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 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... »
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... »
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 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 ... »
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 ... »
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... »
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 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 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, 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... »
: In a well-executed race, Kingston Collage’s Bouwahjgie Nkrumie shocked most Jamaicans by clocking a sub-10 time in the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, stopping the clock at 9.99 on Wednesday in the Class 1, 100m final. Notably, Nkrumie ran 10.08 to win the semi-final of the event, setting a new class 1 record in the process, the old record of 10.12 stood since 2014 an... »
Jamaicans are pushing back for the legendary Bob Marley Beach to remain open to the public, and two children of the reggae artist, , and his Ziggy Marley, and his sister Cedella Marley are adding their voices to the cause. The Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABEM) has launched a petition asking the Government of Jamaica to grant Jamaicans access to beaches across the island. Beac... »
Marion Hall has been facing criticism for dressing in a certain provocative way, which many have deemed unsuitable for a minister. Minister Hall wore the outfit, which ignited a conversation on Instagram about what was fitting for a Christian, for the cover of her new song, I’m Doing Better, which she shared on IG. In the image, Marian can be seen wearing a black fur coat over a black top that sho... »
Reggae Sumfest 2023 will see a stellar lineup of entertainers, and the most recent addition announced to be a part of the lineup is dancehall-turned-gospel singer Marion Hall. Minister Hall was revealed to be one of the performers booked for July 22 in a post shared by the event organisers. The post, featuring a poster with the singer in a black fur coat and a partially revealing top, was captione... »
Montego Bay dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta walked out of prison a free man on Thursday after completing his three-year sentence for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The Guzu Musiq deejay, who was sentenced in March 2021, had pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a firearm, for which he received three years, and one count of unlawful possession of ammunition, for wh... »
Under fire leader of Jamaica Andrew Holness recently took to his Instagram to announce plans to increase the country’s minimum wage, which currently sits at $9000 a 29% rise from the previous $7000. Considering the pressure Andrew Holness faces from multiple sectors that fall under the government, including teachers in public schools, taxi drivers, and the general public, the politician posted the... »
Popcaan’s attorney Bert Samuels says the Jamaican police force, JCF, sent a letter stating he was convicted on drug charges to 94 recipients Dancehall artist Popcaan’s attorney-at-law, Bert Samuels, says the artist has proof that the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) broadcasted false reports that he had a criminal conviction for cocaine and other offenses. In an interview with TVJ’s En... »
With a successful career spanning over three decades, dancehall veteran Beenie Man appears ready to place another feather in his cap and has entered the increasingly popular business of real estate. The Who Am I deejay has come a long way since his childhood in the tough Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica. Beenie Man won the Tastee Talent Trail competition in 1981 at seven years old and reco... »
United Kingdom’s Privy Council has rejected Vybz Kartel’s application to introduce fresh evidence into his appeal even as his substantive appeal remains before the court. On Tuesday, reports first surfaced that the artist’s appeal was denied, but it was later clarified that it was, in fact, Kartel’s application to introduce ‘fresh evidence’ in the appeal that was denied. The ruling on Tuesda... »
Lisa Hyper has called out Popcaan for ruining Gaza Camp while disclosing to Shelly Ann Curran that she had beat him up. The discussion of Popcaan arose during episode 12 of the Tea Time with Shelly-Ann Curran podcast when Lisa was urged by the host to spill the tea about the 876 Gud artiste. Lisa, born Felicia Gooden, shared that she has “a lot of love” for the deejay, but she was uncertain if he ... »
Lisa Hyper has confirmed that she and Dexta Daps are in a relationship and that he was the father of her late son. In several posts on Instagram, Hyper has gone to great lengths to ensure that the public knows that they are in a relationship. On Sunday night, she shared what looked like a tattoo of Dexta Daps’ name. The tattoo, which is located on her shoulders by the collar bone, has in cursive, ... »
Jamaican-born billionaire Michael Lee-Chin, who made most of his fortune mainly through investing in companies such as National Commercial Bank Jamaica and AIC Limited, is currently considered one of the wealthiest individuals in Jamaica. The Port Antonio native has been estimated to be worth 1.5 billion dollars currently by the reputable financial magazine Forbes. The billionaire, who is reputed ... »
Vybz Kartel’s right hand man Shawn Storm didn’t mince his words when going after Buju Banton over an old video. If you’ve been following dancehall over the years, then you would know that Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton had a love-hate relationship that dated as far back as the early 2000s when the two had a running on stage resulting in Bounty Killer, who was Kartel’s mentor at the time, having to st... »
With the most difficult financial crisis of his life still in progress, Olympic champion Usain St. Leo Bolt has kept a positive outlook and a smile on his face. In a recent Tiktok video posted by nicbless, the eight-time Olympic gold medallist is seen cracking jokes with the woman who seems to be a pedlar/vendor based on her attire and Bolt’s commentary. Nicbless stated, “me and the boss deh yah, ... »
