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Dexta Daps’ lawyer worried for those locked up under SOE – Said entertainer is happy to be out after detention Peter Champagnie, the lawyer representing dancehall artiste Dexta Daps, says his heart goes out to young men being detained under the state of public emergency (SOE) who cannot access adequate legal representation. Champagnie’s cry comes […]

Major festivals, events not interested in going virtual Amid cancellations and the postponement of entertainment events due to the threat of COVID-19, persons within the entertainment industry have retreated to showcasing their talents online, others going live with virtual parties and live…

DHQ Carlene wants J’cans to take coronavirus seriously COVID-19 has proven to be a party crasher of sorts, acclaimed Dancehall Queen Carlene Smith, who celebrates her birthday today, said it does not stop her from making a wish and blowing out her candles. “I was always the ‘tan a yuh yard’ type of…

Gospel Spotlight: Jermaine Edwards subtly celebrates Sterling wins – But gospel artiste still elated with Sterling wins Having secured the most nominations in this year’s Sterling Gospel Music Awards, singer Jermaine Edwards walked away with some of the night’s biggest wins at last Sunday’s virtual staging of the annual awards. The singer topped the evening […]

Weh Dem Up To: Patexx celebrates ‘44/876’ Grammy accolade Even though he has every reason to, Patexx is no show-off. Citing humility as one of his outstanding traits, the recording artiste, producer and songwriter has revealed that he is Grammy-certified, and is finally celebrating the accolade with the…

‘Artistes a clash and nuh Sting nah keep’ – Gyptian believes more love needed in serious times Building a mood and giving back the people ‘a vibes’ is the motivating factor for ‘ So In Love’, the newest collaboration from two of reggae’s finest artistes, Gyptian and Bascom X. Released on April 17, both singers […]

With the spread of COVID-19 restricting large public gatherings, stakeholders in the funeral industry said their businesses have been slowly dying, as families opt to delay burials until a sense of normality resumes in the country. Some funeral…

Opposition Senator Damion Crawford yesterday told the Senate that Jamaica might be on a blacklist if Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ pronouncement that most of the population could eventually contract COVID-19 holds true. Crawford, who was making…

Ten more Jamaicans have been confirmed with COVID-19, the health ministry has reported, bringing the total to 432. The newly confirmed patients are an employee of Alorica in St Catherine, seven contacts of employees, while two persons are under…

Fifty-eight employees of DunnCox, a local top-flight law firm, have been laid off for two months as the coronavirus pandemic continues to unleash economic hardships on economies across the globe. However, the affected staff have been invited to…