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Published:Thursday | April 25, 2024 | 12:08 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

When Keri-Ann Greenwood entered the Miss Universe Jamaica East (MUJE) competition, her aim was self-development. Little did she know she’d walk away with the top spot. Greenwood, who wore the sash Miss Social Butterfliez Ent, was crowned by...

Published:Tuesday | April 23, 2024 | 12:08 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

Fresh off the plane, international gospel artistes TobyMac and Kirk Franklin did not disappoint at the Best Dressed Chicken Fun in the Son gospel concert held on Saturday at the National Stadium. It was hard to keep still during TobyMac’s...

Published:Monday | April 22, 2024 | 12:05 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

Hours before transforming into the weekly held Triple Thursdays, The MECA Jamaica at Marketplace in Kingston had chairs set across the dance floor conference-style in front of a small stage complete with a podium and mic, hosting the launch of...

Published:Saturday | April 13, 2024 | 12:10 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

Jamaica’s very own ‘Singy Singy’ is warming up his vocal cords in anticipation of the Love and Harmony Cruise. Now in its sixth staging, the cultural experience atop crystal-clear blue waves sets sail from Miami today to embark on a six-day, five-...

Published:Friday | April 12, 2024 | 12:07 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

The Norwegian Pearl sets sail on April 13 to explore the bright blue waters of the Caribbean Sea for the 2024 iteration of the Love and Harmony Cruise. The musical experience upon the sea is booked out a year in advance and will have onboard over...

Published:Wednesday | April 3, 2024 | 12:10 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

Following a four-year long hiatus from the music scene, acclaimed Trinidadian soca artiste Kerwin Du Bois made his official big stage return to Carnival in Jamaica at the I Love Soca (ILS) Easter weekend staging in Kingston on Monday. The night...

Published:Saturday | March 23, 2024 | 12:07 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

On Wednesday night dancehall artiste Valiant traded the heavy-hitting sounds and high energy of dancehall for the intimacy of an acoustic performance through an unplugged session at Tacbar, located at Devon House in Kingston. The Valiant Unplugged...

Published:Friday | March 22, 2024 | 12:10 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

The smash hit song DNA has fast become a staple in fetes this 2024 carnival season. The artiste behind the song, Mical Teja, may sound unfamiliar to the ears of many fans of soca. But, he has long existed in the space as writer and producer behind...

Published:Wednesday | March 20, 2024 | 12:06 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

Every year, in a bid to raise awareness, conservation organisations globally recognise Earth Hour. This is one hour on the last Saturday in March where all non-essential electric lights are turned off in solidarity to show commitment to the...

Published:Saturday | March 9, 2024 | 12:10 AMKwela Cole/Gleaner Writer

GenXS has officially launched its second soca season, and, despite making its debut just last year, the band has quickly gained a notable reputation. Revellers across the diaspora, still buzzing with residual excitement from last year’s offerings,...

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