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SIX DEATHS TODAY FROM COVID-19

Jamaica yesterday recorded 147 new cases of COVID-19 and nine new patient deaths — six classified as COVID-related and three under investigation. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 21,826, of which 8,163 are active and the confirmed COVID death toll to 405. According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the latest […]

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Daddy U-Roy is dead

Fans of the legendary toaster known as U-Roy have taken to social media to mourn his passing. While details on his death are unknown at this time, tributes flowed freely on social media last night as artistes, musicians and Jamaicans expressed sorrow at the death of a pioneering godfather of Jamaican music. He was 78 […]

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Intence scores monster hit for Countree Hype Entertainment with ‘AIDS Test 2’

On-the-rise producer Taugea ‘Countree Hype’ Dayes has been steadily making his name as the creative force behind the rise of independent record label, Countree Hype Entertainment. He is the producer of Intence’s ‘AIDS Test’, one of the hottest singles released this month. The song, released with accompanying visuals, has racked up 523,000 views since its […]

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COVID-19 cluster at New Kingston office of Ministry of Culture

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has confirmed a COVID-19 cluster at its headquarters in New Kingston. The Ministry says the discovery has triggered the necessary health protocols including testing and quarantine of staff, contact tracing, and deep cleaning of the facility. Several members of staff have since been asked to work from […]

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Swiss O.G pleased with response to ‘I’m So Ambitious’

Toronto-based rapper Swiss OG is pleased with the initial feedback to his inspiring ‘I’m So Ambitious’ single which also features Sizzla Kalonji. The song celebrates the shape and ferocity of black ambition in the year 2021. “The feedback has been great, a lot of people like the song because it carries a good message, one of […]

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