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Entertainment
Boris Gardiner to shine at Startime
The popular Startime show takes place on May 5 at Mas Camp in Kingston. The Jamaica Observer , which is one of its sponsors, presents a series of stories on its impact and stars leading up to the event. Read More
Pearson hailed as true gentleman
GLOWING tributes were shared of ceramist Gene Pearson at his thanksgiving service held at the University Chapel, Mona, on Monday afternoon. Read More
After 12: Xodus Soaka...paint, more paint, water and fun
Xodus Soaka, the J'Ouvert party held in New Kingston on April 6, lived up to expectations, as it set revellers in the mood ahead of last Sunday's road march. The night-til-daybreak f ê te proved to be a colourful event, what with all... Read More
More heat on Howard
AN ongoing row between dancehall fraternity members and Dr Dennis Howard, general manager for radio services at the RJR Communications Group, is taking another twist. Read More
The Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival
As the Jamaica Observer celebrates its 25th anniversary, the Entertainment Desk revisits some of the key events and personalities covered since 1993. Read More
Carnival drums up economy
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Tuesday, April, 10 2018
Carnival is being hailed as major fillip to Jamaica's economy and Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is hoping it will be expanded to other sections of the island. Read More
Xodus moves the masses
IN its second year, principals of Xodus band said it has seen a significant increase in revellers in its road march.Activities took over the streets of the Corporate Area streets yesterday. Read More
Kevin Downswell defends the church
IN recent months, the church has been at the centre of a much-heated debate about its role in crime-fighting. While some argue it should do more than pray, gospel singer Kevin Downswell said there are plenty of Christians who are out in the field but shy away from the... Read More
An ode to Fatis
Kareem Burrell — son of late music producer Philip “Fatis” Burrell — is preserving the musical legacy of his father with the release of Fatis: Tapes in the oven Vol 1, a rare collection of previously unreleased tapes. Read More
Carnival in the City!
BRIGHT colours, artistic costumes, and energetic soca revellers flooded at the Corporate Area's streets for yesterday's annual road march. Read More
Jamming with Xaymaca
THERE were early telltale signs that Xaymaca International would've enjoyed a massive turnout at their second carnival road march yesterday. Read More
Teejay hopes for change
Emerging deejay Teejay is hoping that the resort town of Montego Bay can return to the halcyon days. Read More
Gil Bailey — The Godfather
This is the first in a 10-part series on Jamaicans who have made their mark on North American radio. Read More
A plan for One Love
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the One Love Peace Concert. The Jamaica Observer presents a series of stories leading up to its April 22 staging. Read More
Ready fi di road!
BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Edito — Auto & Entertainment bonittob@jamaicaobserver.com | Sunday, April, 8 2018
JAMAICA's three competing carnival bands are promising a memorable experience for their revellers in today's road march along the streets of the Corporate Area. Read More
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