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BY JACQUELINE CHARLES for The Miami Herald— Jamaica’s booming economy is attracting foreign investment Jamaica’s economy is growing at a pace consistent enough to attract foreign investment, experts say. Just seven years ago, Jamaica was an economic basket case. The government was bleeding so much red ink it couldn’t fix potholes or keep streetlights on as it faced a staggering $20 billion debt in 2013. Today the nation of 2.8 million is the economic-turnaround story of the Caribbean. Among the tough belt-tightening decisions … Read entire article »

By Kediesha Perry—Observer writer— Koffee — FANS of Koffee will have to wait until July before getting a taste of the singjay on American network television. She was slated to perform on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday night. “Hey Everyone, I know you were all anxiously anticipating my debut American TV performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. However, due to circumstances beyond my control, my performance won’t be aired until July. Thank you to all who stayed up to tune … Read entire article »

Bob Marley — Last Friday, The Marley Family, Island Records , and UMe joined forces to observe the 35th anniversary of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ album Legend with a reissue of the iconic work on vinyl. Initially released on May 8, 1984, Legend holds the distinction of being the world’s best-selling reggae album of all time with over 15 million copies sold in the United States alone, and over 28 million worldwide. A greatest hits compilation for the ages, Legend is … Read entire article »

By Simone Morgan-Lindo – STAR Writer— Photo Jahiant Jahh— Jamaica-born reggae/dancehall artiste Jahiant Jahh was killed in Ottawa, Canada, last Friday. According to his manager, Naomi Fudemoto, the entertainer, whose given name is Markland Campbell, was rushing to defend his 18-year-old daughter’s dignity after she called to say she was being assaulted by two men. She stated that he was unarmed and was subsequently shot in the chest. He passed away while undergoing surgery. The Ottawa police have since arrested and … Read entire article »

By K’Shema Francis— Fast-rising reggae sensation Koffee will make her US television debut with an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Thursday. The 19-year-old reggae singer is the latest Jamaican entertainer to make an appearance on the ABC late night show that has featured Protoge, Chronixx, and Shaggy as musical guests. Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, and broadcast on ABC. Koffee has been enjoying a number of successes since the release of … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson—Observer writer— Lee “Scratch” Perry — At 83 years old, Lee “Scratch” Perry is the oldest person to make the Billboard Reggae Albums chart since its inception in 1994. He earns a career-best number two place with Rainford, a nine-song set. The legendary producer/artiste, known for his work with The Wailers, Junior Byles and Junior Murvin, has made the chart 13 times. Rainford was released by On-U Sound on May 10. Perry, a Grammy winner, has developed a massive following … Read entire article »

BY KEDIESHA PERRY—Observer writer— Kevin Downswell — Singer Kevin Downswell says this year’s Realignment Tour promises to exceed expectations. He has staged the series of shows since 2017. “Each year, we learn more and we capitalise on what we learn from previous years. The execution will be better, the team is stronger and more experienced, the artistes are good. The production is also on another level; we have Martin Lewis and Clear Sounds on board, so we’re really sparing … Read entire article »