Going to dances in his hometown of Central Village, St Catherine was a favorite pastime for Ras Emmanuel during the 1980s and 1990s. It inspired him to become a professional
By Sheri-kae McLeod/Caribbean News Weekly--- Reggae icon Everton Blender is set to celebrate his 70th birthday in grand style with a massive celebration on Sunday, November 24, at 5001 Flamingo
Ambelique, one of Jamaica's musical gems, has joined forces with legendary reggae producer Willie Lindo for the absolutely enchanting new album titled "Blind Spot." This is a 14-track record with no collaborative features
Sean Paul receives Honorary Degree. Grammy-award winning dancehall artiste Sean Paul Henriques received an honorary doctorate during Friday’s graduation ceremony at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). Sean Paul was
By Kevin Jackson/Observer writer--- It was a wholesome family affair at last Sunday’s staging of the 22nd Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival South Florida edition. Several Jamaican companies, brands and vendors displayed
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Kingston resident is Jamaica’s newest Lotto millionaire after claiming a whopping $127 million jackpot. While he’s no stranger to winning, having hit the Lucky 5 jackpot
By Shereita Grizzles/Observer writer-- The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has officially signed a multi-million dollar contract with Guardian Life Limited, solidifying their partnership to provide crucial insurance
Chart-topping reggae artist Tarrus Riley has just dropped his latest single "It’s Showtime," produced by the acclaimed label Dutty Rock Productions, owned by Sean Paul. In this track, Tarrus
By Alicia Dunkley-Willis/Observer writer-- A Ministry of Heath snapshot study of the current landscape of drug use among Jamaicans has revealed “clear indications of increases in substance use over the