(JAMAICA GLEANER) — Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday announced that a state of emergency has been declared in the police division of St Andrew South. Holness said he advised the Governor General on the recommendation given to him by the heads of the security forces. “In St Andrew South the main cause of death is caused by gangs,” Holness said yesterday morning with Police Commissioner Major... »
Omar Cogle was a minor when he was shipped to Jamaica by his parents. The United States-born Cogle is now 22, and was arrested by police for breaches of the Immigration Act. He overstayed his welcome after being given six months to stay in Jamaica. When he appeared before Senior Parish Judge, Vaughn Smith, in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Friday, he explained that he was a victim of f... »
Busy Signal is alive and well but feeling some pain from a motorcycle crash in Columbia. The artiste posted a video showing off a massive new surface- wound on his right arm, and a smaller one on his left, which resulted from what is speculated to be a motorcycle mishap, which had just taken place, moments before, somewhere in Colombia. “It no cut deep, so it naw bleed,” one man is heard saying in... »
Jah Cure plans to leave Nairobi clean like a whistle as his Royal Soldier tour passed through the Kenyan capital. It is quite evident that Jah Cure has been creating waves in Nairobi in Kenya long before he touched down in the East African country on Thursday, for that leg of his Royal Soldier tour. From early June the Kenyans went all out for the singer including wrapping buses with images of the... »
Beenie Man has clapped back at former Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith, the mother of his daughter Crystal Davis, who accused him of being a deadbeat dad. His retaliation came a week after a video surfaced on social media in which Carlene, who was at their daughter Crystal’s graduation ceremony, implied that the entertainer had not supported the teen and that only friends and family members had suppo... »
Popcaan is using his influence to help in the development of his home parish St. Thomas. Andre Sutherland, the St. Thomas citizen, better known as Popcaan, showed us that it’s deeper than the music. He is collaborating with the government and other stakeholders to develop an Urban Center in Morant Bay, St Thomas. Prime Minister Holness described him as a “strong vocal advocate for the upliftment o... »
The reggae/dancehall community is mourning the death of Bahamian singer Devon “Mdeez” Knight. CEO of Downsound Entertainment and promoter of Reggae Sumfest, Josef Bogdanovich is among the members of the entertainment fraternity pouring out tributes for upcoming Bahamian Reggae singer Devon “Mdeez” Knight, who was stabbed to death during a domestic dispute with a tenant in the Bahamas on Friday. Th... »
Beenie Man gets put on blast by his baby mama Dancehall Queen Carlene at his daughter graduation. A video which surfaced on social media with former Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith, at her daughter Crystal Davis’ sixth form graduation has set tongues wagging after she implied that the child’s father, dancehall star Moses ‘Beenie Man‘ Davis’ has not been supporting the youngster. In the five-minute-l... »
Dancehall’s dancing king Ding Dong is now a married man. Ding Dong shocked fans on Saturday when photos surfaced of himself and his longtime girlfriend Tashana, exchanging vows. His manager Romeich, who was his best man, posted a picture of the two of them on his Instagram, congratulating the deejay on his wedding. “Congrats bro bro @dingdongravers wonder when a my time? All the best and happiness... »
Munga Honorable’s murder case has been delayed once again. Munga Honorable appeared in Supreme Court in Downtown Kingston on June 6th. Munga, whose given name is Damian Rhoden, is charged in connection with the February 2017 murder of Cleveland Smith. According to the report put forward by the police, it is alleged that Smith (the deceased) was accosted by a group of men, one of whom was reportedl... »
A shipment of 12,000 pounds of mangoes was exported to the United States (US) on Thursday. The mangoes – ‘Julie’ and ‘East Indian’ – were the first to be exported to the US in 20 years. Export of the mangoes, which is being facilitated through the Mango Irradiation Programme, is expected to continue once or twice per week until the close of mango season in late July 2019. Minister without Portfoli... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging citizens who intend to travel overseas to ensure that they and in particular, their children, are fully vaccinated against measles with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. According to a ministry statement, as at May 17, the countries in the region that have reported confirmed measles cases were: Argentina, the Bahamas, Brazil,... »
Is Vybz Kartel health deteriorating in prison? The dancehall icon was rushed to a hospital in March of this year, sending his fans into a panic over his health. At the time, his attorney confirmed that he had a thyroid problem that he had to be taken to the hospital for treatment. Doctors were able to get it under control, and the deejay has been doing well since then. Vybz Kartel later thanked t... »
Cardi B wasn’t joking when she said she had severe side effects from her recent plastic surgery. Last month, Cardi B was forced to cancel a couple of gigs, and she said it cost her millions of lost revenue in the process. She had little to no choice but to cancel the performances because her body needed to recover from her recent liposuction. The beauty about the “Press” rapper is that she isn’t s... »
Vybz Kartel appeal is back on the forefront. Is the Court of Appeal ready to hand down a verdict in Vybz Kartel’s appeal case? The dancehall deejay and his co-convicts have been waiting on a judgment for almost a year. The case was presented before the courts in July last year. Kartel’s attorney, Valerie Neita-Robertson, says that she plans to inquire with the court about the case, but still... »
by S. Leslie Rihanna has amassed a $600 million fortune and is now the wealthiest female musician in the world. While her fans are begging her to drop new music, Rihanna is busy building her business empire, which includes investment in makeup, lipstick, lingerie, and luxury fashion. Aside from her business moves over the last couple of years, Rihanna remains one of the biggest selling artists on ... »
Shauna Chyn aka Shauna Controlla says she has no regrets getting plastic surgery. The dancehall diva who rise to fame while she was dating Gully Bop now found herself out of the viral dancehall deejay’s league. These days, Shauna Chyn has been linked to Downsound Records head Joe Bogdanovich, although neither of them have never confirm the rumors. A couple months ago, Chyn suddenly emerged on the ... »
American rapper Jay-Z has become the first hip-hop artiste to amass a US$1 billion fortune, according to Forbes magazine. Jay-Z has now reportedly hit the top 400 Club and, according to Forbes, the $1 billion figure is conservative. “Jay-Z’s steadily growing kingdom is expansive, encompassing liquor, art, real estate (homes in Los Angeles, the Hamptons, Tribeca) and stakes in companies like ... »
Teenage reggae sensation Koffee is writing songs for Rihanna. Koffee resume just keeps on growing. This week the 19-year-old singer/deejay was listed on Apple Music as one of the next breakthrough artists this year. We in the reggae/dancehall community already see her as a shining star, and it appears Rihanna also saw greatness in her. California rapper Haiti Babii recently spilled the beans durin... »
Mavado hinted that he might be back in Jamaica to support his teenage son who will be going on trial for murder. It’s been a year since Mavado left the island for the United States where he is a legal permanent resident. The dancehall singjay has steered clear of the island after cops issued a wanted notice for him to turn himself in for questioning. The Gully Gad ignored the warning from cops whi... »
Shenseea managed to anger some dancehall fans and now some members of the Rastafarian community. The Romeich Entertainment first lady has been getting a lot of criticisms since dropping off her new video “Blessed” with Tyga. Some folks are accusing Shenseea of selling out dancehall music, while others are labeling her a lesbian, as in the case of this Rastafarian female in the video below. While t... »
Edward Seaga, former Prime Minister of Jamaica, has died. The entire Jamaican community is mourning the passing of well known political figure Edward Seaga, who was celebrating his 89th birthday today, May 28. Family sources say the former PM passed away peacefully while surrounded by close family and friends. Seaga served as Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister from 1980 to 1989. He was the leader of t... »
Sizzla is experiencing more issues with the gay community. The reggae/dancehall icon was the headlining act on this year’s staging of the annual Reggae On The River concert in California. Sizzla Kalonj was the headlining act on the same show in 2016 after getting back his United States visa. Gay rights group protest the event back then, but he still performed while opting not to sing any of his mo... »
Bob Marley and Buju Banton get bashed by a Barbados politician, and now reggae fans are hitting back. Buju Banton performed at a sold-out show in Barbados last month that saw celebrities like Rihanna coming out to see the Grammy-winning singer perform While a massive crowd converged on the arena to see Buju, not all Bajans were welcoming of the Jamaican singer. Urban Islandz reported earlier this ... »
Former Dancehall Queen Lady Saw, real name Marion Hall, says folks are reporting her Facebook page because she is doing God’s work. Lady Saw, who retired from dancehall in 2015, is now doing gospel music and ministering across the world under her birth name, Marion Hall. She often posted her performances and minister on her Facebook page, but recently she had an issue where folks reported the page... »
