In the aftermath of the 2018 Grammy Awards, at which it took home the prize for Best Reggae Album, Stony Hill has gained four places on the Billboard chart of top reggae albums. The Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley set has now crossed the half-year mark on the listing, as its number-two ranking on the chart valid up to February 3 marks its 27th week on the ranking. While there is no second place at the Grammys, the pre-award … Read entire article »

By Kimberley Small— Chronixx— While the public has been pitting Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley against Chronixx, the two entertainers are no enemies. In fact, Marley said a collaboration with the ‘Skankin’ Sweet’ singer is quite likely. Marley told THE STAR that he is a fan of Chronixx’s Chronology, and that a collaboration with the singer is not out of the question. “It would be cool. We’ve spoken about it before. I think it will happen, once the opportunity presents itself,” he said. Marley’s Stony Hill nabbed … Read entire article »

Ninja Man— Family members of Desmond Ballentine, more popularly known as Ninja Man, say he is doing well. His nephew, Samuri, told THE STAR that the deejay is in high spirits and recently finished a show for his fans in prison. “Him a do good man. Him just finish a performance,” he said. He said that the entertainer is optimistic about coming out in order to continue his work with the Ninja Man Foundation that he started a couple years ago. “Him … Read entire article »

  Reneto Adams— Even before outgoing Commissioner of Police George Quallo announced that he would be going on pre-retirement leave, a petition was launched for controversial retired crime fighter Reneto Adams to get the job. The petition was posted about two weeks ago on change.org with a target of getting 5,000 signatures. So far, it has garnered 3,860 signatures. The creator cited that 1,617 Jamaicans were murdered for last year, so they are calling on the Police Service Commission … Read entire article »

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter—    Damian ”Junior Gong” Marley —- ONCE Damian “Junior Gong” Marley was announced winner of the Best Reggae Album at Sunday’s Grammy Awards in New York City discussions began in earnest, with mixed reactions to the latest victory by another member of the the Marley family. He previously won Best Reggae Album in 2001 (Halfway Tree) and 2005 (Welcome to Jamrock). From living rooms to verandahs and on social media the discussions raged, with some … Read entire article »

GG Sir Patrick Allen — THE first 14 days of the current state of public emergency in St James expires on Thursday, but the House of Representatives is expected to extend the emergency measure when it meets at Gordon House today. The emergency was effected on January 18 by way of a proclamation issued by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen. Parliament can extend the emergency for a longer period of up to three months as both the House … Read entire article »

By Nadine Wilson-Harris/Staff Reporter— Steven Anderson— Anti-gay US preacher Steven Anderson said he was prevented from boarding a flight to Jamaica yesterday by airline officials in Atlanta who claimed the directive to deny him entry came from the Jamaican Government. It was, in fact, the Jamaican Government that shut the door in his face. The only statement out of the Ministry of National Security yesterday, when questioned by The Gleaner, was: “The decision was made to deny him entry by … Read entire article »

LEE-CHIN… an entrepreneur and philanthropist who believes in the power of giving back — Two Jamaicans — entrepreneur Michael Lee-Chin and internationally renowned paediatrician Dr Upton Allen — are among 23 individuals who are being invested with the Order of Ontario, the Canadian province’s highest honour. The announcement was made yesterday by Elizabeth Dowdeswell, lieutenant governor of Ontario and chancellor of the Order of Ontario, who will bestow the honor to the newest appointees during an investiture … Read entire article »

By S. Leslie @ DANCEHALLHIPHOP— Chronixx is angry with the Grammys after losing out the Best Reggae Album trophy to Damian Marley. Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley won his third Grammy award last night at the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in New York City. Chronixx, as well as, four others were nominated in the Best Reggae Album category and not only did the Chronology singer not congratulate Marley for the win, he also chided the Grammys in a message posted on … Read entire article »

By Simone Morgan-Lindo— Freddie McGregor— Veteran reggae singer Freddie McGregor said he is celebrating with Damion ‘Jr Gong’ Marley on his Grammy award win yesterday. The Rastafarian singer emerged winner of the Best Reggae Album category for the album Stony Hill at the awards held at Madison Square Garden in New York. “I really celebrate the win because Jr Gong did not win because his surname was Marley but because he had a really strong album. The Grammy is not just about … Read entire article »