Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie yesterday announced in Parliament a phased re-opening of the industry. He indicated that small outdoor events like round robins and festivals can be held, as of July 21, until July 31. Amusement parks, water attractions and sports bars would also be allowed to temporarily resume operations during that period. However, […]
Read MoreIntence meets in accident in Hope Road
Word on the street is that Intence was in a car accident on Hope Road this morning. One876 will have more on this story as it breaks.
Read MoreJah Cure crashes new Benz in Eltham in St. Catherine
Word on the street is that Jah Cure has crashed his Mercedes Benz in the vicinity of Eltham in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The Longing For singer apparently escaped unhurt. Three years ago, the deejay crashed his 2017 Mercedes Benz C63S was damaged beyond repair.
Read MoreJB drops Number One Stunna to rave reviews
When dancehall artiste JB recorded his first ever song in January 2020, it was the fulfilment of a childhood dream. “I have always written songs over the years, and I have been producing dancehall songs for some time, but I never really decided to start taking it serious until now, and mi just fall in […]
Read MoreJA Outlaw drops ‘Show Loyalty’ to lead out debut EP
Dancehall artiste JA Outlaw is banking on the success of his latest single, ‘Show Loyalty’, which is a gripping and witty examination of the concepts of loyalty, and allegiance in the local society. “I wrote ‘Show Loyalty’ because loyalty is a lifestyle not just a word. It’s easy to say ‘yo I’m real’ but actions […]
Read MoreShalkal drops new ‘Ungrateful Maga Dog’ single
Jamaican-born dancehall-reggae singjay Shalkal believes that ingratitude is a catalyst for domestic violence and inter-personal conflicts in the Jamaican society. “The single, ‘Ungrateful Maga Dog’ is centred around the scenario where people are helping people in need only for them to become ungrateful. That is a source of constant violence in our society. My song is […]
Read MoreJenny Jenny faces Twitter backlash after interview with gay man
Jamaican Twitter went crazy today when broadcaster Jenny Jenny shared an impromptu interview with a gay man at a gym that sought to explore his relationship with his parents, the nature vs nurture process of “being gay” and his decision to come out and live as a gay, atheistic man. The voyeuristic, aw-shucks tone of […]
Read MoreRygin King transferred to a new hospital for third time in two weeks
Dancehall artiste Rygin King is on the move again. He has been transferred to an undisclosed medical facility, the third time he has been moved in a two week span since he was critically injured in a gun attack in Westmoreland. “The doctors say he is being transferred again for security reasons after there was […]
Read MoreTasjay Productions drops Outta Jamaica riddim with Anthony B, Luciano…
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so when producer Tasjay James Smith decided to remake the seminal live rhythm for Dennis Brown’s ‘Have You Ever Been In Love’ for his Outta Jamaica Riddim album, he knew he was on the right track. The 16-song compilation was released in May by Tasjay Productions, the Toronto, Canada-based […]
Read MoreGaming lounges set to reopen today
Gaming lounges are set to reopen, effective today, Wednesday, July 8, following an announcement made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, on Tuesday. Dr. Clarke made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives. Dr. Clarke pointed out that gaming lounges represent the last segment of Jamaica’s gambling […]
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