By Howard Campbell—- STEPHENS… music scene in Toronto is on the up but is a crab-in-a-barrel situation— Growing up in Toronto, Canada singer Show Stephens says he soaked up the different sounds on radio and in the city’s clubs. Some of those influences can be heard on So Amazing, his debut song, which was released this month. “It’s a blessing to put my first record out there, I put my blood, sweat and tears in it and It makes me feel good to make others feel good while they are listening to my music,” he said. Stephens was born in Spanish Town but moved to Toronto as a child. One of his uncles was the influential deejay/producer I-Roy who died in 1999. He points to I-Roy as one of his favourite artists along with soul giants … Read entire article »

  KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government has put a hold in the implementation of a fare increase for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) OBSERVER ONLINE has learned. The decision follows a meeting this morning between Transport Minister Omar Davies and stakeholders in the transport sector. The increases were to take effect on Sunday, August 24. More information later … Read entire article »