Under fire leader of Jamaica Andrew Holness recently took to his Instagram to announce plans to increase the country’s minimum wage, which currently sits at $9000 a 29% rise from the previous $7000. Considering the pressure Andrew Holness faces from multiple sectors that fall under the government, including teachers in public schools, taxi drivers, and the general public, the politician posted the... »
Popcaan’s attorney Bert Samuels says the Jamaican police force, JCF, sent a letter stating he was convicted on drug charges to 94 recipients Dancehall artist Popcaan’s attorney-at-law, Bert Samuels, says the artist has proof that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) broadcasted false reports that he had a criminal conviction for cocaine and other offenses. In an interview with TVJ’s En... »
With a successful career spanning over three decades, dancehall veteran Beenie Man appears ready to place another feather in his cap and has entered the increasingly popular business of real estate. The Who Am I deejay has come a long way since his childhood in the tough Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica. Beenie Man won the Tastee Talent Trail competition in 1981 at seven years old and reco... »
United Kingdom’s Privy Council has rejected Vybz Kartel’s application to introduce fresh evidence into his appeal even as his substantive appeal remains before the court. On Tuesday, reports first surfaced that the artist’s appeal was denied, but it was later clarified that it was, in fact, Kartel’s application to introduce ‘fresh evidence’ in the appeal that was denied. The ruling on Tuesda... »
Lisa Hyper has called out Popcaan for ruining Gaza Camp while disclosing to Shelly Ann Curran that she had beat him up. The discussion of Popcaan arose during episode 12 of the Tea Time with Shelly-Ann Curran podcast when Lisa was urged by the host to spill the tea about the 876 Gud artiste. Lisa, born Felicia Gooden, shared that she has “a lot of love” for the deejay, but she was uncertain if he ... »
Lisa Hyper has confirmed that she and Dexta Daps are in a relationship and that he was the father of her late son. In several posts on Instagram, Hyper has gone to great lengths to ensure that the public knows that they are in a relationship. On Sunday night, she shared what looked like a tattoo of Dexta Daps’ name. The tattoo, which is located on her shoulders by the collar bone, has in cursive, ... »
Jamaican-born billionaire Michael Lee-Chin, who made most of his fortune mainly through investing in companies such as National Commercial Bank Jamaica and AIC Limited, is currently considered one of the wealthiest individuals in Jamaica. The Port Antonio native has been estimated to be worth 1.5 billion dollars currently by the reputable financial magazine Forbes. The billionaire, who is reputed ... »
Vybz Kartel’s right hand man Shawn Storm didn’t mince his words when going after Buju Banton over an old video. If you’ve been following dancehall over the years, then you would know that Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton had a love-hate relationship that dated as far back as the early 2000s when the two had a running on stage resulting in Bounty Killer, who was Kartel’s mentor at the time, having to st... »
With the most difficult financial crisis of his life still in progress, Olympic champion Usain St. Leo Bolt has kept a positive outlook and a smile on his face. In a recent Tiktok video posted by nicbless, the eight-time Olympic gold medallist is seen cracking jokes with the woman who seems to be a pedlar/vendor based on her attire and Bolt’s commentary. Nicbless stated, “me and the boss deh yah, ... »
Reggae Artist Kabaha Pyramid won his first Grammy Awards on Sunday after his album The Kalling was named the Best Reggae Album award at the 2023 Grammy Awards. The winners for the 65th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Sunday afternoon, with Kabaka’s The Kalling coming out ahead of a strong list of nominees making up an all-Jamaican list this year. The other nominees in the category were Koff... »
It is not surprising to see Shenseea continues to astonish her fans, and this time with some stunning pictures, the singer leaves nothing to the imagination, posing by the sea in a revealing two-piece silver and red bath suit that defies description. It is no secret that Shensea is infamous for having some of the most exquisite photo shoots of any dancehall artiste on the planet, which sometimes c... »
The Jamaica Constabulary Force has announced a new road regulation which prohibits motorists from smoking ganja while around the steering wheel. The new traffic act was announced via social media today as the government’s new Road Traffic Act (RTA 2018) came into effect. In a tweet, the JCF alerted the public that driving while high attracts a fine of $10,000. The tweet read, “If we see you ‘rolli... »
Social media users were left in shock as an alleged video of criminals removing an automated teller machine (ATM) early Thursday morning surfaced online. In a previous report, it was reported that the incident took place in Westmoreland, Jamaica, and the spot where the machine once stood was seen with evidence of discoloured flooring and a somewhat dismantled wire casing laying bare on the floor, ... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, put a stalker on blast on Sunday after the man bombarded her with unsolicited nude photos during her Sunday prayer service. Lady Saw is well-known for her raunchy and sexy music, which had dominated for almost three eras before she ditched the moniker and announced that she was dedicating her life to Jesus Christ. The Grammy-winning dancehal... »
By Soja Leslie Usain Bolt has reaffirmed his commitment to Jamaica despite the recent reports that he has been defrauded of billions of dollars from an investment account he had with a local firm, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The sprint legend has been out of the public eye since reports surfaced earlier this month that his USD 12.7 million portfolio containing stocks, cash, and other inve... »
Law enforcement officers can hold their heads high after intercepting a large amount of cocaine this morning at the Kingston Freeport Terminal. In a report by the Jamaica Observer, the seizure was a joint operation by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Narcotics Division, the Jamaica Customs Agency, and the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF). Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug that, for a ver... »
A former employee is being investigated by the Jamaica Constabulary Force for millions of dollars going missing from Sprint legend Usain Bolt’s investment account at a local company in Kingston. On Thursday, the Jamaica Gleaner reported that the Sprinter’s stock and investments portfolio with a company named Stocks and Securities Limited had been tampered with, and the sprinter-turned-produc... »
Rygin King shares his progress from doing a new round of therapy to learning to walk again following paralysis from his waist down. Urban Islandz reported last year that Rygin King real name Matthew Smith, was paralyzed from the waist down and had to be wheelchair-bound following gunshots wounds in a 2020 shooting incident that resulted in the death of his manager’s wife. The dancehall artist and ... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tenesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is not here for the recent allegations by gossip blogger Shelly-Ann Curran who alleges that Popcaan and Shorty had a history. Curran had a masked guest on her show on Friday night who claimed to have all the tea on dancehall artist Popcaan. The woman wearing red and black with a scandal bag on her head and a plastic mask on her... »
Aidonia and Kimberly Megan paid their final respects as their son Khalif Hitana Kruz Lawrence was laid to rest on Saturday. Khalif, 9, passed away last month after a battle with cancer. His parents have been out of the public eye as they mourn his death and were only seen recently over the Christmas holidays as his father worked at a New Year’s Day party. On Friday, Bounty Killer attended the wake... »
Jamaica indeed is one of the smallest countries in the world, but somehow it still manages to make headlines around the globe. As part of its Deadliest Roads series, Free Documentary, which has over four million subscribers on its Youtube channel, features the tropical island. It is no secret that Jamaica has some of the deadliest roads in the world. In the past year, 488 people were killed on the... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is again reacting to him posting several new photos of his fiancee Sidem Ozturk who appears to have moved into his house. While there have been talks that Vybz Kartel has kicked his baby mother out his house, he seemingly confirmed the rumors recently when he shared several photos of his fiancee chilling outside his crib with a ton of poli... »
Dancehall artistes Shaggy and Teejay and the president of the Solid Agency, Sharon Burke, brought a dose of Christmas cheer to the patients at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, gifting them early Christmas presents. Though his name might be embroiled in recent controversies, Shaggy has been staying busy as usual and on Friday made his annual visit to the Bustamante Hospital. The local philanth... »
As a part of his Love Damini tour, Burna Boy came to Jamaica to host a concert at the national stadium on Sunday, December 18, 2022, and Popcaan took the stage for a performance that included a surprise. Taking the stage singing his song Inviolable, the Unruly Boss was dressed in simple black slacks, sneakers, and a loose shirt, with his hair sticking out in twists. He engaged the crowd in his per... »
Members of the Jew Pen Lighthouse Pentecostal Church are in disbelief following the death of a male who is said to be the pastor of the church during a baptismal ceremony on Sunday, December 18. The victim was confirmed as 65-year-old Feddie Willis of St. Catherine’s Jew Pen. Willis was reportedly about to perform a baptism on a church member in the church pool area when he collapsed in the water,... »
