Lawmakers in the Cayman Islands have voted to hold a referendum on whether to decriminalise small amounts of marijuana and create a national lottery following a decades-long debate. The government expects to hold the referendum next year following Wednesday’s vote, but it hasn’t set a date yet nor discussed what would constitute “small amounts.” If approved, the Cayman Isla... »
Dancehall entertainer Mr Vegas is basking in success after becoming the proud holder of a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology and a minor in hospitality management from Florida International University (FIU). The entertainer, whose given name is Clifford Smith, shared on Friday that he graduated with a 3.9 grade point average (GPA). In an Instagram post, in which he shared a photogra... »
Retired legendary athlete Usain Bolt, also considered to be the “Greatest Sprinter of All Time,“ shared the reason why he has stopped offering advice to upcoming track and field athletes during an episode of former teammate, Asafa Powell’s podcast, Fast Lane Lifestyle. According to the sprinter-turned-music producer, he oftentimes gave guidance to young, upcoming sprinters, however, he came to rea... »
Shanique Singh was awarded the title of Miss Jamaica World 2022 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Sunday, December 4. Shanique Singh – 2022 Miss Jamaica World Singh is a 25-year-old medical student at the University of the West Indies (UWI) who wore the crown of ‘Miss Howard Johnson Realty‘. She has succeeded the former Miss Jamaica World 2021, Khalia Hall, and will be representing the c... »
Sizzla Kalonji shocked fans on Thursday morning as he shared several videos online ripping up and burning plaques he received from collaborator DJ Khaled. While the reggae/dancehall legend has not directly stated the reason for his outburst of anger at the American whom he was once close to, he revealed in videos that he was insulted by the producer. On Thursday morning, Sizzla Kalonji moved with ... »
Aidonia’s nine-year-old son, King Khalif, has passed away. The couple has not confirmed the news about their son’s death, but friends and family members have reacted as they share condolences. Aidonia, whose real name is Sheldon Aitana Ricardo Lawrence, is married to Kimberly MEGAN. The couple got married in 2016 when Khalif was two years old. There are unconfirmed reports that the little bo... »
Shenseea ignited a heated debate after tweeting “Bob Marley is bigger than Michael Jackson.” The dancehall singjay knows how to stir the pot and get her fans going, and she’s done it again with the controversial comparison of who is the bigger artist in the form of Bob Marley or Michael Jackson. Shenseea made the statement on Twitter on Thursday, which has now gone viral. The statement saw many Am... »
Veteran reggae artiste Freddie McGregor is reportedly at home recuperating after recently suffering a stroke in the United States. Reports state that McGregor, CEO of the Big Ship record label, was hospitalised in a Florida hospital after he suffered a stroke on Monday but has since been released. According to the Jamaica Observer, guitarist/film and television composer Mark Leggett confirmed that... »
Spice says she is on the mend following her recent health scare in the Dominican Republic. The Queen of Dancehall popped up on Instagram on Thursday to let her fans know that she is doing okay. Spice’s latest post comes three weeks after her first post last month, reacting to mounting concerns surrounding her health after rumors that she was placed in a medically induced coma following a plastic s... »
Brazil succeeded in securing its first win in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar on Thursday, thanks to 25-year-old Richarlison’s two well-placed goals. But with Neymar, one of their leading players, suffering an injury during today’s match. Now the question is, are the South American nation’s chances of walking away with this year’s trophy in danger? Image – Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP The Braz... »
Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke declared that the new banknotes for Jamaica are scheduled to arrive on the island by the first week of December. This is along with the commenced distribution of the $2000 bill that will feature the images of some of the country’s former Prime Ministers, Michael Manley and Edward Seaga. On Tuesday, Dr. Clarke noted that the ATMs (automated teller machines) are in ... »
Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is reportedly recuperating after suffering a minor injury when a taxi crashed into the motorcycle he was riding on Monday. Reports state that the 50-year-old deejay was speaking with someone in the corporate area when a taxi came around the corner and collided with his bike. Beenie Man was taken to the hospital for treatment, and subsequent medical tests revealed that ... »
Spice is reportedly back in the United States and was privately flown in by air ambulance from the Dominican Republic after undergoing surgery to correct a punctured intestine. It’s said that the Queen of Dancehall landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and while she was not looking her best, she was walking. Spice was rumoured to be in a coma earlier this month following an alleged plastic surgery t... »
The father of Shenseen’s son, Rob, is speaking up after London on Da Track’s baby mother, Eboni Ivory, alleged that the Alpha singer’s son may have an inappropriate encounter with her daughter. Eboni has not been forthcoming on what has occurred, and she has not reported the matter to the police but instead has continued to blast Shenseea and London On Da Track online, causing speculation ab... »
Vybz Kartel has dropped a new photo on his Instagram account, in a white pair of Air Force 1 as he poses in black pants and shirt. The dancehall star, who has been incarcerated for over 11 years, has shared another picture of himself, showing fans his current, fashionable appearance behind bars. The deejay is seemingly either counting down the days of his forthcoming The Appellant EP or his final ... »
Dancehall artiste Teejay is volunteering his time and efforts to a private non-profit organization as an ambassador that will work with inner-city youth. On Friday, the non-profit shared news about the collaboration noting that Teejay’s life experiences and his impact as an artist will come together to be a powerful tool to help young people. Teejay, whose real name is Timoy Jones, hails from Glen... »
A family from North Carolina, United States, is seeking answers concerning the mysterious death of their daughter, who never returned home from a weekend with friends in Mexico. Bernard Robinson and his wife Salamondra are mourning the death of their daughter Shanquella, who left Charlotte on October 28 with a group of friends to visit Cabo, Mexico. Her friends later returned home from the trip, b... »
Shenseea will be heading to her next club gig in a fully blacked out Lamborghini Urus. There is no doubt that Shenseea is one of the hardest working Jamaican artists, whether male or female. Her success locally and then internationally is no surprise because she has been on her grind since scoring her breakout hit “Lodi” with Vybz Kartel in 2016. Needless to say, she has come a long way and is now... »
A Montego Bay resident is living a life many men dream of; a life with two girlfriends living happily under one roof as they all share each other as a throuple. Ryan Martin became a man with two lovers after his girlfriend, Chanelle Codner, suggested that they add a second woman to their relationship. Martin and Codner were together for two years, and when the notion was presented, Martin knew he ... »
Urban Islandz Exclusive: A spokesman for Vybz Kartel is alleging that the artist’s life could be in danger as a prison warden has threatened to kill the artist. On Sunday, the spokesman, who asked to remain anonymous, said that the family of the deejay fears for his life and have now called on his lawyer to reach out to Tower Street prison officials about the latest allegation. Attorney-at-law Isa... »
One of Beenie Man’s baby mothers has sadly passed away. On Sunday, Moses Davis Jr. shared that his mother, Janet Dunphy, had recently passed away in an emotional post on Instagram. “Never would I ever imagine making this post until years from now, but life doesn’t always go the way you want. Mommy, my heartbeat, my soul, my queen, my everything. You left us on October 23 2022 and ever since then m... »
Jamaican-born entrepreneur Trisha Bailey has worn many hats along her journey to becoming a self-made millionaire. She has owned a recruiting business, worked as a stockbroker, and sold medical equipment before diving into the international real estate market. Bailey made her first million at age 35 and now has an estimated net worth of US$650–$700 million. Speaking with Anthony Miller on TVJ’s En... »
Spice is finally addressing her Smurf fan base almost a week since rumors surfaced that she had experienced post-surgery complications. A popular Instagram page that tracks celebrities who get plastic surgery claimed that the “Go Down Deh” singer had been in the Dominican Republic for a round 2BBL, but she suffered complications, and her health was deteriorating as she was in a coma. Other persons... »
Dancehall artiste Spice is said to be recovering and is now “alert and awake” after reports that she had suffered a heart attack in the Dominican Republic. On Saturday afternoon, the Observer said that a family member confirmed that the “So Mi Like It” artist is recovering slowly. “Everyone sounded positive, no one sounded nervous or worried. They said she has been up and awake,” the Observer quot... »
Demarco is done with gun songs. At least one veteran dancehall artist intends to heed the call of the government when it comes to violent gun lyrics. Well known for his often gritty lyrics, Demarco has revealed that he supports the Broadcasting Commission’s call for artists to stop focusing on gunman tunes. Last month, in October, the commission banned all scamming, Molly, and gun music from the a... »
