Entertainment
January 29, 2026
Wayne Wonder receives Grammy certificates
Wayne Wonder’s long and influential journey in music received fresh recognition last Thursday when the dancehall star was awarded two Grammy certificates at the Back 2 Da Future Music Limited, in…
January 29, 2026
‘One Battle After Another’ tops UK BAFTA film nominations
LONDON (AP): Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically charged action thriller One Battle After Another leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, securing 14 nominations Tuesday including acting…
January 28, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Miss Jamaica World Nevaeh Allen owes victory to strong single mother
She did not sit down for more than five minutes throughout the entire evening. A nervous ball of energy and excitement, Simone Franks came with a sash bearing her daughter’s name and a huge sign…
January 28, 2026
African to Jamaican: Music and Creolised Black Culture
The Jamaica Music Museum, in the heart of Kingston, turns its gaze once again to the enduring journey of the African spirit with the 2026 edition of Grounation, its flagship public education series.…
January 28, 2026
JCDC clarifies Festival of the Performing Arts submission process
Friday, January 30, marks the final day for new entries into the 2026 National Festival of the Performing Arts. That’s the word from the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). However,…
January 27, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
‘Rest in beats’ iconic drummer Sly Dunbar
The passing of legendary drummer and producer, Sly Dunbar, one week after the death of Third World co-founder, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore has left the music industry reeling. “A wha’ really a gwaan?” a…
January 28, 2026
Veteran broadcaster Bob Clarke dead at 75
The local media fraternity is mourning the passing of veteran broadcaster Walter Charles 'Bob' Clarke, who died early Tuesday at the Port Maria Hospital in St Mary. He was 75. Clarke had…
January 27, 2026
Reggae Land unveils massive line-up for 2026
Reggae Land has revealed their full line-up for its sixth and biggest edition to date when it returns to Milton Keynes National Bowl on August 1 and 2. With more than 120 artistes scheduled to…
January 26, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Excitement as Deidrian Downer wins Miss Global Jamaica
At 1:20 Sunday morning, cheers erupted inside the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston, as Miss Zimii Haircare, Deidrian Downer, was announced winner of Miss Global Jamaica…