Social media personality A’mari “DJ Mona Lisa”, known for her tumultuous relationship with dancehall star Gully Bop, is calling it quits with the deejay. Why? She has given her life to Christ. “I am over Gully Bop. He is not trustworthy but I will always care about him,” she said. She got baptised over two […]
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Rapists, serious offenders among 17 deportees who arrived in Jamaica today
Seventeen deportees arrived in the island on a chartered flight from the United Kingdom on Tuesday afternoon. Following their arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, the returned residents were processed at the Specialised Operations Unit of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and released. A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday […]
Read MoreMzs Quanny gets buzz with ‘Time’
Singer-songwriter-dancer Mzs. Quanny is generating a big buzz with a bouncy new single called ‘Time’ on the Masterkat Productions label. Released two weeks ago, the single is now in rotation on several radio stations “I’m hoping to reach a lot more people, see all the places I haven’t got to see, and just spread my […]
Read MoreCoronavirus high alert in Jamaica as patient isolated after symptoms progress
A patient who was being quarantined after returning home from China is now showing a “progression of symptoms”. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the patient has now been isolated at a medical facility. There are 12 quarantined in government facilities. Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, chief medical officer, is reporting that the patient […]
Read MoreTwo teenage students murdered during one bloody weekend
Two teenage students were killed in one particularly bloody weekend in Jamaica. The students were killed in separate incidents. Jahiem Palmer, 15, a jovial high-spirited student was murdered in Portmore last Sunday plunging Ascot High into mourning while 17 year-old Jevaughn Smith, of Lennon High school was killed on Saturday. Reports from the Portmore police […]
Read MoreBounty Killer reaches out to Junior Byles
Bounty Killer’s continued commitment to charitable endeavours rolled on last week with his heartfelt donations to singer Junior Byles, who is battling cancer and mental illness. Last Thursday, the 47-year-old deejay presented Byles with $150,000 from the Bounty Killer Foundation towards his medical treatment; a gift certificate from Fontana Pharmacy valued at $100,000; adult diapers […]
Read MoreTashina McKenzie not afraid of a One Touch
Fast-rising reggae singer Tashina McKenzie is banking on the success of her bouncy new radio hit song, ‘One Touch’, which is getting a huge buzz in the streets. The vivacious entertainer who made a huge mark during the 2007 edition of Digicel Rising Stars, is cranking up the promotion with the release of a video […]
Read MoreCorey and Shemara Todd sign Dy Dy to Todd Talent
Social media sensation Dy Dy is set to flip the Dancehall Game on its ear with her edgy new sound, witty rhymes and sexy, sleek curves. Newly signed to Todd Talent and Management Inc., the artiste development and production company of Shemara and Corey Todd, DyDy has released a new club-banger, a single called ‘Fresh’ […]
Read MoreSpicemas Corporation retracts no thong guidelines for carnival
Grenada’s Spicemas Corporation has retracted guidelines forbidding the use of thongs, g-strings and wire bras in its fancy mas following a social media uproar. The board of directors issued a statement saying they reviewed the rules and regulations and made amendments which now say that there will be no full body paint and zero-tolerance for […]
Read MoreHot Koffee gets Grammy boost for Rapture
One week after winning the Best Reggae Album category at the 62nd Grammy Awards, Koffee’s Rapture (EP) has seen an increase in sales. The five-song mini set jumped from number 11 to two on Nielsen Music’s Reggae Albums Sales Chart. Nielsen Music’s chart is sales-driven (covering CDs, digital, and vinyl sales), while the Billboard Reggae […]
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