Jamaican flags flew high in Barbados last Sunday at the 2015 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival as headliners Popcaan, Mavado and Gully Bop thrilled the thousands who came out. But Jamaicans weren’t the only patrons who were receptive to the artistes – the Bajans were pleased that their artistes were able to perfom on the big stage with the Jamaicans. Check out the highlights in the video below: »
International DJ Sean Paul is among the top dancehall and reggae acts confirmed for the second annual Oracabessa Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York. The event takes place on Memorial Monday, May 25, a federal holiday in the United States set aside for remembering those who died while serving the US armed forces. “Memorial Day is an important day that is set aside to remember fallen U... »
Rapper 50 Cent and MoBay Mayor Glendon Harris via Instagram. American rapper 50 Cent joins the long list of celebrities who have chosen to vacation in Jamaica in 2015. The artiste, known for hit songs such as In Da Club, Candy Shop and 21 Questions, has been keeping his over 4 million fans updated via his Instagram posts about his exploits in Montego Bay. He is apparently giving his grandfather a ... »
Ghanian dancehall artiste Mykell O’mint, aka Jupitar, has accused Jamaican reggae singer Luciano of disrespecting dancehall acts in that African country. According to a report in ghanaweb.com, the artiste is taking issue with Luciano for his comments about dancehall artistes not having a future. The comments were allegedly made on Ghanian radio network, Hitz FM. Luciano reportedly said that danceh... »
Dancehall sensation Gully Bop is ready to mash up the Reggae Beach Party at the 2015 Digicel Barbados Reggae Festival. Gully Bop spoke to Loop News exclusively about what to expect from his performance on Sunday. “All de fish dem in the water gonna rail up and jump up and glad fih see me,” the Gully Bop said. Watch the full video here: loopjamaica »
The Government is shelling out millions of dollars to ensure the security of the Driver’s Licence System. Cabinet approved the award of a contract in the amount of £253,449.00 or J$43.4 million to De La Rue international Limited, trading as De La Rue Identity Systems, for the provision of maintenance and support services to the Driver’s Licence System operated by the Tax Administration of Jamaica ... »
A daylong Earth Day concert had R&B star Usher dancing on crutches Saturday on the National Mall to rally thousands for political action to confront climate change and poverty. Usher, Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani, Common, Fall Out Boy and Train all performed during the free Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day rally hosted by will.i.am and Soledad O’Brien. After suffering a fracture in his foot, Usher... »
NASSAU, Bahamas — Nearly 11 months after it was revealed that the National Security Agency (NSA) of the United States had been recording every cellular phone call in The Bahamas, Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell said the government has been assured that the US will only carry on “lawful surveillance”. Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell Mitchell addressed the matter in the House of ... »
Reggae artiste Chuck Fenda and his babymother were sent to mediation when they both appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrates’ court before senior RM Lyle Armstrong on Tuesday. The accused, Chuck Fenda, whose real name is Leshorn Whitehead was charged with assaulting his babymother. Allegations outlined were that on March 23, 2015, at about 9:30 pm, the entertainer went to pick up his daug... »
The attorney representing the 16-year-old Jamaican who is suspected of making an attempt to join terrorist group ISIS, will seek to secure his release today. The teen was held in Suriname on the weekend after being suspected of making contact with the notorious group. His family has since denied those claims, saying he was headed to England to be with his mother. He is to be questioned today by co... »
Jamaican songstress and season five winner of The Voice, Tessanne Chin proved her star power and displayed stunning vocal range while performing at the sold out ‘Voices In Concert’ held at the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday night. For more than an hour she served up a tasty musical treat of reggae, soul and pop including her first hit single Hideaway, Stronger, Redemption Song, ... »
Percy Sledge, the man famous for his song When a Man Loves a Woman, has died at age 73. Before his music career, Sledge worked in the cotton fields around his hometown of Leighton in northwest Alabama, before taking a job as a hospital nurse in the early 1960s. Percy Sledge performing in Jamaica A patient heard him singing while he worked and recommended him to record producer Quin Ivy. The... »
Persons travelling on Caribbean Airlines will only be allowed one free checked luggage as well as one carry-on bag as of Wednesday. Travellers have the option of paying for an three additional checked pieces. They were previously allowed two free of cost. Each checked bag must not exceed 50lb, the airline said in a statement, adding that the new policy is in alignment with prevailing industry tren... »
The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015, which was passed by both Houses of Parliament in February has been gazetted. The amended law comes into effect on Wednesday, April 15. The following is a release in full from the Ministry of Justice: The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act 2015 was passed by both Houses of Parliament in February this year. The Ministry of Justice wishes to advise as follows: (... »
Reggae/dancehall artiste Busy Signal says President Barack Obama’s visit to Jamaica presents opportunities for the island. According to the Jamaica Love singer, he has no issues with the government spending millions to renovate sections of the Corporate Area for the president’s visit because Obama deserves presidential treatment. The artiste, who commented during a recent interview, sa... »
Authorities have released photos of Damion Bryan Barrett, the Jamaican man who on Friday pleaded guilty in the US District Court in Fort Lauderdale to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Barrett was extradited from Jamaica in February based on charges that he committed fraud as part of an international lottery scheme against elderly victims in the United States. He was the first Jamaica... »
Reggae artiste Chronixx may be regretting comments he made during US President Barack Obama’s visit to Jamaica. “This man… still have a criminal record in the United States and we glorifying some wasteman! This man was hunted and imprisoned by our Jamaican Government… who for some years paved a peaceful and safe path for the president to address us a “race of good for nothings!!! [inserts fire emo... »
A former People’s National Party (PNP) senator has taken off the gloves and is firing some wicked punches aimed at youth and culture minister Lisa Hanna. “Pickney a dead and ah get rape off everyday and dis is what dem have time fi talk bout? I am clearly daft,” Deika Morrison, who served in the Senate during the PJ Patterson administration, said. The bone of contention surrounds a caution from Ha... »
“Big up massive!” President of the United States, Barack Obama, became a proper Jamaican after just a short time in the island. Obama picked up a little of the local dialect and he showed off what he learned as he opened his speech at a Town Hall forum at the University of the West Indies. Check out ‘di general’ Obama giving the audience a taste of his patois skills. »
United States President Back Obama will get his desire for a cold mug of Jamaican Red Stripe beer on Air Force One. In fact, 48 bottles of the Jamaican beverage have been delivered to Air Force One for the American president. A taste of the Jamaican Beer was one of two wishes the president made around 10 minutes before Air Force One landed at the Norman Manley International Airport on Wednesday ni... »
United States President Barack Obama toured sections of Bob Marley Museum immediately after landing in Kingston Jamaica on Wednesday, promptly embracing the Reggae icon. In short sleeves, Obama toured the museum as Marley’s hit One Love played through the sound system. One of the rooms he explored held the late reggae star’s platinum records and a Grammy award. “What a wonderful tour,” he said. In... »
United States President Barack Obama is calling for a stronger relationship between Jamaica and his country. Prime Minister of Jamaica Portia Simpson Miller made the disclosure this morning while addressing the media at Jamaica House on the second day of Obama’s visit to the country. Simpson Miller also disclosed that Obama will sign a statement of intent between Jamaica and United States for the ... »
President Barack Obama’s supporters often shout at him, “I love you!” But Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller didn’t have to raise her voice Thursday. She had prime seating beside Obama from which to declare her and her country’s love for him after they met privately during his first presidential visit to her island nation. “I just want to say to you, you might not know, but you are very... »
US President Barack Obama arrived in Jamaican at 7:31 p.m this evening. From the airport, the United States President was taken by helicopter to the Jamaica Defence Force’s Up Park Camp base. He will then be driven to his hotel in New Kingston. 9:30 ET: Meets with Embassy personnel and families, Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston Obama will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Portia Simpso... »
Hours before the US President Barack Obama sets foot on Jamaican soil, the fortified presidential Limo nicknamed ‘ The Beast’ was seen at the Norman Manley International Airport. There are reports that it will be in a motorcade and has moved to the US Embassy in Kingston. Here are 10 facts on the super-vehicle: 1. The latest customized presidential car ‘‘The Beast’’ is a Chevrolet Kodiak-based, Ca... »
