By Sade Gardner Observer writer—  George Nooks making his way into the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Half-Way-Tree yesterday. The singer, who is charged with possession of cocaine, is scheduled to return to court on March 27, 2018. (Photo: Garfield Robinson) —- EMBATTLED singer George Nooks’s case was rescheduled to March 27, 2018 when he appeared before Judge Vaughn Smith in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Half-Way-Tree yesterday. The entertainer, who is charged with … Read entire article »

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Ian Boyne is now out of the Intensive Care Unit of the University Hospital of the West Indies and is reportedly recuperating well in the Tony Thwaites Wing. Boyne was rushed to the hospital on Saturday, after falling ill. The JIS says Boyne was updated on the concern expressed by many Jamaicans and he was deeply touched. The veteran journalist also sought to assure he is doing well and will soon … Read entire article »

 Wyclef Jean– KINGSTON, Jamaica — British singer, songwriter and actor Sting and American hip hop act Wyclef are the headliners for the 2018 staging of the biennial charity event Shaggy & Friends. The diamond-selling reggae artist made the announcement a short while ago during a briefing to launch the event to be held on the grounds of Jamaica House in St Andrew on Saturday, January 6. Since starting the initiative in 2009, Shaggy, through his Make A Difference … Read entire article »

An assortment of guns and ammunition seized by customs and border protection agents. – Photo taken from @JamaicaConstab— The Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting a mega bust in the United States (US) of a shipment of guns and ammunition destined for an address in Jamaica. In a tweet posted a short while ago, the police say the shipment of 117 guns and an assortment of ammunition was intercepted by US customs and ‎border protection agents at the … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer—   THE latest Grammy-nominated albums have seen minor increase in sales, one week after nominees for the 60th Grammy Awards were announced. Naturally, the sales have resulted in movement on this week’s Billboard Reggae Album chart. Holding firm at number 30, Hawaiian-based J Boog’s Wash House Ting sold an additional 18 copies, compared to nine copies the previous week. To date, the set has sold 6,400 copies. Avrakedabra by Morgan Heritage falls from 24 to 26. It sold eight … Read entire article »

 George Nooks — GEORGE Nooks is slated to appear in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Half-Way-Tree today. The popular singer, who was charged with possession of cocaine, is being represented by Queen’s Counsel Tom Tavares-Finson and Donahue Martin Junior. According to police report, in May, the 56-year-old was spotted acting in a suspicious manner by lawmen during an operation in his St Andrew community shortly after 9:00 pm. He was accosted and a bag he was … Read entire article »

THE FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART (NY)    12/1/17   TW      LW WOC TITLE                                      ARTIST                                 LABEL                      HPR 1          1       13        HOMELY GIRL (2)              HOPETON LINDO              IRIE PEN RECORDS  #1 2          3       11        Tonight I Give In                    Nateesha Stream                     Nyah Bless Music       #2 3          4       14        I Must Tell Jesus                     George Nooks                         Tad’s Records              #3 4          6       11        Skankin Sweet                        Chronixx                                 Soul Circle Music       #4 5          8       9          Sin Ting                                   Chevelle Franklyn                   NOW Records             #5 6          2       13        Eyes Are Up … Read entire article »

LL Cool J First Rapper To Receive Kennedy Center Honor. The Mama Said Knock You Out hitmaker was recognized with the United States’s highest achievement for a performer in a ceremony on the weekend, with Lionel Richie, Gloria Estef·n, All in the Family producer Norman Lear, and dancer-actress Carmen de Lavallade also picking up the accolade at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. The Lip Sync Battle star was introduced to the room by Darryl ‘D.M.C.’ McDaniels, … Read entire article »

By Simone Morgan-Lindo— Growing up in the small community of Linstead in St Catherine, reggae singer Iba Mahr said he knew how challenging it was to get proper health care at the town’s major medical facility because of its lack of resources. A major cause for concern, the Diamond Socks singer said he and his team saw the need to conceptualize the Tru-Juice Sound di Alarm Music festival, which is slated to host its third staging on December 31. Speaking … Read entire article »

Following the release of her new single “Feel Good”, the first single off her upcoming EP “Feelings” on VP Records, due in January, Jah9 is embarking on a mini North-East Tour beginning this week with stops in Boston, New York and Burlington Vermont. The New York Show at SOB’s will feature an opening set by Max Glazer. Tickets are only $20.00 and doors open at 9pm. “Feel Good”, the Clive Hunt produced song is a feel-good, soulful track … Read entire article »