Sprint legend Usain Bolt has partnered with sponsor Puma to donate J$5 million each to St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and his alma mater William Knibb Memorial High in Trelawny to aid in their recovery following Hurricane Melissa. Both schools were significantly damaged during the passage of the powerful Category 5 storm in late October. STETHS, located in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, su... »
Beenie Man’s fiancéé Camille Lee celebrated her birthday recently and the festivities involved a grand dinner attended by close family members and loved ones. The ‘Girls Dem Sugar’ seemingly made the speech of the night, one that lasted for multiple minutes. Scenes from the occasion were shared to social media in a 4 minutes and 56-second video that had a caption, written by Camille, “Thank you to... »
Buju Banton gave a short and spicy performance at ‘Rise And Toast’ party, where he called out the prime minister and continues the saga about packages being stolen by authorities. Banton who is a known supporter of the People’s National Party, used the occasion to respond to a speech he heard from the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Andrew Holness regarding videos of various people handing out care packa... »
Dutch concert promoter Nicardo ‘Papa’ Blake has spoken publicly following last month’s ruling by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal, which found Reggae singer Jah Cure guilty of attempted murder and increased his sentence to eight years and four months. The court’s decision overturned the earlier verdict and aligned with the prosecution’s view that the attack in October 2021 was deliberate and severe. ... »
Dancehall artiste Squash, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, has been sentenced to 27 months in a United States federal prison after pleading guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. The sentence was handed down by Judge Roy Altman, who also ordered that Squash serve three years of probation following his release and pay a fine of US$100. Prosecutor Jacob Koffsky had ... »
Dancehall artiste Squash, born Andrae Whittaker, is set to be sentenced in Florida on Monday, 24 November 2025, but new details emerging from his legal proceedings reveal that his father was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to court filings submitted by Squash’s attorney, Samuel Rabin, the elder Whittaker was taken into custody on 5 September inside the lobby o... »
Bounty Killer via his Bounty Foundation in association with Dj Khaled’s ‘We The Best Foundation’ and his Manger pooled together to raise 8 million JMD which was donated to four different hospitals affected by Hurricane Melissa in four different western parishes. The following hospitals received two million dollars each: The Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth, Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospi... »
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa damages and recovery efforts, hosted by Sen. Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon was livestreamed via JIS. During the briefing, an estimated damage figure in US dollars was provided to viewers, Prime Minister Holness also gave a lengthy speech on recovery efforts and strategies, highlighting that getting back to some form of no... »
Jamaica’s Miss Universe representative, Dr Gabrielle Henry, is receiving medical care in Thailand after a fall during the Miss Universe preliminary competition on Tuesday night. The incident, which occurred during the evening gown segment, has quickly circulated online and added to what many Jamaicans described as a difficult night, coinciding with the Reggae Boyz’ unsuccessful World Cup qualifyin... »
The Government of Jamaica has placed the preliminary estimate of damage from Hurricane Melissa between US$6 billion and US$7 billion, equivalent to roughly 28 to 32 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Prime Minister Andrew Holness provided the update in Parliament on Tuesday, noting that the impact of the Category 5 system would likely slow economi... »
American R&B singer and actor Tyrese Darnell Gibson is the latest out a host of international stars who have length a helping hand as it relates to relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa which devastated the western parts of the island on September 28. Over the weekend, the Los Angeles, California native announced via social media that he will be travelling to the island with a plane load ... »
As many notable Jamaicans within the entertainment industry rally to help those most in need following Hurricane Melissa, Vybz Kartel is the latest to step forward with plans to assist many Jamaicans who has suffered from the devastating impact of the category 5 system that has so far left 19 person dead on the island. Romeich, Ding Dong, Spice, Jahvy, 450, Shaggy, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer and Fli... »
Jamaica is facing widespread devastation following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, one of the worst Hurricane the island faced, with preliminary assessments estimating damages between US$5 billion and US$16 billion. The Category 5 storm made landfall on Tuesday, October 28, leaving a trail of destruction across several western parishes, including St Elizabeth, Manchester, Westmoreland, Hanover, ... »
Almost a day after posting on social media that he is returning in a year and a couple months’ time, latest reports confirm that Jah Cure’s wait for freedom will be longer. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has now sentenced him to eight years and four months in connection to the stabbing of a concert promoter in 2021. The reported ruling, which was handed down on Thursday October 30, extends the arti... »
journalist Andrew Williams reported that the son of Mavado, Dantay Brooks is in police custody. Notably, Dantay was released from prison this year after spending several years behind bars. Hence, news of his arrest again has been drawing attention online. The caption for the social media post reads, “Breaking Dante Brooks, son of dancehall giant Mavado is currently in police custody.” It continues... »
“This is a powerful major Hurricane, it is heading for Jamaica,” says meteorologist Brian Shields, while talking on the latest updates regarding the system that’s just south of Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa which has turned into a category 4 system is expected to hit the island as a category 4 or category 5 in coming hours, moving slowly from south to north. The entire island is expected to be effect... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Dancehall artiste Lady Saw, shared deeply personal details about her past during her regular Wednesday livestream. Now a pastor at The Holy Ghost Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, Hall used the session to speak candidly about her first sexual encounter, which she revealed was a “rape” that occurred when she was in her late teens. Dressed in a white gown an... »
Jamaica’s population is around 2,774,538, representing a 2.8 per cent increase over the 2011 census figure, according to newly released data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). However, the national census results reveal that the country’s population growth has slowed significantly, with declining birth rates, higher deaths, and increased migration contributing to the trend. Speaki... »
Dancehall artiste David ‘Mavado’ Brooks has taken a significant step toward resolving his long-standing legal issues after meeting with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the meeting took place at the Constant Spring Police Station in St Andrew, where it is understood that the arrest warrant issued for the entertainer in 2018 was vacated, meaning it is... »
Veteran dancehall artist Future Fambo had an ephiphany after suffering a mild heart attack on Sunday in New York. The Rum and Red Bull singer said that he is considering becoming a Christian in January next year. “Mi ah gi dem a last run and leave this life behind. Mi tired of the hypocrisy, the lying, the clout-chasing, it is mind-boggling sometimes,” he said. Recently, Future Fambo released a go... »
Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s landmark single Welcome To Jamrock has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, nearly two decades after its release. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the track was awarded a BRIT Certified Platinum plaque on Friday, October 3, signifying over 600,000 units (sales and streaming equivalents) in the UK, as measured by the Official Char... »
Shabba Ranks’ 1992 single Mr. Loverman is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, his first certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to the BPI, the track was awarded a BRIT Certified Silver plaque on Friday, October 10, after surpassing 200,000 units (sales and streaming equivalents) in the UK, as measured by the Official Charts Company. The song first appeared in... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste Warren Gladstone Williams, popularly known as Future Fambo, revealed on Sunday that he suffered a heart-related emergency. The entertainer, known for hits such as ‘Rum and Red Bull‘, shared a 28-second video clip online, showing himself lying on a sofa with wires attached to various parts of his body as paramedics from the FDNY attended to him. The post was captioned, “Ju... »
On Friday, October 3, the home of veteran Dancehall star Sheldon Lawrence, popularly known as Aidonia, was searched during a major police operation in St Andrew. The early morning raid, carried out by the St Andrew North Police at around 5 a.m., formed part of a wider crackdown targeting illegal firearms in the area. Several properties were searched during the coordinated operation, including the ... »
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison following his conviction in July on two prostitution-related charges. The sentence, handed down by Judge Arun Subramanian on Friday, September 3 also included a $500,000 fine, the maximum allowed by law. Combs, 55, will serve approximately 36 months after being credited for the 13 months already spent in custody. He appeared subdued in c... »
Jamaica’s Sport Minister Olivia Grange is satisfied with the mounting of the statue of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt at Falmouth’s historic Water Square. Jamaica’s Sport Minister Olivia Grange is satisfied with the mounting of the statue of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt at Falmouth’s historic Water Square, which was promised since 2019. While the statue has already been installed, the official unv... »
More than a decade after his death, Jamaican-born hip hop legend Dwight Myers, also known as Heavy D, was posthumously honored by the Irie Jam Foundation in New York with the Purpose Talk Legacy Honor Award. The event took place recently at the Resorts World Casino in Queens. Heavy D’s parents, Eulahlee and Clifford Myers, accepted the award on his behalf. Syntyche “Syn” Clarke, co-chair of the Ir... »
WASHINGTON, USA – The US State Department on Monday positioned Barbados and Saint Lucia on the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, Tier 2 Watch List. Cuba and Venezuela were classified as Tier 3, and Haiti, designated as a special case. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), Pub. L. No. 106- 386, in 2000, equipped the US Government with new tools and resources to mount a comprehens... »
Former Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is living with dementia. The confirmation came from her husband and long-time confidant, Errald Miller, during a rare and emotional recent interview. The revelation, made on the 17th of September, coincided with Simpson Miller being honoured with one of Cuba’s highest accolades, the Medal of Friendship, presented at the Cuban Embassy in Kingston... »
Early Sunday morning, following the women’s 4×100 metre relay at the World Championships in Tokyo, the Jamaican women’s team secured a strong second place finish. But beyond the silver medal, the moment was marked by something far greater. It was the final race of track and field legend and national icon Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce. The race brought the curtain down on her illustrious career, as she g... »
Jamaica has reclaimed its place at the top of global sprinting after delivering a stunning 1-2 finish in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday. Oblique Seville, 24, silenced his critics and shocked rivals by storming to his first senior world title with a blistering 9.77 seconds, holding off compatriot Kishane Thompson, who clocked 9.82 to take silver. Amer... »
Montego Bay Dancehall star Squash is set to learn his fate in a US federal court later this year, with sentencing scheduled for 24 November. The deejay, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, recently pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. The charge stems from a traffic stop in February, during which police recovered two Glock pistols. Squash had reportedly bee... »
On Tuesday, September 9, Jamaica tackled Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers, inside Jamaica National Stadium in Kingston. The Reggae Boyz secured a 2–0 victory and these are the highlights. »
Dancehall star Squash has pleaded guilty in his firearm possession case in South Florida. The Montego Bay deejay returned to court on Friday (September 5), where he formally entered his plea in exchange for a reduced sentencing. According to court documents, Squash, whose real name is Andre Maurice Whittaker to one count of being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm or ammunition. In exchan... »
Swizz Beatz has responded to recent rumors about his marriage with Alicia Keys hitting the rocks. Following weeks of speculation online, the super producer says his marriage to Alicia Keys is doing just fine. Swizz Beatz shared a video of himself and the singer dancing while calling out folks online spreading rumors that they are heading for a divorce. “Everybody knew we was divorced but us,” the ... »
