By Dashan Hendricks/Observer writer— Chairman and CEO of Can-Cara Development Limited, Joseph “Junior” Lincoln (Photo: Karl Mclarty) AN unassuming man with a bright smile, which displayed both shyness and confidence. He sank in his chair and declared, “I don’t like being interviewed, I prefer to work in the background.” “I’m Joseph Lincoln, but more popular known as Junior Lincoln,” he introduced himself at the start of the interview, saying he’s sitting in as the chairman and CEO of … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson— Protoje (Photo: Dom Jewel) PROTOJE earns his fifth-charting title on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart with Third Time’s the Charm, released September 23 via In. Digg.Nation Collective/Six Course Music/RCA Records. The 10-track set debuted at number eight on the latest tally, dated October 8. Among the songs featured on Third Time’s The Charm are Family featuring Jesse Royal, Ten Cane Row featuring British/Jamaican singer Jorja Smith, Late at Night featuring Lila Ike, and Heavy Load with Samory I. Protoje’s previous Billboard entries are The 8 Year Affair (number two in … Read entire article »

Ken Boothe— VETERAN recording artiste Ken Boothe is denying reports that he is visually impaired after a video surfaced last week with the singer performing on a show. In the video Boothe doesn’t appear to be focusing very well, but his voice still rang loud and true while he did a medley of songs such as Lady with the Starlight, Train is Coming, and Leaving You Behind. “My eyesight is kinda blurry; mi don’t drive again. Mi not seeing so good, … Read entire article »

BY HOWARD CAMPBELL Observer senior writer— Rita Marley RITA Marley is used to performing her songs for fans around the globe. However, on October 1, the tables were turned as she sat in the audience at South Miami Dade Cultural Arts Center where the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) moved to her music. The 76-year-old singer/philanthropist, widow of reggae legend Bob Marley, was pleased with the performance of Jamaica’s most famous creative dance group, according to her daughter … Read entire article »

By Jamie Gumbrecht and Scottie Andrew, CNNU— Loretta Lynn dead at age 90… Loretta Lynn, the “Coal Miner’s Daughter” whose gutsy lyrics and twangy, down-home vocals made her a queen of country music for seven decades, has died. She was 90. Lynn’s family said in a statement to CNN that she died Tuesday at her home in Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,” … Read entire article »

Little Hero Little Hero came to national attention in 1994 with the monster hit God Alone, recorded with Merciless and Action Fire. Since then he has enjoyed a long and successful career in the music business. The St Ann-born entertainer, who operates the God Alone Recording studio in Ocho Rios with his younger brother PZed, credits his longevity in the music business to the quality of the songs he has recorded throughout his career. Little Hero “I’ve been a household name in Jamaican … Read entire article »

Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Grandson of the late Emperor Haile Selassie, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie. The grandson of the late Emperor Haile Selassie, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, will be Jamaica’s special guest for Heritage Week. The Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange, made the announcement on Friday in a media statement. She said the prince, who is the President of the Crown Council of Ethiopia, is scheduled to arrive in the island on October … Read entire article »

Wesrok Wesrok is planning a gospel concert and cultural extravaganza for October that he hopes will be able to raise funds in support of his Downtown Youth Development Foundation. He is trying to raise $2 million to provide core funding to push educational and academic assistance programs targeting at-risk youth in the Riverton communities and its environs. He will be enlisting gospel acts, rallying them to what he believes is a worthwhile cause. “Most of these youths have been neglected … Read entire article »