Jamaica Observer

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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#28574

Jamaica

#16

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Articles

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 3 weeks 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.

  • 3 weeks 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.