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HOSPEDALES… advised Caribbean countries to implement enhanced measures to reduce mosquito breeding and prevent the spread of the disease  The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is warning countries in the region to brace for a severe outbreak of the dengue virus. According to the agency, the current outbreak of dengue in Jamaica has raised the level of concern in other Caribbean islands. Local health authorities say up to January 3 there were 830 cases classified as suspected, … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson—Observer writer— Shaggy (left) and Sting  LOW sales are not confined to the Billboard Reggae Album Chart. This week’s Billboard 200 Albums Chart (the main sales tally in the United States) shows the number one album Hoodie SZN by New York rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, selling a paltry 823 copies. Hoodie SZN posted 83 million on-demand streams, equivalent of 58,000 copies. The multi-metric sum includes streams and downloads of individual songs along with sales of … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell—Observer senior writer— Clinton Lindsay — OF the countless reggae charts in North America and Europe, Clinton Lindsay’s Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart is arguably the most credible and watched. For over 40 years, it has been a gauge of how well artistes do in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut). George Nooks Last year, Lindsay expanded his playlist at Foundation Radio to include artistes from outside traditional reggae markets, including Africa and … Read entire article »

Wayne Stoddart After three primarily reggae albums, multi-award winning artiste Wayne Stoddart has more than satisfied the avid reggae fan. He has now cast his net on the other side— showcasing his multifaceted ability to write and create good music across genres. The new single “Rain of Fire” is a classic depiction of Stoddart’s musical genius as a writer, musician and producer. After listening this track you will have the task of deciding if you … Read entire article »

Rwanda follows Ghana and Ivory Coast in a bid to cut down on skin-bleaching products sold on the continent CHANGE: Skin-bleaching products (Photo credit: Al Jazeera / video screenshot)—- FOLLOWING IN the footsteps of Ghana and Ivory Coast, Rwanda have become the third African nation to ban skin-bleaching and lightening products from their shelves. The move comes as the Rwandan government demanded stores remove the cancer-causing products from shelves, according to The New York Times, and in December 2018, the … Read entire article »

Bling Ras In Jamaican dancehall circles, careers are often determined by timing. After 16 years in the music business, deejay Bling Ras got his break thanks to an impromptu introduction from one of the genre’s biggest names. He was backstage at Ghetto Splash in Kingston in December, when Beenie Man called him on stage and ordered him “fi go bus’ di place.” The un-billed Bling Ras got less than five minutes on stage, but it was enough to … Read entire article »