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Dancehall Artiste Chronic Law Denied Bail After Pleading Not Guilty to US Gun Charge

Irie Dale September 3, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jamaican Dancehall artiste Chronic Law will remain in US federal custody after a Georgia judge denied him bail following his not-guilty plea to a firearm possession charge on Monday. The entertainer, whose real name is Ackeme Jermane Campbell, appeared before Judge Sheppard for a brief hearing lasting approximately 17 minutes. The 32-year-old St Thomas native was informed of his legal rights and the potential penalties associated with the charge before being ordered to remain in the custody of the US Marshals Service. As reported by Nation Wide, prosecutors opposed his release, arguing that Campbell could pose a flight risk and that no bail conditions would adequately guarantee his return to... »

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Found Guilty in Tupac Shakur Murder Case After Nearly 30 Years

Irie Dale September 3, 2026 2026 EVENTS, News

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, following a trial that brought the long-running case before a Las Vegas jury. The 63-year-old former South Side Compton Crips leader was convicted on Monday, August 31, after jurors deliberated for less than three hours. Davis was accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting but was not alleged to have pulled the trigger. He faces a possible life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for October 13. Prosecutors argued that Davis organised the attack after his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, was involved in a confrontation with Shakur’s group at the MGM Grand following a Mike T... »

Celene Hall Becomes First Portland Woman to Win Miss Universe Jamaica

Irie Dale August 28, 2026 2026 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Portland native Celene Hall has been crowned Miss Universe Jamaica 2026, becoming the first woman from the parish to win the national title in the history of the pageant. Hall emerged from a field of 33 contestants to take the crown during Sunday’s coronation show, held inside the ballroom of the AC Hotel in New Kingston. Medical doctor Tianna McDaniel was named first runner-up, while Kadejah Anderson placed third in the competition. Prime Minister Andrew Holness congratulated Hall and the other leading contestants in a social media post on Monday. “I warmly congratulate Celene Hall on winning the 2026 Miss Universe Jamaica title!” Holness wrote. He also recognised McDaniel and Anderson, say... »

Usain Bolt Seemingly Unbothered by Robots Breaking His 100m Record Twice! (WATCH)

Irie Dale August 28, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

Usain Bolt is yet to publicly react after two Chinese humanoid robots recorded a faster 100-metre time than his long-standing world record, in recent days. A humanoid robot clocked 8.86 seconds in Beijing on Tuesday during China’s World Humanoid Robot Games, beating the 9.58 seconds recorded by Bolt in Berlin in 2009. Bolt has not issued an official public statement or reaction to humanoid robots outpacing his 100-metre world record. He has also not made any social media post about the robot’s performance or left any notably public comments on the development. Instead, the Jamaican sprint legend has been focused on celebrating his engagement to longtime girlfriend Kasi Bennett. Bolt proposed... »

Jamaican Sprint Legend Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Partner Kasi Bennett (WATCH)

Irie Dale August 24, 2026 2026 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt proposed to his longtime partner, Kasi Bennett, during his 40th birthday celebrations on Friday. One photo from the celebration, shared online by Jamaica Observer, show Bolt down on one knee as Bennett looks at him with a smile. Another image captures the couple embracing, seemingly moments after she accepted the proposal. Bolt reportedly presented Bennett with a five-carat engagement ring as family and friends looked on during the celebration. The proposal added another significant moment to the birthday festivities for the retired Olympic champion. Bennett, who has been in a relationship with Bolt for several years, is the mother of three of his children. ... »