Michael Wilson, the son of veteran singer Ernest Wilson, is reeling from the shock of his father’s sudden passing last Tuesday, after being admitted to the Kingston Public Hospital the previous day. The singer, who was one half of the Clarendonians...
Chairman of the Entertainment Advisory Board (EAB), Howard McIntosh, sees the Government’s recent decision to put measures in place to allow vaccinated fans to attend the World Cup qualifier game between the Reggae Boyz and the USA at the National...
Percussionist and musicologist Alvin ‘Seeco’ Patterson, a pioneer who is often hailed as one of the foundation members of Bob Marley and the Wailers, has died. Patterson, who was admitted to the University Hospital of the West Indies two weeks ago...
Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson, acknowledged as one of reggae’s most influential and enduring singers and songwriters, would have celebrated his 77th birthday today. Andy, who was born on October 28, 1944, died of cancer on March 27, 2020. He was 75....
School mottos must surely rank in the top 10 most unifying forces ever, just ask any Kingston College or St George’s College student, whether old or new. And, it is with a full understanding of this assignment that Peter Henry has formed One House...
Azizzi Romeo, the son of veteran reggae artiste Max Romeo, may not have his father’s iron shirt to put on to chase the devil out of the Earth, but he is nonetheless fully armed and ready to slay all that is evil. His weapon of choice is love, and...
Kadie Gordon, a micro influencer with an engaging personality, has been selected as the face of The SMC Group’s upcoming digital series, Brands and Talent. Gordon, who came out on top following an extensive search, is excited about all that awaits...
Lloyd ‘Gitsy’ Willis, the genius guitar player and producer who distinguished himself as part of the Treasure Isle group of musicians and also Sly and Robbie’s Taxi Gang, has died. His widow, Shakira Willis, told The Gleaner that he passed away...
Khalia Hall, 25, was crowned Miss Jamaica World 2021 during the exciting finals of the competition held on October 9 at the Courtleigh Auditorium. She beat 14 other finalists for the title and was crowned by Miss World 1976 winner, Cindy...
Attorney-at-law Aisha Robb, who is representing, Abihail Myrie, says that when her client feels safe, she will present herself to the police in order for them to take her name off the missing persons’ list. She notes that Myrie is “in good health...
The Miss Jamaica World beauty pageant made its grand return in 2021 after a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, and last Saturday, Khalia Hall, Miss General Food Supermarket, sashayed away with the crown at the grand coronation show,...
Last week, bloggers, vloggers, and YouTubers all revelled in the drama surrounding reggae singer Richie Stephens and General Ling as videos and subsequent interviews from both were splashed across both social and traditional media. This week,...
ABC Fast or Slow, Badda Dance, Bounce, Bad Man Forward, Chaka Chaka, Go Away, Oh My Swing, Part The Crowd, Pree Dem, Santa Sunlight, Swing Song, Sweep, Sashi Cool, Summa Swing, Syvah, and the list goes on. These are the names of some of the dance...
Bond fans who have been holding their collective breaths can finally exhale. The famous Royal Albert Hall in London will host the world premiere of No Time to Die on Tuesday, September 28 - that is tomorrow - and Universal is expected to open the...
Fans of Jamaican balladeer extraordinaire Beres Hammond all agree that “a Beres tune is a Beres tune is a Beres tune”. Full stop. And, whoever dares to cover a song by the great Beres Hammond had better come really good. Drummer extraordinaire and...
He’s named HonoRebel simply because he is not afraid of rebelling against the status quo, whether it is personal or musical. He explained that the “honour” is aligned to his humility, while the “Rebel” trademarks his fighting, warrior spirit. Born...
It should not come as a surprise that first out of the blocks at the Miss Jamaica World Fast Track Fitness Challenge is former student athlete, Jamela Rookwood. Wearing the sash Miss LP Azar, Rookwood convincingly won her rounds and has claimed an...
The name Shizzle Sherlock has become synonymous with memorable dancehall slangs – ‘think a chattingz’, ‘know di know, du di do’, ‘top coote’ – fashion and, increasingly, music. All three are definitely intertwined, and Shizzle has been clever and...
Journeyman Mikal Asher, like his older brother, Denroy Morgan, patriarch of the Morgan Heritage clan, waves the flag high for the “ancient order of righteousness” and to bring his convictions to life ‘The Binghiman’ has encapsulated them in 13...
When your real name sounds like a diminutive of your real name, the obvious questions can become a bit tiresome at times. But Bobby Smith tries his best to take it all in his stride, and, truth be told, the winner of the Jamaica 60 logo competition...
A representative from the Brooklyn Mirage, the venue in New York where Chronixx was scheduled to perform next Monday, September 6, says it was the reggae artiste who pulled the plug on the concert and not them nor the city. The representative also...
Singer Max Romeo remains forever grateful to Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, the man who, more than four decades ago, produced a single and an entire album that are now enshrined in the catalogue of esteemed dub classics. “Lee Scratch Perry has left us. The...
All things begin from Scratch. Reggae historian Roger Steffens’ simple yet profound conclusion captured the genius of Jamaican music’s quintessential eccentric Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, whose praise in death was as loud as his acclaim in life. The 85-...
The airing of the contentious, highly anticipated episode 7 of reality comedy series 876 Roommates has seen battle lines being firmly drawn between the fans of comedians King Tavii and the once-clownish Facebook Hero, who has rebranded into the...
With Jamaica the keeper of the Miss World crown until it is officially handed over at the next staging of the competition, Crown of Beauty Jamaica, the franchise holders of Miss Jamaica World, are pulling out all the stops to ensure that the island...
