What Is Okra? This therapeutic vegetable is grown all throughout the tropical and warm milddistrictsaround the globe for its stringy fruits or “pods”. Okra can be consumed as a vegetable. Okra aka “Lady’s finger” is in with the Malvaceae (mallows) family and is named deductively as Abelmoschus esculentus. Why Should You Incorporate Okra In Your Eating Regimen? Brings Down Bad Cholesterol: Okra (so... »
The Ministry of Labour and Social Securityhas reported that some 200 Jamaicans farm workers travelled to Canada and never returned in 2015. The revelation was made at a hastily called press conference at the ministry’s North Street headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday to shoot down allegations that a Liaison Officer acted improperly in the case of Sheldon McKenzie, who died in the North American co... »
Rashid Derissant an affiliate of rapperBobby Shmurda and his GS9 unit has been sentenced to 98 1/3 to life in prison, XXL reports. Derissant and GS9 cohort Alex Crandon were both convicted of murder, attempted murder and conspiracy for the killing of a 19-year-old rival gang member in Brooklyn, New York. Both were found guilty on a long list of charges including conspiracy in the second and fourth... »
It is no secret that Drake’s new album “Views” is heavily influenced by dancehall music. The Toronto rapper has also never been shy about his love for the music originated in Jamaica, but Mr. Vegas feels that he is not giving the genre enough credit. In a video posted on his social media, Mr. Vegas rant about Drake not truly embracing dancehall but using the genre here and there in his music to ge... »
Alkaline became the latest dancehall artist to have his U.S. Visa revoked and the ripple effects are already being felt. Sources close to the deejay told us that on May 13 the news that his work visa was revoked. The problem reportedly stemmed from a new controversial single that the deejay released title “Save Yourself” where he sings about political issues affecting Jamaicans and other Caribbean... »
Lowell Hawthorne, the president and CEO of the Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, will make his debut on national television on the popular CBS program “Under Cover Boss.” Hawthorne is scheduled to appear in Episode 12 of Season 7, which will air on May 22, 2016, ad 10 pm EST in the United States. Golden Krust is a family-owned manufacturing, distribution, and franchiser of Caribbean-inspired cuisine.... »
Dancehall hitmaker Mavado delivered the video for his fiery new single “Progress,” produced by The Mineral Boss Records on the hot new Money Boss Riddim. The Yosef Imagination-directed cut saw Mavado rounding up his crew and taking to the streets to send a message or progress. “Wi nuh in a nothing wid you / If you naw show no progress / Man fi go through life without no stress / Be friends meet so... »
Entertainer Ninja Man, his son and two other men are to be tried for murder inthe Home Circuit Court on Wednesday. The artiste, whose real name is Desmond Ballentine, and son Janiel Ballentine are to be tried along with Seymour Samuels and Dennis Clayton. The four are facing the court for the March 16, 2009 gun murder of Richard Johnson in the Mall Road area of Kingston. The matter has been before... »
Dancehall deejay Merciless is currently athome recuperating following a beating that left him allegedly unconscious last evening. Music News understands that the entertainer was at a bar in Free Town, Clarendon at around 2:00pm, having a drink when he was approached by a man. The man a reported taxi operator is accused of using a piece of iron to beat the dancehall deejay all over his body. Accord... »
In a video just posted to Facebook moments ago, internet dancehall sensation Gully Bop seen slapping girlfriend Amari in the face In the over 1 minute video, she says “I don’t Love him anymore”. The story is fresh and we are still unsure of what is happening… »
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt opened his 2016 season with an easy victory in the men’s 100 metres at the Cayman Invitational on Saturday night. The Jamaican sprinter clocked 10.05 seconds for the victory to beat American Dentarus Locke, who clocked 10.12. Kemar Bailey-Cole finished third in 10.18, while the other Jamaican Jevaughn Minzie was fourth in 10.22 This represents Bolt’s seco... »
Organizers of the annual Reggae Sumfest have announced that there will be no overseas acts on this year’s lineup. But the big question among regular patrons is can local acts alone do it. Reggae Sumfest usually bills one or two international big name artist for the event. In the past stars such as Rihanna, Beyonce, Ashanti, Usher, Chris Brown, and more have graced the stage at Sumfest. This year w... »
According to Dre1Alliance, Popcaan is currently being labelled as a sellout after sharing another photo with his Trini girlfriend Kavelle on his official instagram account. Remember Popcaan’s girlfriend Kavelle Keir? Well she’s back and some Unruly fans are still upset. The Dancehall artiste broke the internet last October when he first posted his Trinidadian girlfriend with the caption “My boobie... »
The bitter feud between Nicki Minaj and her ex-boyfriend Safaree Samuels is getting crazy because he is now claiming that he got a tip that there is a hit out for him. Safaree officially filed a lawsuit against Nicki Minaj earlier this week and then she took to Twitter to put him on blast. Things are getting so messy between the two exes to the extent where Nick’s mother is getting involve. Yester... »
BRADES, Montserrat — Alphonsus ‘Arrow’ Cassell The prestigious honour of Order of National Hero will be bestowed on the late Alphonsus ‘Arrow’ Cassell for the outstanding contribution to culture in the field of calypso and especially his unparalleled international achievement in the genre of soca. His song Hot-Hot-Hot has been sung in many languages world-wide. The awards are to honour Monts... »
In the Caribbean, the avocado (alligator pear, pear, or butter fruit as it is also called) is rising among natural food enthusiasts for a host of important nutritional benefits. Here in Jamaica, where ‘pear is king’ the trees are normally in fruiting season from August to December every year. Especially in the West, avocados are being increasingly incorporated into beverages, salads, sandwiches or... »
Rita Marley together would have four children during their marriage. Marley also fathered eight more children with eight different women during this time. Not one to be left behind, Rita also had a child (Stephanie) as a result of an affair with another man during her marriage to Bob. Rumor has it that there are several other “unclaimed” or “forgotten” children of Bob Marley, but to the best of ... »
Commander Janice G. Smith became the first immigrant of Jamaican descent to command a destroyer when she assumed command of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79) during a ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk, May 2. Smith, from Morris Hall District, Saint Catherine, Jamaica, relieved Cmdr. Russel B. Sanchez, from Clarksville, Texas, during a ceremony attended... »
Beenie Man is getting some bashing on social media from dancehall fans over his recent statement. During his interview with Billboard about his collaboration with Drake on “Controlla,” Beenie says that he is the King of Dancehall and that he brought the genre to the world. “I introduce the world to what dancehall is ’cause I’m the king of it, and I have to work to keep it up,” Beenie Man told Bill... »
Barbadian pop superstar Rihanna is helping students from the Caribbean attain college education through her Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF). Rihanna will offer grants, through the Global Scholarship Programme, to residents of Barbados, Brazil, Cuba, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti and Jamaica who are eligible to attend school in the US and have been accepted into an accredited four-year college or university... »
Popcaan was not deported from Antigua despite being arrested and slapped with charges of battery. Rumors started swelling last week claiming that the dancehall hitmaker was deported from the Caribbean island following his well publicized arrest following an onstage incident with a police officer. Antiguan authorities have dismissed the rumors telling us that Popcaan is welcome to return to the is... »
Drake recently dropped his long awaited album VIEWS, and within a week the rapper achieved his customary feat of being certified platinum. The album VIEWS, like much of his work over the years has a evident Caribbean flavor, more specifically Jamaican culture embedded. Drizzy has never hidden the fact that he is a big fan of Jamaican culture, more specifically Dancehall music. He even paid homage ... »
Vybz Kartel team is keeping his fans happy while keeping the deejay relevant while her serve time behind bars. The newest music video released from Kartel’s arsenal is “Fever.” The track will be featured on his upcoming album “King of the Dancehall.” The short film clip was shot by Game Over films on locations in Portmore where Vybz Kartel grew up. Vybz Kartel’s new album King of the Dancehall wil... »
Gothic Dancehall artiste Tommy Lee Sparta Talks with Anthony Miller about Vybz Kartel & Alkaline copying his style and scamming charges against him. On the popular program – Entertainment Report, Lee talks about his career being benched due to his pending scamming charges in Montego Bay and his lack of ability to travel or perform on stage shows. He also explains the rumor of manager Heavy D d... »
The Ministry of Health is urging the public to be cautious in the preparation and consumption of Ackee to avoid poisoning. If Ackee is not prepared properly, it can be harmful due to the potential high levels of toxins. Two cases of ackee poisoning have so far been reported since the start of the year. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Winston De La Haye says only fit and well-opened ackees are to be use... »
