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Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s viewing is today, burial in Westmoreland

There will be a viewing for the body of Jamaican enigmatic music producer-artiste Lee “Scratch” Perry today at 8 a.m. at Perry’s Funeral Home. The body will be interred in Westmoreland. Given the restrictions of the Disaster Risk Management Act, her husband’s farewell will be streamed live and couldn’t accommodate members of the public, as […]

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Joseph Patterson has been offered bail

Leader of the United Independents’ Congress (UIC), Joseph Patterson, has been offered bail. The police did not disclose the bail amount. Patterson was among several people arrested during a public march organised by the political party in downtown Kingston on Wednesday. The Jamaican army will get its first woman Chief of Defence, Commodore Antonette Wemyss […]

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Dancehall maverick Mr. Easy faces off with Afrobeats star Mr. Eazi

Dancehall artist Mr. Easy has sought to reassure fans that his non-appearance on a recent show in New York was not deliberate, as he was never booked for the event, which was actually headlined by Afrobeats star Mr. Eazi. “There is another artist who is using my name, and copyright mark and their use, or […]

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Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer’s childhood home torched in Trench Town

A house that played a seminal role in Jamaica’s musical history was torched in an alleged act of arson on Saturday morning. The house, located in Trench Town, is the family home in which Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer lived while growing up on Second Street. Some residents believe arson was the cause. “Is a […]

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Children’s author Cleous Young takes off ‘The Airport Adventure’

There’s no playbook for living through a pandemic, but children’s book author Cleous “GloWry” Young strongly believes that ideas can still change the world, as they have done for centuries. He became passionately obsessed with the idea of how connected the world is, and concluded that no one is safe unless all people and elements […]

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Ajax ordered to change Bob Marley-inspired hit

Dutch football club Ajax has been ordered to alter their popular 2021-2022 ‘European’ third kit to comply with UEFA Equipment Regulations. The kit is inspired by reggae legend Bob Marley’s hit single Three Little Birds. The insignia including three birds was banned, as it is not deemed a club logo, logo clothing sponsor or sleeve […]

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Spice and Chug It could head to court after Sept. 15 ultimatum ignored

The saga between dancehall deejay Spice and the promoters of popular party series Chug It has taken another turn which could result in both parties facing the court. Attorney Peter Champagnie, who is representing Chug It promoter, Andrew ‘French’ Wright, issued a September 15 ultimatum for Spice to refund the full performance fee for the […]

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Beenie Man asks will they be charged?

Beenie Man, who was heavily fined months ago for breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act, seemed perturbed after seeing a social media video featuring Agriculture Minister Floyd Green and Councillor of the Mona Division Andrew Bellamy swilling alcohol, and partying among maskless friends. The participants appeared to be mocking the Jamaican people who were shuttered […]

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Cops face disciplinary action for Tik Tok videos with Skeng ‘Gvnman Shift’

Several Jamaican cops are now facing disciplinary action for their alleged involvement in a new social media craze that involves uniformed personnel lip-syncing to Dancehall artist Skeng‘s Gvnman Shift. Produced by Chemist Records and Raheef Music Group, Guvman Shift is currently the No. 1 most-streamed song in Jamaica since its release on August 23, according […]

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Ralston Barrett drops new rhythm project , Sobriety Test

Prominent entertainment publicist Ralston Barrett has returned to his musical roots. The humble Negril native who began his career in the early 1990s as a producer and artiste manager has decided to take a stab at music production once again. “I’m happy to get back in the production game. It’s a part of the business […]

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