’
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Country reggae singer Wesrok finds faith, purpose with ‘God Knows Me Better’
June 8, 2026
For country singer Wesrok, music has always been about storytelling. But with his latest single, God Knows Me Better , the country reggae crooner is t...
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Dexta Daps climbs to #6 on iTunes Reggae chart
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Dexta Daps climbs to #6 on iTunes Reggae chart
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
June 8, 2026
Fresh from his silver certification in the United Kingdom for his 2015 hit song Shabba Madda Pot , dancehall artiste Dexta Daps is celebrating another...
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Marcia Griffiths teams with Code Red, producer Sean Lewis Folkes for ‘When You Love Me’
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Marcia Griffiths teams with Code Red, producer Sean Lewis Folkes for ‘When You Love Me’
June 8, 2026
Always keen to remain current, Marcia Griffiths collaborates with producer Sean Lewis Folkes and the Code Red Band for When You Love Me , her latest s...
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Brooky Danger spreads positivity with new single ‘Joy Within My Soul’
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Brooky Danger spreads positivity with new single ‘Joy Within My Soul’
June 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — New York-based reggae artiste Brooky Danger is encouraging listeners to remain hopeful and motivated despite the challenges of mod...
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Prod.LoudSpeakr plans 1876 Riddim compilation drop for June 26
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BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 8, 2026
Prod.LoudSpeakr plans
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Hopeton Lindo, Hawkeye join Favorite
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Hopeton Lindo, Hawkeye join Favorite
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Gin N Juice kicks off summer on June 20
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Gin N Juice kicks off summer on June 20
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Jahfrican returns to his roots with soulful new EP ‘Coming Back Home’
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Jahfrican returns to his roots with soulful new EP ‘Coming Back Home’
June 7, 2026
Reggae artiste Jahfrican is ushering in a new chapter of his musical journey with the release of Coming Back Home , a thoughtfully crafted EP that ble...
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
Entertainer slated to perform at UK Reggaeland in first appearance since 2009
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June 7, 2026
Charly Black: ‘That time is now!’
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O’Neil Scott reps resilience through art
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O’Neil Scott reps resilience through art
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 7, 2026
O’Neil Scott reps resilience through art
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Chaka Demus teams up for Jealous
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Chaka Demus teams up for Jealous
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On to the next crown
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On to the next crown
Nevaeh Allen in preparation mode for Miss World
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June 7, 2026
On to the next crown
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Virginia R Miller releases Jamaica Praise Medley (Love My Jesus)
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Virginia R Miller releases Jamaica Praise Medley (Love My Jesus)
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June 7, 2026
Virginia R Miller releases
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Currentzicks releases dancehall mento mix with ‘Hill And Gully’ single
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Currentzicks releases dancehall mento mix with ‘Hill And Gully’ single
June 6, 2026
There is a mento fever in the dancehall air, and Currentzicks is one of the artistes infected by that nostalgic bug as his song,  Hill And Gully , was...
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Guinness Pull Up returns with Kraff Gad and Rajah Wild
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Guinness Pull Up returns with Kraff Gad and Rajah Wild
June 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — After a successful debut last year, Guinness Pull Up is set to make its return on June 20, bringing another night of dancehall, so...
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Knotty Royal celebrates Jamaica’s heritage with new single ‘Doctor Bird’
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Knotty Royal celebrates Jamaica’s heritage with new single ‘Doctor Bird’
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Canada-based reggae artiste Knotty Royal is paying tribute to Jamaica’s history, culture, and natural beauty with his latest single, Doctor Bird, reco...
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Stacey Mirander wows ‘Journey to Kingston’ showcase in Miramar, Florida
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June 6, 2026
There was a collective gasp inside the Miramar Cultural Center in South Florida when three men lifted reggae singer Stacey Mirander onto the stage dur...
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Magnum now title sponsor of Reggae Sumfest
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Magnum now title sponsor of Reggae Sumfest
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2026
Magnum now title sponsor of Reggae Sumfest
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Prodigal Son launches new album today
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Prodigal Son launches new album today
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer entertainment@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 6, 2026
Prodigal Son launches new album on today
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Mound Mania is fully back!
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Mound Mania is fully back!
June 6, 2026
Mound Mania is fully back!
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ATL Automotive on board for Skvnk Fest 2026
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June 6, 2026
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MECA gears up for big weekend with Nigy Boy, Serani
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MECA gears up for big weekend with Nigy Boy, Serani
June 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A weekend packed with music, star power and celebration is set to unfold at Club MECA as the venue rolls out a two-night entertain...
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