Jamaica

Dovey Talks Begging Dexta Daps for Collab and Being Cast Aside by Artistes Because She Won’t Give Up Her “Front” – Watch Interview

Irie Dale July 10, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dovey Magnum has revealed her reason for not collaborating with her fellow dancehall associates, revealing their ulterior motives. The risqué singer expressed that she has approached several individuals within the industry about working together, but they all wanted her “front” in order to secure a collaboration. “I have reached out to a lot of different producers, a lot of people, I’ve been was t... »

Shericka Jackson Wins in 10.65, Thompson-Herah 5th in Final of Women’s 100m at Jamaica National Trials – Watch Race

Irie Dale July 8, 2023 2023 EVENTS, Jamaica, Sports

On Friday night, Jamaican female track star Shericka Jackson ran a personal best and world-leading time of 10.65 to win the 100-metre event at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. Shericka Jackson now holds the joint 5th fastest time in history. A day ago Sha’Carri Richardson ran 10.7 which was the world’s fastest time in 2023 before Jackson’s latest run. See placements and times for the wom... »

Jahshii’s Vehicle Shot Up After Birthday Celebration, Six Injured

Irie Dale July 8, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall artiste Jahshii narrowly escaped death on Thursday night as he and his entourage were attacked by armed men on Constant Spring Road just as they were leaving Meca nightclub at Marketplace. It is said that the artiste was at Meca nightclub earlier in the evening to celebrate his 22nd birthday at Triple Thursdays and had been joined by friends and family before they came under fire. Accord... »

Bounty Killer Points Out Reason Why He’s Yet to Get Back His Visa

Irie Dale July 6, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall’s warlord Bounty Killer has taken his frustration with not having a visa to the stage, where he declared that his visa rejection was a result of his noble endeavours to uplift people from poverty. At an event, the Fed Up deejay threw the question of why he was without a visa out to the audience. The audience responded with answers that pointed to Bounty denouncing homosexuals, but the ve... »

Jamaica Ranked Number One in United States Of America Visa Refusal Rates for English-Speaking Caribbean

Irie Dale June 22, 2023 2023 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

With a visa rejection rate of 30.04%, Jamaica holds the No.1 position among the English-speaking countries of the Caribbean for visa refusal based on data published on the U.S. State Department website under the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Jamaica is ranked high on the list of countries with high visa refusal rates, especially in the Caribbean and Central America areas. According to the ranking, ... »

Ninjaman Blasts Queen Ifrica and Gives Lady Saw Her Flowers

Irie Dale June 15, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Ninjaman has released a fourth letter through Empress Mesha as he responds to critics who say that he is not intelligent, and he also calls out Queen Ifica for her diatribe against Minister Marion Hall while offering his thoughts on the current state of music. In the letter shared on Tuesday, the artist says intelligence is “not proven until it is absolutely necessary, education never rears its he... »

New Footage of Mavado’s Son Dante Brooks in Prison Surfaces Online – Watch Videos

Irie Dale June 11, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Reported Footage of Dante Brooks, the son of popular dancehall deejay David Brooks, has surfaced online as he continues to serve a life sentence in prison. Brooks was found guilty of the 2018 murder of Lorenzo Thomas in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, in March 2021. The then 18-year-old and his co-accused, Andre Hinds, were also convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and arson, for which they wer... »

Vybz Kartel Takes Government to Court for Violating His Constitutional Rights

Irie Dale June 10, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Word of Vybz Kartel’s punishment of 23/7 lockdown in solitary confinement despite his declining health and struggle with Graves disease because phones were found on the block where he is located have been a hot topic for weeks. However, the Dancehall artiste refuses to take ill treatment lying down and has reportedly struck back with talk of taking the Jamaican government to court for breaches of ... »

Vybz Kartel’s Lawyer Talks on His “Life-Threatening” Disease and the Need For Surgery Urgently – Watch Report

Irie Dale June 10, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is reported to be in severe health condition allegedly exacerbated by a 23-hour prison lockdown placed on the deejay following the discovery of cellphones within his cell, according to reports. An exclusive report by Fox 5 New York revealed that the Gaza deejay’s condition is life-threatening and surgery is required. As per the report, a sworn medical affidavit from Vybz... »

Jamaica Not Included in 5 Caribbean Countries Allowed to Travel to Canada Visa-Free

Irie Dale June 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

Five Caribbean nations that are members of CARICOM have joined the list of 13 countries that will receive visa-free travel under the Canadian visa-free regime. According to reports, eligible candidates are only required to obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA) before entering Canada by air. Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tri... »

Nadine Sutherland Opens Up About Drug-Addiction Rumours – Watch Interview

Irie Dale June 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Addressing the near-career-ruining drug-addiction rumours that plagued her early life, veteran Jamaican reggae/dancehall singer Nadine Sutherland has opened up about considering suicide as a result of the fast-spreading allegations. Sutherland recently released the music video for her single Triumphant, which was filmed in New York. The artiste has described the song as a message pushing people to... »

Vybz Kartel Placed In Inhumane Solitary Confinement Says Attorney: Exclusive

Irie Dale May 28, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Vybz Kartel’s attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan says he plans to seek assistance from the court to intervene on behalf of his client, whose health is failing due to alleged inhumane conditions at the jail. On Thursday, the artiste’s management exclusively said that they were concerned and worried for the artiste, who was placed on indefinite lockdown since Tuesday by a superintendent at the Tow... »

FEMALE DANCEHALL ARTISTE ARRESTED

Irie Dale May 27, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall fans speculate on identity of female artist arrested for suspected illegal possession of firearm By Devi SeitaramMay 25, 2023 1:36 PM Jamaica Constabulary Force The dancehall community is rife with speculations following reports that a female veteran was arrested on Thursday morning for illegal possession of firearm in Portmore. A news article shared by the Jamaica Gleaner did not name t... »

Boom Dandimite Dies In Hospital, Dancehall Community Reacts

Irie Dale May 23, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Former Scare Dem Crew member Boom Dandimite reportedly passed away on Sunday morning at an American hospital following complications from an accident last month. Boom Dandimite, whose real name is Herman Stewart, is well-known from the 1990s dancehall crew Scare Dem Crew featuring Bounty Killer, Nitty Kutchie, Harry Toddler, and Elephant Man. The deejay was also close to dancehall superstar Bounty... »

New ‘658’ Area Code for Jamaican Phone Numbers

Irie Dale May 19, 2023 2023 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

As a part of the many changes that the island has seen since the beginning of the year, Jamaicans will now have to get used to another area code besides the ‘876’ usually dialed before a seven-digit telephone number. This will be the ‘658’ area code. The OUR (Office of Utility Regulation) has already assigned a central office code under the ‘658’ area code to different service providers who are re... »

Queen Ifrica Denies Minister Marion Hall Claims She Is A Lesbian

Irie Dale May 19, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Queen Ifrica responds to claims made by Minister Marion Hall that she is a member of the LGBT community Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has responded to Queen Ifrica and suggested that she is a lesbian and a member of the LGBTQI community after Ifrica called her out last week for engaging in drama and shading Spice over comments praising her ‘natural’ body. Lady Saw addressed Queen Ifrica... »

Bounty Killer, Baby Cham Slams Politicians Over Massive Pay Hikes

Irie Dale May 19, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall veterans Bounty Killer, Baby Cham, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz, I-Octane and more spoke out against the Jamaican government giving itself a massive pay increase Bounty Killer and Baby Cham are among several dancehall artists calling out Jamaican politicians over a massive salary increase for government officials, including the Governor General, the Prime Minister, and Members of Parliament... »

Sizzla Kalonji Performs Stunts in Modified BMW – Videos

Irie Dale May 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Reggae veteran Sizzla Kalonji customised his BMW with bright Rastafarian colours and symbols, representing his religious beliefs. The BMW, coloured in pale red, gold, and green, has the word “Jamaica” written on the bumper in Jamaican colours. Along the sides are designs of the lion of Judah and “Africa” written in bold colours. “Crank Up” is also written on the windscreen, and below the large let... »

Bounty Killer Gets Lifetime Achievement Award At 2023 IRAWMA

Irie Dale May 9, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Bounty Killer won the Reggae and Dancehall Icon Award at the 2023 IRAWMA. Bounty Killer added another International Reggae and World Music Award to his collection at the annual award show this weekend. The dancehall mogul was honored with the Reggae/Dancehall Icon Award. IRAWMA, which celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday, has been lauded by Bounty Killer over the years, and last night was no ... »

LA Lewis Arrested After His Viral ‘Toll Break’ Footage, JCF Issues Statement – Watch Videos

Irie Dale May 8, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

In a lengthy statement issued by the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Friday, they announced and confirmed the arrest of self-entitled Emperor LA Lewis after he filmed himself breaking a toll in St. Cathrine. The social media star recently went viral for filming himself breaking through a toll as he uttered the words, “So people me a go through the tag line people and a di emperor yuh understand, so ... »

Another Footage Surfaces of Vybz Kartel in Prison Singing – Watch Video – EXPLICIT

Irie Dale May 3, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

With summer right around the corner, incarcerated Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel releases a new short video clip, singing an unreleased song for the upcoming season. The video comes one week after another video went public showing the Worl’ Boss singing the lyrics to his song About Last Night and exciting Gaza fans online. The new video, shared some hours ago with the caption, “New Video Of Vybzkar... »

Chug It Promoter Andrew ‘French’ Wright Arrested For $222m Fraud At INSPORTS

Irie Dale April 25, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Three men, including Chug It promoter Andrew ‘French’ Wright, were arrested in Jamaica by MOCA in connection to a $222 million fraud racket at INSPORTS Chug It promoter Andrew ‘French’ Wright is among three people who were arrested on Wednesday afternoon by the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) for allegedly defrauding a government institution of $222 between 2011... »

Dancehall Artist Laden Celebrates Release From Prison

Irie Dale April 25, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall artist Laden is a free man. The “Top Story” artist has been released from prison and has been seen enjoying his newfound freedom. A video has been circulating online showing Laden out and about on his CBR bike, and his associates confirmed in the video that the artiste was indeed free. “Freedom! Freedom! how you mean,” his associate said while he asked another person off camera about his... »

Shaggy Hands Over $100m Raised By His Foundation To Bustamante Hospital For Children

Irie Dale April 25, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, News

Shaggy Foundation presenting check to Bustamante Hospital for Children Shaggy has handed over $100 million to the Bustamante Hospital for Children almost five years since raising the funds through his Shaggy & Friends Benefit Concert to assist the hospital in procuring critical equipment to help the nation’s children. The move came following a bitter spat between Shaggy and hospital off... »

Shenseea Reps Jamaica in Stunning New Pictures – See Photos

Irie Dale April 2, 2023 2023 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Shenseea, born Chinsea Linda Lee, has taken to social media to show her love for her country in a host of pictures where she sports the Jamaican colours proudly. The Dancehall artiste uploaded several pictures to her Instagram account with a simple caption of the Jamaica flag and no additional words. She was photographed on a boat with ocean waters and the horizon as her backdrop. The Run Run ente... »