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AN INCREASE IN ENTRANTS FOR THE JAMAICA NATIONAL ART AND CRAFT COMPETITION!

AN INCREASE IN ENTRANTS FOR THE JAMAICA NATIONAL ART AND CRAFT COMPETITION!

  By Richard Johnson—- This ceramic work submitted by Chantal Newman of St Hugh’s High School is among the works forming part of the National Art and Craft exhibition organised by the Institute of Jamaica.—– THE Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) is recording an increase in entries for its annual National Art and Craft competition. The event — open to students in high, junior high, all-age, and primary schools — received entries from 16 institutions for the 2013 staging compared … Read entire article »

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AJ BROWN TO HEADLINE THE ARDENNE ALUMNI ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT IN TORONTO!

AJ BROWN TO HEADLINE THE ARDENNE ALUMNI ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT IN TORONTO!

  Toronto, Canada— Reggae balladeer AJ Brown, who has been a prominent figure in Jamaica’s popular music for the past 30 years will head to Toronto, Canada on Sunday, May 11, 2014 to headline the Ardenne Alumni Association (Toronto Chapter) Annual Mother’s Day Concert & Luncheon. “The luncheon is our marquee event for the year that provides important funding for the ‘students welfare program’ at Ardenne High School in Jamaica” Mark White, Vice President of the Ardenne Alumni Association disclosed. “Over … Read entire article »

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REAL TALK COMMENTARY: WHO IS MAKING MONEY IN REGGAE MUSIC?

REAL TALK COMMENTARY: WHO IS MAKING MONEY IN REGGAE MUSIC?

Overwhelmingly, the word from the panelists and the audience at the recent forum, Where’s The Beef: Who’’s Making Money in Reggae, put on by the Coalition to Preserve Reggae Music was that artists should look to live performances and related activities as their primary soure of income. Panelists Randall Grass of Shanachie Records and Don Harper of Jamstar Productions shared invaluable historical information as well as sobering insights into the state of the industry today and … Read entire article »

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THE OBSERVER ONLINE POLL: “VYBZ KARTEL SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO RELEASE SONGS WHILE IN PRISON!”

THE OBSERVER ONLINE POLL: “VYBZ KARTEL SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO RELEASE SONGS WHILE IN PRISON!”

KINGSTON, Jamaica — After 11,386 votes 73 per cent of respondents in the OBSERVER ONLINE poll feel that entertainer Vybz Kartel should not be allowed to record and release songs while in prison. Kartel , whose real name is Adidja Palmer, was sentenced a week ago along with three co-accused to life imprisonment for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. During the sentencing questions were raised by presiding judge Lennox Campbell regarding the issue of the popular dancehall … Read entire article »

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EXCO LEVI CONTINUES ON HIS STRIVE TO THE TOP!

EXCO LEVI CONTINUES ON HIS STRIVE TO THE TOP!

 By Howard Campbell—  Exco Levi—- RECOGNISED as Canada’s Grammy Awards, the annual Juno Awards has done little for the profile of its reggae winners. But according to Exco Levi, who won the Reggae Recording of The Year for the third straight year on March 29, it has given his career a boost. The 33-year-old deejay’s latest win was for Strive, a song he did with roots singer Kabaka Pyramid. Strive was one of several cuts on the popular Honey Pot … Read entire article »

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A PERFECT FIT FOR “WEAR YU SIZE” ACTRESS!

A PERFECT FIT FOR “WEAR YU SIZE” ACTRESS!

By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston—   Lavern Archer— IN 1986, deejay Lt Stitchie struck the right notes with his breakthrough hit, Wear Yuh Size, a number one song enhanced by a humorous video. Who can forget the young woman in the visual, forcing her foot into shoes obviously too small for her? Fast track to 2014 and Lavern Archer reminisced on that experience in an email interview with the Jamaica Observer. “The experience was a combination of excitement, confusion, tension, exhilaration, then exhaustion … Read entire article »

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AFTER 135 YEARS, THE ALPHA BOYS’ HOME IN KINGSTON TO CLOSE ITS DOOR!

AFTER 135 YEARS, THE ALPHA BOYS’ HOME IN KINGSTON TO CLOSE ITS DOOR!

  Curious boys at Alpha Boys’ Home move closer to the stage as they try to find out the secret behind the magicians tricks during a recent treat.— KINGSTON, Jamaica — After 135 years of service to Jamaican children, the Roman Catholic Sisters of Mercy have decided to close the Alpha Boys’ Home at South Camp Road in Kingston. The announcement was made by Minister of Youth and Culture Lisa Hanna at her ministry in Kingston Tuesday morning. She said … Read entire article »

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REGGAE SINGER BABY LION IS HOSTING WORKSHOPS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS!

REGGAE SINGER BABY LION IS HOSTING WORKSHOPS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS!

   Baby Lion— REGGAE singer Rupert ‘Baby Lion’ Davidson said he never had it easy trying to break in the music business. He, however, wishes to pass on some lessons to aspiring artists. “I had the need to do this because I grew up as an aspiring artist who never had any formal training and this type of support,” the 41-year-old told the Jamaica Observer. Davidson is currently hosting workshops at the S Corner Community Centre off St Joseph’s … Read entire article »

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REMEMBERING GARNET SILK!

REMEMBERING GARNET SILK!

  By Basil Walters—- The late Garnet Silk— THE legacy of reggae messenger Garnet Silk is growing. This was evident throughout the latest Conscious Reggae Party show, held at Redbones Blues Café in St Andrew on Friday night. Dubbed ‘Tribute to Garnet Silk’, the show was held two days after his 48th birthday. It was an amazing commemoration for the singer who died tragically 20 years ago. Among the artists who gave invigorating performances for the full house were Natural … Read entire article »

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NINJA MAN RETURNS TO COURT ON MURDER CHARGE!

NINJA MAN RETURNS TO COURT ON MURDER CHARGE!

 Ninja Man— KINGSTON, Jamaica — Dancehall DJ Desmond ‘Ninja Man’ Ballentine is to return to court today on a murder charge The matter, which has been before the courts since 2009, was re-scheduled in October 2013. The Home Circuit Court was told then that Ballentine’s attorney, Valerie Neita-Robertson was involved in another court matter. Ninja Man is accused of the March 16, 2009 murder of Richard Johnson. He is jointly charged with his son Janiel, and another man. Ninja Man is … Read entire article »

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