Jamaicans will go to the polls on February 25, 2016. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller made the announcement a short while ago at a People’s National Party (PNP) mass rally in Half-Way-Tree, St Andrew. Nomination day is set for Tuesday, February 9. This will be the country’s 17th general election since Universal Adult Suffrage in 1944 and the PNP leader’s second time making the announcement. Se... »
Dancehall singjay Vershon serves up the long awaited video for his single “Use To Hungry.” The Terminal 4 Media-directed cut saw Vershon stepping up to the microphone dapperly clad in a white suit. Vershon is one of the emerging artists in dancehall thanks to his breakout single “Real Life.” Watch the video below: »
The Ministry of Health has confirmed one case of the Zika virus in Jamaica. The patient, who has now recovered, is a four-year-old child from Portmore, St Catherine. In a news release Saturday, the ministry said the child began showingsymptoms on January 17 after earlier returning to Jamaica from travel to Texas in the United States. The child was investigated at the Bustamante Hospital for Childr... »
Grammy Nominated Reggae artiste Jah Cure is advising fans that there is a fake album being marketed and they should not purchase it. The artiste took to his Instagram account, where he posted what seemed to be an album cover of a project titled “Masterpiece” reportedly done by FME records. The artiste, who is nominated in the best Reggae album category at this year’s Grammy’... »
Minister Marion Hall, formerly Lady Saw, gave her life to the Lord last December just a few hours after attending the funeral service for late dancehall artiste J-Capri. Since then Hall has been subjected to much scrutiny from a few dancehall fans and it seems things won’t be changing anytime soon with numerous bloggers suggesting that the former Queen of the Dancehall should give up her ‘sinfully... »
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Jamaican man tries to save his dog life after the dog was hit in the head with a stone by a community member. “him just see mi dog in mi yaad and use one big stone and lick mi dog in him head” pet owner told Latest News, with tear in his eyes as he couldn’t save his dog. »
Richardo James, 25, of an Old Harbour address, now faces 10 years imprisonment after he was sentenced for the rape of a five-year-old in the St Catherine Circuit Court on Wednesday. James, who is HIV positive and has a full-blown case of the Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), had previously pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of indecent assault. He was arrested and charged on June 5, ... »
It seems Gully Bop and Shauna Chin are heading back to a loving reunion again. According to sources the two are already back on speaking terms and allsigns are pointing to a reunion. The dancehall power couple Gully Bop and Chin dated for a year before calling it quits in a bitter fallout over cheating allegations. Last month Chin stunned the world when she posted a videoshowing Gully Bop trying t... »
Did Buju Banton Gets Prison Visit From Jay Z, Diddy & Doug E. Fresh?.. TheStory Behind The Photo Buju Banton has received visits in prison from a lot of celebrities but Jay Z, Diddy and Doug E. Fresh are not among them. The above image have been circulating on a few websites and on social media claiming that the hip hop icons visited the reggae legend in prison recently. That is completely fal... »
Fast rising dancehall artist Lanmine got more attention than he was looking for yesterday when he attempted to board a flight to Antigua at the Norman Manley international airport for a promotional performance but was forced to cancel the trip as he could not get through the metal detectors to board the flight because of his multiple face piercings. “The metal detectors went off like crazy, it cau... »
Spragga Benz dedicated this new single to his special lady. The video starts out with the dancehall hitmaker kicking back on his coach with his pen and paper to pen the lyrics. Spragga also has another music video out for his single “Take A Look” you can watch it here. Peep the video below: »
Shaggy debut the video for his single “Only Love” featuring Gene Noble. The orignal track features a verse from Pitbull, but for some reason that verse was omitted from the music video. The clip was directed by Parris and features Shaggy showcasing his signature flow while Gene Noble sings the hook while walking on an open grassland. Shaggy is fresh off his hugely successful Shaggy and Friends ben... »
Jamaicans love to run around bragging about their motto, “Out of many, one people”. The truth is the motto is garbage. It means nothing; it stands for nothing, just another fleeting illusion. The motto coming off the tongue of an average Jamaican rings like sweet music to the ear; but in reality, it is a big disgraceful lie. To prove how much the Jamaican motto is bullshit, just take a look at Jam... »
Some social media bloggers have tooted dancehall artiste Kalado as being next in line to receive a beating from controversial businessman Corey Todd, as he has dissed the businessman on numerous occasions. Devin Di Dakta was allegedly beaten at the Taboo Night Club last week because Todd disapproved of a song in which the deejay called his name in a songthat was aimed at Masicka. However, dancehal... »
Jamaican man who worked at a hotel in Jackson, Wyoming in the United States, died last Saturday due to hypothermia, which occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than it can make it. The coroner’s office in Jackson said 30-year-old Aldane Mullings died fromhypothermia due to exposure. The phenomenon can occur due to extreme exposure to cold air. Temperatures in Jackson, Wyoming hit mi... »
The “My God Dem Nuh Bad Like Mi” artiste Gully Bop may be feeling himself a little too much these days. This according to his recent performance at Ninjaman’s Birthday Bash where he decided to “diss” the self proclaimed “King of the Dancehall” Beenie Man by walking onto the stage during the doctor’s performance. The fast rising viral internet star Gully Bop has been known to display erratic... »
Gully Bop has been making waves this week with a new rumored girlfriend. The above photo was sent to Urban Islandz showing the viral dancehall deejay kissing a mystery woman. The pic has been also making the rounds on social media with fans investigating on who the mystery female is. Bop told us that she is just a fan who came up to him for a picture and a kiss. Gully Bop Looses His Mind Tried To ... »
Mr. Vegas added a dancehall twist to the popular hip hop dance move dabb. The deejay just release the official video for his single “Dancehall Dabb.” The video was shot in Canada and saw a cameo from Kardinal Official and some talented dancers. Earlier this month Mr. Vegas posted a lengthy video on his social media page urging Gully Bop to stop taking drugs amidst allegations from his estranged ex... »
Discipline or abuse: The video clip of a mother beating a child has gone viral on social media and sparked a public debate about the merits of corporal punishment. The heartbreaking video clip uploaded to social media has left viewers divided. Some people have voiced their opinions justifying the mother’s actions, while others calling it child abuse. In the video, we see where a mother decided to ... »
A glass bowl had to be taken to collect the miracle oil from some of the congregant’s hands. According to H-Metro the incidenthappened when a man approachSanyangore complaining of stomach pains during a church service. It is reported that the pastor prayed for the man and he vomited a ‘RAT’. “What happened is we prayed and oil descended on people. Some thought it was not true and we had to bring i... »
“Every man need a woman, every woman needs a man” – Bob Marley Marlon James, a Jamaican homosexual who could be mistaken for a Rasta, might not believe in the words of Bob Marley but he is very interested in the life of Bob Marley. So much so that is interest in Marley coupled with his brilliant writing, won him the Man Booker Prize for Fiction award. Winning the award was an historical achievemen... »
Bobby Shmurda has been behind bars for over a year now. The New York rapper is saying that the reason that he is still behind bars is because his bail is set too high. Shmurda bail is set at $2 million and on Tuesday a judge denied his request to lower his bail. TMZ reported that his lawyer, Alex Spiro, argued in court that his client $20 million net worth is grossly exaggerated. Spiro added that ... »
Dancehall artiste Devin Di Dakta has been getting his fair share of bad publicity these days. (Monday) reports surfaced online that the 2015 Magnum Kings and Queens winner was kicked out of popular night club Taboo and was also beaten inside the parking lot. However according to Devin’s manager, Shelly-Ann Curran the reports are true but she denied the additional allegations that the incident was ... »
Dr Ferguson is also expected to make a statement in the House on certainamendments to the National Insurance Act. The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has recommended an increase of 13 per cent, or $728 per week, which would take the NMW from the current $5,600 per 40-hour work week to $6,328 per week, or $158.20 per hour. The NMW was last increased in January, 2014, from $5,600 per week or $1... »
