A quake estimated to be 4.2 in magnitude rattled eastern regions of Jamaica on Sunday afternoon. According to the Android Earthquake Alerts System via Google, the quake took place at about 2:06 pm and 21 km from Kingston. Android Earthquake Alerts System via Google The Jamaica Observer made a post on Instagram asking followers whether or not they felt the quake and many persons had something to sa... »
Speaking on his time as a lawman in the streets of Jamaica during an interview, Sting originator Isaiah Laing detailed the three times he got shot while on duty, his run-ins with a notorious gang member, and how he was eventually pushed out of the force. Before finding one of the most prominent stage shows in Jamaica, Laing had a decades-long career in the police force. He joined the police force ... »
A woman who won a lawsuit against Rohan Marley has applied to the Supreme Court to have him sent to jail for disregarding a court judgment awarding her $15 million in damages after his employee crashed into her and caused her severe injury. According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Marley owes the $15 million judgment debt to Trudy-Anne Silent-Hyatt, who was injured after a truck owned by him and driven b... »
Isat Buchanan slapped with a 2-year suspension ahead of his Privy Council hearing The General Legal Council, the oversight body for lawyers in Jamaica, has suspended attorney Isat Buchanan, the lead defence attorney on Vybz Kartel appeal case, for crass comments made towards the country’s Director of Public Prosecutions. On Tuesday, the disciplinary panel of the GLC gave its decision after hearing... »
D’Angel debuts a new song “War Angel” taking digs at several dancehall artists including her exes Bounty Killer and Beenie Man Dancehall artiste D’Angel has dropped a war song as she targets her ex-husband Beenie Man and ex-boyfriend Bounty Killer for choice disses ahead of the coming of Sting. Sting is celebrating 40 years of existence, and it seems that D’Angel is making ... »
Three Jamaica-born individuals have been convicted in Pennsylvania, United States, for their roles in a lottery scam that targeted elderly Americans between 2017 and 2020, defrauding them of millions of dollars. The scheme reportedly involved an auto-body shop in New York that is linked to a used car dealership in Jamaica. The convicts are 47-year-old Caron Pitter, Rohan Lyttle, 49, and Charlene M... »
Dancehall fans expressed their concerns after a video of top flight deejay Skeng appears to struggle to stand backstage his show Fans of dancehall artiste Skeng are sharing concern for the artiste’s health and well-being after he was spotted under the influence and appeared zoned out at an event on Sunday. The “Protocol” artiste has long shared his affinity and promotion of the drug “molly,” which... »
Dancehall artist Jahshii hospitalized days after his brother’s funeral Dancehall artist Jahshii has revealed to fans that he is currently hospitalized and receiving medical treatment for unrevealed reasons. In posts shared on his Instagram account, the artiste revealed a video of him laying in bed while tubes carrying blood are attached to his chest. In one photo, he is seen wearing a surgic... »
Incarcerated artiste Ninja Man has published an open letter directed at Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Opposition Leader Mark Golding, and National Security Minister Horace Chang, calling for measures to curb the crime on the island. The artiste is currently serving 25 years to life in prison sentence for the 2009 murder of Ricardo;’Ricky Trooper’: Johnson. However, he has be... »
Irie Jam Radio, a leading Caribbean radio station in New York, has snagged an important partnership with leading radio broadcaster iHeartRadio to broadcast its stream to thousands of people in the Caribbean diaspora. Irie Jam Radio, founded by Bobby Clarke, has been in operation for over three decades and promotes Jamaican and Caribbean culture to millions of descendants of Caribbean nationals who... »
Five reggae and dancehall artists, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Julian Marley, Burning Spear, and Collie Buddz, are vying for the 2024 Best Reggae Album Grammy By Devi Seitaram Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Julian Marley, Burning Spear, Collie Buddz (from left) Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Julian Marley, Burning Spear, and Collie Buddz were nominated for the covetous reggae Grammy. The Grammys have named five ... »
Isat Buchanan welcomes Vybz Kartel’s early murder appeal courtesy of the UK Privy Council due to the ongoing health crisis facing the man regarded as the king of dancehall by many. Buchanan revealed that Vybz Kartel is very anxious to have his time in court when February 14, 2024, comes around. According to the controversial lawyer, who is set to face the local court as well, without the ruling of... »
Capleton will be performing in the UK for the first time in over a decade after getting his visa restored ahead of his European tour Reggae legend Capleton is the latest Jamaican artiste to have received his visa to travel to the United Kingdom for work. The artiste was previously banned from traveling to the European bloc in 2010 due to his music, which was considered discriminatory and homophobi... »
Reggae icon Beres Hammond has been named as a recipient of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters by The University of the West Indies, Mona, at this year’s annual graduation ceremony set for November 4, 2023. Beres Hammond is among four recipients who are to receive honorary degrees, which include Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States and the first woman to hold that post, Ambassador Audrey... »
Following the estimated 5.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked Jamaica Monday morning, scenes of its aftermath have been rapidly spreading across social media. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, the epicentre of the earthquake was located approximately 10km south of Buff Bay, Portland. Scenes from various sections of the island have revealed minor damages to build... »
Dancehall artiste Gully Bop’s pastor blasted people who showed more interest in the artiste after his death and warned that his death must be used as a lesson for how fragile life is. The pastor Christopher Tate first brought Gully Bop’s plight to light in August as he sought help from several persons to assist the artiste whose health was failing. Gully Bop, whose real name is Robert Lee Ma... »
Vybz Kartel gets earlier than expected appeal hearing in the UK’s Privy Council. The “Fever” artiste along with his three co-defendants received good news from the Privy Council on Wednesday that they will appear before the United Kingdom-based court in February next year. The hearing will include attorneys for Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, and his co-defendants Shawn Campbell, Kahira ... »
Teejay gifted himself an early Christmas gift, a spanking new Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Coupe, black on black. The dancehall artist picked up the luxury SUV from Stewarts Auto and immediately shared a few photos and videos driving the new whip out of the dealership and taking it home. Sources said that Teejay shelled out around JM$38 million for his new ride and was the first person on the island w... »
Vybz Kartel gave fans a rare glimpse of his 17-year-old son, who lives overseas, in a birthday tribute. The incarcerated dancehall legend shared a few photos of the teenager, while asking his fans to help him wish his son a happy birthday. “Nation, Help me wish my Son Shahiem a Happy Birthday,” Kartel wrote. Shaheim Palmer is one of two kids Vybz Kartel has outside his relationship with Tanesha ‘S... »
Tommy Lee Sparta seeks to distance himself from alleged involvement in gang activities amid rumors circulating across social media. The dancehall deejay’s management team sent a statement to Urban Islandz on Friday (October 13), denying he has any ties to gang violence. We’re told that the Montego Bay native is trying to turn a new page in his life since his release from prison, and these pesky ru... »
Christian Minister and converted dancehall artiste Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, has gone viral again as she went off on her Sunday sermon at women who choose to have plastic surgery. Fans of her usual target Spice are in turn calling her out over the statement. Some fans also questioned if she is also subbing Jada Kingdom. Minister Hall is known for being unfiltered even as an artiste,... »
Mr. Vegas says Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, and Clevie should’ve all received Jamaica’s “Order of Distinction” over Wayne Marshall Mr Vegas is leading the charge as he calls out the Jamaican government for awarding Wayne Marshall a national award on Heroes Day while other more ‘deserving’ artists have been overlooked. Wayne Marshall and Tarrus Riley were awarded the Order of ... »
Jamaica is set to officially celebrate Hip Hop turning 50 years old, and one of the founders of the genre, DJ Kool Herc, is bringing it home with a concert planned for December. According to a release, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell are set to host a concert in their birth country to celebrate 50 iconic years of hip-hop being in existence, and some of the biggest names in the industry ... »
Following a video circulating of him showing massive weight loss, dancehall artiste Future Fambo has denied rumours that he is on drugs and revealed that he has diabetes. Before his career in dancehall, Fambo, born Warren Williams, worked as a dancer to make a living. He would later find success as a deejay and become popular for songs such as Drunken Dance and Rum and Red Bull featuring Beenie Ma... »
Dancehall artiste Khago says that Blak Ryno was wrong to accept his mentor Vybz Kartel beating him up, and he called out a fan who seemed to celebrate the former Gaza artiste’s bad treatment. During his usual YouTube par with his fan base called the “Khagonians,” the “Tun Up Di Ting” artiste had much to say after a fan claimed that Ryno deserved to be mistreated by Kartel. The event referenced by ... »
