Jamaica Observer

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Popular dancehall producer Jahvy Ambassador is celebrating another international milestone after Gal Policy by Kranium, which he produced, was featured in 50 Cent’s crime drama series Fightland. Gal Policy was produced on Jahvy Ambassador’s Soul Survivor Riddim and has remained one of Kranium’s notable releases years after its initial debut. For Jahvy, whose...

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, is optimistic that the return of Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches to Jamaica will help strengthen the local cricket programme and rekindle interest in the sport among Jamaicans. Speaking following the Jamaica Kingsmen’s 51-run victory over the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in their fina...

ST MARY, Jamaica — The St Mary police are seeking a man for questioning in connection with a series of suspected arson attacks in the Rock River community of Richmond, St Mary, which have left residents on edge. The first incident occurred at 3:00 am on Friday, August 21, when residents were awakened by flames engulfing two motor vehicles and a business establishment. Despite a...

ST MARY, Jamaica — The St Mary police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted in connection with the attempted murder of his 51-year-old common-law wife in Forte George, Annotto Bay, St Mary, on Sunday. According to reports, the couple was at home shortly after midnight when an argument reportedly developed between them. During the dispute, the woman was al...

Even before it was released in April, the Hill And Gully Riddim from producer Stephen McGregor was creating the proverbial buzz in dancehall circles. The genre’s top artistes, as well as emerging acts, wanted a piece of the action. Turban X was among the eager. In May, he released From The Gully to The Hills, one of the flood of songs on the “riddim”. Unlike h...