Denroy Morgan’s Wives Continue to Grieve
By -Michelle E. Arthurton- On July 18, 2006, a dispute between 43 year old Michael Brown and 50 year old Devon Foster resulted in a brutal killing at Morgan…
Read moreWiz Khalifa Promises High Energy At Sumfest
By Curtis Campbell – Jamaica Gleaner American rapper Wiz Khalifa says fans who come out to see him at Reggae Sumfest’s International Night 1 tomorrow, can expect a high-energy…
Read moreSeptember date for Cure’s album
By Jamaica Observer Singer Jah Cure is scheduled to release his fifth album in September. The self-titled set is his sixth. Its lead single, Life we Live, was released…
Read moreHappy Birthday to the late Desmond Dekker
Desmond Dekker was on born 16 July 194. He passed on 25 May 2006. Desmond was a Jamaican ska, rocksteady and reggae singer-songwriter and musician. Together with his backing group,…
Read moreBuju Banton’s Son Warns Against Scammers
By Michelle E. Arthurton Markus Myrie the son of international recording artist Buju Banton is warning the public that he is NOT seeking money from anyone in order to…
Read moreAlkaline’s Work Permit Revoked In St. Kitts-Nevis
By Michelle E. Arthurton Law enforcement officials of the Federation of St. Kitts-Nevis revoked the work permit granted to the Jamaican deejay to perform in Nevis last Saturday. In response…
Read moreDays To Reggae Sumfest
By Jamaica Gleaner This year marks the 22nd staging of Reggae Sumfest. In recognition of this, The Gleaner, in partnership with Headline Entertainment and Summerfest Productions, is counting down to…
Read moreTommy Lee’s lawyer awaiting Dominica’s response
BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer staff reporter ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Bert Samuels said he is currently awaiting a further response from the Dominican Government in relation to the deportation of his client,…
Read moreMoBay braces for Sumfest gains
BY RICHARD JOHNSON Observer senior reporter THE St James Parish Council is committed to investing in the staging of Reggae Sumfest in its capital city Montego Bay. For mayor…
Read moreHappy Birthday Buju Banton
Buju Banton, born Mark Anthony Myrie on 15 July 1973 is a Jamaican dancehall, ragga, and reggae musician. Banton has recorded pop and dance songs, as well as songs dealing…
Read moreHappy Birthday David Hinds
David “Dread” Hinds was born on 15 June 1956, in Handsworth, Birmingham, England. David is the founding member, English rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning reggae band…
Read moreHappy Birthday to the late Gregory Isaacs
Gregory Anthony Isaacs was born on 15 July 1951. He passed on 25 October 2010. Gregory was a Jamaican reggae musician. His nickname was the Cool Ruler.
Read moreHappy Birthday Foxy Brown
Jennifer Esmeralda Hylton aka Foxy Brown is a reggae singer born in Jamaica. Her first introduction to the reggae charts was via the Steely & Clevie produced versions of Tracy…
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