Black River Safari safely evacuates 45 students after tour boat mechanical fault
Roughly 45 schoolchildren and teachers were lifted off a stalled Black River Safari vessel in St Elizabeth on Wednesday after its engine cut out, with operators using two backup boats to bring everyone ashore dry.
Juju Romillion teams up with Vybz Kartel for viral ‘Victory’ success
Since the early days of reggae and dancehall, women have always played a powerful—yet often understated—role behind the scenes. Now, emerging creative Juju Romillion has stepped into the spotlight, cementing her place as a force in the industry with the release of Victory by Vybz Kartel
IWaata Inks Management Deal With Reynolds Entertainment Agency, Plots Caribbean and UK Tours
Dancehall act Jason 'IWaata' Bailey has joined Tameka Reynolds' Reynolds Entertainment Agency for full-service management as he readies overseas tours and rides momentum from his 18-track album 'Underrated' and reggae EP 'Words Not Enough'.
Ernie Smith Memorial Service Set for May 16 in Hollywood, Florida
Family of late reggae icon Glenroy 'Ernie' Smith will hold his official celebration of life on May 16 at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Hollywood, Florida, with a thanksgiving service in Jamaica to follow on a date yet to be confirmed.
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Returns With Streep's Sharp Wit but a Cluttered Plot
Twenty years after the original, the sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, yet the storyline struggles to recapture the bite of the 2006 fashion-world favourite.
Beenie Man releases reflective new single 'Heavenly Father' ahead of Summer Sizzle 2026
Dancehall icon Beenie Man has put out 'Heavenly Father', a prayer-like track on Kemar McGregor's 'Kiss of Judas' rhythm, while preparing for his Summer Sizzle show in May Pen this August.
Loud Boss celebrates birthday in style
Entrepreneur Doneisha 'Loud Boss' Johnson marked another year around the sun with a high-energy celebration that transformed her Ocho Rios-based Omnia Sky Lounge into a buzzing nightlife hotspot last Saturday. The event doubled as a full-scale entertainment showcase, drawing a lively mix of friends, family, supporters, and socialites who turned out in strong numbers to toast the businesswoman behind Loud Fashion
Big Chunes 'Fashion Ova Style' edition turns Mas Camp into retro dancehall haven
The Big Chunes retro party returned to Mas Camp with its 'Fashion Ova Style' staging, drawing patrons in vintage looks while a stacked selector lineup kept classic dancehall spinning until daybreak.
Zayn Malik's Family Asks Fans to Halt Flower Deliveries, Suggests Charity Donations Instead
The former One Direction singer's relatives say bouquets are arriving in such large numbers at the hospital that they cannot be managed, and are pointing supporters toward a Palestine-focused charity instead.
DJ Khaled Walks And Golfs His Way To A Healthier Lifestyle
Music mogul DJ Khaled, 50, says daily golf rounds and long walks outdoors are central to his weight-loss push, with the producer logging up to 14 miles a day before tackling business.
Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair remembered for his big heart
Social media commentator and philanthropist Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair, who died on Tuesday morning, is being remembered by his peers for his humanitarian spirit and acts of kindness. The former music producer and artiste manager-turned-YouTuber was known for his community work and advocacy for black consciousness and social justice
Jamaica Marks International Jazz Day With Ranny Williams Centre Concert
Jamaica observes International Jazz Day on April 30 with a concert at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew, hosted by the Culture Ministry alongside UNESCO and the Jamaica Music Museum.
Michael Jackson streams skyrocket following biopic release
New YORK (AP): Michael Jackson once sang Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, and fans appear to be taking that advice to heart. Streaming of his catalogue in the US surged 95 per cent over the weekend compared with the same period the previous week
Stephen McGregor's 'Hill and Gully' Rhythm Sparks Renewed Interest in Jamaica's Traditional Dances
Cultural scholars and folk dancers say the new 'Hill and Gully' rhythm produced by Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor could rekindle public appreciation for kumina, mento and other heritage Jamaican dance forms.
Entertainment Diary
Today KINGSTON & ST ANDREW Savannah Thursdays Trinibad Janga's Sound Bar and Grill Belmont Road. Summit Games Night Latin Dancing and Food Village 16 Chelsea Avenue
Kibaki re-emerges with 'New Money' after spiritual reset
Grants Pen artiste Kibaki has stepped back into the music scene with a new single, 'New Money', following years of low-profile recording and what he describes as a personal spiritual journey.
Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair remembered for his big heart
Social media commentator and philanthropist Claude ‘Big Stone’ Sinclair, who died on Tuesday morning, is being remembered by his peers for his humanitarian spirit and acts of kindness. The former music producer and artiste manager-turned-YouTuber was known for his community work and advocacy for black consciousness and social justice
Jamaica Marks International Jazz Day With Ranny Williams Centre Concert
Jamaica observes International Jazz Day on April 30 with a concert at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St Andrew, hosted by the Culture Ministry alongside UNESCO and the Jamaica Music Museum.
Michael Jackson streams skyrocket following biopic release
New YORK (AP): Michael Jackson once sang Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, and fans appear to be taking that advice to heart. Streaming of his catalogue in the US surged 95 per cent over the weekend compared with the same period the previous week
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Los ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanour count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said
Entries Now Open for 2026 JCDC Culinary Arts Competition
Entries Now Open for 2026 JCDC Culinary Arts Competition By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, April 29, 2026 Listen Culture Share Photo: JIS FileJamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Culinary Arts Development Specialist, Jane Jerry. The Full Story The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is inviting cooks, bakers, students, and culinary innovators to submit entries for the 2026 Culinary Arts Competition
Documentary to revisit 1962 execution of J’can man in Britain
Ubuntu Productions and the Black River Film Festival (BRFF) have officially secured the rights to adapt the true story of Oswald Grey, the last black man executed in Britain. They have also partnered with Yaad Bridge Entertainment for the production of the upcoming documentary on the little-known tale of the young Jamaican immigrant executed in 1962
Movie Review |‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is a messy, overlong horror spectacle
The tagline for Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is “Some things are meant to stay buried”. That also applies to the misguided Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, which should definitely stay deep underground for eternity
Laden eyes summer dominance with empowerment single 'Life Better'
Dancehall artiste Laden is riding a buzz around his new release 'Life Better', a Wraif Music and Money Up Productions collaboration that has climbed to No. 9 on the YouTube Jamaica Chart.
Spragga Benz urges stronger mentorship culture in dancehall
Dancehall stalwart Spragga Benz is pressing for deeper mentorship and collaboration among artistes, arguing that lifting one another up has kept the genre relevant on the world stage for decades.
Entertainment diary
Today KINGSTON & ST ANDREW Soca City Series finale Music by Richie Ras, Coppershot, Mindless and Ricco 22 Jerk 22 Barbican Road. Weddy Weddy Wednesday Stone Love HQ 41 Burlington Avenue
Improvements for 2026 Jamaica Visual Arts Competition
Improvements for 2026 Jamaica Visual Arts Competition By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, April 28, 2026 Listen Culture Share Photo: ContributedVisual Arts Development Specialist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Dr. Winston Campbell
Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor revives mento roots with new Hill and Gully riddim
Multi-Grammy-winning producer Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor has launched the Hill and Gully riddim, a modern spin on the classic mento tune, debuting with Masicka's chart-topping single Slip and Slide.
Yaksta gets real on ‘Roar’
Recording artiste, Yaksta, says that his latest single, Roar, calls for structure and authenticity in an era where many things are counterfeit. “Yaksta is cutting straight through the noise,” a press release said, noting that the single is “raw, reflective, and unapologetically honest,” calling out a generation that’s often more focused on image rather than identity
Morgan Heritage feels the love in St Maarten
They came, they saw, and they left an indelible mark on their dedicated fans at the St Maarten's One Love Reggae Concert on Sunday. For Morgan Heritage, it was another chance to showcase why they are one of Jamaica's leading musical families, delivering not just popular songs but messages written with inspiration in mind