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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
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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
December 17 03:50 PM
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
December 17 03:31 PM
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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Roland Burrell remakes ‘Johnny Dollar’
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Roland Burrell remakes ‘Johnny Dollar’
July 23, 2024
It was the summer of 1982 and Roland Burrell was looking for his first hit song after nearly 10 years in the music business. He got it with Johnny Dol...
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Sophia Dias brings ‘Bullet-Proof 2: Legacy’ to life at Tuff Gong Studios
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Sophia Dias brings ‘Bullet-Proof 2: Legacy’ to life at Tuff Gong Studios
July 22, 2024
Multidisciplinary artiste Sophia Dias arrives in Jamaica on Monday to finalise her second studio album, Bullet-Proof 2: Legacy , at the famed Tuff Gon...
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Keeling Beckford ready to thrill fans at Sheffield Festival of Reggae
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Keeling Beckford ready to thrill fans at Sheffield Festival of Reggae
July 19, 2024
Keeling Beckford has always had a following in British reggae circles, which can be traced to 1968 when he scored with the rocksteady song, Combinatio...
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Prezident Brown hits the road for ‘Roots Hop Reggae’
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Prezident Brown hits the road for ‘Roots Hop Reggae’
July 19, 2024
With a new album on the market, Prezident Brown is promoting it the old school way. He hit the road in June for shows on the United States West Coast ...
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Ginjah reaffirms love with ‘My Job’
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Ginjah reaffirms love with ‘My Job’
July 19, 2024
International recording artiste Ginjah has ignited the radio landscape with My Job , a soulful rendition of what a man would do when he really loves a...
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Buju Banton wows with sold-out shows in New York
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Buju Banton wows with sold-out shows in New York
CLAUDE MILLS, Observer Online writer 
July 15, 2024
Buju Banton underlined his status as perhaps the most iconic reggae artiste of his generation when he pulled out tens of thousands of fans for back-to...
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Oumie Garba taps into West African roots for ‘BoBess’
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Oumie Garba taps into West African roots for ‘BoBess’
July 12, 2024
Gambian singer Oumie Garba goes traditional on BoBess , her latest song which she recorded to Mbalax, a popular rhythm synonymous with West Africa. Ou...
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Bermuda’s Troy Anthony adds flavour to UK Bubblers Riddim
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Bermuda’s Troy Anthony adds flavour to UK Bubblers Riddim
July 5, 2024
Often mistaken for a Caribbean country, Bermuda shares similarities with that region including warm climate and island culture. Singer Troy Anthony id...
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Project Vibe kicks off New York tour
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Project Vibe kicks off New York tour
June 28, 2024
Typical of American reggae bands, Project Vibe has built a fan base through relentless touring. Their six-week trek across their native New York conti...
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Tasha T salutes ‘nice’ Jamaica in new music video
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Tasha T salutes ‘nice’ Jamaica in new music video
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
June 23, 2024
Although she was born and raised in Toronto, Tasha T’s accent is more Jamaican than Canadian. Her mother ensured her homeland’s culture was part of th...
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Wesrok teams up with Big Mountain for ‘True Love’
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Wesrok teams up with Big Mountain for ‘True Love’
June 21, 2024
Wesrok believes reggae aficionados should not be too worried about experts who claim that reggae is "on the decline" after a series of cancellations o...
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Traz Di Jennik keeps it ‘Burning’
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Traz Di Jennik keeps it ‘Burning’
June 20, 2024
After flirting with soca during the recent carnival season, singjay Traz Di Jennik returns to familiar territory with Burning , a song he recorded sev...
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Novel-T prepares to unleash new album riddled with chart-toppers
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Novel-T prepares to unleash new album riddled with chart-toppers
June 19, 2024
Eight years between albums is an eternity in contemporary music, but Novel-T has not been twiddling her thumbs since the release of her debut, Born to...
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G Cole salutes dads with ‘My Father’s Song’
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G Cole salutes dads with ‘My Father’s Song’
June 16, 2024
The Jamaican father has long been criticised for domestic delinquency, but singer G Cole salutes the man of the house on the recently-released My Fath...
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Winchester T shares ‘treasure trove’, realises lifelong dream with debut EP
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Winchester T shares ‘treasure trove’, realises lifelong dream with debut EP
June 14, 2024
Singer Winchester T got his start in music during the 1970s when the singer-songwriter emerged in Jamaica. Taking his cue from the classic artistes fr...
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Queen Ifrica sued for allegations against her father
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Queen Ifrica sued for allegations against her father
June 14, 2024
The family of Jamaican ska singer Derrick Morgan has filed a defamation lawsuit against Morgan’s daughter, popular reggae singer Queen Ifrica, allegin...
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Zanni ready to ‘Rise Again’
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Zanni ready to ‘Rise Again’
June 10, 2024
Dancehall fusion artiste Zanni doesn't know how to quit. That is why she is banking on her latest single, Rise Again , an inspirational gem of a song ...
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‘Bad Boys’ singers Inner Circle welcome latest edition of hit move franchise
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‘Bad Boys’ singers Inner Circle welcome latest edition of hit move franchise
June 7, 2024
What would a Bad Boys premiere in Miami be without Inner Circle, the Grammy-winning band that helped put reggae on the map in South Florida. Bad Boys:...
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V Merchant revisits two bloody events in Jamaican history
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V Merchant revisits two bloody events in Jamaican history
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
June 6, 2024
When V Merchant and his management began selecting songs for his first album, two songs were certain to make the final cut — the title song and Warzon...
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Capleton ignites City Splash with powerful performance
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Capleton ignites City Splash with powerful performance
May 31, 2024
Performing in the UK for the first time in 13 years, Capleton delivered an incredible performance that left over 30,000 fans almost spellbound at the ...
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Reggae heavyweights booked for Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in June
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Reggae heavyweights booked for Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in June
Howard Campbell Observer senior writer 
May 25, 2024
June is the busiest time of year for Gretchen Franz Smith. It’s also the most fulfilling as that is when the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF...
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Zamunda shows off versatility with ‘Save Some For Me’
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Zamunda shows off versatility with ‘Save Some For Me’
May 25, 2024
For most of his career, Zamunda has done songs that reflect his Rastafarian faith, such as Jah Love and Forever Loving Jah . He does have time for bal...
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