Jamaica Observer

Jamaica Observer Limited is a daily newspaper based in Kingston, Jamaica. It was established by Butch Stewart in January 1993 to compete with The Gleaner, the country's oldest daily newspaper. The founding editor, Desmond Allen, currently serves as the executive editor for operations. Initially launched as a weekly publication in March 1993, the Jamaica Observer transitioned to daily printing in December 1994. In 2004, the newspaper celebrated its tenth anniversary by relocating to a larger facility. At its inception, it became the fourth national newspaper in Jamaica.

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ZJ Chrome celebrates silver certification of Christopher Martin’s ‘Paper Loving’ - Jamaica Observer

3 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

In 2011 when music producer and radio jock ZJ Chrome released the Cardiac Bass rhythm project, little did he know that 14 years later, one of the songs, Paper Loving by Christopher Martin would earn a certification by the British Phonographic Industry. On Friday, Paper Loving was certified silver for sales and streaming equivalent of 200,000 units. This comes two years after Martin earned a gold certification in Germany for the song To The Top featuring German reggae artiste Gentleman.
Ruffian sentenced to near 14 years

3 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Alicia Dunkley-Willis

ENTERTAINER Sharon “Ruffian” Peterkin will be spending 13 years and nine months behind bars following a trial in the Gun Court Division of the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston on firearm charges. The entertainer, who is now 59 years of age, was arrested in May 2023 and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition after members of the Area Five Fugitive Apprehension Team, acting on intelligence, carried out a search at her Portmore, St Catherine, home.
Creativity and authenticity needed to push dancehall global, says Jah Teff

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

Dancehall artiste Jah Teff believes that more creativity and authenticity are needed if dancehall is to reclaim its rightful place on the global music scene. St James native who now resides in New York made the assertion in an interview with Observer Online earlier this week. “I think that what we can do as an industry to bring dancehall music back on the forefront of the international music scene is to try and be more creative with the rhythms.
Rushawn’s ‘WYHR’ tops US iTunes reggae albums chart - Jamaica Observer

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

For his debut musical project, Nannyville dancehall artiste Rushawn decided that he wanted to work with the best of the best. With 12 tracks, the EP titled WYHR (Why Y’all Hate Rushawn), was released on Friday. It features production work from several well-known as well as established producers. Hours after its release, the project soared to #1 on the US iTunes Reggae Albums chart, removing Bob Marley and the Wailers’ Legend from the top spot to #2.
Napoli in pole position to win Serie A title

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Christopher Sawyer

Four teams, but only one can win the Serie A title today. Leaders Napoli are at home to midtable Cagliari, while second-placed and defending champions Inter Milan are away to red-hot Como, hoping and praying that somehow, someway, Napoli will fail to win at home, and they would win a second Scudetto title in three seasons.
From our roots to our future: The power of home-grown Caribbean leadership

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Danielle Savory

FOR over a century, C&W Communications has been the heartbeat of Caribbean connectivity. The company’s journey began in the late 19th century when it pioneered the establishment of undersea telegraph cables — connecting Caribbean islands with each other and the wider world.
DJ Smurf gears up for a busy Mother’s Day weekend

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

BY KEVIN JACKSONObserver WriterDisc Jock and producer DJ Smurf has a busy schedule this Mother’s Day weekend. On Saturday he will be in action at a Mother’s Day brunch at the Police Officers Club in St Andrew and on Sunday he heads to Old Harbour, St Catherine for an event called Star Mom. Later this month, DJ Smurf will take patrons back in time to relive the hits of yesteryear at the Footloose retro party. In June, he’s booked for another retro party, Mello Vibes.
Where things stand in the US-China trade war

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Luna Lin |Matthew Walsh

BEIJING, China (AFP) — China has said it has received overtures from the United States for talks on tariffs — but warned it will need concessions as proof of “sincerity” before any negotiations can take place. The world’s two largest economies are locked in a tit-for-tat tariff war that threatens hundreds of billions in trade and has roiled global markets and supply chains. AFP looks at how the trade war between China and the United States is playing out:WHAT STEPS HAVE THE TWO SIDES TAKEN SO FAR?
Maxi Priest, Tifa, Third World, Alison Hinds and more for Florida’s Art of Music Festival

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

DJ Stretch and his brother DJ Brad are the members of the popular South Florida-based sound system Extatic Sound. A few years ago, they decided to venture into event promotion with the staging of the Art of Music Festival. Now in its fourth staging, this year’s event is scheduled for Sunday May 11 at the Sunset Cove Ampitheatre in Boca Raton, Florida.
Gramps Morgan upbeat over Caribbean Music Award nomination; new album and tour coming

1 month ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

Grammy Award-winning singer Gramps Morgan says he is overwhelmed by his Caribbean Music Awards 2025 nomination for Male Reggae Artiste of the Year. The third staging of the event is scheduled for August 28 in Brooklyn, New York. “The nomination means so much. It’s the first time I’m being nominated as a solo act for this particular award show.