By Neville Graham – Business Reporter—- Gloria’s Seafood City in Ocho Rios Gloria’s Seafood City, a choice eatery that has its genesis in the quiet fishing village of Port Royal, east Kingston, but which attracts customers from all over the island, has expanded the business to Ocho Rios, St Ann. The 1,300 square feet space at Turtle River Park in Jamaica’s second tourist capital is home to Gloria’s fourth location. The team that runs the fast-growing business is … Read entire article »

BY ALICIA SUTHERLAND—-STAFF REPORTER— Kendal train crash survivor Leroy Brown — MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Retiree Leroy Brown said he has had a long career in human resources and industrial relations for large companies in Jamaica. He has been a vice president of the Jamaica Employers Federation for many years, had a stint as chief executive officer of that organisation, been involved in sports as former president and now general secretary of the Jamaica Boxing Board, general secretary for Tennis … Read entire article »

Recording artiste Agent Sasco (right) presents a young girl in the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) probation system with a cash prize of $25,000 for being the top female at the recent ‘We Transform’ Sports and Fun Day, held at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Center in Spanish Town, St Catherine. Recording artiste Agent Sasco recently made two donations of $25,000 each to the top boy and top girl at the recent ‘We Transform’ Sports and … Read entire article »

By Hopeton Bucknor – STAR Writer— Photo Investigators attached to the Freeport Police Station in Montego Bay are advising the public, especially motorists, to be on the lookout for a brazen robber who prowls the Fairview Shopping Complex in the city. The robber reportedly acts like a ‘good Samaritan’ and with the aid of an accomplice, robs persons of cash. “This man will use a sharp object to puncture or release the air from the victim’s motor vehicle tire. … Read entire article »

BY RICHARD JOHNSON—Observer senior reporter— Gussie Clarke — For music producer and publisher Augustus “Gussie” Clarke his major contribution to the Jamaican entertainment industry has been a desire to do things differently and get it right. That trait is, perhaps, the driving force behind the Government’s decision to honour him with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander (CD). Clarke will receive the insignia at King’s House in St Andrew on October 21, National Heroes’ Day. “We have … Read entire article »

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange (right), views an art piece done by United Kingdom Artist, Honey Williams, at the official unveiling of the Windrush Public Art Murals at the Norman Manley International Airport on August 29. With the Minister are (from left) Senior Director, Commercial Development and Planning, Airports Authority of Jamaica, Alfred McDonald; Former Director, British Council Jamaica, Olayinka Jacobs-Bonnick; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad. … Read entire article »

By Dave Rodney/Contributor—- Rohan Martin White, 49, owner and executive chef at Bull Bay Caribbean Cuisine.— Another Jamaican restaurateur in the United States has died suddenly. Rohan Martin White, 49, owner and executive chef of Bull Bay Caribbean Cuisine in Wilmington, Delaware, is suspected to have committed suicide Monday morning at his residence. His body was discovered at 9:20 a.m. by his distraught nephew, Sage White, who was spending time in Delaware, assisting his uncle with the restaurant. Towards … Read entire article »

By Yasmine Peru/Gleaner Writer—- C Clearly cognizant of the longevity and immense value of foundation reggae rhythms, singer, Anthony Cruz has ticked off one item on his bucket list – to record on the original Walk Away From Love rhythm. It was in 2004 that British-Jamaican reggae singer Bitty McLean’s Walk Away From Love on the On Bond Street KGN, JA album, soared up the British and Jamaican charts. The song, however, was recorded on an original Treasure Isle rhythm, owned by the co-producer … Read entire article »