A shipment of 12,000 pounds of mangoes was exported to the United States (US) on Thursday. The mangoes – ‘Julie’ and ‘East Indian’ – were the first to be exported to the US in 20 years. Export of the mangoes, which is being facilitated through the Mango Irradiation Programme, is expected to continue once or twice per week until the close of mango season in late July 2019. Minister without Portfoli... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging citizens who intend to travel overseas to ensure that they and in particular, their children, are fully vaccinated against measles with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. According to a ministry statement, as at May 17, the countries in the region that have reported confirmed measles cases were: Argentina, the Bahamas, Brazil,... »
Is Vybz Kartel health deteriorating in prison? The dancehall icon was rushed to a hospital in March of this year, sending his fans into a panic over his health. At the time, his attorney confirmed that he had a thyroid problem that he had to be taken to the hospital for treatment. Doctors were able to get it under control, and the deejay has been doing well since then. Vybz Kartel later thanked t... »
Cardi B wasn’t joking when she said she had severe side effects from her recent plastic surgery. Last month, Cardi B was forced to cancel a couple of gigs, and she said it cost her millions of lost revenue in the process. She had little to no choice but to cancel the performances because her body needed to recover from her recent liposuction. The beauty about the “Press” rapper is that she isn’t s... »
Vybz Kartel appeal is back on the forefront. Is the Court of Appeal ready to hand down a verdict in Vybz Kartel’s appeal case? The dancehall deejay and his co-convicts have been waiting on a judgment for almost a year. The case was presented before the courts in July last year. Kartel’s attorney, Valerie Neita-Robertson, says that she plans to inquire with the court about the case, but still... »
by S. Leslie Rihanna has amassed a $600 million fortune and is now the wealthiest female musician in the world. While her fans are begging her to drop new music, Rihanna is busy building her business empire, which includes investment in makeup, lipstick, lingerie, and luxury fashion. Aside from her business moves over the last couple of years, Rihanna remains one of the biggest selling artists on ... »
Shauna Chyn aka Shauna Controlla says she has no regrets getting plastic surgery. The dancehall diva who rise to fame while she was dating Gully Bop now found herself out of the viral dancehall deejay’s league. These days, Shauna Chyn has been linked to Downsound Records head Joe Bogdanovich, although neither of them have never confirm the rumors. A couple months ago, Chyn suddenly emerged on the ... »
American rapper Jay-Z has become the first hip-hop artiste to amass a US$1 billion fortune, according to Forbes magazine. Jay-Z has now reportedly hit the top 400 Club and, according to Forbes, the $1 billion figure is conservative. “Jay-Z’s steadily growing kingdom is expansive, encompassing liquor, art, real estate (homes in Los Angeles, the Hamptons, Tribeca) and stakes in companies like ... »
Teenage reggae sensation Koffee is writing songs for Rihanna. Koffee resume just keeps on growing. This week the 19-year-old singer/deejay was listed on Apple Music as one of the next breakthrough artists this year. We in the reggae/dancehall community already see her as a shining star, and it appears Rihanna also saw greatness in her. California rapper Haiti Babii recently spilled the beans durin... »
Mavado hinted that he might be back in Jamaica to support his teenage son who will be going on trial for murder. It’s been a year since Mavado left the island for the United States where he is a legal permanent resident. The dancehall singjay has steered clear of the island after cops issued a wanted notice for him to turn himself in for questioning. The Gully Gad ignored the warning from cops whi... »
Shenseea managed to anger some dancehall fans and now some members of the Rastafarian community. The Romeich Entertainment first lady has been getting a lot of criticisms since dropping off her new video “Blessed” with Tyga. Some folks are accusing Shenseea of selling out dancehall music, while others are labeling her a lesbian, as in the case of this Rastafarian female in the video below. While t... »
Edward Seaga, former Prime Minister of Jamaica, has died. The entire Jamaican community is mourning the passing of well known political figure Edward Seaga, who was celebrating his 89th birthday today, May 28. Family sources say the former PM passed away peacefully while surrounded by close family and friends. Seaga served as Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister from 1980 to 1989. He was the leader of t... »
Sizzla is experiencing more issues with the gay community. The reggae/dancehall icon was the headlining act on this year’s staging of the annual Reggae On The River concert in California. Sizzla Kalonj was the headlining act on the same show in 2016 after getting back his United States visa. Gay rights group protest the event back then, but he still performed while opting not to sing any of his mo... »
Bob Marley and Buju Banton get bashed by a Barbados politician, and now reggae fans are hitting back. Buju Banton performed at a sold-out show in Barbados last month that saw celebrities like Rihanna coming out to see the Grammy-winning singer perform While a massive crowd converged on the arena to see Buju, not all Bajans were welcoming of the Jamaican singer. Urban Islandz reported earlier this ... »
Former Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, real name Marion Hall, says folks are reporting her Facebook page because she is doing God’s work. Lady Saw, who retired from dancehall in 2015, is now doing gospel music and ministering across the world under her birth name, Marion Hall. She often posted her performances and minister on her Facebook page, but recently she had an issue where folks reported the page... »
Buju Banton went viral after a photo of him getting cozy with a mystery female surfaced online. The Gargamel is known for being ultra private about his personal life, but in the age of social media, celebrities are finding it increasingly more difficult to keep aspects of their lives private. On Friday a picture collage started making the rounds across the social sphere with some vloggers suggesti... »
Shaggy and Noah Powa get their “Money Up.” The dancehall deejays link up for the new single last month and now they dropped off the visual. “Money Up” appears on Shaggy’s new album Wah Gwaan?! which was released on May 10th. The Jay Will-directed cut saw the two dancehall acts showing off their wealth by pulling up in a Lamborghini and Mercedes-Benz GT in hood. Shaggy says the track is a motivatio... »
Beenie Man shared some photos of his adorable baby girl Xiah Amina Davis. The dancehall legend is enjoying being on daddy duties despite having five other kids. According to his fiancee, Krystal Tomlinson, Xiah derives from the Arabic word Zia meaning light and Amina is one of Africa’s first and most formidable Queens. Beenie Man and Tomlinson welcomed their first child together in October last ye... »
Jamaica’s men’s 4x400m relay team that won the silver medal at the IAAF World Relays in Yokohama on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Jamaica secured their first medal at the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 on Sunday through the men’s 4x400m relay team. The quartet of Demish Gaye, Akeem Bloomfield, Rusheen McDonald, and Nathon Allen crossed the line third in a season-best 3:01.57 but was pr... »
Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga has been hospitalised in Miami, Florida, where he is being treated for an undisclosed ailment. Sources close to the family of the former leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) told the Jamaica Observer last night that his family is ensuring that he gets the best possible care for his ailment. They refused to discuss the ailment or his condition. “He is ailing, ... »
Drake is now the owner of a private jet called “Air Drake.” “Nothing was the same for real” for Drake as he keeps raising the bar as a rapper and as a businessman. The Toronto rapper will not have to rent private jets or fly commercial going. Instead, he will travel the world in the comfort of his own plane. The “Nonstop” rapper gave us a preview of the massive 767 plane dubbed “Air Drake.” “No re... »
Elephant Man is feeling the heat from dancehall fans for disrespecting God. The dancehall veteran says that is not the case because he is actually promoting prayer and faith in his new song, “Jesus Take The Wheel.” The track features elements of gospel and dancehall music. While he intended it to be a positive single, Elephant Man is getting some push back from some fans who feel like he is disres... »
Twitter tried to kill Elaine Thompson last weekend. The Jamaican sprint champion has stepped forward to address rumors claiming that she died in Canada over the weekend from drowning. The news spread on social media like wildfire leaving her fans and family members in a panic. Thankfully this is just another malicious rumor being spread by unknown individuals. Elaine Thompson has since reacted to ... »
