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J’can patty-maker in US opens new US$17-m facility to boost production amid growing demand

Irie Dale July 16, 2026 2026 EVENTS, NEW YORK, News

NEW YORK, USA — Caribbean Food Delights (CFD), described as the world’s largest manufacturer of Jamaican-made patties and other products, officially opened its newly expanded production facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Tappan headquarters here last month. Established at a cost of US$17 million, the facility includes state-of-the-art robotics technology, enhanced production capabilities, and modern workspaces designed to support continued growth, operational efficiency, and meet increase consumer demands, a press statement from the company said. “This expansion is a significant milestone in our company’s history and a testament to the vision, perseverance, and commitment that ha... »

Morgan Heritage Releases First New Song Since Peetah Morgan’s Passing

Irie Dale July 15, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Grammy Award-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage has entered a new chapter with the release of its latest single, ‘Come Feel The Love’, the band’s first recorded song since the passing of founding member Peetah Morgan. Released on July 10 through Ghetto Youths International, the track was written and produced by nine-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley. The collaboration brings together two of Jamaica’s most respected reggae families while celebrating the island’s culture, people and natural beauty. Led by the voices of Gramps Morgan and Mojo Morgan, ‘Come Feel The Love’ highlights well-known Jamaican landmarks and symbols, including Negril, Lovers’ Leap, the lignum vitae and soursop tr... »

Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies at 49

Irie Dale July 15, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah died at the age of 49, just three weeks before his 50th birthday, following reported complications related to his heart. The singer passed away on Tuesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Kingston after his condition reportedly deteriorated over the past week. According to booking agent Vertex, Fantan Mojah had recently returned to Jamaica from the United States before becoming ill. “Since he came back from the United States, he was hearty, but over the past week he started to ‘tek down’ and he was admitted to the UHWI,” Vertex told Observer Online. “Last night, he was vomiting blood, and that was it. He passed away.” Despite his hea... »

Pilot Opens Plane Door Mid-Flight and Jumps to his Death, Student Lands Aircraft

Irie Dale July 13, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARGENTINA, News

A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a light aircraft after her flight instructor reportedly jumped from the moving plane during a training flight in central Argentina. The incident occurred on Saturday near the city of Toledo. According to Argentina’s public prosecutor, flight instructor Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, 42, was later found dead following the incident. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case. Bertazzo was conducting a lesson aboard a Cessna 150 with the student, identified as Rosario. According to local reports, he reportedly told her, “You know what you have to do, carry on,” before removing his headset and seatbelt, opening t... »

Dancehall Entertainer Munga Honourable freed of murder charge

Irie Dale July 12, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

After nine years, entertainer Munga Honorable and his co-accused, Sherdian Gordon, have been freed of murder charges. The charges were dropped in the Supreme Court on Friday. Colliecia Wright reports. Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhodes, has built a decades-long career in the dancehall industry marked by a string of major hits. But his career stalled in 2017 after he and Sherdian Gordon were charged with the murder of Cleveland Smith. Reports are that Smith was accosted by a group of men, one armed with a gun, at a party in Ackee Walk, St Andrew. An altercation ensued, and he was shot. He was pronounced dead at hospital. It took nine years for the case to go to trial. It finally got und... »