A 52-year-old Jamaican-born nurse was the first person to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York as the biggest vaccination campaign in US history kicked off Monday with health workers rolling up their sleeves for shots to protect them from the deadly coronavirus. It was a day of optimism even as the United States’ death toll closed in on 300,000. “I feel hopeful today. Relieved,” critical car... »
I-Octane show in California was forced to cancel as the deejay was involved in a car accident. The dancehall singjay had a close brush with death and is giving thanks for life after he was involved in a vehicular accident early this morning, December 13. I-Octane seems to be doing fine following the accident which happened in San Diego, California. It appears that this was the second time for the ... »
Dancehall artist Tommy Lee Sparta was arrested for illegal firearm. Law enforcement sources confirmed with Urban Islandz on Monday that Tommy Lee Sparta will be spending a night in jail following his arrest near a popular hotel in New Kingston. According to Nationwide News, the Jamaican entertainer, whose real name is Leroy Russell Jr, was picked up by lawmen after it was believed that he was in p... »
BY HAROLD G BAILEY Observer writer NEW YORK, United States — Fears that United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is not making much of her Jamaican heritage and might be unaware of Caribbean community hopes are unfounded, a leading Diaspora spokesman has said. Member of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Council, Wayne Golding said the history-making Harris and her surrogates had met wit... »
After a four-year hiatus, the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will return in a virtual format January 28 to 30, 2021, organisers have announced. The event, which is renowned for its rich music and cultural offerings, is now licensed to Adrian Allen of Steady Image in partnership with Marcia McDonnough of Touchstone Productions, both original members of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues team, with years o... »
Bounty Killer says he was deeply hurt when D’Angel left him to be with his arch rival at the time, Beenie Man. While sitting down with Spice on her weekly talk show Spice it Up, the Poor People Governor shared a side of himself many have never seen. Bounty Killer explains that while he is a rude boy in dancehall, he is still a human who feels the same pains as others when it comes to love and disa... »
Majah Hype has come out to tell his side of the story and is alleging that his ex-fiancee has been verbally abusive and confrontational. He did not directly address the claims by his ex that he had physically and sexually abused her pulled a gun on her and crashed her car. The woman also alleged that he leaked a nude video of her on the internet to take attention away from the gravity of the alleg... »
Dancehall artiste Laden is remorseful for getting caught up in his recent gun charges and has asked the forgiveness of his family, friends, and fans. Lade, whose real name is Okeefe Aarons, pleaded guilty to charge of illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition earlier this week on November 30. He appeared in the St. Elizabeth Circuit Court and will know his sentence on De... »
An irate ex-girlfriend of Majah Hype has taken to Instagram to call out the comedian who she alleges has released a sex tape of her, which is circulating across the internet after she made known the details of his abuse to here. She also said he faked his heart attack a week ago for sympathy, and after coming out of the hospital, he crashed into her car and pulled a gun on her. The woman who goes ... »
In a lengthy Instagram post, the wife of comedian Majah Hype alleges that she has been battered and abused by the comedian during their relationship. In her #WomenWednesday chat with her fans, she laid bare the shocking abuse allegations in an emotional speech. Majah Hype last week suffered a mild heart attack and was hospitalized. . He later revealed that the cause of his heart attack was because... »
Shaggy is finally opening up about the Rihanna album fiasco after members of the Pop singers camp approached him to audition for her upcoming album, which is said to be a Reggae/Dancehall project. He said he didn’t snub the pop star after they approached him to be on the album but rather blames tabloids for sensationalizing the incident. Fans were outraged at the presumptuousness of the Bajan born... »
Elephant Man wants his immigration case to wrap. The “Energy God” Elephant Man and his legal team have said that they are frustrated with the delays in his Immigration case. His defense team has revealed that they are yet to get access to the video footage from the Sangster International Airport in St James. The footage is crucial to his case in which he is charged with breaching Section 8 (5) of ... »
The Jamaican Government is being urged to refuse permission for a flight from the United Kingdom (UK) with deportees aboard to land in the island this week. Approximately 50 Jamaicans, who the British Home Office describe as “dangerous criminals”, are scheduled to arrive in the island on a charter flight late tomorrow or early Thursday. With mounting calls in the UK to scrap the deportation, a spo... »
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced that the National Reserves will be called out and deployed to assist with security measures across the country. The Prime Minister’s announcement comes as the country prepares for the festive season. “On the advice of the Chief of Defence Staff, after long discussions at the National Security Council, we have decided that, for the month of December we ar... »
Many fans thought that Majah Hype, the Caribbean comedian, was hospitalized because of the coronavirus, but it turns out he actually suffered a mild heart attack. Earlier this week, Hype shared with fans that he had been hospitalized in Atlanta following an illness. At first, he didn’t reveal what the illness was, so many fans assumed he had been struck with the deadly virus. Majah Hype kept his f... »
Dennis Brown will be fittingly honored at this year’s Reggae Sunsplash live stream event. Reggae Sunsplash is an event that reggae lovers around the world are looking forward to. They have featured some of the hottest acts over the years and also try to honour the pioneers who helped to build the genre. This year, returning from a 14-year hiatus, it seems the organisers of the event, will be honou... »
Human trafficking continues to plague nations of the world and is a serious problem that governments around the world are actively fighting. With this in mind, VP Records has partnered with Jamaica’s National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) to raise awareness about the issue. The campaign has a reggae medley called “Shadows After Dark,” which pleads with people to be aware of ... »
The Grammys have announced the nominees for Best Reggae Album. The highly anticipated list of Grammy nominees for Best Reggae Album has finally been released, and while dancehall takes another snub, a newcomer got a Grammy nod. This year there are five nominations that somehow are less surprising after you see them. Buju Banton appears first on the list for his album Upside Down 2020 , which was r... »
Vybz Kartel’s attorney is moving to gain access to the cell phones at the center of his murder appeal case. As Vybz Kartel’s Attorney-at-law Isat Buchanan gets ready to go before the Privy Council, he’s attacked the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Jamaica and accused them of being shady and dodgy. His concerns mostly arise from the fact he’s been frustrated in his attempts t... »
Prayers up for Majah Hype who is currently hospitalized. Popular comedian Majah Hype has been hospitalized in Atlanta. He hasn’t revealed much about what his condition is, but in a post on Instagram, he is seen wearing a face mask while resting on a hospital bed. He posted, “Life can be so real….pray for me y’all!.” The comedian, who is known for his hilarious take on Caribbean culture, immediatel... »
Prayers up for Beenie Man son who is currently hospitalized. King of the Dancehall, Beenie Man‘s family has suffered another blow as the artiste’s son, who suffers from sickle cell disease, has been hospitalized. The artiste posted a note to fans asking for prayers for his son Moses Davis Jr. “If I should really sum up 2020 mi really wouldn’t have the words, Iyah. Right now my son @1876prince is i... »
Shenseea’s manager Romeich is pushing back at critics for calling her recent Florida party performances ‘superspreader’ of the Covid-19 virus that has left more than 235,000 people dead and millions infect. The “Blessed” artiste can be seen over the weekend, promoting various parties that she is performing at. Many videos of jam packed crowds and even a fan hugging the artiste were shared on her I... »
Beenie Man and D’Angel put their differences aside to come together and celebrate their son Marco Dean’s 14th birthday. It’s pretty common knowledge that Beenie Man and D’Angel don’t often see eye to eye, but the pair were able to put their differences aside recently to celebrate their son Marco’s birthday. Marco turned 14-years-old on Monday, November 9, and his parents got together to show... »
Mavado’s son won’t appear in front of a jury when his trial date arrives. New developments in dancehall artiste Mavado’s son murder case are that Dante Brooks, 18, will be tried as an adult in court soon, but it won’t be a jury trial. According to The STAR, Brooks is slated to appear in front of a judge only for his murder trial on January 7, 2021. Brooks was accused of jointly murdering Lor... »
The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies Mona, has confirmed that a magnitude 3.4 earthquake was felt in sections of the island at approximately 2:59pm on Sunday November 8, 2020. According to the Unit, the earthquake’s epicenter was 7km northwest of Trinity Ville, St. Thomas, with a focal depth of 6.9km. Persons on social media have reported feeling the quake in Kingston and St An... »
