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Reggae artiste Don Tippa is ready to take his place in the spotlight. The talented singjay who hails from Glendevon, Montego Bay is currently promoting his new single titled Watch Out Fi Dem on the Hill Production label. “I’m getting a lot of positive feedback with my new song it’s doing very well. My team and I are putting a lot of promotion behind it, and it’s paying off, several DJs are playing locally and abroad,” said … Read entire article »

Delroy Williams (file photo)— MAYOR of Kingston Senator Delroy Williams has been invited to speak at the 16th annual CG/LA Infrastructure Inc Latin American and Caribbean Leadership Forum in Miami, Florida. The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation said in a release yesterday that Williams will be the first mayor from the Caribbean to present at the leadership forum. CG/LA Infrastructure, Inc is a Washington, DC-based consulting firm dedicated to the creation of public value via consulting, publications … Read entire article »

BY RACQUEL PORTER Observer staff reporter—  Senator Donna Scott Mottley speaks at yesterday’s launch of the “Do You Dare” campaign at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston. (Photo: Bryan Cummings) — EXECUTIVE director of the Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition Ivan Cruickshank is urging faith-based institutions to create a space in their congregation for marginalised people. Cruickshank said he wants the church to create a welcoming environment for homosexuals, sex workers and transgenders who want to have a spiritual life. “The … Read entire article »

By Kimberly Small/ Gleaner Writer— Contributed Nefatari is one of the faces used to introduce CoverGirl’s 40 shades of TruBlend Foundation. and its Exhibitionist Lipsticks.— New York-based Jamaican recording artiste Nefatari has landed a major modelling campaign with the beauty giant CoverGirl. Nefatari is now one of the faces used to introduce CoverGirl’s 40 shades of TruBlend foundation and its Exhibitionist lipsticks. Rolled out early last month, the new digital campaign features faces from various races high-lighting the brand’s intent … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle— Versi, formerly known as Versatile. Currently enjoying an upsurge in the dancehall space with the singles 3 Card Man and Gyal Teggareg, recording artiste Versatile continues to make moves aimed at bolstering his presence on both the local and international markets. Speaking with The STAR, the entertainer revealed that in trying to strengthen his musical presence here and abroad, he has been toying with the idea of rebranding. Versatile has facilitated a name change and will now go by … Read entire article »

BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor —  Wayne Marshall posted this photo on his Instagram page sporting his new look. —   Wayne’s transformation SINGER Wayne Marshall is the latest artiste to cut his dreadlocks. Marshall, 38, took to Instagram last Friday to announce his transformation. The post was accompanied by two pictures: one with a handful of locks captioned ‘Transform’; while the other showed the artiste sporting his new ‘do’. When contacted by the Jamaica Observer, he said he was unable to give … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer writer—  Junior Byles— For the first time in his more than 50-year career, singer Junior Byles has entered a Billboard chart. The reissue of his 1986 album, Rasta No Pickpocket, debuts at number 17 with first-week sales of 36 copies. Rasta No Pickpocket was released for the first time on compact disc and digitally on June 22 by Omnivore Recordings. The new package has five additional songs for a total of 11 tracks. The set is the third and final studio … Read entire article »