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Dancehall Artiste Chronic Law Details FBI Encounters as He Denies Giving Information on Rival Gangs

Irie Dale September 21, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law has directly challenged claims attributed to an FBI agent that he previously provided information which was later used in investigations involving alleged rival gang members. In his second social media statement on Thursday, the St Thomas native gave his version of his interactions with the agent, maintaining that he did not “snitch” and questioning portions of testim... »

Jamaican Sprinter Oblique Seville Ends 2026 Track Season Ranked World No. 1 in Men’s 100m

Irie Dale September 21, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Sports

Jamaica’s Oblique Seville finished the 2026 elite track season as the world’s No. 1-ranked men’s 100m sprinter following another strong year on the international circuit. The 25-year-old shared a screenshot of the World Athletics rankings on social media Thursday, highlighting his position at the top of the event. As caption for his post, he wrote, “Finished the season ranked #1 in the world!” “Th... »

Chronic Law Sends Strong Message as New Details Emerge About His US Case

Irie Dale September 17, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Dancehall artiste Chronic Law issued a strongly worded message from custody on Thursday, shortly after new information was published about his immigration history and ongoing legal troubles in the United States. The St. Thomas native, whose given name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, appeared to respond to critics who have suggested he has been cooperating with US authorities. “Unu cyaa style me nor pl... »

Flippa Moggela to Return to Court in November

Irie Dale September 14, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Flippa Moggela remains in custody in the United States as attorneys continue discussions over a possible plea agreement in the drug case against the Jamaican Dancehall entertainer. The case involving the entertainer, whose given name is Andrew Davis, has been delayed for another 30 days after prosecutors and defence attorneys requested additional time to continue negotiations. According to Nationw... »

Jamaican Dancehall Artiste Chronic Law Set for October Trial in US Federal Gun Case

Irie Dale September 14, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jamaican Dancehall artiste Chronic Law is scheduled to stand trial in the United States on October 26 on a federal gun possession charge, according to new reports on September 11. According to Nationwide News, the court has also scheduled a pretrial hearing for September 30 before Judge W. Louis Sands. Although the trial is currently listed for October, court records state that proceedings must be... »

Dancehall Artiste Chronic Law Denied Bail After Pleading Not Guilty to US Gun Charge

Irie Dale September 3, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jamaican Dancehall artiste Chronic Law will remain in US federal custody after a Georgia judge denied him bail following his not-guilty plea to a firearm possession charge on Monday. The entertainer, whose real name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, appeared before Judge Sheppard for a brief hearing lasting approximately 17 minutes. The 32-year-old St Thomas native was informed of his legal rights and t... »

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Case After Nearly 30 Years

Irie Dale September 3, 2026 2026 EVENTS, News

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, following a trial that brought the long-running case before a Las Vegas jury. The 63-year-old former South Side Compton Crips leader was convicted on Monday, August 31, after jurors deliberated for less than three hours. Davis was accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting but was not... »

Celene Hall Becomes First Portland Woman to Win Miss Universe Jamaica

Irie Dale August 28, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Portland native Celene Hall has been crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2026, becoming the first woman from the parish to win the national title in the history of the pageant. Hall emerged from a field of 33 contestants to take the crown during Sunday’s coronation show, held inside the ballroom of the AC Hotel in New Kingston. Medical doctor Tianna McDaniel was named first runner-up, while Kadejah Ande... »

Usain Bolt Seemingly Unbothered by Robots Breaking His 100m Record Twice! (WATCH)

Irie Dale August 28, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

Usain Bolt is yet to publicly react after two Chinese humanoid robots recorded a faster 100-metre time than his long-standing world record, in recent days. A humanoid robot clocked 8.86 seconds in Beijing on Tuesday during China’s World Humanoid Robot Games, beating the 9.58 seconds recorded by Bolt in Berlin in 2009. Bolt has not issued an official public statement or reaction to humanoid robots ... »

Jamaican Sprint Legend Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Partner Kasi Bennett (WATCH)

Irie Dale August 24, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt proposed to his longtime partner, Kasi Bennett, during his 40th birthday celebrations on Friday. One photo from the celebration, shared online by Jamaica Observer, show Bolt down on one knee as Bennett looks at him with a smile. Another image captures the couple embracing, seemingly moments after she accepted the proposal. Bolt reportedly presented Bennett with a ... »

Beenie Man’s ‘Eminence’ Debuts at No. 1 on US Itunes Reggae Albums Chart

Irie Dale August 24, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Beenie Man has opened the release of his latest album, ‘Eminence’, with a strong showing on the US iTunes Reggae Albums chart, taking the number one position shortly after its release. The 16-track project moved ahead of Masicka’s ‘Forever Reign’, which recently occupied the top spot. As of Thursday, ‘Eminence’ sits at number one, followed by ‘Forever Reign’ at number two, ‘Legend – The Best Of Bo... »

Dancehall Artiste Masicka: “Mi a one a the greatest Dancehall artistes them to ever grace the music”

Irie Dale August 16, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Masicka’s most recent interview was aired Wednesday night, an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with Dionne Jackson Miller on All Angles. In the interview, he talked on his musical journey, albums, collaborations, new music and feuds. As it relates to the debate about many of his songs sounding similar, Masicka stated that some people feel that way because all of his songs are hit songs. Minutes later he... »

2 Tropical Waves in the Atlantic, Heading Towards Caribbean, Development Chance Rise to 50%

Irie Dale August 10, 2026 2026 EVENTS, News

Fresh tropical activity in the Atlantic is being monitored as Jamaica continues to recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, which affected the island last year. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Sunday that two tropical waves are being watched, although neither system currently poses an immediate threat to Jamaica. One of the disturbances is expected to emerge from the west coast of... »

Estimated J$1 Billion Cocaine Seizure Leads to Multiple Arrests at Kingston Container Terminal

Irie Dale August 8, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Several employees at the Kingston Container Terminal have been taken into custody as authorities investigate a suspected drug smuggling operation at the facility. The multi-agency operation is being conducted by the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) and the Jamaica Customs Agency, with support from the Specialised Operations Branch. Reports of the operation was made public on Fr... »

Vybz Kartel Reveals Fiancée Sidem Öztürk’s Pregnancy During UK Performance

Irie Dale August 3, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall superstar Vybz Kartel confirmed that his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, is expecting their first child together during his performance at Reggae Land UK just hours ago. The announcement came midway through his set when the deejay invited Sidem on stage in front of thousands of fans. Kartel, dressed in a red and white shorts suit, embraced his fiancée, who wore an all-white outfit, before the pai... »

US Dollar Climbs Closer to J$160

Irie Dale August 3, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

The United States dollar moved another step closer to the J$160 level on Friday after ending the day’s trading at J$159.48, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s daily exchange trading summary. The latest figures show the US currency gained 18 cents compared with the previous trading day, continuing its gradual rise against the Jamaican dollar. The movement places the exchange rate within 52 cents of... »

T.I. and Tiny Celebrate 16th Wedding Anniversary With Vow Renewal in Jamaica

Irie Dale August 3, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny returned to the aisle in Jamaica as they celebrated 16 years of marriage with a beachfront vow renewal surrounded by family and close friends. Tiny shared highlights from the celebration online on Saturday, posting photos and videos from the event along with a heartfelt message about the occasion. The couple travelled to the island with their children, relatives and l... »

Bounty Killer Honoured With Kingston’s Key to the City and Rodney Price Drive: “This is more than a Grammy to me”

Irie Dale July 29, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall icon Bounty Killer says receiving the Key to the City of Kingston and having a road renamed in his honour means more to him than winning a Grammy after he was recognised for his contribution to Jamaican music, culture and community development. The entertainer, whose real name is Rodney Basil Price, received the two honours during a ceremony on July 28 in his native Seaview Gardens. The ... »

Vybz Kartel vs. Mavado Full Clash Performance at Sumfest (WATCH VIDEO)

Irie Dale July 20, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

In the early hours of July 19, 2026, Mavado and Vybz Kartel took to stage at A Taste of Sumfest for the much anticipated Gaza vs. Gully clash, part 2 of the iconic 2008 clash at Sting. However, this new clash was more subtle when compared to the first one almost 2 decades ago. After being introduced to the crowd by MC Nuffy and Boom Boom, both brooks and Palmer rocked the large crowd with countles... »

Deported Jamaicans Reject Government’s Offer to Return to the Island

Irie Dale July 20, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Two of the three Jamaican nationals recently deported by the United States to the African kingdom of Eswatini have declined the Jamaican Government’s offer to facilitate their return to the island, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. The ministry said the men were contacted through the Jamaican Consulate General in Miami after one of them initiated a telephone call whil... »

J’can patty-maker in US opens new US$17-m facility to boost production amid growing demand

Irie Dale July 16, 2026 2026 EVENTS, NEW YORK, News

NEW YORK, USA — Caribbean Food Delights (CFD), described as the world’s largest manufacturer of Jamaican-made patties and other products, officially opened its newly expanded production facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Tappan headquarters here last month. Established at a cost of US$17 million, the facility includes state-of-the-art robotics technology, enhanced production capabiliti... »

Morgan Heritage Releases First New Song Since Peetah Morgan’s Passing

Irie Dale July 15, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Grammy Award-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage has entered a new chapter with the release of its latest single, ‘Come Feel The Love’, the band’s first recorded song since the passing of founding member Peetah Morgan. Released on July 10 through Ghetto Youths International, the track was written and produced by nine-time Grammy Award winner Stephen Marley. The collaboration brings together two o... »

Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies at 49

Irie Dale July 15, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Reggae artiste Fantan Mojah died at the age of 49, just three weeks before his 50th birthday, following reported complications related to his heart. The singer passed away on Tuesday evening at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Kingston after his condition reportedly deteriorated over the past week. According to booking agent Vertex, Fantan Mojah had recently returned to Jamaica... »

Pilot Opens Plane Door Mid-Flight and Jumps to his Death, Student Lands Aircraft

Irie Dale July 13, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARGENTINA, News

A 22-year-old student pilot safely landed a light aircraft after her flight instructor reportedly jumped from the moving plane during a training flight in central Argentina. The incident occurred on Saturday near the city of Toledo. According to Argentina’s public prosecutor, flight instructor Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, 42, was later found dead following the incident. Authorities are continuing thei... »

Dancehall Entertainer Munga Honourable freed of murder charge

Irie Dale July 12, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

After nine years, entertainer Munga Honorable and his co-accused, Sherdian Gordon, have been freed of murder charges. The charges were dropped in the Supreme Court on Friday. Colliecia Wright reports. Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhodes, has built a decades-long career in the dancehall industry marked by a string of major hits. But his career stalled in 2017 after he and Sherdian Gordon were ... »

Flippa Mafia drug case delayed for 30 days

Irie Dale July 12, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

The drug case involving dancehall artiste and convicted drug dealer Flippa Mafia has been delayed for 30 days. This after, the court granted a request for a continuance from lead prosecutor Jeffrey Bender. Flippa Mafia’s given name is Andrew Davis. He, along with Damion Jones, James McBride and Clifford Brown, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, metham-phet-amine and fentanyl.... »

Feds say Chronic Law confessed to gun possession; court orders pretrial detention

Irie Dale July 12, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

A federal court in the United States has ordered Dancehall entertainer Chronic Law to remain in custody until his trial after agreeing with prosecutors that he is a danger to the community and a flight risk. This comes after Chronic Law reportedly confessed to federal authorities that he was in possession of four firearms—one of which was reported stolen in Florida—when he was pulled over by polic... »

CHRONIC LAW BREAKS SILENCE ON RECENT ARREST

Irie Dale July 9, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Dancehall superstar Chronic Law has broken the silence on his recent arrest connected to firearm charges via Instagram. The Law Boss addressed the situation, explaining this is part of an ongoing issue, and that he believes he has been targeted by the same officer responsible for his detention back in January by I.C.E. He also mentioned how this new case is affecting his freedom, his life and his ... »

Usain Bolt Donates $1.7 Million to PEP Students in Hometown School

Irie Dale July 5, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has once again given back to his hometown community, donating J$1.7 million through the Usain Bolt Foundation to reward students who successfully passed their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. The donation was presented to 17 students of Waldensia Primary School in Sherwood, Trelawny, with each child receiving J$100,000 to assist with back-to-school expense... »

Dancedhall Artiste Fambo Lashes Out at Beenie Man Again, Says he wrote ‘Sim Simma’ Etc

Irie Dale June 29, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall artiste Future Fambo has reignited his public dispute with veteran entertainer Beenie Man, making a series of explosive allegations during a new Instagram video posted on Tuesday. The latest outburst comes a month after Fambo claimed that Beenie Man physically assaulted him, allegations that were previously denied by the veteran deejay’s camp. In his newest upload, Fambo once again place... »

22 Haitians Detained in Portland, Jamaica After Arriving Illegally

Irie Dale June 28, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

A group of 22 Haitian nationals is now in police custody after arriving illegally in Jamaica between late Sunday night and early Monday morning, prompting immigration and health officials to begin processing procedures. Initial reports indicated that members of the Portland police division first intercepted 17 Haitians shortly after their arrival. A further search later led to the discovery of fiv... »

Twin Brothers Marry Twin Sisters in Rare Double Wedding in Nigeria

Irie Dale June 23, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

A rare wedding ceremony in Nigeria has captured widespread attention online after a pair of twin brothers exchanged vows with a pair of twin sisters during a double wedding celebration in Ibadan. Photos and videos from the event have been making the rounds on social media, with many users expressing amazement at the unique pairing. The ceremony took place on Saturday, June 20, following a traditio... »

Jamaica Could Accept Up to 10,000 Non-Nationals Deported from the United States

Irie Dale June 22, 2026 2026 EVENTS, News

Talks are expected to begin between Jamaica and the United States regarding a proposed agreement that could see the island accepting thousands of non-nationals deportedrom American territory. According to details outlined in a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) obtained by The Gleaner, the arrangement would allow the United States to transfer up to 25 foreign nationals to Jamaica every two we... »

‘Jamming’ scores 2x platinum for Bob Marley in the UK

Irie Dale June 5, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jamming was originally featured on Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1977 RIAA gold-certified album Exodus, which currently sits at #10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. The song also appears on Legend, the best-selling reggae album of all time. Upon its initial release, Jamming reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart in 1977 and peaked at #99 in Australia. A decade later, following Bob Marley’s death, t... »

Raheem Sterling arrested for suspected drug-driving

Irie Dale May 31, 2026 2026 EVENTS, LONDON, Sports

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after he allegedly crashed his car into motorway barriers, police said Saturday. The former England winger, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, is suspected of crashing his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway in Hampshire, southern England, on Thursday morning. The 31-... »

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