Robert Mugabe had ruled Zimbabwe since 1980 and was the world’s oldest head of state before his removal from power in 2017. By Sunita Patel-Carstairs, news reporter— Image:Robert Mugabe led Zimbabwe for 37 years Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe who was ousted in a military coup after 37 years, has died. The 95-year-old had ruled Zimbabwe, a former British colony, from 1980 and was the world’s oldest head of state before his dramatic exit two years ago.Sponsored … Read entire article »

BY BASIL WALTERS—Observer writer— Olivia “Babsy” Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, addressing the audience at Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers inaugural awards banquet held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston last Saturday. (Photos: Norman Thomas) — Revenue for the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (JACAP) has grown significantly since its inception 21 years ago. Cumulative collection stood at over $1 billion in December 2018 — a remarkable bounce from $7,000 … Read entire article »

South Florida Caribbean Radio Shows ‘Caribbean Saturdays’ Move to WNMA 1210 AM Starting on Saturday, September 7, Caribbean Saturdays will be aired on WNMA 1210 AM, The Man from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The popular block of radio programs, targeting South Florida’s Caribbean community will no longer be aired on WZAB 880 AM due to the sale of the station. 1210 The Man, is a 50,000-watt station with a very strong signal and will reach a … Read entire article »

1 2 International reggae artiste Cliffroy Taylor, popularly known as I-Wayne, has called for youth interested in the music industry to create positive music for a less violent society. He was speaking at the Denham Town Community Center recently to up-and-coming musicians from Denham Town and Majesty Gardens. The nearly 100 youngsters are being mentored under the National Housing Trust’s (NHT) Music for Social Transformation Program. At the event dubbed ‘Reasoning with I-Wayne’, he treated the youngsters, ages nine to … Read entire article »

By Kevin Jackson—Observer Writer— Jah Cure — Jah Cure earns his sixth title and second number one on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart with Royal Soldier. Released August 30 by VP Music Group, it debuts at number one this week.The 14-song set features collaborations with Popcaan, Padrino, Capleton, Junior Reid, Yami Bolo, Damian Marley, rhythm & blues singers Mya and Melanie Fiona and hip-hop star Tory Lanez.Here is a recap of Jah Cure’s previous Billboard entries. The Grammy-nominated … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle – Staff Reporter— P Lucas Musiq— “ I ‘m a virgin, I’m a real deal but I’m not gay. Too straight, girls wanna come my way. Save sex for the right person,” raps Gospel artiste Lucas Musiq in his song, Ease Up. The 25 year old told THE STAR that he is saving himself for the right person, even as he tries to be a living example to others. He is on a mission to get young people to avoid … Read entire article »

Grange calls entertainment industry leaders to discuss response to devastation in the Bahamas  Olivia “Babsy” Grange Kingston, 4 September 2019 – The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has called an urgent meeting with leaders in the Entertainment industry to develop a strategy to assist the people of the Bahamas who’ve been affected by hurricane Dorian. Minister Grange said she was “moved to tears by images of the devastation in the Bahamas and … Read entire article »

Nesbeth— Reggae singer Nesbeth has cut short his promotional tour of North American due to the death of his brother, Anthony Brown. Brown, the younger sibling of the singer, died on August 25 at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) only days after being admitted to the facility. The nature of his illness has not been disclosed. “I got the news while I was on stage and it has shaken me up. I kept getting flashes of times we … Read entire article »

By Wayde Brown — With Hurricane Dorian curtailing activities on the field of play the Jamaica High School Alumni Sports Network was business off the field over the weekend as Florida braced for Dorian. Mikey Mike dispalys plaque with Mayor of Lauderdale Lakes, Hazelle Rogers, left After a hurricane stress relief party on Friday night for footballers who converged on Fort Lauderdale for the tournament the Association Saturday night honored well known Jamaican born local radio personality Mikey Mike for … Read entire article »

D’Angel — D’Angel is demanding respect for positive music to the dancehall industry. She expressed thoughts on her Instagram Live last Saturday. She also used the opportunity to congratulate Koffee on her rise to fame and compared their musical works. “I love Koffee; I love her music. I love what she’s doing. But I’ve been doing clean music for over a decade now, I’ve been doing inspirational music for over a decade now, so wah unuh fraid fi give me my credit. … Read entire article »