At least two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have responded to a warning by the Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) that regional countries should seek to enhance disease surveillance at ports of entry and at health facilities following the categorisation of the current outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) […]
Dancehall artiste Sajay is taking credit for the success of the slang, #dead inna the show, and #up inna the show. “I am kinda surprised how popular the slang has become in a short period of time. When people see me, the first thing they shout is ‘up inna the […]
The family of dancehall artiste Keshan has revealed that they have not been contacted by the licensed firearm holder or his family since the shooting death of the entertainer, despite the fact that both families have close ties. “My brother is a friend of his (licensed firearm holder) sister. They […]
Clarendon-born, gospel-reggae artiste Sone released a new summer called “Good to Me” which is produced by RB Records on July 23, with the song available on pre-order since July 15th on all digital music platforms. “The inspiration behind this song is really to thank God for what he has done […]
Love has been at centre of dancehall-reggae since its inception. These songs express the love of money, self-love, the love of the hustle and of course, romantic attachments, the loving of another human being. Dancehall superstar Sizzla has made his fair share of notable love songs since he’s been in […]
Though he does not have the name recognition of some of his African counterparts, singer-songwriter Afreekan Joebe from Ghana is quickly carving out a reputation for his sweet melodies and cutting lyrics on groovy Afrobeats-inspired rhythm projects. One of those standout projects is ‘Sweetest Thing’ on the Sexy Groove EP […]
A 24-year-old woman who was battling for her life in hospital after being attacked and doused with a corrosive substance in Clarendon on Sunday, has succumbed to her injuries. The woman has been identified as Sherion Morrison, a cashier of Sunset Crescent in the Four Paths area of the parish. […]
Reggae singer Dalton Harris wowed Reggae Sumfest’s Festival Night Two Saturday night with a brilliant nuanced performance that showcased his vocal versatility and showed his vulnerability as he deejayed a song to address the controversial events that have shadowed his life for the past year. He deejayed a song where […]
Security forces have tracked down and killed the notorious Dushane Allen, Westmoreland’s most wanted man, during a running gun fight along Long Hill road in the parish. An Uzi submachine gun was recovered from his lifeless body. One man reportedly escaped. Allen, who frequents Bethel Town in Westmoreland, and the […]
Two men, both relatives, died in a head-on crash in St Ann this morning. The police have identified both men as Elkeito Mushette, 55, of Greater Portmore, and Sheldon Mushette, 29, of Spanish Town, both in St Catherine. The younger Muschette had to be cut from the vehicle, according to […]