An American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 prepares to land at the Miami International Airport. (Photo: AFP)— An American Airlines mechanic is being accused of sabotaging a flight because he was upset about stalled contract negotiations and wanted to earn some overtime fixing the plane. According to a criminal complaint affidavit filed in federal court in Miami, Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani admitted during an interview yesterday that he tampered with a navigation system on a plane before … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell—Observer writer— Folklorist Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley on her visit to Jamaica in August 2003. Miss Lou, who died in 2006, would have turned 100 today. (Photo: Observer File) — While waiting to board his flight to Jamaica at the Toronto International Airport in August 2003, George Nooks noticed an elderly lady sitting patiently in the departure lounge. It was none other than the legendary Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley. The singer remembers going over to greet her … Read entire article »

Robert Mugabe had ruled Zimbabwe since 1980 and was the world’s oldest head of state before his removal from power in 2017. By Sunita Patel-Carstairs, news reporter— Image:Robert Mugabe led Zimbabwe for 37 years Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe who was ousted in a military coup after 37 years, has died. The 95-year-old had ruled Zimbabwe, a former British colony, from 1980 and was the world’s oldest head of state before his dramatic exit two years ago.Sponsored … Read entire article »

BY BASIL WALTERS—Observer writer— Olivia “Babsy” Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, addressing the audience at Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers inaugural awards banquet held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston last Saturday. (Photos: Norman Thomas) — Revenue for the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) has grown significantly since its inception 21 years ago. Cumulative collection stood at over $1 billion in December 2018 — a remarkable bounce from $7,000 … Read entire article »

South Florida Caribbean Radio Shows ‘Caribbean Saturdays’ Move to WNMA 1210 AM Starting on Saturday, September 7, Caribbean Saturdays will be aired on WNMA 1210 AM, The Man from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The popular block of radio programs, targeting South Florida’s Caribbean community will no longer be aired on WZAB 880 AM due to the sale of the station. 1210 The Man, is a 50,000-watt station with a very strong signal and will reach a … Read entire article »

1 2 International reggae artiste Cliffroy Taylor, popularly known as I-Wayne, has called for youth interested in the music industry to create positive music for a less violent society. He was speaking at the Denham Town Community Center recently to up-and-coming musicians from Denham Town and Majesty Gardens. The nearly 100 youngsters are being mentored under the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Music for Social Transformation Program. At the event dubbed ‘Reasoning with I-Wayne’, he treated the youngsters, ages nine to … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson—Observer Writer— Jah Cure — Jah Cure earns his sixth title and second number one on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart with Royal Soldier. Released August 30 by VP Music Group, it debuts at number one this week.The 14-song set features collaborations with Popcaan, Padrino, Capleton, Junior Reid, Yami Bolo, Damian Marley, rhythm & blues singers Mya and Melanie Fiona and hip-hop star Tory Lanez.Here is a recap of Jah Cure’s previous Billboard entries. The Grammy-nominated … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle – Staff Reporter— P Lucas Musiq— “ I ‘m a virgin, I’m a real deal but I’m not gay. Too straight, girls wanna come my way. Save sex for the right person,” raps Gospel artiste Lucas Musiq in his song, Ease Up. The 25 year old told THE STAR that he is saving himself for the right person, even as he tries to be a living example to others. He is on a mission to get young people to avoid … Read entire article »

Grange calls entertainment industry leaders to discuss response to devastation in the Bahamas  Olivia “Babsy” Grange Kingston, 4 September 2019 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has called an urgent meeting with leaders in the Entertainment industry to develop a strategy to assist the people of the Bahamas who’ve been affected by hurricane Dorian. Minister Grange said she was “moved to tears by images of the devastation in the Bahamas and … Read entire article »