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Jamaica’s Caitlin Chang won a historic silver medal in fencing at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Barranquilla, Colombia on Saturday.— It’s the first ever fencing medal won by a Jamaican at a multi-sport Games. Chang, 25, was beaten 15-10 in the individual épée final by Cuba’s Jocelyn Cruz. Her silver lifted Jamaica’s medal tally at the CAC Games to eight – three gold, a silver and four bronze. In men’s fencing (individual sabre) Donovan Deans beat the US Virgin Islands’ … Read entire article »

By Richard Johnson Observer senior reporter—    Denzel Washington in a scene from The Mighty Quinn—- NETFLIX ‘s second season of Marvel Comics’ Luke Cage was chock full of Jamaican references. From local history and folklore to the ever-present popular culture of our indigenous reggae music and general way of life. In addition, a significant portion of episode 11 — The Creator, was shot locally. This season of the superhero series was met with mixed reactions. A prevailing critique was what is seen as the poor … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle— Spice’s sexually charged songs have made her the standard bearer in dancehall right now.— The world has been waiting with bated breath for more than a decade for an album from dancehall’s newest queen, Spice. There have been several dates announcing the release of a debut compilation from the dancehall diva but an album is yet to materialise. Earlier this year, Spice told her fans via social media that she had absolutely no control over the album’s … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle— Tony Matterhorn in action at the Reggae Sumfest World Clash.— After what he described as another ‘corporate-flavored’ sound clash at this year’s Reggae Sumfest World Clash, runner-up selector Tony Matterhorn says he is not interested in entering the competition another year. Speaking with THE STAR in a recent interview, Matterhorn said that he doesn’t believe his style fits well with the type of sound clashes corporate Jamaica and the Reggae Sumfest team are trying to pull off. … Read entire article »

BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter—  J Boog performing on Reggae Sumfest held at Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in St James last Friday night. Photo: Philp Lemonte) — In this age of cultural appropriation, two-time Grammy-nominated reggae artiste J Boog defends his decision to embrace Jamaican music. He noted that the themes and experiences at the heart of reggae are universal, and mirror his existence. “Who doesn’t love reggae?… Everybody loves reggae!” he exclaimed. “It was a music that was easy … Read entire article »

-From South Florida Caribbean News— By Howard Campbell— Countless artists have covered songs by Bob Marley and Dennis Brown, through sheer reverence for the king and crown prince of reggae. It was no different for Princess Lemonious. Princess Lemonious The South Florida singer put her spin on Simmer Down and If I Follow my Heart, songs that announced the careers of the legendary artists. The originals were produced by Clement ‘Coxson’ Dodd for his famed Studio One label. Princess Lemonious’ versions are … Read entire article »

Vybz Kartel— Vybz Kartel reportedly approached the son of a juror during his trial, prompting her to alert the judge, who later discharged her from the jury. Jeremy Taylor, senior deputy director of public prosecutions, said in court yesterday that the juror had indicated that her son was in custody at the Horizon Adult Correctional Centre, the same facility where Kartel and his co-accused were being housed. Taylor said the woman revealed that during a visit to her … Read entire article »