Jamaica’s most famous cop Reneto DeCordova Adams recently sat down with PROFILE show on TVJ to talk about his life story, crime in Jamaica and incidents while holding the position as Senior Superintendent of Police. Watch his full interview below. »
Some shocking news has emerged in which dancehall legend Chaka Demus, of the famous duo, Chaka Demus & Pliers, said he was threatened by an armed taxi driver earlier this week. He has alleged that the incident happened inside the Port Henderson Plaza in Portmore, St Catherine. The shocking part is that he believed the incident happened because he asked the armed driver to give way. Chaka Demus... »
After rumours surfaced about Gully Bop, the entertainer has spoken out on his condition letting the world know just how he is doing at this time. Where the illness that plagued him is concerned, the Jamaica Star who initially published the story said the deejay was faced with complications stemming from a Hernia and tubes being blocked. As such Gully Bop was last month admitted to the Kingston Pub... »
The debate continues with regards to Dancehall artistes deejaying over rap beats and in return calling their music Trap Dancehall, the veterans in Jamaican music are actively campaigning for this to stop. The latest veteran musician to talk down on the move done mostly by youngsters is Mutabaruka, he even took to social media to reiterate his stance. He stated, “Calling on all Jamaican musicians, ... »
Beenie Man denies he was arrested in Ghana for Covid breaches. The dancehall Deejay took the time to reply to reports that he was detained in Ghana on Monday because he had tested positive for Covid-19 and had been out and about, including performing at Stonebwoy’s Bhim concert. The report posted by a Ghanaian radio station claimed that Beenie Man had also presented a fake vaccine passport a... »
According to a recent article published by Caribbean Journal, Jamaica’s second city of Montego Bay is setting records having received the most tourist visits in a day. The feat was accomplished last week Saturday when the Sangster International Airport recorded a monumental number of 7000 travelers that flew into the island. The number has been the highest count since the country reopened its bord... »
After the revealing of the escapade with Beenie Man and his new boo Camille Lee, with them showing off their brand new Benz and as of recently showcasing their good time being spent in Africa for the Stonebwoy concert. The ex-spouse of Beenie Man, D’Angel is not having it, she took to her social media in a live video to address the father of her only child Marco Dean Davis who she did not call his... »
Veteran reggae musician Chuck Fenda announces that he and the mother of his children officially tied the knot. Chuck Fenda, whose real name is Leshorn Whitehead, wed his girlfriend of 6 years, Abigail Walters, the CEO of the online store Island Girl boutique, and with whom they share two kids. On their wedding day, the 49-year-old reggae veteran gook to his Instagram to share pictures with his bri... »
Camille Lee and Beenie Man are living their best lives as the pair are seen enjoying Jamaica out and about, having just returned from the United Kingdom. Videos online show the pair eating seafood and dancing, but it’s a video of Beenie Man trying out his new Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV that has fans talking Beenie Man can be seen smiling while sitting in the driver’s side of the car while Camille Lee, ... »
The billion-dollar superyacht was spotted traveling to Portland, where it docked close to the residence of one of Jamaica’s richest men- Lee-Chin. Chin, who owns the National Commercial bank and a range of related companies, is often given idol status by Jamaican entertainers like Vybz Kartel, who once sang, “me waan get a billion dollar like Mr. Lee Chin.” The self-made billionaire is just one of... »
This year’s track season might be finished but Elaine Thompson Herah is not as she was recently awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws, from the University Of Technology. An Honorary Degree is one of the highest accolades that a University offers to people, especially those who have accomplished the unusual in the particular field or for their country. The Honorary Degree is awarded to the q... »
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no permits have been granted for the hosting of parties during the Christmas season. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Friday, December 10, head of the JCF Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie, said that the JCF w... »
The Jamaican and United States Governments have made a progressive crime-fighting move by creating a joint task force dedicated to tackling lottery scammers, who are said to prey on mostly elderly American citizens as their victims. Even though the move was not officially announced, the Jamaica Observer interviewed Mark Wells, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Caribbean Affairs, and Haiti Bure... »
According to a Jamaican father, he is thankful that his crime obsessed son was killed by fellow gangsters, he also expresses that he would shake the killer’s hand. The father outlines that his son was not a saint and explained that he was on a murder case and had to visit the police station regularly. Learn more from the video report below. »
Veteran dancehall artiste Gully Bop who was admitted to the Kingston Public Hospital recently is currently going through trying times. Bop was released from KPH last Saturday however he had to be taken to the University Hospital of the West Indies, hours later. The “Wuk Affi Mi” deejay spent one week at the KPH for a hernia and blocked tube complication which is causing him to feel a lot of pain a... »
The Grammy Award-winning international reggae star, Robbie Shakespeare of the singing group Sly and Robbie, died on Wednesday in the United States. At the time of his death, the musician was recovering from ailments to the kidneys and had recently had surgery to fix issues with the organs. Robbie, whose real name is Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare, was born in Kingston in 1953 and was a bass guitar... »
Shenseea was named the 2021 Best Reggae Act by the British-based MOBO Awards, which honors exceptional British and international talents in the musical fields of Hip Hop, Grime, R&B/Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and Afrobeats. On Sunday, the music award group, Music Of Black Origin, MOBO made the announcement while congratulating Shenseea. “Huge congratulations on @shenseea for winning BEST REGG... »
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah walked away as the winner of the 2021 World Athletics Athlete of the year award on December 1st to top off what was a very good year for the back to back Olympic gold medalist. In celebration of the monumental win, she took to Instagram moments ago and wrote, “Way to cap off a magnificent historic season with my first world Athletics athlete of the year awar... »
The winter season is in and while things are getting colder, Dancehall artiste Konshens has been seeking warmth from his on and off wife Latoya Wright, as the entertainer has been seen posting multiple pictures of her on his Instagram account, with captions suggesting he misses her a lot. The entertainer got married in the year 2017, to the Miami Businesswoman, and they share two children, a boy b... »
The nominations for the Grammy Awards 2022 are now out, and as expected, the Best Reggae Album category is causing some stir. The six available spots for the reggae category went to Etana with Pamoja, Sean Paul with his album Live N Livin, Spice with 10, Jesse Royal with his project Royal, Gramps Morgan with Positive Vibration, and reggae band SOJA with Beauty in the Silence This is Spice’s first ... »
.After veteran Dancehall artiste Tiger was reported to have been a victim of a minor stroke, the family of the entertainer had decided to establish an account to get help for the music extraordinaire. According to the deejay’s daughter Rhiality, her father’s stroke was not completely serious however, she told Loop news who she spoke to that Tiger is going to need funds to take care of medical expe... »
Shenseea gives an update on her illness. The dancehall artiste’s loyal fans, aka ShenYengs, have been keeping tabs to ensure that the deejay is recovering so she can return to the music scene. Last week, Shenseea caused concern after sharing that she was hospitalized and had to cancel several important performances and appearances. On November 10th, she announced via her Instagram account that she... »
Amidst the current bashings that female entertainers such as Lila Ike and Jada Kingdom have been receiving for the revelation of their sexual preferences, Dancehall artists Spice has been booked to headline the Toronto LGBTQ festival in 2022. The event, according to the announcement will feature Dyke March, Bi+ Pride Programming, Blockorama by Blackness Yes, StreetFair, Pride Parade and LGBTQ arti... »
Dancehall Female Jada Kingdom reveals she’s a lesbian following reggae singer Lil Ike’s stunning announcement. Lila Ike’s bold move to share intimate details about her sexuality with the public before being allegedly blackmailed seems to have inspired others in the industry to open up about their own sexuality. That at least seems to be the case with Jada Kingdom, who recently revealed that ... »
The leader or Head of State of Cockpit Country His Excellency Chief R. Currie is currently under much scrutiny after recent events which allegedly involves a man being physically assaulted by an armed man said to be a close associate of Chief Currie. Learn more from the video below. »
