Gospel dancehall star Lieutenant Stitchie has reportedly suffered a severe brain haemorrhage and has been hospitalized in a coma that has left him unresponsive in a long-term care facility. The singer’s wife, Sophia Laing has set up a gofundme page labelled ‘Support Stitchie’s rehabilitate journey’ which has already raised US$780 of a US$100,000 goal. “We […]
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Nine year old killed in accident on first day of school year
There was tragedy on the nation’s streets on the first day of the school year as a nine- year-old boy died as a result of injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Christiana, Manchester on Monday morning. The boy, who is the son of a policewoman, was being transported by her to school when […]
Read MoreMorgan Heritage lead singer Peetah Morgan is dead
Lead singer of Morgan Heritage, Peter Anthony Morgan reportedly passed away suddenly from a suspected heart attack on Sunday morning. He was pronounced dead by doctors in a Miami hospital. Affectionately called ‘Peetah’, Morgan had reportedly battled diabetes for several years. The family made a post – signed the Morgan family — of the singer’s […]
Read MoreMichael ‘Ibo’ Cooper is dead at 71
Just two weeks after the death of his beloved wife, Joy, Ibo Cooper of Third World fame has passed on. He was 71 years old. Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, expressed sadness at the passing of “one of Jamaica’s iconic musicians”. “I wish to express my condolences to his children Arianne, […]
Read MoreThirty killed in 3 days, over 1,050 murders since January
More than 1050 murders have been recorded in Jamaica so far this year, according to the latest crime statistics compiled by the Police High Command. According to the data, the country recorded 1,058 murders between January 1 and Friday of this week. This is 136 less than the 1,164 homicides recorded over the corresponding period […]
Read MoreEtana drops dancehall banger, Mirror
Roots reggae superstar Etana is raising eyebrows with her latest single, Mirror, where she showcases her deejaying skills on a hardcore 90s era style dancehall beat. The song also has an uplifting message about body positivity. “This is a song directed towards all the Internet trolls who like to trouble people on social media, talking […]
Read MoreChop victim returns with blood inna him eye and guns down attacker in Mobay
Revenge is a dish best served cold. A man who was allegedly chopped by another exacted his own measure of revenge by allegedly shooting his attacker to death in Montego Bay, St. James, yesterday. . The incident took place at Queen’s Drive, Barnett Street in Montego Bay. The deceased has been identified as 45 year old […]
Read MorePOST-VALENTINE’S DOUBLE MURDER IN KENDAL
The Corporate Communication Unit confirmed that there has been a double murder involving a couple in Kendal, Manchester early Wednesday morning. The victims, a man and a woman, were shot dead before dawn on the Kendal main road. Initial reports are that the two were travelling home from a party. “Police are now processing the […]
Read MoreDID JCF BOTCH SLICKIANNA’S CASE?
Did the Jamaica Constabulary Force botch the ‘Slickianna’ murder case against Rushane Patterson? It emerged Tuesday that the police had failed to charge Rushane Patterson with any crime in connection with the death of social media influencer Aneka “Slickianna” Townsend. Patterson was grilled for 40 minutes , responding with general answers to direct questions about […]
Read MoreVIDEO TAMPERING: SKENG ASSAULT FOOTAGE EDITED BY AUTHORITIES
Dancehall artiste Skeng is scheduled to return to the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Half-Way-Tree on March 9th. He was advised of the new date when he appeared in court today. He is facing charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest in relation to an alleged incident which occurred at the Norman Manley International […]
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