BY KEVIN JACKSON—Observer writer— Byron Murray — Music industry insiders have expressed shock at the death of music producer and artiste manager Byron Murray. Founder of In The Streetz Records, he died on Wednesday at age 54. His sister, Patricia Murray Pennicott, confirmed his death in an interview with the Jamaica Observer’s Splash. “He had been ailing for some time. Right now we are trying to cope, while moving ahead with the funeral arrangements,” she said. Murray worked in the financial sector … Read entire article »

Musical Siblings Benjy Myaz, Joan Myers Mourn Mother’s Death By Anthony Turner/Gleaner Writer—- Resa Myers— Veteran reggae crooner Benjy Myaz, his sister, gospel singer Joan Myers, and their seven siblings are today mourning the death of their mother, Resa Myers, who passed away on Sunday, September 8, at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St James. ‘Sister Resa’, as she was fondly called, was the founder of the Haddington Basic School in Hanover, which first opened its doors on September … Read entire article »

By Claudia Gardner—- Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, says his Government has been examining the establishment of zones where Reggae/Dancehall events can be held 24 hours per day.— His comment came against the background of heightened complaints by members of the Dancehall fraternity about the issue of the early lockdown of entertainment events within Kingston. He made his comments while speaking at the Civic Ceremony to commemorate the Centenary of the life of Jamaican folklore icon Louise … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle/Staff Reporter— Wayne Wonder— International Grammy-nominated reggae artiste Wayne Wonder is today urging colleagues in the local music industry to pull together to assist the people of hurricane-ravaged Bahamas. The entertainer is one of four Jamaican artistes who will participate in a relief concert in Florida, United States of America, tomorrow. “We need to get it that life can change in an instant, and learn say that could have been us in Jamaica. That could have been … Read entire article »

By Carlene Davis/Gleaner Writer—- Dr. Donovan Thomas—- While the topic is difficult for most, experts believe the methods and risk factors of suicide have to be discussed if the country is to see a fall in the numbers of persons who kill themselves annually. Accorded to police data, 61 people committed suicide in Jamaica last year. Of that number, 56 were males and five females. Forty of those males committed suicide by hanging. Ingesting poison was the second highest … Read entire article »

Bramma Wraps Europe, U.S. Campaign, Unveils New Label & Management Bramma Locally, despite a seemingly low profile, dancehall artiste Bramma has been very busy on the international scene building his brand. According to the artiste, the first quarter of the year was spent equipping himself with the knowledge about the business amid carving a niche in markets such as Europe, U.K and North America for himself. “As an artiste it is important to understand the business, being talented is not … Read entire article »