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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From our roots to our future: The power of home-grown Caribbean leadership

5 days 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

6 days 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
Immortals J’ouvert 2025: Freedom, fire and fun in the streets of Kingston

2 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

There’s nothing quite like j’ouvert in Kingston — and this year, GenXS Immortals J’ouvert felt like pure magic. Before the sun even thought about rising, we gathered at the Liguanea Club, where the vibes were already sky-high.
KES the Band to ignite Emancipation Park on Carnival Sunday

2 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

Popular soca act Kes the Band will ignite the Clamshell stage at Emancipation Park this Carnival Sunday, as part of the offerings by GenXS. The act, known for the hits Wotless, Savannah Grass, Liki Tiki, Tuesday on the Rocks, Cocoa Tea and Jolene, is a favourite with local soca music enthusiasts. Emancipation Park will serve as the sole hospitality and entertainment hub for the full GenXS experience.
‘Nothing simple about it’ as DJs shine at Simply Soca

3 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | kesi gardner

Jamaica’s 2025 carnival season is heating up! With Tuesday marking the second day of the festive calendar, the Simply Soca event at La Vida on Stanton Terrace was a spectacular showcase of international DJ talent. As we all know, all roads lead to the grand Carnival Sunday road march, but Tuesday night’s celebration gave us the perfect mid-week energy boost we needed.
Swiss reggae artiste Samora makes musical moves

3 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

At the age of 21, singer Samora decided to dive into music as a career. Originally from Suriname, she enrolled in the Pop Academy in the Netherlands to get professional training. Today, she resides in Switzerland, a country she says has embraced reggae and dancehall for years. “Growing up in Suriname, I was surrounded by a whole range of music genres, from traditional Surinamese music to gospel, but also Jamaican music like reggae and dancehall. However, my preference is dancehall.
Capleton celebrates birthday overseas, deejay gearing up for European performances

3 weeks ago | jamaicaobserver.com | Kevin Jackson

Dancehall veteran Capleton recently celebrated his 58th birthday in the United States. The That Day Will Come deejay was serenaded with Happy Birthday by fans during his performance at Club Amazuru in New York on April 12. “Well normally I spend my birthday in Jamaica with my mom, my family and friends at my home in Kingston and we have a private celebration with food and music.