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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
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Tourism minister launches THARP for workers affected by Hurricane Melissa
BY CARLYSIA RAMDEEN Observer Online reporter ramdeenc@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 17 06:50 PM
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett on Tuesday officially launched the Tourism Housing Assistance Recovery Programme (THARP), an initiative aimed at p...
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First female sprinter joins ‘Enhanced Games’
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LAS VEGAS, United States — A 60-metre sprinter from the United States has become the first female track athlete to join the controversial Enhanced Gam...
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
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Muschett High win double against Holland in ISSA basketball
December 17 06:33 PM
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Muschett High scored a double win, beating Holland High in two Under-16 games in ISSA Rural Area Zone B boys' basketball competiti...
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
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Hunt for US college mass shooter drags into fifth day
December 17 06:22 PM
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a f...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
December 17 04:29 PM
PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
December 17 03:51 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Deaf Dance Competition focuses on HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign
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Deaf Dance Competition focuses on HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign
July 1, 2010
An exceptionally high level of talent and creativity was on display at last Saturday's National Finals of the Deaf Dance Competition, at the Little Th...
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Media urged to promote good music at Reggae Day celebration
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Media urged to promote good music at Reggae Day celebration
Cecelia Campbell-Livingston 
July 1, 2010
"MY wish for the 13th celebration of Reggae Day is that there can be a charitable relationship between media and performing artistes," was the view ex...
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PAYING RESPECT
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PAYING RESPECT
July 1, 2010
Theatre Industry veteran, Bert Rose, signs the Condolence Book for the late Fitz Weir at the JCDC offices on Phoenix Avenue in Kingston yesterday. Wei...
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New-look Digicel Rising Stars for Season 7
July 1, 2010
WHEN Digicel Rising Stars live shows kick off on July 4, several things will be different. Some of the changes include a new host, a brand new set and...
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5 most memorable teen-angst movies
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5 most memorable teen-angst movies
July 1, 2010
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — The 'tween girls who are fanatical about the Twilight series may not be aware of this, but Bella, Edward and Jacob did ...
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Praise and worship roll call at Freedom Fest
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Praise and worship roll call at Freedom Fest
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July 1, 2010
Dubbed Freedom Fest, the event lived up to its name in every way as patrons threw inhibition out the door and worshipped unrestrainedly on Sunday, Jun...
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More royalty money pouring in
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More royalty money pouring in
BY STEVEN JACKSON Observer staff reporter 
July 1, 2010
MONEY resulting from the playing of Jamaican music in the UK will now be sent to producers and label owners locally, following a new agreement between...
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Happenings
June 30, 2010
FRIDAY, JULY 2 Best Care Foundation Gala Dinner & Cabaret @ The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Featuring: Errol Lee & The Bare Essentials Band, Tessanne Chin ...
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Franklin, Rice team up for musical benefit
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Franklin, Rice team up for musical benefit
June 30, 2010
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aretha Franklin will take the stage next month with an accomplished accompanist more famous for diplomacy: Condoleezza Rice. The p...
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Today is International Reggae Day
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Today is International Reggae Day
June 30, 2010
Today is International Reggae Day, an annual media festival that celebrates Jamaica's rich cultural legacy, history of quality music and global cultur...
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Concert plans still on as musician loses parents months apart
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Concert plans still on as musician loses parents months apart
By Basil Walters Observer staff reporter 
June 29, 2010
Although losing both parents in the past four months, Dr Katherine Brown, well-known pianist, composer, recording artiste and medical practitioner, ha...
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CFW’s 10th anniversary hits high note in Kingston
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CFW’s 10th anniversary hits high note in Kingston
June 29, 2010
WELL over 10,000 Caribbean and international guests, as well as Jamaicans, packed seven days and nights of shows, an exhibition, a business forum, par...
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Denno makes waves with new singles
June 29, 2010
Make It and Mi Feel It, two of the latest singles from Master One Production artiste, Denno, have been getting a lot of love from FM radio and also fr...
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Stevie Face cops reggae award in the UK
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Stevie Face cops reggae award in the UK
June 29, 2010
Hot on the heels of a big hit song and a #1 album in the UK, singer Stevie Face scored a double triumph recently at Brixton O2 in London by delivering...
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Oprah tops Forbes celebrity rich list
June 29, 2010
WASHINGTON, (AFP) -- Superstar US talkshow host Oprah Winfrey regained the title of the world's most powerful celebrity in her fourth appearance in th...
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Mr G is ‘swaggerific’; not clashing at Settlement
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Mr G is ‘swaggerific’; not clashing at Settlement
June 29, 2010
Dancehall artiste Mr G, aka Goofy and now also known as Mr Swaggerific, is adamant that he will not be clashing at the much-hyped event, Settlement, s...
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Happenngs – June 30
June 29, 2010
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30 St Catherine Parish Development Stakeholders Meeting @ St Catherine Parish Council Chambers Emancipation, Spanish Town. Time: 3:00 ...
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UWI stages reggae music symposium to celebrate IRD
June 29, 2010
As part of the International Reggae Day (IRD) activities, on Thursday, July 1, The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus will be staging a ...
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Les Campbell for Styleweek 2k10
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Les Campbell for Styleweek 2k10
June 28, 2010
For more than a quarter of century, Les Campbell has been a consistent force within the local fashion and apparel industry. His pieces are worn by soc...
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Chris Brown performs emotional Jackson tribute at BET Awards
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June 28, 2010
LOS ANGELES, USA (AP) — It was a night of comebacks at the BET Awards, and none more unexpected than Chris Brown performing an emotional tribute to Mi...
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Festival song finalists energise Portland
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Festival song finalists energise Portland
June 28, 2010
The 10 finalists in the Claro Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2010 excited a rainy Port Antonio Square when the second leg of a series of road parti...
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National award for Karl Young, says Grange
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June 27, 2010
OCHO RIOS, St Ann – The late founder of Jamaica's first reggae radio station Irie FM, and Zip 103 FM, Karl Young, is to be awarded a national honour, ...
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