Author: Steve Brown

The highly anticipated Jamaica Family Fest made its return to the Kingston Waterfront this Heroes’ Day, Monday, October 21. This all-ages event, which is a popular destination for families during the Heroes’ Weekend, had temporarily moved to Hope Gardens for last year’s staging but has now returned to its original location at the Kingston Waterfront for its 10th edition. Andrew McKenley, the director of Gospel LinkUp Foundation and promoter of the event, expressed his excitement about bringing the event back to its roots. He emphasized that the Kingston Waterfront is the true home of Jamaica Family Fest and that they…

Jamaican judoka Ebony Drysdale-Daley has had her suspension lifted by the Jamaica Judo Federation (JJF) with immediate effect, after missing out on the opportunity to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games due to the year-long ban. The ban was imposed for alleged breaches of the federation’s code of ethics and by-laws related to actions bringing disrepute to the association. Dr Emir Crowne, a member of Drysdale-Daley’s legal team, described the ban as unceremonious and emphasized that the athlete was deprived of the opportunity to defend herself against the allegations. The appeals committee, consisting of Chair Rashid Hall and Lyle-Anthony Golding,…

Hillel Academy Triumphs in Youth Football League Junior Cup U-11 Championship Former Reggae Boyz defender Ian Goodison had the honor of presenting the Youth Football League (YFL) Junior Cup Under-11 championship trophy to the victorious Hillel Academy team after their thrilling victory over Lannaman’s Prep in the final at Constant Spring field on Saturday. In a highly anticipated all-island final, Hillel Academy emerged as the surprise champions, defeating the favored Lannaman’s Prep team in a tense battle that went down to sudden death penalties. The journey to the final saw twelve top local preparatory and primary schools compete in the…

Raddesh Roman closes gap in jockeys’ championship race with four-win haul The race for the 2024 jockeys’ championship title took an exciting turn on Sunday as Raddesh Roman delivered a stellar performance, winning four races to narrow the lead of Tevin Foster to just one win. The highlight of Roman’s day came in the $1.25-million Nigel B Nunes Memorial Cup feature, where he rode Press Conference to victory. Trained by Ian Roberts, Press Conference surged from behind to beat Joy Is Golden by a neck in the Overnight Allowance contest for three-year-olds and upward over the straight course at five…

Montego Bay: A defense attorney has sharply criticized the police for their failure to process a witness protection application for the sole civilian witness in a high-profile murder case. Michael Williams, 25, also known as ‘Dry Goods,’ of New Ramble, Bogue, St. James, faces murder charges for the fatal shooting of Wesley Robinson, 35, in Ramble on August 11. During court proceedings, the prosecution disclosed that it had filed an application to place the key witness under protection. However, prominent defense attorney Maurice McCurdy, who represents Williams, expressed frustration when it was revealed that after several weeks, the application had…

Entertainment Icons Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Nadine Sutherland, and Admiral Bailey Honored with National Awards The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sports, Olivia “Babsy” Grange, has announced that Jamaican musical legends Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Nadine Sutherland, and Admiral Bailey will be among the 150 honorees at the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards. Each of them will be presented with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) in recognition of their significant contributions to the development of Jamaican music. In a statement to Observer Online, Minister Grange expressed her pride in honoring these iconic figures…

Jamaica on track to defend Caribbean Golf Association’s 4-Ball title Jamaica’s golf team is in a strong position to defend their Caribbean Golf Association’s 4-Ball title after two rounds of play at the Plantain Golf and Country Club in Trinidad and Tobago. With a commanding lead over the rest of the competition, Jamaica is poised to secure their fifth consecutive win in the championship. Currently, Jamaica holds 46 points in the six-trophy competition, leading host country Trinidad and Tobago by eight points. Bermuda is in third place with 25 points, closely followed by the Bahamas with 24 points. Barbados sits…

Title: Celebrated Career: Nadine Sutherland Receives the Order of Distinction As Jamaica prepares to honor its outstanding citizens, the music world stands united in applause for Nadine Sutherland, a singer whose contributions have enriched the national soundtrack for decades. On October 21, Sutherland, renowned for her enduring presence in reggae and dancehall, will be bestowed with the Order of Distinction (Officer Class) during the National Honours and Awards ceremony held at Kingston’s National Indoor Sports Arena. This accolade is Jamaica’s fifth-highest honor, solidifying her legacy as a significant cultural icon. Sutherland’s star ascended prominently in 1993 with the smash hit…

Tragic Loss in St James: Police Constable Succumbs to Injuries Following Hit-and-Run Incident October 20, 2024 ST JAMES, Jamaica — In a somber development for the community of St James, Jamaica, the police force is mourning the loss of one of its own. Constable Linroy Codner, who suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run incident earlier this month, has succumbed to his injuries. He passed away on Sunday morning at the hospital. The tragic incident occurred during a roadblock operation on the Granville main road on Friday, October 4. According to police reports, an officer on duty signalled a white Toyota…

The future of Mason Greenwood’s international football career is still up in the air as he navigates the decision of whether to represent England or Jamaica. The Olympique Marseille star is reportedly planning to have a conversation with England head coach Thomas Tuchel to gauge his chances of playing for the national team before making a final decision. According to reports, Greenwood is hopeful that a change in leadership with Tuchel taking over in January could increase his chances of representing England on a senior level. However, if this opportunity does not materialize, Greenwood is said to be open to…