THE United States (US) Embassy in Kingston is seeking to allay fears that 62 Jamaicans scheduled to be deported from that country next Tuesday could add to Jamaica’s woes in dealing with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). According to the embassy, while the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues its removal operations during the […]
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HANOVER ENLISTS HELP TO TRACK RESIDENTS WHO FLED PORTMORE LOCKDOWN
The Hanover Health Department has received the assistance of the police in its search for residents of Portmore, St Catherine, who have reportedly fled to Hanover. The parish of St Catherine is under lockdown since yesterday after becoming the epicentre of positive coronavirus cases in the country. The Hanover Health Department had dispatched health workers […]
Read MoreTrelawny records first case
The parish of Trelawny has recorded its first case of COVID-19. A source at the Ministry of Health confirmed that a child in a community in the parish is among the additional 18 confirmed cases that were announced by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton this morning at a virtual press conference. The parishes […]
Read MoreA’mari says “bring home Jamaicans” stuck at sea
Social media blogger Amari “DJ Mona Lisa” was moved to tears when she read a newspaper article detailing how several Jamaican crew members on-board the Marella Discovery 2 were largely ignored by the Jamaican government after they requested permission for them to disembark the cruise ship to return home two weeks ago. She believes that […]
Read MoreMAN BITES OFF WOMAN’S FINGER TO STEAL HER RING
A male perpetrated a vicious attack on a female in downtown Kingston today, biting off her finger in order to steal her ring. The attack, which was captured on camera, reportedly occurred on Peter’s Lane in downtown Kingston. One of her digits of her right hand was severely injured. A portion of the finger was […]
Read MoreDexta Daps set to remain one more week in jail
Dancehall artiste Dexta Daps will have another shot at securing his freedom when he appears in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Monday, April 20. The artiste’s lawyer, Peter Champagnie, filed a writ of habeas corpus on Tuesday but the the artiste remains incarcerated because the arresting officers were absent from the hearing. […]
Read MoreVybz Kartel disses fan over Beenie Man’s claims to King of Dancehall
Vybz Kartel’s IG page lit up recently when a fan made light of Vybz Kartel’s claim to be king of dancehall. The fan @marihimself showed up on Beenie Man’s side with a cutting comment: “Beenie man a king of the dancehall, so stop give u self false title battyman”. Vybz Kartel’s response was quick and […]
Read MoreTeenager makes sweet reggae music for international markets
Independent music label Tasjay Productions continues to be a driving force for authentic Jamaican reggae music in the international marketplace. The label continues to make the kind of music that is a wonderful salutation to the way reggae music cuts across social and cultural barriers. The label is churning out a lot of music at […]
Read MoreFoota Hype is free at last
Controversial dancehall selector Foota Hype is apparently a free man. Hype made his first post to Instagram since December 14th which he captioned “Time is the master and the time is now”. He also went live on IG today. The comment was met with a flood of support and outpouring of joy from his dancehall […]
Read MoreTwee Geddo wants to ‘Pray for Jamaica’
Hong Kong-based Jamaican dancehall artiste Twee Geddo is riding out the storm in the COVID-19 pandemic that has paralyzed economies and halted all entertainment events and gatherings. But Twee Geddo is dealing with these unprecedented times with calm and a quiet resolve. ” Personally I’m alive, so no complaints. I never let change slow me […]
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