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INNER CIRCLE, THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS, SUGAR MINOTT, BLACK UHURU, NADINE SUTHERLAND, ERIC DONALDSON AND EARL CHINNA SMITH, AMONG THE ELITE WITHOUT JAMAICA’S NATIONAL HONORS!
Karl Pitterson— TODAY, 171 individuals will be conferred with national awards with the pomp and pageantry associated with this occasion at King’s House in St Andrew. Veteran reggae singer Bunny Wailer — who will be getting an Order of Merit, Jamaica’s third-highest honour — heads the list of recipients, which includes representatives from the arts, public service, science, and business. While we salute this year’s awardees, the Jamaica Observer’s Entertainment Desk will be looking at 10 acts who have surprisingly … Read entire article »
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THE 5-YEAR OLD JAMAICAN $186m LOTTO MYSTERY, WOMAN CLAIMS AGENT TOOK WINNING TICKET AND HAS NOT RETURNED IT!
BY HG HELPS Editor-at-Large helpsh@jamaicaobserver.com— Sonia Bartley is still hopeful that she will get that $186-million bounty that she insists she won while playing the Super Lotto game five years ago. But that’s a slim hope, maybe not even a hope at all. The Clarendon-born senior citizen who now lives in Portmore, St Catherine, said that she bought what she considered a winning ticket in the 342nd draw on December 28, 2012, but a series of mystifying events has left her … Read entire article »
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THE NEW BOOK “REGGAE LARGER THAN LIFE” PAYS HOMAGE TO THE BEHIND-THE-SCENE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE MUSIC!
The new work authored by Shaun Cain. — The first fun and games book dedicated to reggae and dancehall music, Reggae Larger than Life: The Ultimate Reggae Music Fun and Games, was released last Monday. The book pays homage to the main contributors to reggae and dancehall music over the years and seeks to have readers interact with the genres in a new way. Author Shaun Cain explained that his goal is to get lovers of the music … Read entire article »
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TONY GOLD (FORMERLY OF BRIAN & TONY GOLD) RETURNS WITH HIT SINGLE “ONCE”!
By Kevin Jackson— Tony Gold— SINGER Tony Gold, formerly of the duo Brian and Tony Gold, has released his first single in two years titled Once. The song was produced by Jah Mikes for Reggae Vibes Productions, and is currently #26 on the Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Chart. Written by Golden Child, the song speaks about a relationship gone bad. “The song is basically about a man and a woman who do things outside of their relationship and … Read entire article »
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DEAN FRASER’S “MELODIES OF D.E.B” HOLDS THE TOP POSITION FOR A THIRD WEEK!
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART 10/13/17 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL 1 1 6 MELODIES OF D.E.B. (3) DEAN FRASER TAD’S RECORDS 2 2 7 I’m Yours Sizzla FX Music Group 3 3 10 The Hit List Vol.6 Various Artists Tad’s Records 4 4 6 Set Time Chevelle Franklyn NOW Records 5 5 12 Reggae Gold 2017 (4) Various Artists VP Records 6 6 10 Black Gold Samory I Rory Stone Love 7 – 1 Time Of My Life … Read entire article »
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IT IS WEEK NUMBER TWO ON TOP FOR MARCIA GRIFFITHS, AS NESBETH ENTERS THE SOUTH FLORIDA CHART!
THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART 10/13/17 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 1 13 KING OF BABYLON (2) MARCIA GRIFFITHS PENTHOUSE RECORDS # 1 2 3 13 Come In Twiggi Musical Ambassador #2 3 2 14 Reggae Boom Freddie McGregor Big Ship/VPAL #2 4 4 16 King’s Highway Tom Laing Top Tier Records #4 5 6 13 No Love Singing Melody Unity Yawd Records #5 6 7 10 My Man Etana Tad’s Records #6 7 9 9 … Read entire article »
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CHYNA NICOLE HOLDS THE NO.1 SPOT FOR A SECOND WEEK, AS KASHIEF LINDO MAKES NEW ENTRY!
THE FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 30 MUSIC CHART (NY) 10/13/17 TW LW WOC TITLE ARTIST LABEL HPR 1 1 18 KISS (2) CHYNA NICOLE WORLD BEAT RECORDS #1 2 3 14 King Of Babylon Marcia Griffiths Penthouse Records #2 3 2 16 Reggae Boom Freddie McGregor Big Ship/VPAL #2 4 5 13 Woman Peter Lloyd Black Light Records #4 5 8 13 No Love Singing Melody Unity Yawd Records #5 6 4 20 King’s Highway (2) Tom Laing Top Tier … Read entire article »
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ARGENTINA IS OPENED TO JAMAICAN MUSIC!
By Mel Cooke— Excited patrons at the first International Reggae Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina.— There are some numbers that stand out about Argentina, one of the perennial football World Cup contenders for many a Jamaican (in addition to that other South American nations). It is home to Ushuaia which, at over 54 degrees south, is widely regarded though not undisputed as the southernmost city in the world. They have won the World Cup twice, 1978 and 1986, … Read entire article »
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CHINESE ARTS TROUPE THRILLS JAMAICANS!
Members of the Shenzhen Arts Troupe from China take the stage to deliver an iconic message to the audience.— Much to the delight of a capacity audience at the Chinese Benevolent Association’s (CBA) Center in St Andrew, a 21-member contingent from Shenzhen, China, the Shenzhen Arts Troupe, recently delivered an inspiring performance of both traditional and modern Chinese acts. The event was hosted by the CBA in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China … Read entire article »
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SIXTY “UNWANTED FOREIGNERS” DEPORTED FROM JAMAICA IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS!
By Corey Robinson— Approximately 60 persons have been deported from Jamaica since April as law-enforcement agencies step up efforts to keep undesirable visitors from the nation’s shores. The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says drug crimes, overstaying without work permits and illegal entry and re-entry to the island are the main reasons for which persons have been deported. “PICA has experienced success in its efforts to collaborate with other agencies in apprehending and deporting persons who are guilty … Read entire article »
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