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Jamaican content creator and podcaster RushCam is making waves on the global stage after becoming the first Caribbean content creator and podcaster to collaborate with Fenty Beauty. Founded by Barbadian global superstar Rihanna, Fenty Beauty has once again created a platform for Caribbean talent to connect with audiences around the world. RushCam’s feature across the brand’s global platform, reaching more than 13 million followers, marks a significant moment not only for his career but for the growing influence of Caribbean creators, culture and creativity.
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American actress Myha’la Herrold, best known for her breakout role as Harper Stern in the HBO/BBC finance drama Industry, touched down in Jamaica for the first time ever, and the moment was overwhelming. In a TikTok video posted today, the rising star thanked Delta Airlines after “Jamaica Love” by BUSY SIGNAL started playing over the aircraft speakers as the plane descended. Herrold, whose father is Jamaican, said she “barely touched the ground and I’m already a mess”, sharing that returning to the land of her heritage brought her to tears. The Bodies Bodies Bodies and Leave the World Behind actress told fans she has dreamed of visiting the island her family comes from, and the musical welcome was “the nail in the coffin.” #Jamaica #MyhalaHerrold #IndustryHBO
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Despite heavy rains and winds associated with Category 4 Hurricane Beryl, and an island-wide curfew imposed by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, residents on East Queen Street in downtown Kingston were seen dancing and gyrating on each other in the streets, turning the storm into an impromptu party. The hurricane's eye is visible south of St. Elizabeth. Police are urging all citizens to comply with the DRMA and its no movement regulations. #HurricaneBeryl #ObservingBeryl #Beryl #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead
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For almost a week Jamaica held the international news headlines on Hurricane Melissa, as every major network provided wall-to-wall coverage of the historic storm. However, one of the features of the coverage which the international media might wish to consider is whether the sensational language used to describe the storm, especially ahead of its arrival, was overdone in the manner of the fabled boy who cried “wolf”.
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A group of protesters gathered on Duke Street, downtown Kingston, Tuesday afternoon to register their concerns surrounding several issues, including the recently disclosed $40 million annual salary of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Antony Anderson, and the proposed $115 million to lease Digicel headquarters to house the authority.
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Dancehall star Popcaan appears to be celebrating a new chapter after arriving in the United States following news of his US visa approval. 🇺🇸 The announcement was shared by his sister, who goes by the name Unruly Squid on Instagram, through a celebratory post to her feed and video footage of the artist’s arrival on her Stories. #JamaicaObserver #Popcaan #Dancehall #EntertainmentNews
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Jamaican artiste Shenseea performed for the first time on The Tonight Show with host Jimmy Fallon Tuesday night.
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Thomas Gould, the Irish politician who recently captured global attention because of his distinctive accent, says he has been overwhelmed by the volume of messages received from social media users worldwide, particularly from Jamaica. Gould, a member of Sinn Féin, went viral after a speech he delivered in the Irish parliament in early January began circulating across social media platforms.
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American independent journalist and storm chaser Jonathan Petramala, known for documenting some of the most extreme weather events on the planet, shared a touching story while reporting from Jamaica. Petramala mentioned he’d been trying to find a rain jacket since arriving in Jamaica after forgetting his poncho at home. While out filming, he complimented a stranger on her jacket, and to his surprise, that’s when the Jamaican woman — wearing a JFF national football team jacket — offered him hers. “She just gave me this jacket off her back,” he said. “But I just wanted to share that story because I want you to keep that in mind. When you see the impacts of Hurricane Melissa and realize people like this are the ones that are being impacted — not just today, not just tomorrow, but days and weeks and months ahead. These are the people in the path of Hurricane Melissa.” (📽: Tiktok Chasing Stories) #HurricaneMelissa #JonathanPetramala #Jamaica #EyeonMelissa #JFF #JamaicanHospitality #JamaicaObserver
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Driving along Walks Road in Spanish Town, in the vicinity of Crescent Primary School, motorists may have noticed a cow lying motionless on the side of the road in the blazing sun, in the same spot for days. That cow is affectionately called Moo Moo by community members who have been taking care of her since she was injured in an accident more than a week ago.
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Finance Minister Fayval Williams says Jamaica is seeing a “deluge” of duty-free packages, as some shoppers split orders or undervalue items to remain under the US$100 threshold. Responding to concerns raised by the Opposition spokesman on finance, Julian Robinson, who questioned whether the increase in the de minimis threshold was a policy contradiction, Williams said her reference to local retailers during her opening budget presentation was to highlight the unintended impact of the policy. She explained that the practice of “order splitting” is depriving the Government of revenue and placing added pressure on local businesses competing with untaxed imports. “The unforeseen consequence is that no revenue flows to the Treasury… that was simply not the intent of the policy.” (📷: Joseph Wellington, 🎥: Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica) #BudgetDebate #JamaicaObserver #AlwaysAhead #FayvalWilliams #Budget2026
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Reggae superstar Buju Banton is among several people complaining that containers filled with relief items for those affected by Hurricane Melissa are being stolen at the port. In a post on Instagram, Buju said he could no longer stay quiet about what was happening.
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From selling tickets to building an empire — Zimi seh legacy. 💼🔥 In this episode of My Kingston, we sit with Nicholas Mahfood, the driving force behind Zimi Entertainment, a creative powerhouse rooted in Caribbean culture and known for curating some of Jamaica’s most talked-about events. He shares how a side hustle selling tickets led to a full-blown brand, and why Kingston continues to be the heartbeat of his inspiration.
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After some 15 years of sellers holding the upper hand, the Corporate Area property market is reportedly shifting in the buyers’ favour. That’s according to Deputy CEO of Kingston-based real estate dealer different Capital, Gary Matalon, who says the company’s data shows that buyers have more room than ever to negotiate.
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“Jamaica beat themselves. The players beat themselves.” That’s the view of Ricardo Hepkins, personal chef, who says he recently saw three Reggae Boyz players out at Raw Bar at 2 a.m. on Sunday — just hours before a 10 a.m. training session the next day. He suggested the late-night outing may have contributed to the team’s poor showing in today’s must-win match. Coverage sponsored by Wray & Nephew and Sunshine Snacks. #ReggaeBoyz #RoadTo2026 #JamaicaFootball #JFF #NationalStadium #Jamaica #WorldCupQualifiers #WrayRum #SunshineSnacks
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