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Michael Manley Wouldn’t Want To Be Beside Edward Seaga On Same $2000 Banknote Says Ex-Wife (VIDEO)

Irie Dale March 23, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

The announcement of the new banknotes triggered many controversies, one of which spoke about the two former prime ministers, Michael Manley and Edward Seaga, being on the $2000 banknote, even though they were rivals. Beverly Manley, the former wife of Michael Manley, spoke with the gleaner about what she believes her husband would think about being placed next to Seaga. “I feel as strongly about i... »

Shenseea & Interscope Records Hit With $10 Million Lawsuit Over “Lick”

Irie Dale March 20, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

By Devi Seitaram Shenseea and her record label, Interscope Records, are being sued for $10 million for alleged copyright infringement over “Lick”. The sexual content of “Lick” is not the only thing causing controversy for Shenseea as the singer in the height of enjoying her debut album ‘ALPHA’ being released, has been hit with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit by an artist claiming to be the copyright... »

Dutch Prosecutors Wants 8 Years For Jah Cure, Says Stabbing Premeditated

Irie Dale March 15, 2022 2022 EVENTS, AMSTERDAM, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Jah Cure is facing an eight-year jail sentence should he be convicted for the stabbing of an Amsterdam promoter on October 1 last year. Jah Cure is on trial for attempted manslaughter, aggravated assault, and attempted aggravated assault, and he is being represented by Dutch Attorney-at-Law, Jan-Hein Kuijpers. In speaking in court, Jah Cure told the Judge to Google him after they said they did not... »

Tommy Lee Sparta Doing Well Following Transfer To St. Catherine Prison

Irie Dale March 15, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

By Anna-Kaye Kerr Tommy Lee Sparta is in better health physically and mentally following his transfer to a new prison. Incarcerated Dancehall star Yommy Lee=Sparta has been transferred from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre to the St. Catherine Adult Correctional Centre. The transfer comes two weeks after an altercation with a warder that left the “Godfather” deejay admitted to a public h... »

Shenseea Confirms She’s In A Relationship, Talks Drake & London On Da Track

Irie Dale March 15, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Shenseea confirms that she is in a relationship with someone while address recent rumors about her involvement with Drake and London On Da Track. When it comes to Drake, it seems that the outrageous rumors follow him. Long before the pepper sauce saga popped up was the allegation that the Canadian-born rapper had impregnated Shenseea and the two argued about her having an abortion. On Friday, on t... »

Drake Offers Buy Famous Jamaican Restaurant In Toronto Amid Closure

Irie Dale February 27, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, TORONTO

Drake could be the next owner of a famous local Jamaican eatery in Toronto if he can reach a deal with the owners. There’s no doubt that Drake has a deep love for his hometown Toronto and a very deep appreciation of Jamaican culture and its music. The Canadian rapper showed just how much he loved both recently when he stepped up and offered to buy Randy’s Patties, a staple Jamaican treat in the ca... »

Tommy Lee Sparta Hospitalized After Brutal Beating In Prison With Prison Officials

Irie Dale February 22, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Montego Bay dancehall star Tommy Lee Sparta was hospitalized on Monday following a reported prison altercation. As reported, the “Blessings” singer was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital Monday after he had an altercation with correctional officers. The reported altercation took place earlier Monday morning, he initially received treatment at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Downto... »

Skatta Burrell Invite Lady Saw To Reggae Sumfest 2022 To Quell Crime

Irie Dale February 21, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

By Orlando Dowlatt Business is business. This is the philosophy of music producer Skatta Burrell, who has weighed in on the ongoing saga between former dancehall artiste Lady Saw turned Minister Marion Hall and several other current female entertainers. Recently Marion Hall announced that she would be stepping away from her current format of preaching on social media. Many have since speculated th... »

Bounty Killer Gives Spice Her Flowers, “Baddest Female Inna Dancehall”

Irie Dale February 21, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Bounty Killer names Spice the “baddest” female dancehall artiste currently. The “Go Down Deh” deejay is known for her raunchy songs, which has landed her with the “Queen of the Dancehall” title in succession from Lady Saw. Nowadays, the artist is on TV for Love & Hip Hop Atlanta and promoting her Graci Noir clothing line. Despite all of her successes, Spice has remained humble and acknowledged... »

Jamaica Constabulary Force Encourages Gangsters To “Inform” On Their Rivals

Irie Dale February 18, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), recently shared a post on its Twitter page, imploring gangsters in the country to “inform” on their competition. This new campaign strategy by the JCF, left competing criminals with clear instructions on how they can get the job done by tagging @crimestopjamaica or dialing 311 and giving them their location. Check out the JCF’s Twitter post below: »

Reggae Sumfest Returns With Live Show This Year July 20 To 23

Irie Dale February 16, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Entertainment is one segment of the economy that has been rocked during the ongoing global pandemic. Jamaica’s entertainment and music scene has not been left out of the oppressive restrictions as their government continues to try and battle the spread of the deadly virus. There have been some subtle signs of a return to normalcy as more shows are being hosted using Covid-19 protocols. The Reggae ... »

Nesbeth Addresses Alleged Beef With Vybz Kartel

Irie Dale February 16, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Nesbeth steps forward to address his rumored beef with Vybz Kartel The reggae singer is dispelling rumors that he had any beef with the Gazanation leader or that his 2017 critique of Youth View Awards organizers caused his career to plummet shortly after. Nesbeth addressed the matter on his Instagram LIVE when he answered questions from YardVibez TV, which queried, “Do you believe that your career... »

Jah Cure Among 200 With Criminal Background Gets Gun License In Jamaica

Irie Dale February 16, 2022 2022 EVENTS, AMSTERDAM, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

The Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica’s Firearms Licensing Authority, Shane Dalling, has revealed that despite not being qualified to own a firearm, embattled Reggae crooner Jah Cure received a license to carry a firearm legally. The CEO revealed that the singer is among 200 people with a criminal background who were granted firearm licenses. The Act that governs the authority prevents people wit... »

Wayne Wonder On His Relationship With Buju Banton: “I guess we grew apart”

Irie Dale February 4, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, FLORIDA, Jamaica

Wayne Wonder is opening up about his strained relationship with Buju Banton. The reggae crooner admitted that the relationship is just “not the same” as it was. Wayne Wonder sat down with DJ Kash on his podcast where he shared his feelings on the state of his relationship with reggae/dancehall legend Buju Bantpn, who he was once close friends with. The “No Letting Go” singer opened up about where ... »

Beenie Man Spoils A Pot Of Rice And Peas (VIDEO)

Irie Dale February 1, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Anthony Moses Davis, better known by his stage name Beenie Man, made an attempt to cook rice and peas for his girlfriend, Camille Lee, but it didn’t go as according to plan. “Di girl’s dem sugar” as his song says, went in the kitchen to make dinner, but the rice and peas were apparently overcooked. “People mi put too much coconut inna di rice and peas. But yuh see dah rice and peas here yuh can ea... »

Rihanna Shows Off Baby Bump in New York

Irie Dale February 1, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, NEW YORK

Rihanna and her beau A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child together. The international Pop sensation and business mogul showed off her baby bump over the weekend in Harlem, New York City, while out with her boyfriend. Rapper A$AP Rocky was caught on camera hugging and kissing her on the forehead. The 33-year-old Bajan star was out wearing a long pink jacket, unbuttoned halfway from the bottom... »

Male Murder Suspect Dressed as Female in Guyana

Irie Dale February 1, 2022 2022 EVENTS, GUYANA, News

A Guyanese man who was a suspect in a murder case has been held by the Guyana police. Arrested is Shawn Bobb a labourer of the East LA Penitence, squatting area. He was wanted in connection with the stabbing death of Isaiah Edwards a 19 -year- old male. In an article released by The Jamaica Observer, and according to a statement issued by the Guyanese police, it is reported that on January 26th th... »

Jamaican Wins MBA Student of The Year at UK University

Irie Dale February 1, 2022 2022 EVENTS, News, UNITED KINGDOM

Monique Farquharson, a native of Jamaica was the first winner of the Aston Enterprise Scholarship. This fully-funded scholarship secured her a place at the prestigious Aston University in September 2020 where she studies a Master in Business Administration (MBA). The Jamaican native was awarded commendations such as MBA Student of the Year Award 2022 at Aston University and was also coveted as the... »

Jamaica – One Of The Most Iconic Nations In The World

Irie Dale February 1, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica, News

There are so many things to say about Jamaica the fourth-largest island country in the Caribbean, it is located south of Cuba, west of Haiti and east of the Cayman Islands. The island is divided into 14 parishes and the capital Kingston is the busiest part of the country, followed by Montego-Bay and then Mandeville. The island is divided into 3 different Counties Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey, ho... »

Mr. Lexx Gives Update On His Recovery

Irie Dale January 29, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Dancehall artiste Mr. Lexx posted a video this morning on his Instagram, where he is laying on a hospital bed while being attended by a medical professional. Based on the post, persons are insinuating that the treatment is a result of smoking. The following comment was posted this morning by him “Just gonna leave this here for my friends who smoke. Not telling y’all what to do but I def wouldn’t w... »

Marion Hall (Lady Saw) Announces Collab With Shenseea: “it’s not even a gospel song”

Irie Dale January 29, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has responded to critics saying that she plans to release a song with Shenseea, whom she criticized the day before for the content of music she was putting out. Just a day before, the former Queen of Dancehall lashed out at the Shenseea, Spice, Jada Kingdom, and Ishawna, telling them that slack music was going to send them to hell. The now gospel singer came back to... »

Dancehall Artiste Mr. Lexx Hospitalized After Collapse Lung On Stage

Irie Dale January 25, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Mr. Lexx revealed he’s hospitalized with a collapsed lung. Prayers and well wishes are rolling in for Mr Lexx, as the deejay suffered a collapsed lung during a performance on Sunday night and is now hospitalized. The 47-year-old made the disclosure via his Twitter page on Monday morning while assuring fans that he is recovering following surgery. The Mountain View native shared a photo of himself ... »

Irie Dale January 25, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Artists, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS, Jamaica

Popcaan, Beenie Man, and Tommy Lee Sparta are among dancehall artistes sounding off about the killing of women and sharp rise in crime. Jamaica has unfortunately recorded 72 murders within the first 15 days of the new year. Just when citizens thought it could not get any worse, on Friday, January 21, 2022, there was the dubious first of six women being killed in less than 24 hours. This unpreceden... »

Should Adams Return Amidst Increased Murder Rate in Jamaica?… Adams Talks His Story – Video

Irie Dale January 18, 2022 2022 EVENTS, Jamaica, News

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. »

29th Anniversary Hosting Of Rebel Salute Cancelled

Irie Dale January 16, 2022 2022 EVENTS, ARTISTES, ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

For 28 years, the event Rebel Salute has made an impressive stamp on Jamaican culture, featuring some of the music industry’s most iconic names, however, this year is going to be different as the show has been put off until next year. According to Reggae veteran Tony Rebel who is the organizer for the event, the event had to be put off due to the pandemic taking a toll on everything which he said ... »