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Olympic Champion and music producer Usain Bolt says he thinks the rivalry between Jamaica and the USA in Track And Field is good for the sport. Even with many detractors saying Richardson needs to prove herself and let go of the hype at least for now, the man regarded as the greatest sprinter of all […]
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Dancehall entertainer André Sutherland, more popularly known as Popcaan, who is facing several charges for breaching the Road Traffic Act, has been ordered to return to the Yallahs Traffic Court in St Thomas on November 4. Popcaan was scheduled to appear in court today, however according to the deejay’s attorney, the ‘Unruly Boss’ was unable […]
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Music insiders and personalities reacted to the death of controversial and colourful music producer and dub music pioneer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry via tributes on IG and Twitter yesterday. On Sunday morning, Minister of Culture Olivia Grange expressed condolences to Perry’s family via her official Instagram page. “Officially confirming the passing of musical icon Lee ‘Scratch’ […]
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Dancehall veteran Major Mackerel, who has his own health challenges, has sent his condolences to the family of producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry who passed away earlier today. According to the deejay, his sickness was also compounded by his battle with gastroenteritis and acid reflux, but he is appreciative of the hospitality that he received from […]
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Grammy Award-winning Jamaican music pioneer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry is dead. He reportedly died on Sunday morning (August 29) at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Western Jamaica after battling illness. Born Rainford Hugh Perry in March 1936, he was 85 years old. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed his passing. “My deep condolences to the family, […]
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Dancehall artiste Binelly is pumped up that his latest single, ‘Solo’, is trending on Audiomack, racking up thousands of views since its release on August 15, 2021. “The song was blasted out this week and my phone has just been blowing up since that, people are loving the lyrics and delivery. Big respect to the […]
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Former Member of Parliament for South West St. Ann and prominent attorney-at-law, Ernest Smith, is dead. He was 70 years old. Smith reportedly passed away at the University Hospital of the West Indies at about 9 p.m. on Wednesday. He had been receiving treatment for cancer over the past 12 months, however, his health began […]
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Dancehall star Iyara has issued an online mixoff challenge today (August 10th) dubbed the ‘Yaadman Up Inna Farrin’ Mixoff Challenge which will allow young and emerging talented selectors to win US$1,000. “There’s a lot of youth in Jamaica and across the world who are very talented but nobody don’t really know dem like that, this […]
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Islandwide vaccinations will resume tomorrow (Monday, August 9) while leave entitlements for at least some health staff may be deferred, as Jamaica continues its efforts to prevent illness and death associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hospitals across the island are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. In anticipation of further increases in bed occupancy, the […]
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Talented reggae singer Robert Minott is ecstatic about the progress made by his latest project, ‘Can’t Hold Back’ featuring deejay Mr. Lexx. The single is a hybrid track fusing Minott’s deep seated reggae roots with Afrobeat and R&B, along with the witty dancehall stylings of Mr. Lexx. “The feedback has been phenomenal so far, so […]
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