CALIFORNIA, United States, Tuesday March 17, 2015 – A feature-length documentary on Barbados’ pop princess Rihanna is in the works via a newly-formed production company Film 45, founded by Lone Survivor director Peter Berg who directed the singer in
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ROSEAU, Dominica, Tuesday March 17, 2015, CMC - The Dominica government Monday confirmed that talks were being held with its Jamaican counterpart on a settlement regarding the deportation of dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta last February.
Lee, w
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ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Tuesday March 10, 2015 – The Jolly Boys is a unique musical band in the cultural history of Grenada. They can be seen performing for tourists, at “Happy Hour’’ in funerals and at other social gatherings. But how
Friday March 6, 2015 – When Travel and Leisure took its pick of the World’s Coolest Plunge Pools last month, the Caribbean was in the swim with two listings earned by the luxurious facilities at Puerto Rico’s Royal Isabela Resort and St Lucia’s Lade
National coach Khaleel Azan (second right) shares a photo opportunity with junior shooters Nickolai Clarke (left), Brandon Reid (second left), Richard Lechler (with live juvenile alligator) and Peter Mahfood at the Gator Cup championship in Florida
Italian producer Paolo Baldini (centre) is flanked by Mellow Mood members Giulio Frausin (left), twin brothers Jacopo and Lorenzo Garcia and reggae act Forelock (second right). (PHOTO: ANTONIO GRAHAM)
By: Simone Morgan - Jamaica Observer
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Bob Marley’s family won another victory in their multimillion dollar court case against image bootleggers just yesterday. Court documents released yesterday, February 20, 2015, confirm that they were successful in achieving justice in what is hopefu
The year 2012 was the first time that female boxers were allowed to compete at the Olympics. And the first female to represent Jamaica in the Olympic qualifiers was 33-year-old Sarah-Joy Rae, a Swiss-Jamaican public prosecutor.
Rae packs quite a punc
Jean-Pierre Roy and Michael Williams held a friendly rivalry called the Cool Runnings Cup II. Photo is from Roy’s Facebook page
Neither Jean-Pierre Roy nor Michael Williams expected to reach podium in giant slalom or slalom at the World Ski Champio
Andre Stewart, winner of the Sandals Grande Riviera Flair Bartending Competition recently
ANDRE Stewart, with a scintillating display of creativity and showmanship, was crowned the winner of the inaugural Sandals Grande Riviera Flair Bartending Com
Refurbished resort now employs 650, has more rooms and enjoying high occupancy
BY RICHARD BROWNE Business editor browner@jamaicaobserver.com
AFTER some nine months of closure, Sandals Barbados has opened its doors to high occupancy, an increased num
BE afraid, be very afraid.
That's the warning to the women's sprinting world after double Olympic 100m champion, Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce declared that she wants to lower her personal best and national record of 10.70 seconds this year.
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The coming of the motor car to the nation in 1900 did not dampen the prevalence of the horse for at least 30 years. There was a time when the noble equine was a common sight outside of the racetrack, since they were a primary form of transportation.
Jamaica is the place for romance, with postcard sceneries of stunning waterfalls, rolling mountains, wide stretches of white-sand beaches and a warm tropical breeze. Easy to get to with flights from most major gateways, Jamaica is beckoning couples t
Jessica Yap has accomplished much in her lifetime. Exposed to music from she was in her mother’s tummy, this violin player has been a staple on the Jamaican music scene since she was a mere tot.
But how much does Jamaica really know about this rese
Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennell may not have obtained the title of Miss Universe.
But she certainly won over the hearts of millions during the annual beauty pageant Sunday night in Miami.
As soon as the judges awarded the 22-year-old fifth place in the
Arimonious neighbors for 50 years, Cuba and the United States this week are expected to take the first concrete steps toward opening diplomatic relations and an entirely new relationship in trade, traffic and tourism.
The most senior American offic
DIANDRA Chuck loves dirt bikes.
The 26-year-old medical student started training about two years ago, when she was formally introduced to Kyle Reynolds, owner of Irie Racing Motorcycle Shop and Motor Tours.
Chuck explains that she has always had a
Vibes Theatre opens January 23
Shereita Grizzle, Gleaner Writer
Jamaica's theatre space will get a much-needed addition on Friday, January 23, when The Ashe Performing Arts Company opens its Vibes Theatre. Located at 8 Cargill Avenue, St Andrew, i
Sunshine Girls captain, Nicole Aiken-Pinnock, said their 2-1 Supreme Ventures Sunshine Series victory over archrivals England is testament to their commitment, hard work and belief in one another.
The Jamaicans thrashed the English Roses 57-47 in t
