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Vybz Kartel Apologises to Trinidad Fans: Talks on...

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2025/06/01

Early Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, Vybz kartel uploaded a video on social media in which he formally apologised to the ‘Trinidad People’ and details the multiple issues he had with the promoter of the One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF), leading up to the show date on Saturday. “Promoter fi the Trinidad show memba a …

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Rihanna’s Father Passes Away in Los Angeles

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2025/06/01

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty passed away at the age of 70 following a brief illness. Starcom Network, based in Barbados, first reported the news, confirming that Fenty died in Los Angeles. While the exact cause and date of his death have not been disclosed, sources told the outlet that Fenty’s family was by his side …

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Vybz Kartel Skips Trinidad Show

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2025/06/01

Hours before his highly anticipated performance in Trinidad and Tobago, it was announced on Saturday that Jamaican Dancehall star Vybz Kartel will not be appearing at the One Caribbean Music Festival (OCMF). Kartel’s management team issued a release, detailing that the artiste would not participate in the event due to the promoters’ alleged failure to …

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Raskii Says No To “Faking”

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2025/05/31

Emerging Dancehall artiste Riskii says he is ready to do the work required to become a household name in local and international Dancehall music. The singjay who recently released a new single entitled ‘Faking’ has been gathering quite a street buzz in the United States following several cameos at major events in recent time. According …

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Qbe and Nah Change Making Rounds on Social Media...

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2025/05/31

“A wahh really a gwaan bout yah?” asks rising Dancehall artiste Qbe whose real name is Nicholas Douce in his latest released song titled ‘Wahh Gwan’. It’s a hard hitting, controversial song that takes aim at the rapists, homosexuals and woman beaters in our society. In a video recently uploaded on Instagram, Danvoy Foster aka …

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Daughter Says Local Hospital is Covering Up the...

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2025/05/30

Despite being admitted to the Savanna La Mar General Hospital after she was diagnosed with cancer, Norika McIntosh says her mother, Vyris Pennycooke, received little to no treatment. The grieving daughter is now accusing the hospital of covering up the circumstances surrounding the death of her mother, who passed away on Friday. McIntosh previously shared …

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Cardi B Responds to Offset: “You not Getting Sh*t”

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2025/05/30

A day ago, news surfaced that Offset is seeking spousal support from Cardi B amongst other things in their ongoing divorce battle in court. In the latest of her usual rants on X(formerly Twitter) the New York rapper clapped back at her former lover, highlighting that he won’t get “shit” from her. Over the past …

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Reggae Boyz vs Nigeria on Saturday Will be ‘Huge Test’

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2025/05/30

On Friday, head coach of the Reggae Boyz, Steve McClaren and current team captain Greg Leigh took part in a press conference for the final of the Unity Cup which will take place on Saturday, May 31. The Caribbean team will face Nigeria in the last match of the short tournament. It’s known that both …

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No Blood in Pickup Truck, but Stains in Apartment:...

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2025/05/30

During Thursday’s court session, the seventh witness from the prosecution, a chief crime scene examiner from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), offered detailed testimony about evidence discovered at Constable Noel Maitland’s Chelsea Avenue apartment in St Andrew. The examiner explained that on July 28, 2022, he found multiple stains resembling blood on a pair …

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U.S. Lowers Jamaica Travel Advisory as Crime Rates...

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2025/05/30

On Thursday, May 29, the United States updated its travel advisory for Jamaica, downgrading the violence warning level from 3 to 2. This means the advice has shifted from “reconsider travel” to “exercise increased caution.” This change comes in light of a significant decrease in violent crime across Jamaica, though challenges remain. While violent crime …

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Squash has Top-2 Songs on Trending: 3 in the Top-10

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2025/05/25

Montego Bay Dancehall artiste Squash released his debut E.P. which is titled ‘Hate Being Famous‘ on May 16 and currently, 3 songs from the project are in the top-10 of the local trending for music chart on YouTube. The standout tracks are ‘Burn’ at number 1, ‘Leaf Of Life’ featuring Malie Donn, Byron Messia at …

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WATCH: Vybz Kartel’s Full Performance in Guyana

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2025/05/25

Vybz Kartel‘s latest performance since his prison release almost a year ago, took place in Guyana, Saturday night, with MC Nuffy governing the stage as usual. The Jamaican performed for over an hour, reeling off countless hit songs such as ‘Romping Shop’, ‘Western Union’, ‘Virginity’ etc. Check out the full performance below, which also features …

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WATCH: Beenie Man Performing Inside UBS Arena, NYC Show

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2025/05/25

Watch as veteran Dancehaller Beenie Man entertains a large crowd inside the UBS Arena located in New York. Check out the streams below:

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Jah Cure Makes Cryptic Post Amidst Rumour of His...

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2025/05/24

Grammy nominated Reggae singer Jah Cure whose real name is Siccature Alcock made a post on social media on Friday amids the circulating rumour that he has been released from prison in the Netherlands. While multiple news outlets have dismissed the claim that the Montego Bay native is free, Jah Cure is yet to give …

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Neighbour Describes Seeing Maitland and...

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2025/05/23

The latest update in Constable Noel Maitland‘s trial is that he reportedly had asked his neighbour to delete surveillance footage which shows him entering and exiting the apartment complex where he lives in St. Andrew. According to Maitland’s neighbour who testified via video link on Thursday, the cop initially contacted him on July 13, 2022, …

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Megan’s Legal Team Dismisses Claims of Video Evidence...

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2025/05/22

After Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times, several artistes including Popcaan and Drake took to social media to call for his freedom. Reports also stated that a witness of the shooting incident, which took place in 2020 involving Megan Thee Stallion is now willing to testify that Tory lanez is innocent. Furthermore, over the past …

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Here’s the Reggae Boyz Squad for The Unity Cup...

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2025/05/22

Following its last staging in 2004, The Unity Cup Afro-Caribbean Invitational Tournament is scheduled to return after a 21-year hiatus next week. On Thursday, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFJ) announced the squad for the Reggae Boyz’ upcoming matches for The Unity Cup. Trinidad and Tobago’s Warriors and Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz are set to represent the …

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Rumour: Jah Cure Released from Prison

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2025/05/22

A Facebook user and a veteran Dancehall artiste have sparked new rumours of 46-year-old Jah Cure whose real name is Siccature Alcock being released from prison. The first viral post on the matter, over the past 24hrs, from the Facebook user showed a photo of the Montego Bay native along with the caption, “JAH CURE …

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Beenie Man Thanks Vybz Kartel and Bounty Killer for...

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2025/05/22

Beenie Man is up next, as a major Dancehall act to perform inside a large venue in the USA and the deejay has been getting support from several of his industry peers including Bounty Killer, Vybz Kartel, Shaggy, Popcaan etc. Late Wednesday, the ‘Girls Dem Sugar’ artiste took to social media to share a video …

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Fisherman Recounts Getting Attacked by Shark in St....

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2025/05/21

A fisherman is sharing his story after he narrowly escaped death after he was attacked by a shark at Rocky Point Fishing Beach in St. Thomas. Jasper Tayler is one of multiple fishermen who were diving in the area when the incident occurred on Saturday. Speaking with TVJ News, Taylor shared that after seeing the …

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