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Reggae Legacy: Jamaican music pioneer Derrick Harriott has died at 87. The singer, producer and early mentor to Dennis Brown helped shape reggae and dub, working with artists including Keith and Tex, the Kingstonians and Junior Murvin. Family Legacy: John Holt’s son, Brian, plans a Jamaican promo visit next month for his version of “The Tide Is High,” ahead of a new EP and a 2027 album. New Music: Yaadcore’s nine-track EP Rasta Time blends roots reggae with contemporary production and features Capleton and Imeru Tafari. Caribbean Music: The 2026 Caribbean Music Awards ceremony has made its global broadcast premiere, with Jamaican broadcaster CVM among the partners. On Screen: Storm Saulter’s Jamaican thriller Possession is now streaming on HBO Max. Arts and Letters: Poet Lorna Goodison has won the 2026 Derek Walcott Prize, while jazz great Monty Alexander received France’s Order of Arts and Letters.

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Oct. 2, 2026

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Did You Know? The Jamaican Connection Behind British Jazz Legend Dame Cleo Laine

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Owned By	Xavier Lee & Karen Murphy
Year Founded	1995
Website	jamaicans.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	Jamaica, Hollywood
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Grange to deliver Seaga lecture on Jamaica’s musical legacy

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Caribbean National Weekly

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Owned By	Creative Network Media LLC (Micaiah Morgan, Web Publisher)
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/
Domain Registration Year	2004
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Publication Location	United States, Florida, Davie
Owner Country	United States

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OECS and Jamaica’s Early Childhood Commission Successfully Conclude Regional Knowledge Exchange to Advance Early Childhood Systems

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Owned By	Peter James through Nevis Pages Ltd
Year Founded	2008
Website	https://www.nevispages.com/
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Publication Location	Saint Kitts and Nevis, Charlestown
Owner Country	Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Jamaica abstains from UN vote condemning US embargo against Cuba

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Radio Jamaica News

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Owned By	RJRGLEANER Communications Group (Joseph M. Matalon Chairman, Anthony Smith CEO) through Radio Jamaica Ltd
Year Founded	1950
Website	radiojamaicanewsonline.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
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Publication Location	Jamaica, Kingston
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Opposition concerned about Jamaica's abstention from UN vote on Cuba embargo

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Publication Location	Jamaica, Kingston
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Jamaica Invites Its Diaspora to Build a Stake at Home

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9 hours ago

Ten third-country nationals leave Jamaica for homeland

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Publication Location	Jamaica, Kingston
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John Holt’s son plans Jamaica promo push for ‘The Tide Is High’

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Year Founded	1993
Website	www.jamaicaobserver.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
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Publication Location	Jamaica, Kingston
Owner Country	Jamaica

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