Harnessing our creative sector
Feb 5th
The following is an extract from a recent address by Clyde McKenzie to a meeting of regional meeting of ministers in South America.
INCREASINGLY, the argument that traditional sources of revenue generation have proven inadequate for the developmental imperatives of the Caribbean region and its people, is becoming more persuasive. More >
NDTC celebrates 50 years
Feb 5th
IN 1962, a wave of nationalism swept over Jamaica. This fervour and patriotism did not escape a group of dancers across the Corporate Area, who were seeking to create a troupe to highlight Jamaica's cultural legacy.
At the helm, Rex Nettleford, a young academic and Eddy Thomas, a dance tutor More >
Activities unveiled
Feb 5th
THE National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) revealed its slate of activities for its 50th anniversary celebrations at its studio, located on the Little Theatre compound in St Andrew on Thursday evening.
The NDTC — founded by the late Professor Rex Nettleford and Eddy Thomas in September 1962 — is Jamaica's More >
Horse racing fans to enjoy ‘Luck’
Feb 5th
Kingston, Jamaica: Horse racing enthusiasts are in for a treat this evening when the new HBO original series Luck premieres on Flow's network on Channel 518 at 9 pm.
The horse racing drama, which is directed by David Milch (Deadwood, NYPD Blue) and Michael Mann (Public Enemies, Ali), takes a More >
Bert Rose remembers
Feb 5th
WHEN they were looking for some fun in the early 1960s, most of Kingston's young men went to the popular dancehalls. Bert Rose was an exception. He just wanted to dance.
Rose was one of the National Dance Theatre Company's (NDTC) original 17 dancers when it officially launched at the More >
No-Maddz, ‘Supreme’ collab
Feb 4th
DUB poetry group No-Maddz, in collaboration with gaming company Supreme Ventures, recently launched their Jamaica 50th anniversary commemorative song Sort Out Yuh Life Jamaica. The event took place at the Coral Cliff Hotel and Gaming Lounge in Montego Bay.
Sonia Davidson, vice president of corporate communications at Supreme Ventures, said More >
Madonna looks online
Feb 4th
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'.
The radio giant announced plans Friday to premiere the 53-year-old pop star's new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" and its music video across Clear Channel radio stations, electronic billboards and online venues. Clear Channel, which owns 850 More >
I-Prosperous feels like dancing
Feb 4th
"MY aim to exert a positive energy through my music with the hope that it will resonate with whomever listening and the messages will be implemented in their own lives for survival in times like these," says upcoming singjay I-Prosperous.
I-Prosperous, formerly known as Natural I, recently released a single More >
Scenes from Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2012
Feb 3rd
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Scenes-from-Jamaica-Jazz-and-Blues-Festival-2012
Love or morder on The Blackburns
Feb 3rd
Skinteet' has a contract to murder Cherry'O. However, in his second rendezvous with her, he seems to be using a very indirect method to commit the dastardly deed. It begs the question: what are his immediate motives are and does Cherry'O knows a trap is being set for her.
Corporal More >
