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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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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
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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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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Spotify to add music videos to streaming platform
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Spotify to add music videos to streaming platform
November 12, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Audio streaming platform Spotify will be adding music videos "in the coming weeks" for paying subscribers in the Unite...
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Cathy Matete takes Kenyan politicians to task in new song
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Cathy Matete takes Kenyan politicians to task in new song
November 9, 2025
It is often said that politics and corruption go hand in hand. Singer Cathy Matete, concerned at the high level of perceived injustice in her native K...
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40 years after Grammy win, Sly recalls Black Uhuru’s ‘Anthem’
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40 years after Grammy win, Sly recalls Black Uhuru’s ‘Anthem’
BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer 
November 6, 2025
For Anthem , Black Uhuru’s fifth album for Island Records, producers Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare wanted to broaden the roots trio's appeal. They...
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Jah Niceness releases ‘Vanilla Coffee’ on old school-inspired riddim
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Jah Niceness releases ‘Vanilla Coffee’ on old school-inspired riddim
October 30, 2025
Many artistes hear a catchy “riddim” and are quick to record songs to it, eager to get a hit single. Not Jah Niceness, who is particular about what he...
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Chronixx’s Exile debuts at #5 on Billboard Reggae Albums chart
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Chronixx’s Exile debuts at #5 on Billboard Reggae Albums chart
October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Chronixx earns his third entry on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with Exile , his October 10 release. Exile  charted at #5. Rel...
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Milton Blake looks to tap into vinyl market
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Milton Blake looks to tap into vinyl market
October 11, 2025
Roots singer Milton Blake is looking to tap into the thriving vinyl market with the re-release of his album, Temporary Obstacle, on that format. It wa...
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Chronixx releases new album ‘Exile’
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Chronixx releases new album ‘Exile’
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Reggae artiste Chronixx has released his highly anticipated album, ‘Exile’ . The Smile Jamaica singer made two posts on his Instag...
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Ricki Di Lova pushes new track
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Ricki Di Lova pushes new track
October 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Many aspiring dancehall artistes in the 1980s would point to the controversial Shabba Ranks or Ninjaman as their biggest influence...
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Music producer Marlon Wright promoting ‘substance’ over ‘hype’
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Music producer Marlon Wright promoting ‘substance’ over ‘hype’
October 7, 2025
Since he got involved in music production 17 years ago, Marlon Wright has worked mainly with artistes insiders consider underground. That has never be...
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Mikey Spice reflects on first breakthrough cover
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Mikey Spice reflects on first breakthrough cover
October 5, 2025
It was 1994 and a sultry song titled  Practice What You Preach  topped the United States pop chart and gave Barry White a huge comeback hit. One year ...
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DiCelebrityy gets major boost with Kai Cenat’s endorsement of ‘Hydraulics’
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DiCelebrityy gets major boost with Kai Cenat’s endorsement of ‘Hydraulics’
October 4, 2025
Dancehall artiste DiCelebrityy is ecstatic that he got a major social media boost for his Hydraulics single since a “song shout-out” engineered by soc...
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Kevin Downswell ‘blessed’ with 6 nominations in Sterling Gospel Awards
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Kevin Downswell ‘blessed’ with 6 nominations in Sterling Gospel Awards
October 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Gospel superstar Kevin Downswell is pleased that he has copped six nominations in this year’s Sterling Gospel Awards, which will b...
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Antiguan reggae artiste Jaygo completes studies at UWI, releases new single
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Antiguan reggae artiste Jaygo completes studies at UWI, releases new single
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When he pursued legal studies at the Norman Manley Law School, Antiguan reggae artiste Jaygo said he had to adjust to life in Jama...
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UWI Integration hosts King & Queen of Integration talent series
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UWI Integration hosts King & Queen of Integration talent series
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Integration Thursdays, the weekly lyme at the University of the West Indies (UWI), kicked off the new school year last Thursday, S...
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Kenne Blessin releases new song
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Kenne Blessin releases new song
September 30, 2025
With his latest song,  God is My Strength , having a spiritual feel, singer Kenne Blessin went beyond the conventional when he wrote and produced it. ...
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Aya Bleu joins Soul II Soul, releases new single Pressure
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Aya Bleu joins Soul II Soul, releases new single Pressure
September 25, 2025
The British outfit Soul II Soul ruled the charts and dancefloors in the late 1980s into the early 1990s with songs including  Back to Life ( However D...
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Raas Kelly recounts COVID experience with ‘Red Hot’
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Raas Kelly recounts COVID experience with ‘Red Hot’
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
September 25, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic was a difficult time for the music industry, and England-based Jamaica-born recording artist Raas Kelly is among several who had...
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Spotify moves to tackle AI abuse with transparency measures
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Spotify moves to tackle AI abuse with transparency measures
September 25, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Spotify on Thursday unveiled several measures to encourage artists and publishers to be more transparent about their u...
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Gramps Morgan to embark on first solo headlining tour of America
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Gramps Morgan to embark on first solo headlining tour of America
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
September 22, 2025
Fresh from his recent headlining stint on Japanese sound system Mighty Crown’s Far East Reggae Cruise, singer Gramps Morgan will later this week embar...
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Miztrizz hoping to make global impact with EP Rain SZN
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Miztrizz hoping to make global impact with EP Rain SZN
September 17, 2025
Canadian singer Miztrizz is looking to make a global impact with Rain SZN, her first EP which was released in July. She co-produced the six-song proje...
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Ed Sheeran to release eighth studio album
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Ed Sheeran to release eighth studio album
September 11, 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British popstar Ed Sheeran, who recently revealed an upcoming United States (US) tour, will release his latest album Pl...
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‘Skill Cole is a national treasure of Jamaica’
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‘Skill Cole is a national treasure of Jamaica’
Diaspora group happy they got to honour footballer and artiste manager before his passing
By Howard Campbell Senior Observer writer 
September 10, 2025
For all his accomplishments, Alan “Skill” Cole had little to show in terms of honours from Jamaica. On August 14, The Ramping Shop Family, an organisa...
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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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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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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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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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