A patient who was being quarantined after returning home from China is now showing a “progression of symptoms”. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported that the patient has now been isolated at a medical facility. There are 12 quarantined in government facilities. Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, chief medical officer, is reporting that the patient […]
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Two teenage students murdered during one bloody weekend
Two teenage students were killed in one particularly bloody weekend in Jamaica. The students were killed in separate incidents. Jahiem Palmer, 15, a jovial high-spirited student was murdered in Portmore last Sunday plunging Ascot High into mourning while 17 year-old Jevaughn Smith, of Lennon High school was killed on Saturday. Reports from the Portmore police […]
Read MoreBounty Killer reaches out to Junior Byles
Bounty Killer’s continued commitment to charitable endeavours rolled on last week with his heartfelt donations to singer Junior Byles, who is battling cancer and mental illness. Last Thursday, the 47-year-old deejay presented Byles with $150,000 from the Bounty Killer Foundation towards his medical treatment; a gift certificate from Fontana Pharmacy valued at $100,000; adult diapers […]
Read MoreTashina McKenzie not afraid of a One Touch
Fast-rising reggae singer Tashina McKenzie is banking on the success of her bouncy new radio hit song, ‘One Touch’, which is getting a huge buzz in the streets. The vivacious entertainer who made a huge mark during the 2007 edition of Digicel Rising Stars, is cranking up the promotion with the release of a video […]
Read MoreSpicemas Corporation retracts no thong guidelines for carnival
Grenada’s Spicemas Corporation has retracted guidelines forbidding the use of thongs, g-strings and wire bras in its fancy mas following a social media uproar. The board of directors issued a statement saying they reviewed the rules and regulations and made amendments which now say that there will be no full body paint and zero-tolerance for […]
Read MoreHot Koffee gets Grammy boost for Rapture
One week after winning the Best Reggae Album category at the 62nd Grammy Awards, Koffee’s Rapture (EP) has seen an increase in sales. The five-song mini set jumped from number 11 to two on Nielsen Music’s Reggae Albums Sales Chart. Nielsen Music’s chart is sales-driven (covering CDs, digital, and vinyl sales), while the Billboard Reggae […]
Read MoreAlkaline unleases Young Gunz with ‘Riches’ single
dancehall star Alkaline introduced a new slate of artistes he dubs the Yung Gunz from his Vendetta Camp with the release of ‘Riches’, a bouncy new single where they all showcase their microphone skills. The song’s release appears to be a power move that signals the artiste’s intention to discover, produce and break new artistes […]
Read MoreTessanne Chin welcomes baby girl
Tessanne Chin is welcoming a baby girl with her husband, Brandon Crooks. The Jamaican songstress announced the birth of her daughter, Zaia Christine Crooks, via Instagram late Tuesday morning. “We are completely and utterly in love And grateful to God for you our darling girl,” the singer wrote in the caption, noting that Zaia was […]
Read MoreDancehall selector Harry Hype son, a gas station attendant, killed on the job
Dancehall selector Harry Hype is mourning the death of his son, a 19-year-old pump attendant Kevaughn McKenzie who was shot dead by gunmen at a gas station along Constant Spring Road in St Andrew on Monday morning. “He was one of the best youth a father could ever want. He was willing, humble, kind hearted […]
Read More11 y-o Mark Leslie found dead
Eleven-year-old Mark Leslie of Temple Hall district, Stony Hill in St Andrew, who has been missing since Wednesday, January 29 was found dead this morning, the police reported. The Mannings Hill Primary School student was reportedly last seen at home wearing a white shirt, red-and-white tie, brown pants and a pair of black sneakers. More […]
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