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Third World performing after receiving a citation from the Government at Jamaica’s 62nd Independence Grand Gala, held on August 6, 2024 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
January 20, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Reggae legend Cat Coore’s passing ‘hard to process’

Colin Leslie, a lifelong friend of reggae legend Cat Coore, is trying to comfort himself with the words, “God knows best”. Leslie didn’t just hear that his friend had died, he was there with Coore’s…
The inaugural Island Music Conference hosted in Kingston by musician Orville ‘Shaggy’ Burrell wrapped up on Sunday, February 23, after four days of discussion. Seen here, conference panellist and Mayberry Investments Limited CEO Gary Peart speaks durin
January 20, 2026

Island Music Conference February 25-28

Island Music Conference (IMC), the annual gathering of global music professionals in the Caribbean, returns to Kingston for its fourth staging, February 25-28, at the Courtleigh Auditorium, during…
A Netflix sign is displayed atop a building in Los Angeles, on December 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
January 20, 2026

Netflix intensifies bid for Warner Bros making its $72 billion offer all cash

Netflix is now offering to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business in all cash — in an effort to win over the Hollywood giant’s shareholders for its $72 billion merger and…
Gospel singer Dr Carlene Davis in a relaxed mood.
January 19, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Honorary doctorate from UTech and icon award in Florida for Carlene Davis

Acclaimed gospel singer Carlene Davis already has the term ‘Doctor’ engraved beside her name, since she holds a Ph.D. in pastoral counselling. However, come Sunday, February 1, the ordained minister…
Cat Coore performing at the Red Rose for Gregory concert in 2017.
January 19, 2026

'Rest well Reggae Ambassador'

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange has hailed Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as "a unique talent who could truly be described as 'The Reggae…
Richie Stephens sings ‘Trapped’ during the Official Celebration for Jimmy Cliff, held on Wednesday, December 17 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.
January 19, 2026

Richie Stephens pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff with ‘Trapped’ remake

What began as an unplanned performance at the memorial service for the late Jimmy Cliff has developed into an official tribute, an emotional remake of one of his most classic tracks. Richie Stephens…
This image released by Disney shows Neytiri, performed by Zoe Saldana, in a scene from Avatar: Fire and Ash’.
January 19, 2026

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office again

AP: The film, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, may have scored well with critics, but slightly more movie-going audiences chose to spend the holiday weekend catching up with Avatar: Fire and Ash.…
Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange with legendary Jamaican musician Stephen 'Cat' Coore.
January 19, 2026

Legacy of ‘reggae ambassador’ Cat Coore will live on – Grange

Culture Minister Olivia Grange is hailing legendary Jamaican musician Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore as a unique talent and a true reggae ambassador, whose passing is a tremendous loss. Coore, a pioneering…
‘Exile’ by Chronixx
January 18, 2026 by Evon T. Krishna Benjamin

Chronixx’s ‘Exile’, a quiet chapter in a loud legacy

There are artistes we listen to, and there are artistes we witness. Jamaican reggae singer Chronixx has always felt like the latter. When he emerged in the early 2010s as part of what later became…