US social media star Jayda Cheaves aka Jayda Wayda and George Wright, a member of her entourage, have been convicted of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition. They were about to depart the Sangster Airport aboard a private jet Monday when the weapons were found. The pair appeared in the Western Regional Gun Court earlier […]
Read MoreGyptian cops Heritage Award in New York
DANCEHALL star Gyptian has been selected as one of the recipients of the Consulate General of Jamaica’s Heritage Awards this year. The prestigious Consul General’s Heritage Award was established to recognise outstanding and dedicated services by individuals to the Jamaican community. “I feel blessed to be given this honour for my work over the years. […]
Read MoreIyara announces winner of mixoff ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ challenge
Dancehall star Iyara has announced the winner of a recent online mixoff challenge, rewarding one lucky DJ a total of US$1,000. “Congratulations to DJ Daniel who won the challenge and received the top prize of US$1,000. Two other competitors did really great so we decided to reward them US $100 each, and those selectors are […]
Read MoreSecond cop killed in 12 hour period on Friday as crime explodes
A second cop has been killed in the matter of 12 hours, sending a pall of gloom over the Jamaica Constabulary Force. The latest death involves Detective Constable Kemar Armstrong, attached to the Bands Division, was shot and killed in Central Kingston this evening and later succumbed to his injuries at the Kingston Public Hospital. […]
Read MoreLee ‘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 […]
Read MoreJoseph 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 […]
Read MoreJamaica registers 733 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday
Jamaica recorded 733 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths on Sunday, bringing the infection total to 80,406, and the virus death toll to 1,794. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the new cases comprise 417 females and 309 males with ages ranging from newborn to 101 years. Seven additional cases are under investigation. […]
Read MoreDancehall 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 […]
Read MoreBob 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 […]
Read MoreChildren’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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