The Government of Jamaica is seeking to sign strategic air services agreements with at least five African countries, according to Transport and Mining Minister, Mike Henry. Already talks are under way with Kenya and South Africa, Henry disclosed last week at the signing of an Open Skies Agreement with Canada in Kingston. The minister said the air services agreements are intended to establish direc... »
Two friends who were born as girls in Jamaica but have lived as men since moving to the UK have revealed how difficult it was to return to their birthplace and tell their families they are transgender. Steffan Zachiyah and Romario Wanliss, who live in Birmingham, never felt comfortable growing up as female and both started making the transition to be male in adulthood. Steffan, 25, explains... »
Desmond Ballentine more popularly known as Ninjaman is furious about his luxury 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, which he claimed got damaged due to the purchasing of “bad gas” from various gas stations around the island. The repairs to his motor car is said to be valued at over 2 million dollars. This according to the entertainer who was lucky to avoid footing the bill due to the car being on warranty... »
Veteran comedian Ian “Ity” Ellis of the dynamic duo Ity & Fancy Cat, made a revelation for the 2016 new year by giving his life to the lord. Ellis solidified his dedication to God by getting baptised on January 1st 2016. Speaking with The Jamaica Star, Ity explains his decision to become a christian. “My wife and my youngest daughter got baptised last year. We’ve been going to church together ... »
Here are 42 incredibly stunning aerial shots of the real Jamaica — you have never seen before. From the luxuriant parish of Portland through to the beautiful city of Kingston, to the crystal blue waters in Negril. To truly enjoy the impeccable beauty captured in these large photographs, they are best viewed on a computer. Please don’t steal the images we have curated from Instagram; you may follo... »
Despite being imprisoned for 35 years on a murder charge, Vybz Kartel has proven that he is the undisputed king of the dancehall. This was evidently clear at Oniel’s Place on Hagley Park Road on Friday night when a massive crowd turned out to pay tribute to the dancehall icon at the event dubbed, ‘Vybz Kartel vs Worl’ Boss’. The people came in droves and they made sure to make it known that ‘Addi ... »
Dancehall artiste Mavado is finally back in Jamaica after 2-years, check out his Onstage TV interview. Vado talks travel issues, Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Alkaline, Gully Bop also “feud” with Beenie Man, Dancehall plus more. Watch Below: »
Dancehall’s newest rivals Gully Bopand LA Lewis had a brief lyrical confrontation earlier today when both artiste stumbled on to each other atNightly Fix News Talk 93FM’s studio. Both artiste managed to keep their composure and kept it purely lyrical when the battle ensued. Major insults were exchanged on the subject matter of Gully Bop being struck in the head by his former girlfriend Shauna Chin... »
Gays BASH Jamaica Police For Removing Their Tents The Jamaican Police have removed housing structures and debris from the Kingston cooperate area belonging to a group of alleged homosexuals who were seen squatting on the lands. The group created make-shift homes with the used of tents and cardboard boxes, all of which were forcefully removed by the lawmen and cleanup crew. This activity did not go... »
United States (US) authorities appear to have shaved almost two months off the prison sentence of Jamaican Grammy Award-winning entertainer Buju Banton. The US Federal Bureau of Prison indicated on its website yesterday that the artiste, whose given name is Mark Myrie, is to be released on December 8, 2018. The Bureau of Prisons had originally indicated that Buju would be released from the McRae c... »
ah Cure and his wife KamilaMcdonald appear to be back together after rumors swirl last year that Kamila filed for divorce from the reggae crooner. After spending time together on Saturday night in Montego Bay, the couple was photographed in a car together. “The Cure and his wife were spotted at an ital restaurant and lounge in Montego Bay. They entered the same car after exiting the venue,” a sour... »
Since breaking up with one time ‘wifey’ Shauna Chin, Gully Bop seems to be on a roll with the number of women groping his arm and wanting to be his. Bloggers posted a picture with Gully Bop and another female yesterday claiming it to be his new found love, but the one hit wonder is showing that he is now “Every gyal man”. Some facebookers commented that he should be focusing on himself and what is... »
Mr. Vegas is the latest dancehall personality to weigh in on Gully Bop and Shauna Chin fallout. Bop and Chin feud is the biggest dancehall news since the start of the new year. Things took a ugly turn for the former couple when Chin accused Bop of assaulting her and he accused her of infidelity. Things took a drastic turn when Shauna Chin released a video accusing Gully Bop of being a crackhead ho... »
Gully Bop post a picture posing withnew girlfriend since breaking up with Shauna Chin, dancehall artiste Gully Bop and his new girlfriend post apicture online yesterday one week after breaking up with Shauna chin , “Is a big dream dis man. Mi haffi a pinch myself all now fi see if it real, but it real cause mi couldn’t a dream so long. And me see supm inna her weh mi love special too enuh. I like ... »
Shauna Chin release new Gully Bop diss song “Padlock Him’ Shauna Chin teams up with La Lewis on new track dissing Gully Bop, Song title “Padlock him” set to release soon Listen song Preview Below: »
Fight between the two pastors instigated by one collecting more money than the other. It can be said that Jamaica is never short on humour especially while travelling on public transportations. But on this occasion a group of passengers had to “take bad things make laugh” when they witness two Pastors who should be spreading the word of God and demonstrating the correct way of life instead decided... »
Tony Matterhorn has stepped forward to address rumors that he is gay after a photo surfaced online showing him with two fans that are allegedly transgender. Speaking with Winford Williams on Onstage last weekend, Tony Matterhorn said the two fans are females, they are just not very attractive. “The picture is real, but I am in the picture with two girls, them don’t look good but I am in the pictur... »
Complex Mag: Young Thug is no stranger to drawing headlinesconcerning his sense of style. The rapper’s fondness for women’sclothing has been well documented—he’s has already posed for DazedMagazine wearing a Gucci dress. But if there was any question of the Gucci dress incident being a one-time thing, the man behind the crossover hit ‘Good Times’ with Jamie xx is speaking out about his love for wo... »
Ziggy Marley’s Fly Rasta won the Best Reggae Album Grammy in February. The 10-track set saw the singer-songwriter fusing reggae with rock, soul, funk and punk. “I took the arrangement seriously and had to educate myself as I wanted emotions in the music. It is not linear, it has hills and valleys… a melodic arc,” he told the Jamaica Observer. Marley’s rivals for the Grammy Award were Lee Scr... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Grammy-award winning R&B singer Ashanti delivered a stellar set at the 2016 staging of Shaggy and Friends concert now under way on the lawns of Jamaica House in Kingston. She took the patrons down memory lane to her earlier hits, which had them jamming to her soothing sounds. Ashanti Delivering a good set in order to raise funds for the Bustamante Children’s Hospital ... »
One northern-Italy gelato shop is taking the health benefits of hemp seeds to new highs with the debut of its hemp-infused and cannabis-flavored ice cream. Molto delicioso! Now, cannabis users and ice-creamenthusiasts can enjoy the health benefits of hemp in a dessert not typically associated with healthy eating. That’s precisely the mission behind the gelato company’s decision to make a tribute t... »
Sean Paul is holding firm and never giving up on the struggles life has brought on. The dancehall superstar drop his new video for “Never Give Up,” featured on the Life Support Riddim, produced by JA Productions. The video showcase the breathtaking landscape of Jamaica on one side and the hardship of ordinary Jamaicans on the other side. SP is fresh off a collaboration with Busta Rhymes off on the... »
