Jamaica hit a record number of deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours at 13, pushing the COVID death tally over 500 at 507. The deceased are: a 56-year-old female from Kingston and St. Andrew a 73-year-old female from Kingston and St. Andrew an 86-year-old male from Kingston and St. Andrew a 46-year-old female […]
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300 MURDERS IN 74 DAYS
Four more murders in the past 24 hours have pushed Jamaica’s murder total for the year above the 300 mark. With 74 days gone since the start of the year, the police have reported 303 murders across the island. This is 16 more, or six per cent above the same period last year. The crime-plagued […]
Read MoreA US Mother used ‘deepfake photos’ to frame cheerleading rivals’
A mother allegedly used explicit deepfake photos and videos to try to get her teenage daughter’s cheerleading rivals kicked off the team. Raffaela Spone from Pennsylvania, US, reportedly sent the content – which showed members of the Victory Vipers team “naked, drinking and smoking” – to the coach. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to doctor images […]
Read MoreEarthquake rattles Jamaica
An earthquake was felt in parts of Jamaica this morning. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies says the quake measured 3.4 and was located at approximately five kilometres south of Port Antonio, Portland. The unit said that it occurred at 6:10 a.m and had a focal depth of four kilometres. The […]
Read MoreSwiss O.G pleased with response to ‘I’m So Ambitious’
Toronto-based rapper Swiss OG is pleased with the initial feedback to his inspiring ‘I’m So Ambitious’ single which also features Sizzla Kalonji. The song celebrates the shape and ferocity of black ambition in the year 2021. “The feedback has been great, a lot of people like the song because it carries a good message, one of […]
Read MoreFoota Hype introduces Flexxx’s jacket as his son
Veteran Dancehall selector Foota Hype has introduced his 14-year-old son to the world on his Instagram page, reigniting the discussion around the paternity of the child which had previously been attributed to fellow Alliance member, Flexxx. Hype posted today, “I’m accepting all my blessings from the universe even if it’s late it’s still a blessing […]
Read MoreWOMAN KILLED IN CHURCH, SHOOTER ON THE RUN
An NCB employee was shot and killed this morning when a gunman entered the Agape Christian Fellowship Church in Falmouth and fired several shots during the usual Sunday morning worship. The woman has been identified as Mrs. Andrea Lowe-Garwood (DOB 27/05/1969) NCB Regional Credit Card Officer (Montego Bay office). She is a resident of Trelawny. […]
Read MoreMacka Diamond brings souls to God with her ‘deliverance’
Veteran entertainer Macka Diamond said her “deliverance” – captured on video and circulated via social media – is already attracting new souls to the church as her pastor, Dr. Leslie Morgan of the Search of Life Church of God in Bronx has been inundated by calls from lost souls seeking spiritual intervention in their lives. […]
Read MorePopcaan disses Bolt about his creative choices
Dancehall artiste Popcaan has severely criticised Bolt’s latest decision to release a single, ‘Living The Dream by Bolt and his Executive Manager Nugent “NJ” Walker. The song was released on Saturday. Popcaan was harsh in his criticism and held nothing back. “Wid all due respect Legend, me feel like you fi just help up some […]
Read MoreSkillibeng celebrates birthday with matte-green BMW X6
Dancehall artiste Skillibeng celebrated his birthday in style when he dropped pics of his new whip, a custom BMW X6, on Instagram over the weekend. Fans oohed and ahed over the matte, army-green ride. The BMW X6 is tricked out by Nick Lue of auto entourage Skunk Nation, and an intricate pattern by detailer Fr3sh […]
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