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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prices are up at the Coronation Market this week as Jamaica grapples with worsening drought conditions. Shoppers heading to the do...
Cardi B to perform in Jamaica at BZR WKND on October 18
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Cardi B to perform in Jamaica at BZR WKND on October 18
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
August 14, 2026
Multi-platinum selling rapper Cardi B is set to headline a concert in Jamaica on Sunday, October 18 at the National Stadium. The event, billed Cardi B...
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Bruce Golding urges swift action to resolve crisis
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CCJ image at stake
Mystery development irks Kingston 8 residents
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Mystery development irks Kingston 8 residents
BY JASON CROSS Observer staff reporter crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 14, 2026
RESIDENTS of sections of Manor Park in upper St Andrew are up in arms over what they regard as secrecy surrounding a planned development in the area. ...
It’s an event scene!
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It’s an event scene!
Emerging promoters shaping the face of night-time entertainment
Kevin Jackson 
August 14, 2026
It’s an event scene!
TWIN PEAKS: YEARS AWAY
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Jamaica has missed two implementation targets. Richard Byles says Cabinet approval will be only the beginning.
BY DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content manager hendricksd@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 14, 2026
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Douglas hard on self despite three-medal haul
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Douglas hard on self despite three-medal haul
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 14, 2026
Douglas hard on self despite three-medal haul
Teens among five charged with breaches of Firearms Act
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Teens among five charged with breaches of Firearms Act
August 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Five men including two 17 year olds have been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammuni...
Holness expresses concern for Cooper’s Pen families
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Holness expresses concern for Cooper’s Pen families
August 14, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has expressed concern for families displaced in Coopers Pen, Trelawny, describing the images emer...
Jamaica campaign paying off for Ras Zukes
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Jamaica campaign paying off for Ras Zukes
August 14, 2026
Reggae artiste Ras Zukes says his recent promotional push in Jamaica is paying dividends, with his debut album Mama Tell Me That and single Clarks & B...
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Market Bag: Drought, irrigation and higher food prices
August 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prices are up at the Coronation Market this week as Jamaica grapples with worsening drought conditions. Shoppers heading to the do...
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The Style Issue, August 13, 2026
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The Style Issue, August 13, 2026
Alayne Richards | Reporter | AlayneR@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 13, 2026
Page 2 The Style Issue, August 13, 2026
48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St James
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48-hour curfew imposed in sections of St James
August 14, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica  —   A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Pound Road, Springmount, in St James. The curfew began at 6:00 pm on Thursday,...
Douglas hard on self despite three-medal haul
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Douglas hard on self despite three-medal haul
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 14, 2026
Douglas hard on self despite three-medal haul
Parsard hits century mark
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Parsard hits century mark
August 14, 2026
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