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BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter— Jamaica will receive some exposure between October 24 and 27 when the Smithsonian African American Film Festival hits screens at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, United States. At least four of the 80 films being showcased at the festival have some link to the island. The line-up includes local director Storm Saulter’s latest project Sprinter which has been entered into the competition segment of the festival. American film-maker … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer—    Carrie Mullings at the Carribean Music and Entertainment Awards in Ontario last Sunday. —-   Canadian broadcaster and music industry executive Carrie Mullings is on cloud nine. Her program Rebel Vibez , won the Top Reggae Radio Program award at the Caribbean Music and Entertainment Awards (CMEA) last Sunday at the Rose Theater, Brampton, Ontario. Rebel Vibez airs Mondays from 10 am to 1 pm on VIBE105 FM (formerly CHRY 105 FM), Toronto’s only urban alternative radio station. “The … Read entire article »

 Queen Ifrica and Kafinal — JUNO award winner Kafinal has teamed with Queen Ifrica for his latest song, Talk or No Talk. Produced by Sing and Act Entertainment, the single is expected to be released October 5. Kafinal said a real-life scenario inspired Talk or No Talk. “Me and a close friend were talking about whether persons should reveal the details of the cheating acts of their respective spouse/girlfriend to their friend. The question became a debate about … Read entire article »

 Duckie Simpson, founder of Black Uhuru.— Black Uhuru has entered a Billboard Reggae Album chart for the first time in 24 years. The veteran group’s latest effort, As the World turns , entered the chart two weeks ago at number 17. Released on September 7 via Black Uhuru Official, As the World Turns features 15 tracks. There are collaborations including Jah Guide (featuring Bugle), Live & Learn(featuring Prezident Brown) and Stronger (featuring Agent Sasco). Black Uhuru last hit Billboard in 1994 when Strongg peaked at number six. The group … Read entire article »

Dear Editor,— I recently advertised for two job openings in the newspapers and received close to 200 applications. In processing the applications, I experienced a slew of emotions. Initially it was funny; then I became concerned and saddened. Now I’m at a place of pity and anger. It’s not the fault of those helpless applicants who are desperate for jobs. It has to be a failure on the part of the education system where 80 per cent of … Read entire article »

Bob Marley Reggae legend Bob Marley will again be in the spotlight, this time as part of an upcoming Netflix docu-series. The docu-series will open with Who Shot The Sheriff?, a look at the role Jamaican politicians and the CIA played in the attempted assassination of Marley, following the 1972 election won by the Michael Manley-led People’s National Party (PNP). The series focuses on the investigation of some of music’s biggest unsolved mysteries. The eight-episode project, titled ReMastered, will be available … Read entire article »

ByAdrian Frater and Hopeton Bucknor/ Gleaner Writers— The festering crime problem that has been plaguing St James jolted the tourism sector on Thursday night when a gunman barged into a hotel room in Montego Bay and raped two female tourists before he lost possession of his weapon and was shot by one of the visitors. After he was shot, the gunman allegedly jumped over a balcony and fled. The weapon, which was reportedly stolen from the room … Read entire article »

  By Howard Campbell KINGSTON, Jamaica – At the June 9 Reggae In The Desert show in Las Vegas, singer Ras Kronik shared the stage with some of the biggest names in reggae: Collie Buddz, Mr. Vegas, Kabaka Pyramid, Third World and The Mighty Diamonds. A veteran of the city’s reggae scene, he was far from overwhelmed by the all-star cast. “A festival like Reggae In The Desert can do a lot for I man, in the sense that the festival … Read entire article »