CBC News   For Natasha Gordon-Jones and her family, the end of the school year was not going to be a happy time. Facing deportation to Jamaica, where they fear their lives will be in jeopardy, the widowed family had been given a deferral by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to the middle of the month, so her children could finish the school year. That date has now passed with no order coming. But the future is no clearer for the St. … Read entire article »

The community of Hopewell in Hanover can now embrace Spiritz of Hanover (SOH), the first entertainment project under a long-term development plan to create a reggae village which will transform the western community into a serious tourist attraction. Located along the coastline, 15 km west of the tourism capital of Montego Bay, Spiritz of Hanover, which consists of a gourmet restaurant, sports bar, and gaming lounge, is expected to provide visitors and residents with a place … Read entire article »

By Emily Cegielski for The Daily Beast— Reggae Legend Peter Tosh’s Murder Was Just the Start of His Family’s Troubles Legendary singer Peter Tosh was murdered 30 years ago, and now his son is in critical condition after allegedly being attacked while serving a sentence over a marijuana bust. Do you know the one good thing about music? “When it hits, you feel no pain.”At least that’s what Bob Marley sang with the Wailers back in 1975’s “Trenchtown … Read entire article »

Before Steph Curry agreed to the richest contract in NBA history, Paul George was traded to Oklahoma City.—  Stephen Curry is the first NBA star who will sign for the supermax contract, the crossing of a $200 million threshold that eventually will become the norm for the NBA’s biggest superstars. An eight-year veteran, Curry has been the foundational star for the Warriors, who recently won their second NBA championship in three years. The Golden State point guard had … Read entire article »

A suggestion by film commissioner Renee Robinson last November has recently been reinforced by Professor Ian Boxill, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. At the concluding event at this year’s GATFFEST Film Festival at the university, Boxill revisited the idea, which addresses the lack of outlets for young Jamaican film-makers to ensure that their films can be seen by the general public. Robinson had suggested the … Read entire article »

  By Simone Morgan-Lindo Observer staff reporter   IN the male dominated arena of dancehall, Lady Saw came and conquered. She quickly established herself to the top of her game and broke the glass ceiling for female acts with sultry and often times raunchy lyrics. Widely known as the Queen of Dancehall, her career has spanned more than 25 years. She is the first female deejay to be certified as a triple-platinum artiste and to win a coveted Grammy Award. … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson Observer writer   DANCEHALL deejay Demarco has signed a three-album deal with hip-hop artist and music executive Akon’s Kon Live label. He is also now being managed by En-Treeg Management, a company owned by Akon’s wife, business executive Rozina Negusei. In an interview with Splash yesterday, Negusei shed light on what sparked her interest in working with the popular deejay and producer. “Demarco is a very talented and creative. He can write, produce and he’s easy to work with. … Read entire article »

BY BALFORD HENRY— Super Lotto winner W Gordon signs the necessary paperwork to claim his $117-million jackpot at the handover event on Tuesday, at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Looking on are (from left) Simone Clarke-Cooper, assistant vice-president, Supreme Ventures Group Corporate Communications; Rachael Dixon, assistant Super Lotto finance analyst at International Game Technology, and Marcia Richardson from the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission. —- A 76-year-old retired parish council worker from Trelawny, on Tuesday … Read entire article »