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Beenie Man Donates to His Former School, Pembroke Hall High: 70 Students Assisted

admin September 23, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Beenie Man is the latest among a host of entertainers who have given back to students at the start of the new school term. Two weeks after classes resumed, the ‘King of the Dancehall’ is seen blessing 70 students at the Pembroke Hall High School located in St. Andrew. The initiative was carried out by The Beenie Man Foundation, a charitable organisation that is focused on Education, Entrepreneurship, and Youth Mentorship. The footage was shared on his Instagram page Tuesday night, showing the activities. The deejay and his team which consisted of several of his family members including his wife and kids handed over the items. During the proceedings, Beenie Man interacted with several of the ... »

More Calls for Jamaicans to Get Access to Local Beaches as Foreigners are Prioritised

admin September 23, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Jamaican beaches and hotels have been dubbed the new plantation by activist Dr Devon Taylor, as major companies seize control of the island’s shoreline, cutting off free beach access to Jamaicans. Tourism is touted as a major component of the Jamaican economy, with foreign nationals flocking to the island’s hotels in their thousands each year. However, with hoteliers claiming Jamaica’s most picturesque locations on the island’s coastline, less than 1% of the country’s coastline is accessible to the Jamaican public. This was highlighted and discussed on an episode of the Al Jazeera news network’s programme The Take, with Dr Taylor sharing his thoughts on the growing issue. Taylor, who is the ... »

Lt. Stitchie’s Health and GoFundMe Update

admin September 9, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

The GoFundMe that was launched days ago for Lieutenant Stitchie, born Cleveland Laing has read 12% of its intended goal of $100, 000 US. On the other hand, the latest update regarding the entertainer’s health is that he’s still in a coma. The witty deejay who has deviated the latter part of his life to God suffered a severe brain haemorrhage that has left him unresponsive. The former Dancehall star, known for his hit song ‘Wear Yuh Size,’ is currently in a long-term care facility, requiring extensive rehabilitation care. The news was made public last week by his wife Sophia Laing. The GoFundMe was set up by Sophia, it has reached a total of $12,638 as of Saturday afternoon, after 274 donatio... »

Cardi B Defends Vybz Kartel’s Against Critics Of His Appearance Amid Health Struggles

admin September 9, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Cardi B says she will not sit on the sidelines and allow people to make fun of Vybz Kartel’s physical appearance amid the Jamaican legend’s struggles with his health. Vybz Kartel found himself under the public’s microscope since his release from prison last month not just for his legal triumph, but also for his strikingly different physical appearance. Urban Islandz previously reported that the dancehall star had been battling Graves’ Disease in prison which caused swellings in his neck and face and discolored skin. A big part of his fight for freedom was to get himself proper medical attention as his family feared he would die behind bars from his ailment. Since walking out of prison ... »

Spice Shares Chilling Moments from Her “6 different surgery procedures”

admin August 26, 2024 2024 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

On Sunday, Spice recounted the life-threatening ordeal that she went through over a year ago and the surgeries she had done over the past few years. According to Spice, her most recent of 6 surgeries was done in January of this year and she’s thankful for the blessings she has received from “Jesus”. Living what she classifies as her “second life”, the Queen of the Dancehall shared a video which had multiple different footage, she also wrote a lengthy statement which was partially a prayer. She wrote, “Jesus you are Worthy to be praised. Thank you for Saving my life and for taking me safely through 6 different surgery procedures. The last picture was January 2024 when I did my last and final ... »