The Jamaican tourism industry has been very creative in the way they market packages to lure tourists to the island. Even fully vaccinated travelers who land in Montego Bay will be tested before they arrive. They will be locked away in areas where touristic travel is approved, referred to as the resilient corridor where there is nothing to fear. This zone includes all attractions and resorts that ... »
Vybz Kartel’s phone has been examined for tampering by the defense team. The Blackberry cellphone in question was one of the prosecution’s strongest yet most controversial pieces of evidence in Vybz Kartel and his co-accused Shawn “Storm” Campbell’s murder conviction in 2014. Even though the phone belonged to Vybz Kartel, whose real name Adidjha Palmer, it was also used against Campbell in his con... »
Lionel Messi manages to win his first major tournament title with Argentina after failing to do so in the previous nine occasions. The only goal of the match was scored in the first half, however both teams put on a show over the ninety add minutes of the match. The match was dubbed as the Neymar vs Messi encounter. Argentine scored in the twenty-second minute after a clever pass from midfield, sp... »
Dancehall artist Squash is at the center of an alleged fake luxury watch scandal. The luxurious Richard Mille is a must-have for opulent celebrities. Squash was attempting to place a foot in that club when he posted pictures on Instagram sporting a gold Richard Mille, only to be held back by allegations that the deluxe watch is, in fact, a fake. “Nuh affi seh 40 words 39 good #forever6ixxx” he cap... »
Sha’Carri Richardson the US sprint sensation, could miss the Tokyo games after testing positive for marijuana at the US Olympics Athletics trials. In June, 21-year-old Richardson had won the 100 m at the US trials in Oregon and at a meet in Florida, she became the sixth-fastest woman in the world at the 100m distance, with a time of 10.72 seconds. Marijuana is now on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s... »
On Wednesday, the highest court in Philadelphia overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction after an agreement with a previous prosecutor was found and it prevented him from being charged in the case. The famous comedian had already served more than two years of a three-to-10-year sentence in a state prison close to Philadelphia. Bill Cosby was released today Wednesday, June 30th from prison. A... »
Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, and her daughter enjoyed a trip to Jamaica as even as the family recently settled the wrongful death suit with the helicopter company that crashed and caused the death of Bryant t and daughter Gianna. The family has kept a low profile since the death of Kobe Bryant last year as they grieve and move forward. However, it seems that their family getaway to Jamaica... »
Did Shenseea go under the knife for a boob job? The 24-year-old dancehall artist shared on Sunday that she now has breast implants. In a photo shared on her Instagram account, she had on a patterned pink bra and noticeably bigger boobs as she smiled in a close-up picture. “I invested in my body yeah I’m done up,” she said. Shenyeng shared two photos showing the news of her breast implants. Shensee... »
Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant’s widow sued the company that operated the helicopter in the January 2020 crash that killed her husband and her daughter Gianna along with seven other passengers. Sources revealed that on Tuesday Vanessa Bryant’s team of lawyers filed a notice of settlement at the court in Los Angeles. The terms for settlement were not released to everyone. The wrongful death lawsuit wa... »
Veronica Campbell Brown announced her retirement in an emotional post on social media hours ago The Jamaican Olympic legend who is one of Jamaica’s most decorated athletes is affectionately called VCB by many of her fans. She wrote about climbing up the ladder of success, after leaving a small town in Trelawny, through the Grace of God, she remembered how she, excelled in the Olympic games and the... »
The Uber App that was already being used in many places around the Globe was finally launched in Jamaica, and the owners mentioned how happy they were to contribute to Jamaica’s post COVID recovery. Uber reported that the launch gives visitors and residents in Kingston and St Catherine an accessible alternative to getting around, while some individuals will earn extra money. Guardian Insurance wil... »
Vybz Kartel scored a small legal win in his ongoing appeal case to overturn his 2014 murder conviction. One of the state’s most potent pieces of evidence used to convict Dancehall veteran Vybz Kartel, a Blackberry smartphone, is being reexamined. According to reports in the Jamaica Gleaner, the infamous cellular phone, which it was claimed contained irrefutable evidence in the form of text and voi... »
Shaggy says Jamaica’s reputation as a homophobic country led to him being barred from a television network album promotion of one of his projects with British musician Sting. Speaking on a Sound Chat Radio interview that explored the link between dancehall music and criminality on the island, Shaggy said the TV network had a problem with him because of the misconceived notion of Jamaica The “It Wa... »
Dancehall artiste Rygin King has left the island to seek treatment in the United States for the bad spinal injuries he received last year from being shot. The entertainer was attacked in June of 2020 with his entourage by gunmen in the district of Struie, Westmoreland where he was shot three times. A woman who worked in customer service was unfortunately killed on the scene by the criminals. Rygin... »
Today marks a new chapter in Dancehall artiste Jahmiel’s life, as he made the bold decision to give his life over to God. The ceremony was shown live and included an introduction from a female elder in the church, as well as a very thought-provoking sermon from the pastor. The woman of God who introduced the pastor spoke of the bold manner in which Jahmiel made his decision, to put a foot forward ... »
Beenie Man calls out double standard of Jamaican government after Mocha Fest and Rick’s Cafe scandal party scandal. Jamaicans are outraged by what they perceive to be a double standard in the entertainment industry after pictures and videos of the recent Mocha Fest Party Series emerged on social media on Thursday, May 27. Of course, the public is sharing their rage on social media, as Jamaicans ha... »
Sean Paul and Konshens are among the star-studded lineup for Fast 9 soundtrack. Fast and Furious 9 is expected to hit theatres on June 25, and dancehall and reggae fans should be in for a treat when they hear the voices of Sean Paul and Konshens who are both included on the movie’s soundtrack. Universal Studio’s F9: The Fast Saga is expected to bring the same high energy, seat gripping, popcorn sp... »
he closely guarded details of the outcome of the child support case against star athlete, Jamaican Asafa Powell, are finally out. The former 100-metre world record holder was ordered to pay the sum of $30,000 per month, plus half of the medical expenses and half the educational expenses accumulated by his daughter until she reaches the age of 18. Powell’s daughter was conceived with his form... »
Flankers, Montego Bay Dancehall artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta, who was recently sentenced to three years in prison after being found with an illegal firearm, is now singing about his sexual rendezvous while behind bars. His activities include receiving oral sex from his enemy’s baby mother. Tommy Lee, whose real name is Leroy Russell Jr, recently released a grimy track with notably violent lyrics, whi... »
After, dropping their first song as a trio, Dancehall veteran’s, Shaggy, Sean Paul and Spice will appear on “Good morning America”, one of the country’s biggest morning shows. The appearances will take place on the Tv program’s Summer concert series, on June 11, which was also announced on their Instagram page. Shaggy also shared the information on his Instagram account, which shows that they will... »
Dovey Magnum has been detained by immigration officials in the United States. Sources said on Friday that the “Bawl Out” singer was held during a raid at an undisclosed location in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday (May 19). We’re told that officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division is holding the dancehall artist at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. At the time of thi... »
The dancehall star Beenie Man, breached the Disaster Risk Management Act, when he hosted an illegal party in Shrewsbury district, St Elizabeth, on Sunday, November 29, 2020. In December, the 47-year-old popular dancehall artiste was charged by the Black River police and he plead guilty not long after. He was fined $150,000 in the St Elizabeth Parish Court recently. Beenie Man, whose given name is ... »
Rebecca Burrell, the wife of Jamaican-born international recording artiste, Shaggy, is not pleased with information the Jamaica Gleaner published about the Shaggy Foundation’s use of any money made from previous Shaggy and Friends Concerts. Mrs. Burrell, notably angered, posted a series of tweets on her social media platform, blasting the newspaper, asking for a retraction of the false information... »
Hours ago the curtains came down on one of Jamaica’s most watched early events, the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Champs which was kept at the national stadium in Kingston. After five days of competing, Jamaica College came out on top in the boys section of the championship while Edwin Allen was on top with points in the girls section. Congratulations to Jamaica College who got a total of 328.... »
Bounty Killer did not hold back on giving his opinion on the violence currently gripping Jamaica. The dancehall legend speaks out after receiving the news of a shootout that took place earlier today on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston that left two gunmen dead and another in custody. The shootout, which took place at a rather busy intersection in the Kingston 5 area around midday, was captured by a ... »
