The Jamaica Constabulary Force has announced a new road regulation which prohibits motorists from smoking ganja while around the steering wheel. The new traffic act was announced via social media today as the government’s new Road Traffic Act (RTA 2018) came into effect. In a tweet, the JCF alerted the public that driving while high attracts a fine of $10,000. The tweet read, “If we see you ‘rolli... »
Social media users were left in shock as an alleged video of criminals removing an automated teller machine (ATM) early Thursday morning surfaced online. In a previous report, it was reported that the incident took place in Westmoreland, Jamaica, and the spot where the machine once stood was seen with evidence of discoloured flooring and a somewhat dismantled wire casing laying bare on the floor, ... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw, put a stalker on blast on Sunday after the man bombarded her with unsolicited nude photos during her Sunday prayer service. Lady Saw is well-known for her raunchy and sexy music, which had dominated for almost three eras before she ditched the moniker and announced that she was dedicating her life to Jesus Christ. The Grammy-winning dancehal... »
By Soja Leslie Usain Bolt has reaffirmed his commitment to Jamaica despite the recent reports that he has been defrauded of billions of dollars from an investment account he had with a local firm, Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL). The sprint legend has been out of the public eye since reports surfaced earlier this month that his USD 12.7 million portfolio containing stocks, cash, and other inve... »
Law enforcement officers can hold their heads high after intercepting a large amount of cocaine this morning at the Kingston Freeport Terminal. In a report by the Jamaica Observer, the seizure was a joint operation by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Narcotics Division, the Jamaica Customs Agency, and the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF). Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug that, for a ver... »
A former employee is being investigated by the Jamaica Constabulary Force for millions of dollars going missing from Sprint legend Usain Bolt’s investment account at a local company in Kingston. On Thursday, the Jamaica Gleaner reported that the Sprinter’s stock and investments portfolio with a company named Stocks and Securities Limited had been tampered with, and the sprinter-turned-produc... »
Rygin King shares his progress from doing a new round of therapy to learning to walk again following paralysis from his waist down. Urban Islandz reported last year that Rygin King real name Matthew Smith, was paralyzed from the waist down and had to be wheelchair-bound following gunshots wounds in a 2020 shooting incident that resulted in the death of his manager’s wife. The dancehall artist and ... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tenesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is not here for the recent allegations by gossip blogger Shelly-Ann Curran who alleges that Popcaan and Shorty had a history. Curran had a masked guest on her show on Friday night who claimed to have all the tea on dancehall artist Popcaan. The woman wearing red and black with a scandal bag on her head and a plastic mask on her... »
Aidonia and Kimberly Megan paid their final respects as their son Khalif Hitana Kruz Lawrence was laid to rest on Saturday. Khalif, 9, passed away last month after a battle with cancer. His parents have been out of the public eye as they mourn his death and were only seen recently over the Christmas holidays as his father worked at a New Year’s Day party. On Friday, Bounty Killer attended the wake... »
Jamaica indeed is one of the smallest countries in the world, but somehow it still manages to make headlines around the globe. As part of its Deadliest Roads series, Free Documentary, which has over four million subscribers on its Youtube channel, features the tropical island. It is no secret that Jamaica has some of the deadliest roads in the world. In the past year, 488 people were killed on the... »
Vybz Kartel’s baby mother, Tanesha ‘Shorty’ Johnson, is again reacting to him posting several new photos of his fiancee Sidem Ozturk who appears to have moved into his house. While there have been talks that Vybz Kartel has kicked his baby mother out his house, he seemingly confirmed the rumors recently when he shared several photos of his fiancee chilling outside his crib with a ton of poli... »
Dancehall artistes Shaggy and Teejay and the president of the Solid Agency, Sharon Burke, brought a dose of Christmas cheer to the patients at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, gifting them early Christmas presents. Though his name might be embroiled in recent controversies, Shaggy has been staying busy as usual and on Friday made his annual visit to the Bustamante Hospital. The local philanth... »
As a part of his Love Damini tour, Burna Boy came to Jamaica to host a concert at the national stadium on Sunday, December 18, 2022, and Popcaan took the stage for a performance that included a surprise. Taking the stage singing his song Inviolable, the Unruly Boss was dressed in simple black slacks, sneakers, and a loose shirt, with his hair sticking out in twists. He engaged the crowd in his per... »
Members of the Jew Pen Lighthouse Pentecostal Church are in disbelief following the death of a male who is said to be the pastor of the church during a baptismal ceremony on Sunday, December 18. The victim was confirmed as 65-year-old Feddie Willis of St. Catherine’s Jew Pen. Willis was reportedly about to perform a baptism on a church member in the church pool area when he collapsed in the water,... »
Mavado has expressed his disappointment in the Jamaican government amid his court case against former attorney-at-law Jennifer Messado. The dancehall veteran voiced his opinions on his ongoing court trial in the wake of a Jamaica Observer report, which stated that Messado’s lawyer said, “Mavado should keep it civil.” Messado, who will be on trial on March 1, 2023, to answer allegations of defraudi... »
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, ... »
As winter encroaches on the United States, tourists flock to the Caribbean. American rappers Cardi B and Offset jetted away from the harsh weather for a mini vacation to Jamaica and celebrated Offset’s birthday. Cardi B and Offset tied the knot in a private ceremony at their home in 2017 and have two children, Kulture Kiari Cephus and Wave Set Cephus. Cardi B recently shared the family’s Christmas... »
The embattled juror, Livingston Cain, who is accused of offering to bribe another juror with half a million dollars to free Vybz Kartel, has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice. On Tuesday afternoon, Parish judge Maxine Ellis ruled that Livingston Cain was guilty of the charge, which said he offered the jury foreman money in Kartel’s 2014 trial to influence other jurors to return... »
Dancehall entertainer Mr Vegas is basking in success after becoming the proud holder of a bachelor’s degree in sociology/anthropology and a minor in hospitality management from Florida International University (FIU). The entertainer, whose given name is Clifford Smith, shared on Friday that he graduated with a 3.9 grade point average (GPA). In an Instagram post, in which he shared a photogra... »
Retired legendary athlete Usain Bolt, also considered to be the “Greatest Sprinter of All Time,“ shared the reason why he has stopped offering advice to upcoming track and field athletes during an episode of former teammate, Asafa Powell’s podcast, Fast Lane Lifestyle. According to the sprinter-turned-music producer, he oftentimes gave guidance to young, upcoming sprinters, however, he came to rea... »
Shanique Singh was awarded the title of Miss Jamaica World 2022 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston on Sunday, December 4. Shanique Singh – 2022 Miss Jamaica World Singh is a 25-year-old medical student at the University of the West Indies (UWI) who wore the crown of ‘Miss Howard Johnson Realty‘. She has succeeded the former Miss Jamaica World 2021, Khalia Hall, and will be representing the c... »
Sizzla Kalonji shocked fans on Thursday morning as he shared several videos online ripping up and burning plaques he received from collaborator DJ Khaled. While the reggae/dancehall legend has not directly stated the reason for his outburst of anger at the American whom he was once close to, he revealed in videos that he was insulted by the producer. On Thursday morning, Sizzla Kalonji moved with ... »
Aidonia’s nine-year-old son, King Khalif, has passed away. The couple has not confirmed the news about their son’s death, but friends and family members have reacted as they share condolences. Aidonia, whose real name is Sheldon Aitana Ricardo Lawrence, is married to Kimberly MEGAN. The couple got married in 2016 when Khalif was two years old. There are unconfirmed reports that the little bo... »
Shenseea ignited a heated debate after tweeting “Bob Marley is bigger than Michael Jackson.” The dancehall singjay knows how to stir the pot and get her fans going, and she’s done it again with the controversial comparison of who is the bigger artist in the form of Bob Marley or Michael Jackson. Shenseea made the statement on Twitter on Thursday, which has now gone viral. The statement saw many Am... »
Finance Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke declared that the new banknotes for Jamaica are scheduled to arrive on the island by the first week of December. This is along with the commenced distribution of the $2000 bill that will feature the images of some of the country’s former Prime Ministers, Michael Manley and Edward Seaga. On Tuesday, Dr. Clarke noted that the ATMs (automated teller machines) are in ... »
