Jamaica finds its way to the World Cup As the teams battle it out in the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Jamaican Julia ‘Jules’ Dougall has already scored her goal and is heading on to new and exciting avenues. At only 24 years old, Dougall is almost a veteran in the music business as the woman [...]

The Great Dancehall Freeze-Out of 2010 When word spread on April 1 that the U.S. Embassy in Kingston was stripping dancehall stars Aidonia, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Mavado of their visas, many Jamaicans figured the news for a joke—just more fodder for Clovis, the Jamaica Observer cartoonist whose satirical barbs target trouble-prone musicians just [...]

The Great Dancehall Freeze-Out of 2010 When word spread on April 1 that the U.S. Embassy in Kingston was stripping dancehall stars Aidonia, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Mavado of their visas, many Jamaicans figured the news for a joke—just more fodder for Clovis, the Jamaica Observer cartoonist whose satirical barbs target trouble-prone musicians just [...]

Riley wants more confidence from the ladies During 2009, as part of its anniversary celebrations, the Creative Production and Training Centre (CPTC) launched its television series titled Breakfast with the Stars. The series began by featuring international recording artiste Dr Jimmy Cliff. This week, CPTC chose to feature Tarrus Riley. At the recent taping of [...]