A corrupt juror in Vybz Kartel’s high profile murder trial, Livingston Cain, was reportedly angry with other jurors after he was not selected to be the foreman. Cain was back in the Jamaican high court today for his ongoing perverting the course of justice trial. The corrupt juror was arrested moments after the verdict was read in court and charged with one count of attempting to pervert the cours... »
Police officers dealt the defense a big blow today in the Vybz Kartel corrupt juror trial. On Wednesday cops told the court that they were unable to provide cellphone data critical to the case. The prosecutor in the trial said that she received the letter for the police department this morning but could not provide any more details. Last month, a judge made a ruling in the ongoing juror corruption... »
Barbadian authorities have launched an investigation into an incident involving St Vincent Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves at the Grantley Adams International Airport. Gonsalves was reportedly headed back home from Guyana and was due to connect on a LIAT flight when he was not recognised. He was ordered by a female G4S officer to return for further screening after his bag went off during his initia... »
Dubai is fast emerging as a hot spot for Jamaican music. Much of this popularity can be credited to Beachfest, a monthly dancehall/reggae event. First held in 2013, Beachfest is the brainchild of promoter Kenya Don, a Kenyan native who has booked reggae acts for shows in Africa for close to a decade. On Saturday, deejay Elephant Man will perform on the latest Beachfest which takes place at XL Beac... »
Popular dancehall artiste Louis ‘Dexta Daps’ Grandison was arrested by cops during an incident at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James on Monday. Efforts to get a comment from his management team, DASECA, proved futile as they did not immediately return any calls. Dexta Daps has been slapped with a battery of charges including the use of indecent language, resisting arrest, ... »
St Ann’s York Castle High emerged winner of the National Secondary School’s Debating Competition, edging St Mary High to take the title. The moot for the final was “This House believes that payola is an appropriate tool for advancing in the music industry.” York Castle opposed the moot. The USAID-funded National Integrity Action (NIA) partnered with Burger King and other sponsors in staging the 20... »
Ice cream was once an exotic treat reserved for society’s elite. The origins of this cold and creamy dessert go as far back as the second century BC! Not quite so far back, in 2011 the National Geographic ranked Devon House among the top 10 places in the world to grab some amazing ice cream. And guess what? Devon House is still hanging out with the globe’s ice cream big boys. The super popular spo... »
Yardies taking over the place! Last week, reigning Miss Universe Jamaica, Kaci Fennell, and track star Asafa Powell met up in chilly Philadelphia for an appearance on Fox News. Not long after that one of Jamaica’s favourite songbirds, the lovely Tessanne Chin was front and centre at the 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. She shared this photo on Instagram with the caption: “Guess... »
Grammy-winning international Dancehall star Sean Paul gave a blazing performance yesterday, Thursday, April 23 inside the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. Fans saw the chart topping artiste deliver a fast paced set with new releases including a sample of his recently released Full Speed Riddim. “Much love goes out to my DC fans. Dutty Blaze was great and blazing! It is the US Capita... »
Busy Signal recently launched his new Busy 2020 Helping Hands Foundation geared towards helping to purchase medical equipment for the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. The dancehall deejay launched his first charitable organization at the Jewel Dunn’s River Resort and Spa in St Ann earlier this month. “I always wanted to give back and I always wanted to do it on a wider scale,” Busy Signal said. “I ... »
Nick Cannon, host of America’s Got Talent, has been keeping the information hush hush surrounding his movie project, King of the Dancehall. However, Loop Jamaica has confirmed that Beenie Man, widely regarded as the ‘King of the Dancehall’ in entertainment circles, will do a performance in the movie, and he may also land a cameo role. “Beenie Man will be performing a song in the movie but we have ... »
Defending champions Calabar lead a quartet of Jamaican school down to compete in the Championship of Americas 4×800-metre finals on Saturday’s third and final day of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Kingston College, Holmwood Technical and St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) are among the fastest 12 teams from Friday’s heats to qualify for the finals. Calabar ran 8:00.12 ... »
United States Naval Ship Comfort (USNS), a Mercy-class hospital ship is to provide medical services to Jamaicans during its visit next month. Minister of Health Dr. Fenton Ferguson and U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica Luis G. Moreno announced that the USNS Comfort will visit Jamaica during the early part of May 2015. While berthed in Kingston, the Comfort’s crew will provide medical services, conduct pr... »
Roots singer Yami Bolo made his first appearance in 10 years in the United Kingdom earlier this month with six dates in that country. The 44-year-old artiste performed in London, Newcastle and Nottingham along with Addis Pablo, and the Suns of Dub which includes Trinidadian singers Jah Bami and Ras Jammy. “We started in the country an’ full up things in the city. Everyone was well-received,” said ... »
Jamaican flags flew high in Barbados last Sunday at the 2015 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival as headliners Popcaan, Mavado and Gully Bop thrilled the thousands who came out. But Jamaicans weren’t the only patrons who were receptive to the artistes – the Bajans were pleased that their artistes were able to perfom on the big stage with the Jamaicans. Check out the highlights in the video below: »
International DJ Sean Paul is among the top dancehall and reggae acts confirmed for the second annual Oracabessa Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. The event takes place on Memorial Monday, May 25, a federal holiday in the United States set aside for remembering those who died while serving the US armed forces. “Memorial Day is an important day that is set aside to remember fallen U... »
Rapper 50 Cent and MoBay Mayor Glendon Harris via Instagram. American rapper 50 Cent joins the long list of celebrities who have chosen to vacation in Jamaica in 2015. The artiste, known for hit songs such as In Da Club, Candy Shop and 21 Questions, has been keeping his over 4 million fans updated via his Instagram posts about his exploits in Montego Bay. He is apparently giving his grandfather a ... »
Ghanian dancehall artiste Mykell O’mint, aka Jupitar, has accused Jamaican reggae singer Luciano of disrespecting dancehall acts in that African country. According to a report in ghanaweb.com, the artiste is taking issue with Luciano for his comments about dancehall artistes not having a future. The comments were allegedly made on Ghanian radio network, Hitz FM. Luciano reportedly said that danceh... »
Dancehall sensation Gully Bop is ready to mash up the Reggae Beach Party at the 2015 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival. Gully Bop spoke to Loop News exclusively about what to expect from his performance on Sunday. “All de fish dem in the water gonna rail up and jump up and glad fih see me,” the Gully Bop said. Watch the full video here: loopjamaica »
The Government is shelling out millions of dollars to ensure the security of the Driver’s Licence System. Cabinet approved the award of a contract in the amount of £253,449.00 or J$43.4 million to De La Rue international Limited, trading as De La Rue Identity Systems, for the provision of maintenance and support services to the Driver’s Licence System operated by the Tax Administration of Jamaica ... »
A daylong Earth Day concert had R&B star Usher dancing on crutches Saturday on the National Mall to rally thousands for political action to confront climate change and poverty. Usher, Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani, Common, Fall Out Boy and Train all performed during the free Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day rally hosted by will.i.am and Soledad O’Brien. After suffering a fracture in his foot, Usher... »
Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt was not happy with his execution even though he still won the Mano y Mano 100 metres in Rio, Brazil on Sunday. Bolt had a sluggish start in rainy conditions in Rio but surged at the end to win in 10.12s ahead of American Ryan Bailey, 10.24. Brazilian Jose Carlos Moreira was third in 10.51 and Churandy Martina of the Netherlands was fourth in 10.53. “My start wa... »
