Popcaan, Beenie Man, and Tommy Lee Sparta are among dancehall artistes sounding off about the killing of women and sharp rise in crime. Jamaica has unfortunately recorded 72 murders within the first 15 days of the new year. Just when citizens thought it could not get any worse, on Friday, January 21, 2022, there was the dubious first of six women being killed in less than 24 hours. This unpreceden... »
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Should Adams Return Amidst Increased Murder Rate in Jamaica?… Adams Talks His Story – Video
Jamaica’s most famous cop Reneto DeCordova Adams recently sat down with PROFILE show on TVJ to talk about his life story, crime in Jamaica and incidents while holding the position as Senior Superintendent of Police. Watch his full interview below. »
29th Anniversary Hosting Of Rebel Salute Cancelled
For 28 years, the event Rebel Salute has made an impressive stamp on Jamaican culture, featuring some of the music industry’s most iconic names, however, this year is going to be different as the show has been put off until next year. According to Reggae veteran Tony Rebel who is the organizer for the event, the event had to be put off due to the pandemic taking a toll on everything which he said ... »
Jamaica Wins Medal In North American Bobsled Competition And Looks Forward To Winter Olympics
The Jamaican team is making great strides in the sport of Bobsled as they recently won a medal in the North American Cup competition held at Lake Placid, New York on the 20th of December. The team consists of Shanwayne Stephens, Ashley Watson, Rolando Reid, and Matthew Wekpe who had a 7th place overall finish in a time of 1:32:87. As a part of the two-man Bobsled team, Watson and Stephens who were... »
Kanye West Under Criminal Investigation By LAPD For Punching Fan
The Los Angeles Police Department is reportedly investigating a battery report which claims that Kanye West was the aggressor in an incident that occurred on Wednesday night at the Soho Warehouse Club in Downtown Los Angels. KANYE WEST part of the incident was videoed and shared online, which shows a verbal disagreement gets heated and turns into a physical altercation. Ye has been named a suspect... »
Jah Cure Gets March Trial Date, Dutch Prosecutors Probing Phone Records
Jah Cure will have to wait a few more months in a Dutch jail as prosecutors requested more time to probe his phone records. The Reggae crooner appeared in court on Wednesday in Amsterdam, where he has been CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER and aggravated assault On Wednesday, the reggae artist was remanded to jail on March 8 as he awaits his trial. According to reports, JAH CURE, whose real name is Si... »
Popcaan Detained In The UK, Authorities Claim He’s A Gang Leader
Popcaan says someone in Jamaica gave British authorities information claiming that he is a gang leader resulting in him being detained. The dancehall artiste was in Africa for the past two weeks touring and mingling with local celebrities and fans. While he had an eventful time in the motherland, Popcaan again had more drama soon as he touched down in the United Kingdom from Africa, where British ... »
Vybz Kartel Still The Dancehall King Of YouTube In Jamaica – Top 15 Artistes In 2021
Vybz Kartel remains the top dancehall artiste on YouTube in Jamaica for 2021. The final data for January through to the end of December of 2021 are in. While some preliminary numbers were published last year and have been making the rounds, these did not take into account numbers for the month of December, 2021. For the first time, new dancehall artists are dominating the streaming views on YouTub... »
Ayesha Curry Breaks Silence On Steph Curry Open Marriage
Ayesha Curry breaks silence on reports she and her husband Steph Curry were in an open marriage. Ayesha took the time to respond to a brazen fan who questioned the status of her marriage to basketball star Steph Curry. On Monday, she shared a photo of her husband in a recent GQ photoshoot where she drools over his good looks. “Good gracious God almighty,” she said with the sweating emoji. “my baby... »
Jah Cure To Have Court Hearing Next Week
Reggae artiste Jah Cure will be attending his first public court hearing on Wednesday, January 12, scheduled to begin at 11:45 am where he will answer to the charges of attempted manslaughter, aggravated assault, and attempted murder that he has been slapped with based on an incident in Amsterdam that unfolded that saw the singer stabbing promoter Nicardo ‘Papa’ Blake. The information was relayed ... »
Popcaan’s Wild Night In Ghana Ended With Gunfire, Cops Escort Artiste From Melee
By Devi Seitaram Popcaan had a wild night in Ghana that ended with gunfire and reports of an attempted robbery forcing law enforcement to intervene. The Dancehall deejay was seen in a video being assisted by security personnel and Ghana Police Service officers on Wednesday night as shots rang out and confusion ensued at a popular nightspot in the city. The Ghana Police Service is yet to respond to... »
Dancehall Legend Chaka Demus Shaken After Taxi Driver Pulled Gun On Him
Some shocking news has emerged in which dancehall legend Chaka Demus, of the famous duo, Chaka Demus & Pliers, said he was threatened by an armed taxi driver earlier this week. He has alleged that the incident happened inside the Port Henderson Plaza in Portmore, St Catherine. The shocking part is that he believed the incident happened because he asked the armed driver to give way. Chaka Demus... »
Gully Bop Says He Is Doing Well
After rumours surfaced about Gully Bop, the entertainer has spoken out on his condition letting the world know just how he is doing at this time. Where the illness that plagued him is concerned, the Jamaica Star who initially published the story said the deejay was faced with complications stemming from a Hernia and tubes being blocked. As such Gully Bop was last month admitted to the Kingston Pub... »
Kanye West Goes Extra Mile And Buys House Across From Kim Kardashian
Even though Kim Kardashian has been pushing for the divorce between her and Kanye West, the rapper has ever since been pushing to get his wife back even though things might seem a bit sour now due to his estranged partner moving on to date Pete Davidson. In his most recent stint at getting back with Kim, West went all out and bought a home just across from the family house for 4.5 million Dollars ... »
Mutabaruka Calls On Jamaican Musicians to Stop Making Trap Dancehall
The debate continues with regards to Dancehall artistes deejaying over rap beats and in return calling their music Trap Dancehall, the veterans in Jamaican music are actively campaigning for this to stop. The latest veteran musician to talk down on the move done mostly by youngsters is Mutabaruka, he even took to social media to reiterate his stance. He stated, “Calling on all Jamaican musicians, ... »
Beenie Man Denies He Was Arrested In Ghana, Says “I have no Covid”
Beenie Man denies he was arrested in Ghana for Covid breaches. The dancehall Deejay took the time to reply to reports that he was detained in Ghana on Monday because he had tested positive for Covid-19 and had been out and about, including performing at Stonebwoy’s Bhim concert. The report posted by a Ghanaian radio station claimed that Beenie Man had also presented a fake vaccine passport a... »
Montego Bay, Jamaica Sets Tourism Record
According to a recent article published by Caribbean Journal, Jamaica’s second city of Montego Bay is setting records having received the most tourist visits in a day. The feat was accomplished last week Saturday when the Sangster International Airport recorded a monumental number of 7000 travelers that flew into the island. The number has been the highest count since the country reopened its bord... »
D’Angel Lashes Out At Beenie Man For Child Support Issues
After the revealing of the escapade with Beenie Man and his new boo Camille Lee, with them showing off their brand new Benz and as of recently showcasing their good time being spent in Africa for the Stonebwoy concert. The ex-spouse of Beenie Man, D’Angel is not having it, she took to her social media in a live video to address the father of her only child Marco Dean Davis who she did not call his... »
Reggae Artiste Chuck Fenda Marries Mother Of His Children Abigail Walters
Veteran reggae musician Chuck Fenda announces that he and the mother of his children officially tied the knot. Chuck Fenda, whose real name is Leshorn Whitehead, wed his girlfriend of 6 years, Abigail Walters, the CEO of the online store Island Girl boutique, and with whom they share two kids. On their wedding day, the 49-year-old reggae veteran gook to his Instagram to share pictures with his bri... »
Camille Lee Show Off Beenie Man New Mercedes-Benz And Lots Of PDA
Camille Lee and Beenie Man are living their best lives as the pair are seen enjoying Jamaica out and about, having just returned from the United Kingdom. Videos online show the pair eating seafood and dancing, but it’s a video of Beenie Man trying out his new Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV that has fans talking Beenie Man can be seen smiling while sitting in the driver’s side of the car while Camille Lee, ... »
Jamaican Billionaire Michael Lee-Chin New APHO Superyacht Docks In Portland
The billion-dollar superyacht was spotted traveling to Portland, where it docked close to the residence of one of Jamaica’s richest men- Lee-Chin. Chin, who owns the National Commercial bank and a range of related companies, is often given idol status by Jamaican entertainers like Vybz Kartel, who once sang, “me waan get a billion dollar like Mr. Lee Chin.” The self-made billionaire is just one of... »
O.J. Simpson Is a Free Man Again at Age 74 – Video Report
Good behaviour shaved three months off of O.J. Simpson’s parole, effective December 1st. It came just a day after a hearing before the Nevada Board of Parole, Nevada State Police spokeswoman Kim Yoko Smith said Tuesday. “Mr. Simpson is a completely free man now,” said Malcolm LaVergne, Simpson’s lawyer in Las Vegas. Inside Edition, Digital’s Stephanie Officer has the details. Learn more from the r... »
WORLD/JAMAICA Top Sprinter Elaine Thompson Herah Receives Honorary Degree From Utech
This year’s track season might be finished but Elaine Thompson Herah is not as she was recently awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, from the University Of Technology. An Honorary Degree is one of the highest accolades that a University offers to people, especially those who have accomplished the unusual in the particular field or for their country. The Honorary Degree is awarded to the q... »
No Permits Granted For Parties This Christmas Season 2021 — Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no permits have been granted for the hosting of parties during the Christmas season. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday, December 10, head of the JCF Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said that the JCF w... »
Jamaica and United States Team Up In Task Force Against Lottery Scamming
The Jamaican and United States Governments have made a progressive crime-fighting move by creating a joint task force dedicated to tackling lottery scammers, who are said to prey on mostly elderly American citizens as their victims. Even though the move was not officially announced, the Jamaica Observer interviewed Mark Wells, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Caribbean Affairs, and Haiti Bure... »
