The Jamaica Tourist Board is sharply distancing itself from a major party series that was recently held in Negril, Westmoreland in clear breach of the Disaster Risk Management Act and the overall COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The (JTB) is particularly distancing itself from the use of it material to promote the event(s). Minister of […]
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WARMY faces off with cops
A video of an encounter between Member of parliament for St Catherine South Western Everald Warmington and cops from the St Catherine South Police Division has been making the rounds on social media. Warmington seemingly rebuked a senior cop for instructing one of his juniors to video record him after declaring that he would be […]
Read MoreSpice to give away $1 million for Go Down Deh dance
In a recent post, Spice announced a partnership with Magnum Tonic Wine to grant one lucky dancer a million dollars. The top 10 entries will be shortlisted by @spiceofficial and reposted on her page; submission ends June 10th. First, second and third place winners will be selected by @spiceofficial and @magnumtonicwine representatives based on talent, […]
Read MoreSkillibeng hits Billboard Hot 100 and British charts
Dancehall act Skillibeng made his debut on the British pop chart with Crocodile Teeth debuting at number 74 on the United Kingdom Official Chart. Crocodile Teeth was released last October and is co-produced by Johnny Wonder and Adde Instrumentals. Crocodile Teeth is Skillibeng’s highest streaming song to date, currently amassing over 20 million views on […]
Read MoreEtana celebrates chart-topping albums
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Etana is all smiles these days. She has a new album in the works and she just unveiled the plaques for her best-selling Billboard Reggae chart topping albums, I Rise and Reggae Forever. Etana gushed about the crowning achievements. “There are a few achievements that I’ve kept quiet. I think having such […]
Read MoreTeejay leaves Romeich Entertainment?
Sharon Burke, President of Solid Agency Management, Bookings and Event Management,recently refused to confirm or deny the speculation that she now handles the bookings of Teejay Uptop Boss TeeJay. In her refusal to say anything ‘solid’ regarding the speculation she responded, “Why you don’t call Teejay? Teejay is the artiste.” Neither the Uptop Boss TeeJay […]
Read MoreA Jamaican woman dies in NJ mass shootings
A Jamaican woman has been numbered as one of the two fatalities of Saturday’s mass shooting at a house party in New Jersey, United States. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Asia Hester, a healthcare staffer of Gouldtown in New Jersey. Her Facebook page said she was from Kingston, Jamaica. Family members described Hester […]
Read MoreDovey Magnum detained by ICE
Dancehall artiste Dovey Magnum was detained by US immigration officials when they carried out a raid at a premises in Atlanta, Georgia late Wednesday (May 19). Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested the singer, whose real name is Simsky Kimberly Harrison, who was later transported to the Stewart Detention Center.
Read MoreBeenie Man slapped with $150,000 fine for DRMA breaches
Dancehall star Beenie Man was slapped with a $150,000 fine in the St Elizabeth Parish Court today after pleading guilty earlier on April 19th for breaching the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA). “Beenie Man was fined $150,000 and the maximum fine at the time the offence was committed was $250,000, so we can live with […]
Read MoreThe Dub Chronicles gain critical claim for dub masterpiece, ‘Simba (Return to the Throne)’
When Jonathan Rattos took a trip to Kenya in summer 2019, he didn’t know it would be the last time he’d get to venture out into the world for two years. As a professional musician, he and his brothers – including Ryan and Craig, who with him make up The Dub Chronicles – had played […]
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