PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Minister of National Security Gary Griffith said yesterday the ministry was looking at the banning of glass bottles since it can be used “as a weapon of choice” during Carnival celebrations scheduled for February 16 and 17. He also said there would be “heavy emphasis” with regard to security during Jouvert celebrations. He also said there would be zero tolerance for... »
BY SIMONE MORGAN Observer reporter DANCEHALL artiste Mavado has responded to a recent petition to have him deported from the United States. In an exclusive with the Jamaica Observer, Mavado — whose given name is David Brooks — said a former business associate is behind the scheme. “Is somebody that used to work with me. Me find out him no real and let him go, so a fi him way dis to get... »
Chris Brown found himself in a sticky situation after a Los Angeles judge revoked his probation following a recent shooting at a nightclub where he was being performed. The incident took place on Sunday morning at the Fiesta venue in San Jose, CA, while Chris Brown was on stage performing his hit single “Loyal.” Gunshots rang out at minutes after 1 AM sending everyone including Breezy in a panic. ... »
The key to success for any entertainer is reinvention and quality music. Although music taste is subjective, the common thread of quality will always succeed albeit be a commercial hit or not. That train of thoughts is what Future Fambo claims for the new year. Evolve and Rebirth! Since his entry in the musical scene, Future Fambo scored various hits such as the chart-topper Kung Fu and remained c... »
Gully Bop and Shauna Chin sat down with Winford Williams of OnStage for their first joint interview. The two love birds opened up about their controversial relationship, their engagements, pregnancy rumors, and the deejay’s fallout with Claims Records. “First of all I never join on to anybody so I can’t break off of anybody,”Gully Bop said about parting ways with Claims Records. “Let me tell you w... »
THERE is growing opposition via social media to a petition by a United States resident to have dancehall artiste Mavado deported from that country. Maryland resident Trudy A Miller, who posted the petition on the White House’s website ‘We The People’, stated that the entertainer is a non-residing felon living in the USA. However, supporters of the entertainer are firing back. ... »
Dancehall viral sensation Gully Bop is currently hospitalzed after doing a corrective surgery for hernia. Sources close to the “Dem Nuh Bad Like Me” deejay told Urban Islandz that he is in stable condition and doctors are closely monitoring him following a successful surgery. “Bop is good and to all the fans who are concerned I can assure you that he is doing okay,” the source told us. Gully Bop’s... »
Rihanna is moving on from Chris Brown and Drake and now she is rumored to be dating actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The Bajan pop star and the “Wolf of Wall Street” star were spotted in St. Barths last month on vacation where they also ring in the New Year together. “Leonardo and Rihanna are getting very close, and she just adores him,” sources told Dish Nation. “So much so that word among her friends is... »
Gully Bop and his fiancée Shauna Chin are expecting their first child together. The pair got engaged in December and now Urban Islandz is learning that Chin is pregnant with Gully Bop’s child. SEE ALSO: Gully Bop Son Cried While Defending Shauna Chin From Backlash Sources connected to the couple told us that they are both very happy about starting a family together. “People on the outside criticiz... »
GENEVA (CMC) – A new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has found that Jamaica has the highest proportion of women managers, globally, ahead of countries like the United States and the United Kingdom The study also found that while women are still under-represented in top management, the number of women in senior and middle management positions has increased over the last 20 year... »
Iconic deejay Sister Nancy’s single ‘Bam Bam’ has been featured on the soundtrack of controversial U.S movie ‘The Interview’, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco. The Sony-produced film was released online in December of 2014 to rave reviews after terrorists threatened to attack patrons at U.S. theatres because they felt the message conveyed by the film was insult... »
Rihanna was spotted front row at the Roc Nation Sports Presents: Throne Boxing at The Theater at Madison Square Garden last night. The Bajan pop princess was spotted with her assistant Jennifer Rosales and actor Jake Gyllenhaal before being joined by Jay Z. Rihanna looked like she was having a great time with the crew. She and her girls later hit up her favourite New York restaurant for dinner. Ri... »
NEW YORK — Lovers rock singers Cocoa Tea, Sanchez and Richie Stephens are featured acts alongside American soul act Freddie Jackson, for ‘Ladies Ball’, scheduled for February 8 at the Resort World Casino ballroom in Queens, New York. Promoter Bobby Clarke told the OBSERVER ONLINE that the show, as its title suggests, is all about romance. “With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks aw... »
BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas says St Kitts/Nevis hopes to become the world’s first sustainable island state as construction in the second solar farm is about to begin. At Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the solar farm, the Prime Minister said this development underscores the government’s commitment to lower the cost of electricity. “Our country takes another... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vybz Kartel, the controversial artiste who is currently serving life imprisonment for murder was tonight nominated for five Youth View Awards (YVA). The categories for which the entertainer has been nominated are: 1. Favourite Local Chart Topping Song 2. Favourite Local Artiste of the Year 3. Favourite Dancehall Artiste 4. Hottest Summer Song of the Year “Miami Vice”... »
Vybz Kartel is celebrating his birthday in prison for the first time since being handed down a life sentence in April last year. Today, January 7, 2015, the incarcerated dancehall star celebrates his 39th birthday. Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer, was born in 1976 in Kingston. He grew up in Waterford, Portmore before launching his career in dancehall. Reps for the former Portmore Empire deeja... »
Lil Wayne is still signed to Cash Money Records and Birdman did not sell his contract to Jay Z for $50 million. A new rumor surfaced online yesterday claiming that Lil Wayne is now signed to Roc Nation after Jay Z purchased his contract from Birdman for $50 million. It turns out the news was published by a Satirical website which can only mean one thing, the story is false. Birdman has made it cle... »
The Canadian Jamaican Medical Assistance Society donated a Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA) to the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). The CUSA is a device that surgeons can use to remove tumours by breaking them into fragments, which can then be suctioned out. Senior Medical Officer, Dr Natalie Whylie accepted the $11.3 million-donation on behalf of the hospital. Whylie said that the mac... »
There may be an amicable settlement to the soured land deal between international superstar, Mavado, and developer Paul Buchanan, who is an MP and a member of the ruling People’s National Party. Tamika Harris, Mavado’s attorney, has already filed the lawsuit in the Supreme Court for damages and breach of contract. “The papers have served but Paul Buchanan is yet to file a defence. My client, Mr. B... »
Foxy Brown is dissing Ashanti on Instagram saying that the R&B singer is dating her ex-boyfriend Spragga Benz. The New York rapper and the dancehall deejay dated in the early 2000s but have since split. The question now is why is Foxy Brown bashing Ashanti. The “Foolish” singer was in Jamaica last week hosting a party at Fiction nightclub and also ringing the new year at a party at Shaggy’s ho... »
SCARBOROUGH, Tobago (CMC): The body of former national security minister Martin Joseph washed ashore at Grange beach today, a few hours after he was dragged out to sea while bathing. Police confirmed that the death of Joseph, and political leader of the main opposition People’s National Movement (PNM), Dr Keith Rowley said the party’s deputy campaign manager “would be very difficult to repla... »
Gully Bop fiancée Shauna Chin is getting some bad press for allegedly using the fast rising dancehall star for money and fame. Since his rise to fame late last year, we hardly ever see Gully Bop in public without his wife to be Shauna Chin. But since going public with their relationship, Chin, 25, has been getting a lot of criticism that she is just using Bop for fame and money. An allegations tha... »
Jamaica’s National Blood Transfusion Service, commonly known as ‘the Blood Bank’ has received a much needed mobile blood collection unit. The vehicle was handed over on Friday. The unit was donated by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Angel Foundation and several other groups, combining their resources. Health Minister Dr. Fenton Ferguson, speaking at the hand-over ceremony, said the Mobile Bloo... »
Lil Wayne and Birdman Birdman maybe having some financial woes because he was hit with a lien by his condo association after rocking up $12,000 in unpaid fees. According to TMZ, the Ivy Condo Association in Miami filed a lien in court last November after the Cash Money honcho rocked up $12,000 in unpaid fees. The rapper reportedly has several bounced checks and has not been forthcoming with his pa... »
