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 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... »
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 ... »
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... »
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... »
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. »
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... »
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... »
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... »
Veteran Dancehall artiste, Baby Cham is currently grieving the loss of his Mother. The ‘Ghetto Story’ hitmaker confirmed the news in a series of posts in memory of his Mother on Monday, August 4. One of the posts captioned, “The Most Beautiful Human Being I Know, ONE DON MAMA JENNIE. May Jehovah Prepare A Place For You, I’m Gonna Miss You So Much . One Don, Mama Jennie I Love You With All My Bo... »
One of the many pillars of Jamaican culture is family, some are more about it than others. However, male Dancehall and Reggae artistes, specifically, have been known and stereotyped to have a large amount of children, usually with more than one partner. This was highlighted by a post, recent published on Instagram by Reggae artiste Nesbeth. This post shows a number of Dancehall icons and legends a... »
Vybz Kartel is officially the King of Dancehall. The Jamaican legend received his crown at the 2025 staging of Reggae Sumfest. Almost a year after his release from prison, Vybz Kartel solidified his legacy in Jamaican music as the King of Dancehall. The Queen of Dancehall, Spice, was on hand to crown Kartel early Saturday morning, July 19, on Night one of the iconic reggae festival. The Por... »
Tuesday morning, iconic Reggae singer Jah Cure made his first post on Instagram since 2025, with his previous post being about six months ago in October 2024 when he celebrated his last birthday, dubbing the occasion, the best birthday one could have behind bars. For his new post, he shared a video clip of Vybz Kartel singing to multiple of his songs and shouting him praises for his singing abilit... »
20 years ago, on January 20, 2005, Gerald Levy, more popularly known as Bogle, was shot and killed. Following his death, multiple rumours began circulating, and several theories remain today. The Jamaican dancer was the originator of several culturally iconic Dancehall moves like the Wacky Dip and the Willy Bounce. According to a newly released video on the true-crime podcast Watson’s World, befor... »
The Jamaican sprint legend and his family are mourning the death of the family patriarch. According to the Jamaica Observer, Wellesley Bolt passed away on Monday, March 31, following a lengthy battle with an unknown illness. Usain Bolt has not yet released a statement confirming his father’s passing, but sources told Urban Islandz he is saddened by the news. “He (Usain Bolt) and the entire family ... »
Dancehall artist Kiprich is wanted by police amid a flare-up of violence in St. Catherine. Kiprich, whose real name is Marlon Plunkett, was named among almost a dozen men as persons of interest in a bulletin released on Friday (February 7) by the St Catherine North police division. It’s unclear if the dancehall veteran has turned himself into the police yet. However, law enforcement officials are ... »
In a startling revelation, two prominent Jamaicans—a celebrated entertainer and a renowned athlete—discovered in 2024 that they were not the biological fathers of the children they had been raising. This revelation has reignited debates on paternity fraud and its emotional and familial consequences, prompting calls for legislative action. Heroy Clarke, Member of Parliament for St. James Central, h... »
Retired Olympic legend Usain Bolt is still grappling with the loss of millions of USD from 2023, following his involvement with the fraudulent investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). Bolt was one of more than 70 reported victims in a scheme involving tens of millions(USD) in fraud that spanned more than a decade. Being the most vocal of the victims, on Saturday morning, Bolt revealed ... »
Busy Signal says he is in disbelief after being denied a Canadian visa. The dancehall veteran shared the news via Instagram on Friday, telling his Canadian fans they won’t see him in concert anytime soon. The deejay called out the Canadian High Commission while asking the Jamaican government to help him with what he calls an “injustice.” Busy Signal also shared a screenshot of the denial letter he... »
Jamaica News, this report from TVJ News shows a make-shift factory set up in an abandoned house in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. The operation was discovered by law enforcers who also found what seems to be stolen motor vehicle parts. »
Dancehall superstar Sean Paul has achieved another milestone, securing the 88th spot on Billboard’s prestigious ‘Top 100 Artistes of the 21st Century’ list. The list, which highlights the most successful artistes based on their performance on the Billboard 200 albums chart and Billboard Hot 100 songs chart from 2000 to 2024, was unveiled on January 8. Sean Paul, now 52 years old, joins an illustri... »
For its highly anticipated second staging, the Intimate 2025 concert by Reggae legends Beres Hammond and Buju Banton delivered an unforgettable night of music and excitement to a jam-packed crowd. The event was held on Saturday night at the Plantation Cove in St. Ann, showcasing some of Jamaica’s most iconic Reggae artistes. The impressive lineup included the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, alo... »
Vybz Kartel has been touting himself as the current ‘King of Dancehall’ ignoring Beenie Man‘s claim to the throne in a recent OnstageTV interview. “Kartel a the King, suh a nuh nutt’n new,” he stated in the interview. Bounty Killer also hailed Vybz Kartel as a king at Freedom Street, stating, “This man is a lyrical genius… Dancehall pharaoh… and a don’t want you to feel like you are taking anybody... »
Usually frequently seen alongside his fiancée, Sidem Öztürk, Vybz Kartel has sparked breakup rumours following several appearances with Dancehall artiste Sandra Rose. After being released from prison in August, Kartel and Sidem have been practically inseparable. He has also hinted that their wedding could be as soon as his birthday in January, with the deejay expressing fondness for a birthday wed... »
Vybz Kartel can rest assured that he will never be tried again for the murder case that landed him in prison for over a decade. The dancehall legend, real name Adidja Palmer, was released from prison on July 31, 2024, after being incarcerated for almost 13 years. Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Andre St. John, and Kahira Jones, were found guilty of the murder of Clive Willi... »
Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Nadine Sutherland are the two newest recipients of the prestigious “Order Of Distinction” award in Jamaica, the nation’s sixth highest honor. The dancehall legends attended the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards on Monday, October 21, looking dapper. Beenie Man, real name Moses Davis, dressed in a black tuxedo and attended the awa... »
Vybz Kartel can rest assured that he will never be tried again for the murder case that landed him in prison for over a decade. The dancehall legend, real name Adidja Palmer, was released from prison on July 31, 2024, after being incarcerated for almost 13 years. Vybz Kartel and his co-accused, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Andre St. John, and Kahira Jones, were found guilty of the murder of Clive Willi... »
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, Entrepreneursh... »
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 pictur... »
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 sta... »
The organisers of Sting, notably Tahheer Laing and father Isaiah Laing are not happy with Vybz Kartel choosing a December date for his first show after prison release. According to Tahheer Laing, he would rather have Vybz Kartel on Sting 2024 Instead of competing. The young promoter highlights that he would be willing to give Kartel a night of his own. Sting has been around since 1984 and 2024 is ... »
After mentioning last week that he would be visiting his doctor this week, on Tuesday, Vybz Kartel shared footage from the visit with his social media followers. Last week the gaza artiste detailed that after his doctor’s visit, he will then be placed on a special diet. It is expected that several tests will be run on the deejay before deciding where he will go to get treatment for his graves’ dis... »
Scenes from Vybz Kartel’s release have been making rounds online, with the most recent footage of the deejay being a video he uploaded online moments after his release from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre formerly known as General Penitentiary aka GP. The video shows Vybz Kartel and his partner Sidem Ozturk in the back of a vehicle, listening to music as he drank champagne, he also kiss... »
The latest update in the case involving Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused, a month after their lawyers and the prosecutors presented their arguments in Jamaica’s Court of Appeal, is that the decision following recent court proceedings is scheduled to be made this coming Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The ongoing murder case of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams which started back in 2011 could be close to an e... »
During a lengthy talk about his career and journey in the music industry, Wayne Marshall spoke about a moment in his past when he got in trouble with the law by accident. Wayne Marshall, speaking with Kshema Francis on Levelz With Kshema, was asked about a time when he experienced one of the biggest setbacks in his career. According to him, it was when he was arrested at an airport in the United S... »
