Yardies taking over the place! Last week, reigning Miss Universe Jamaica, Kaci Fennell, and track star Asafa Powell met up in chilly Philadelphia for an appearance on Fox News. Not long after that one of Jamaica’s favourite songbirds, the lovely Tessanne Chin was front and centre at the 42nd Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California. She shared this photo on Instagram with the caption: “Guess... »
Grammy-winning international Dancehall star Sean Paul gave a blazing performance yesterday, Thursday, April 23 inside the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. Fans saw the chart topping artiste deliver a fast paced set with new releases including a sample of his recently released Full Speed Riddim. “Much love goes out to my DC fans. Dutty Blaze was great and blazing! It is the US Capita... »
Busy Signal recently launched his new Busy 2020 Helping Hands Foundation geared towards helping to purchase medical equipment for the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. The dancehall deejay launched his first charitable organization at the Jewel Dunn’s River Resort and Spa in St Ann earlier this month. “I always wanted to give back and I always wanted to do it on a wider scale,” Busy Signal said. “I ... »
Nick Cannon, host of America’s Got Talent, has been keeping the information hush hush surrounding his movie project, King of the Dancehall. However, Loop Jamaica has confirmed that Beenie Man, widely regarded as the ‘King of the Dancehall’ in entertainment circles, will do a performance in the movie, and he may also land a cameo role. “Beenie Man will be performing a song in the movie but we have ... »
United States Naval Ship Comfort (USNS), a Mercy-class hospital ship is to provide medical services to Jamaicans during its visit next month. Minister of Health Dr. Fenton Ferguson and U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica Luis G. Moreno announced that the USNS Comfort will visit Jamaica during the early part of May 2015. While berthed in Kingston, the Comfort’s crew will provide medical services, conduct pr... »
Roots singer Yami Bolo made his first appearance in 10 years in the United Kingdom earlier this month with six dates in that country. The 44-year-old artiste performed in London, Newcastle and Nottingham along with Addis Pablo, and the Suns of Dub which includes Trinidadian singers Jah Bami and Ras Jammy. “We started in the country an’ full up things in the city. Everyone was well-received,” said ... »
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. »
