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By Sade Gardner— Messado— Jennifer Messado, the real estate attorney who was disbarred last week, has paid back some of the $31 million she is alleged to have defrauded from dancehall superstar Mavado. The entertainer’s lawyer, Tamika Harris, said the money has been paid over in two instalments. “She decided to pay that amount, she didn’t receive orders from the court,” said Harris. “We have already received some of the money, so now the amount is less than $20 million … Read entire article »

By Alicia Barrett— Contributed Participants in the march walk the streets of Montego Bay. Fifty members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride group in Montego Bay, St James were targeted for their first march to end Pride Week celebrations, But to the pleasure of the organizer Maurice Tomlinson, more than 100 persons came out for the march. Tomlinson told THE STAR that the march, which took place on Sunday, was called ‘Walk for Rights’. “People often think that we are … Read entire article »

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter—– The cover of Popcaan’s second studio album — Forever (courtesy of Popcaan Music) — The first round of voting for the 2019 Grammy Awards started yesterday with a total of 141 albums presented in the Best Reggae Album category. Voting from this long list will run until October 31 and the results will determine the list of nominations for reggae Grammy, usually between five and seven albums. The nominees will be announced on … Read entire article »

Jamaica celebrate a win against Panama in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship third place match at Toyota Stadium on October 17, 2018 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo: AFP) FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Jamaica earned a spot in next year’s Women’s World Cup on penalties after a 2-2 draw with Panama on Wednesday in the third-place at the CONCACAF qualifying tournament. Both teams were vying for a first-ever trip to soccer’s premier tournament. Panama still has a chance to qualify … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer    Rvssian — Music producer Tarik “Rvssian” Johnston has achieved another big-selling pop song. His latest success is Pablo by Italian rapper Sfera Ebbasta. On his Instagram page on Monday, Rvssian posted a photo of himself and Ebbasta holding their platinum plaques with the comment, “Make Mama Proud”. It is for sales of over 50,000 in Italy, which is the mark for platinum. Certification for the sales of albums and singles in Italy are monitored and awarded by … Read entire article »

Children enjoy a peace concert in Flanker.— Tommy Lee Sparta is known for his hardcore dancehall personality, but the deejay, given name Leroy Russell, has a softer side – a generous, kind-hearted side not seem much by the general public. The Montego Bay-born dancehall deejay regularly stages back-to-school treats, and is known in the community of Flanker where he grew up for assisting a number of residents. “Whatever the situation, mi help but I don’t want credit for … Read entire article »

OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — Pot stores across much of Canada were poised to throw open their doors Wednesday as the sale and recreational use of cannabis is made legal for the first time by a major Western country. Stores in St John’s, capital of eastern Canada’s Newfoundland province, will be the first to open their doors to pot enthusiasts as of 12:01 am local time on Wednesday. “I’m going to have a lot more variety than the black … Read entire article »

By K’Shema Francis—- Veteran reggae singer Beres Hammond has revealed that he has never received a royalty check from a producer. The lover’s rock guru was promoting his newly released album “Never Ending” when he made the shocking revelation. Beres Hammond whose career began in the 1970’s has worked with a slew of producers such as Willie Lindo, Joe Gibbs, and Donovan Germain. He formed his record label, Harmony Records in 1985; before he signed with Penthouse Records in 1990 where he … Read entire article »

By Marcia Rowe— Richie Stephens performing at the Ranny Williams Center on Saturday night on his mission to bring back ska.— Richie Stephens says he is saddened by the absence of ska on Jamaican’s musical platforms. “We are not celebrating our music here, and it saddens me. I think there is a place for it. It is a well rated music, put ska on a jazz festival and it still holds up, you can put ska on a rock festival … Read entire article »