2025 EVENTS

Bounty Killer Calls Out Kartel: ‘Me helped Kartel not him help me so if him stand and watch dem diss me and don’t address it says a lot’

Irie Dale December 30, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Bounty Killer has been consistent in recent weeks about his support for Masicka and lack of support for members of the Gaza circle including Tommy Lee Sparta who he had a lyrical feud with in the past. Days before Christmas, he answered to a comment of someone asking him, if himself and Vybz Kartel are on good terms, he stated, “I would like to know as well bcuz I said I rather Masicka over Tammy ... »

Rebel Salute in Florida Set for September 2026

Irie Dale December 26, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

The organisers of one of Jamaican’s most anticipated annual shows, Rebel Salute, plans on taking the event to the USA this year, right after Summer. The festivities will feature live music, food village, art, herb curb, and more. The last staging in Jamaica was on January 18, the first major Reggae show of the calendar year. It was the 31st-anniversary staging of the iconic show that looks to high... »

Ghanaian Military Engineers and Doctors Arrive in Jamaica to Assist in Hurricane Recovery

Irie Dale December 23, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Jamaica has received a contingent of military engineers and medical professionals from the Republic of Ghana to assist with ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts following the impact of Hurricane Melissa in late October. The team, 54 in total, comprising 49 army engineers and five medical doctors, arrived on the island on December 18. The group was welcomed at Norman Manley International Airport... »

Miss Universe Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry Issues Statement After Returning to Jamaica

Irie Dale December 23, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Gabrielle Henry, has issued her first public statement since returning to the island after sustaining serious injuries during the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. The 28-year-old shared the message on social media on Friday, thanking supporters and outlining her focus on recovery. “In a time that calls for stillness and healing, I am grateful to be in Jamaica and... »

Bolt and Puma donate J$5 million each to STETHS, William Knibb for hurricane relief

Irie Dale December 12, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, News

Sprint legend Usain Bolt has partnered with sponsor Puma to donate J$5 million each to St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and his alma mater William Knibb Memorial High in Trelawny to aid in their recovery following Hurricane Melissa. Both schools were significantly damaged during the passage of the powerful Category 5 storm in late October. STETHS, located in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, su... »

Irie Dale Birthday Event 2025 @ Mingles Cafe Bronx NY

admin November 24, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Bronx, Pictures

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Jamaica Suffered 8.8 Billion US in Estimated Damages from Hurricane Melissa says World Bank

Irie Dale November 21, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa damages and recovery efforts, hosted by Sen. Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon was livestreamed via JIS. During the briefing, an estimated damage figure in US dollars was provided to viewers, Prime Minister Holness also gave a lengthy speech on recovery efforts and strategies, highlighting that getting back to some form of no... »

Reggae Artiste Jah Cure Gets Extended Prison Time!

Irie Dale November 3, 2025 2025 EVENTS, AMSTERDAM, ARTISTES

Almost a day after posting on social media that he is returning in a year and a couple months’ time, latest reports confirm that Jah Cure’s wait for freedom will be longer. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has now sentenced him to eight years and four months in connection to the stabbing of a concert promoter in 2021. The reported ruling, which was handed down on Thursday October 30, extends the arti... »

Dancehall Artiste Mavado’s Son Dantay Brooks in Police Custody

Irie Dale October 27, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, Jamaica, News

journalist Andrew Williams reported that the son of Mavado, Dantay Brooks is in police custody. Notably, Dantay was released from prison this year after spending several years behind bars. Hence, news of his arrest again has been drawing attention online. The caption for the social media post reads, “Breaking Dante Brooks, son of dancehall giant Mavado is currently in police custody.” It continues... »

Hurricane Melissa Sunday Morning Update for Jamaica: Weather Report Cat-4

Irie Dale October 27, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

“This is a powerful major Hurricane, it is heading for Jamaica,” says meteorologist Brian Shields, while talking on the latest updates regarding the system that’s just south of Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa which has turned into a category 4 system is expected to hit the island as a category 4 or category 5 in coming hours, moving slowly from south to north. The entire island is expected to be effect... »

Minister Marion Hall (Lady Saw) Opens Up, Gives Details on First Sexual Experience

Irie Dale October 17, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Dancehall artiste Lady Saw, shared deeply personal details about her past during her regular Wednesday livestream. Now a pastor at The Holy Ghost Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, Hall used the session to speak candidly about her first sexual encounter, which she revealed was a “rape” that occurred when she was in her late teens. Dressed in a white gown an... »

Jamaica’s Birth Rate Declines as Deaths and Migration Rise: Census Shows 2.7m Population

Irie Dale October 17, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Jamaica’s population is around 2,774,538, representing a 2.8 per cent increase over the 2011 census figure, according to newly released data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). However, the national census results reveal that the country’s population growth has slowed significantly, with declining birth rates, higher deaths, and increased migration contributing to the trend. Speaki... »

Dancehall Artiste Mavado’s Arrest Warrant No Longer in Effect!

Irie Dale October 17, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Dancehall artiste David ‘Mavado’ Brooks has taken a significant step toward resolving his long-standing legal issues after meeting with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the meeting took place at the Constant Spring Police Station in St Andrew, where it is understood that the arrest warrant issued for the entertainer in 2018 was vacated, meaning it is... »

Future Fambo Says He’s Embracing Christianity After Suffering “Mild Heart Attack”

Irie Dale October 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Veteran dancehall artist Future Fambo had an ephiphany after suffering a mild heart attack on Sunday in New York. The Rum and Red Bull singer said that he is considering becoming a Christian in January next year. “Mi ah gi dem a last run and leave this life behind. Mi tired of the hypocrisy, the lying, the clout-chasing, it is mind-boggling sometimes,” he said. Recently, Future Fambo released a go... »

Damian Marley’s ‘Welcome To Jamrock’ Certified Platinum In The UK

Irie Dale October 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley’s landmark single Welcome To Jamrock has officially been certified Platinum in the United Kingdom, nearly two decades after its release. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the track was awarded a BRIT Certified Platinum plaque on Friday, October 3, signifying over 600,000 units (sales and streaming equivalents) in the UK, as measured by the Official Char... »

Shabba Ranks’ ‘Mr. Loverman’ Certified Silver In The UK — His First BPI Award …..WATCH VIDEO

Irie Dale October 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Shabba Ranks’ 1992 single Mr. Loverman is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom, his first certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). According to the BPI, the track was awarded a BRIT Certified Silver plaque on Friday, October 10, after surpassing 200,000 units (sales and streaming equivalents) in the UK, as measured by the Official Charts Company. The song first appeared in... »

Dancehall Artiste Future Fambo Suffers Heart Scare in New York

Irie Dale October 6, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Veteran Dancehall artiste Warren Gladstone Williams, popularly known as Future Fambo, revealed on Sunday that he suffered a heart-related emergency. The entertainer, known for hits such as ‘Rum and Red Bull‘, shared a 28-second video clip online, showing himself lying on a sofa with wires attached to various parts of his body as paramedics from the FDNY attended to him. The post was captioned, “Ju... »

Dancehall Artiste Aidonia’s Home Raided in St Andrew, Jamaica Police Operation

Irie Dale October 4, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

On Friday, October 3, the home of veteran Dancehall star Sheldon Lawrence, popularly known as Aidonia, was searched during a major police operation in St Andrew. The early morning raid, carried out by the St Andrew North Police at around 5 a.m., formed part of a wider crackdown targeting illegal firearms in the area. Several properties were searched during the coordinated operation, including the ... »

Diddy Sentenced to 4 Years for Related Prostitution Crimes

Irie Dale October 4, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison following his conviction in July on two prostitution-related charges. The sentence, handed down by Judge Arun Subramanian on Friday, September 3 also included a $500,000 fine, the maximum allowed by law. Combs, 55, will serve approximately 36 months after being credited for the 13 months already spent in custody. He appeared subdued in c... »

Jamaica’s sport minister says Usain Bolt statue is coming along smoothly

Irie Dale September 30, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

Jamaica’s Sport Minister Olivia Grange is satisfied with the mounting of the statue of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt at Falmouth’s historic Water Square. Jamaica’s Sport Minister Olivia Grange is satisfied with the mounting of the statue of legendary sprinter Usain Bolt at Falmouth’s historic Water Square, which was promised since 2019. While the statue has already been installed, the official unv... »

Jamaican Hip Hop Legend Heavy D honored posthumously with (Irie Jam Foundation) Purpose Talk Legacy Honor Award

Irie Dale September 30, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

More than a decade after his death, Jamaican-born hip hop legend Dwight Myers, also known as Heavy D, was posthumously honored by the Irie Jam Foundation in New York with the Purpose Talk Legacy Honor Award. The event took place recently at the Resorts World Casino in Queens. Heavy D’s parents, Eulahlee and Clifford Myers, accepted the award on his behalf. Syntyche “Syn” Clarke, co-chair of the Ir... »

US puts Barbados and St Lucia on 2025 Trafficking in Persons Tier 2 Watch List; Cuba and Venezuela Tier 3, Haiti designated a special case

Irie Dale September 30, 2025 2025 EVENTS, News

WASHINGTON, USA – The US State Department on Monday positioned Barbados and Saint Lucia on the 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, Tier 2 Watch List. Cuba and Venezuela were classified as Tier 3, and Haiti, designated as a special case. The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA), Pub. L. No. 106- 386, in 2000, equipped the US Government with new tools and resources to mount a comprehens... »

Former Prime Minister of Jamaica Portia Simpson Miller Suffering From Dementia

Irie Dale September 22, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Former Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller is living with dementia. The confirmation came from her husband and long-time confidant, Errald Miller, during a rare and emotional recent interview. The revelation, made on the 17th of September, coincided with Simpson Miller being honoured with one of Cuba’s highest accolades, the Medal of Friendship, presented at the Cuban Embassy in Kingston... »

Jamaican Sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Bids Farewell After Illustrious Career and 17 World Champs Medals

Irie Dale September 22, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Sports

Early Sunday morning, following the women’s 4×100 metre relay at the World Championships in Tokyo, the Jamaican women’s team secured a strong second place finish. But beyond the silver medal, the moment was marked by something far greater. It was the final race of track and field legend and national icon Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce. The race brought the curtain down on her illustrious career, as she g... »

Seville and Thompson Deliver Historic 1-2 for Jamaica in the World Championship Tokyo 100m Final (WATCH)

Irie Dale September 15, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Sports, TOKYO

Jamaica has reclaimed its place at the top of global sprinting after delivering a stunning 1-2 finish in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday. Oblique Seville, 24, silenced his critics and shocked rivals by storming to his first senior world title with a blistering 9.77 seconds, holding off compatriot Kishane Thompson, who clocked 9.82 to take silver. Amer... »

Embatted Dancehall Artiste Squash’s Sentencing Date Set!

Irie Dale September 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Montego Bay Dancehall star Squash is set to learn his fate in a US federal court later this year, with sentencing scheduled for 24 November. The deejay, whose real name is Andrae Maurice Whittaker, recently pleaded guilty to being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm. The charge stems from a traffic stop in February, during which police recovered two Glock pistols. Squash had reportedly bee... »

Jamaica vs Trinidad and Tobago Match Highlights {VIDEO}

Irie Dale September 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

On Tuesday, September 9, Jamaica tackled Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF FIFA World Cup qualifiers, inside Jamaica National Stadium in Kingston. The Reggae Boyz secured a 2–0 victory and these are the highlights. »

Dancehall Artist Squash Pleads Guilty, Faces 15 Years For Firearm Charge

Irie Dale September 8, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Dancehall star Squash has pleaded guilty in his firearm possession case in South Florida. The Montego Bay deejay returned to court on Friday (September 5), where he formally entered his plea in exchange for a reduced sentencing. According to court documents, Squash, whose real name is Andre Maurice Whittaker to one count of being an illegal alien in possession of a firearm or ammunition. In exchan... »

Swizz Beatz Breaks Silence After Weeks Of Alicia Keys Divorce Rumors

Irie Dale September 8, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Swizz Beatz has responded to recent rumors about his marriage with Alicia Keys hitting the rocks. Following weeks of speculation online, the super producer says his marriage to Alicia Keys is doing just fine. Swizz Beatz shared a video of himself and the singer dancing while calling out folks online spreading rumors that they are heading for a divorce. “Everybody knew we was divorced but us,” the ... »

25 Dancehallers Who Strongly Supports The PNP Jamaica

Irie Dale September 2, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

With the general election set for September 3, the political energy across the country is strong as people openly show support for their political party of choice. One party that continues to receive strong backing from many Jamaican entertainers is the People’s National Party (PNP). Over the years, many well known Jamaicans who are not politicians from entertainment, business, sports, and other s... »

13 Dancehallers Who Strongly Supports The JLP Jamaica

Irie Dale September 2, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

With Jamaica’s general election set for Wednesday, September 3, the role of Dancehall entertainers in local politics has once again come to the forefront. While the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is not traditionally known for having widespread support from the top names in Dancehall, the party does have a handful of artistes who have shown loyalty to the “green team.” However, when it comes to the Pe... »

Embattled Dancehall Artiste Squash Set To Plea Guilty On Gun Charges After Making Deal With Feds

Irie Dale August 19, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA

Reports are saying that Dancehall artiste, Squash will no longer face a jury trial in the United States after deciding to change his plea in a federal gun case. The entertainer, whose real name is Andrae Whittaker, is expected to officially enter a guilty plea in court on September 3. This decision comes just before his trial was set to begin on September 2. The St James native deejay had up until... »

Jamaican Conjoined Twins Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Separation Surgery

Irie Dale August 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, News

Jamaica’s conjoined twins, Azora and Azaria Elson, have taken a major step toward a life-changing medical procedure. The one-year-old sisters, born in 2023 and joined at the abdomen, departed the island on Sunday, July 28, aboard a specialized Medevac flight headed to Saudi Arabia, where they are expected to undergo separation surgery. The journey was made possible through collaborative efforts be... »

Prime Minister Holness Sets September 3 as Date for Jamaica’s Next General Election (VIDEO)

Irie Dale August 11, 2025 2025 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that Jamaicans will head to the polls on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The long-anticipated declaration came on Sunday night, August 10, during a massive Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) rally at Half-Way Tree, where thousands of supporters gathered in a sea of green to hear their leader set the stage for the upcoming political showdown. The announcement follows S... »

Vybz Kartel Marks One Year Since Release From Prison “God Is The Greatest”

Irie Dale August 8, 2025 2025 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Vybz Kartel reflects on his prison release a year ago on July 31st. The dancehall legend walked out of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility a year ago with his two co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell and Andre St. John, also known as Mad Suss. Vybz Kartel had been fighting for his freedom for thirteen years before catching a big break in his final appeal to the UK Privy Council.... »