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SINCLAIR… it would also be fitting to honor Seaga’s memory on the day with a festival — MONTEGO BAY, St James — Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Councillor for the Flanker Division in St James, Senator Charles Sinclair, is proposing that May 28 of each year be declared “Edward Seaga Day“ in the parish, in honour of the memory of the former prime minister. Sinclair says he intends to table his proposal at the next monthly general meeting of … Read entire article »

By Livern Barrett/Senior Parliamentary Reporter— For more than a century, the practice of obeah has been illegal under Jamaican law. But just as lawmakers were getting ready to push the maximum fine to $1 million for anyone found guilty of practicing obeah, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck signaled that the quasi-religious ritual could soon become legal. Chuck disclosed that already he has instructed the Law Reform Department to craft another submission for him to take to Cabinet to have … Read entire article »

By Sade Gardner – Gleaner Writer—t Dennis Brown— Imagine Dennis Brown on the Reggae Sumfest stage in July with his classic opening number Here I Come and pearly white smile … Or better yet, Garnet Silk joining Buju Banton on stage on his Long Walk to Freedom tour. For several years, deceased artistes have been temporarily resurrected on stage, in museums, or private exhibitions through holographic technology. News of a hologram concert for late singer Whitney Houston made headlines last week … Read entire article »

An architect’s impression of the new ROK, Kingston hotel, slated to open in the capital city next year.— The former Oceana hotel in downtown Kingston is to be opened next year under a new brand – ROK, Kingston. The 168-room property, overlooking downtown Kingston’s waterfront, is to be managed by Hilton through its Tapestry Collection trademark and will be part of a multi-purpose complex including retail, on-site entertainment and commercial office spaces. In a statement today, Juan Corvinos, Hilton’s … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON—Observer writer— Akon performing at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, St James, in 2008. (Photo: Observer File) — Caribbean music will be part of Akon’s new Akonik Label Group’s (ALG) plans. It is a partnership with former Motown Records CEO Kedar Massenburg. The American singer’s four companies has secured worldwide distribution with BMG and will sign and promote talent primarily in the United States and Europe. The Akonik label will focus on the US and Europe, while Akonda … Read entire article »

Rihanna — NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Singer, makeup entrepreneur, lingerie designer and now the first black woman to head a top luxury fashion house —  Rihanna has racked up a US$600 million fortune to become the world’s richest female musician, Forbes said Tuesday. The 31-year-old — born Robyn Rihanna Fenty in Barbados — has amassed wealth exceeding that of Madonna (US$570 million), Celine Dion (US$450 million) and Beyonce (US$400 million), whose husband Jay-Z was just named the world’s … Read entire article »

By Kimberley Small – STAR Writer— Photo Former dancehall deejay Michelle Harrison-Timol, known then as Shelly Thunder, celebrates her graduation with the Jamaican flag.– Though she has been living in the US for the past few decades, former dancehall star Shelly Thunder takes many opportunities to boast her nationality. Earlier this year, she took the opportunity to brandish Jamaica’s flag as she marched across a stage to collect her bachelor’s of arts in behavioural science. Currently a human resource manager, … Read entire article »