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WESTERN BUREAU: Economist and senator Dr André Haughton says the Government’s COVID-19 care packages will not be sufficient to address the fallout from the pandemic, should the spread of the deadly virus continue throughout the summer into the end…

Since its elevation to the National Premier League, Mount Pleasant Football Academy has provided home parish, St Ann, and the wider Jamaica, with excitement on the football pitch. Today, under more trying conditions brought on by the coronavirus…

Port Antonio, Portland: Tension is rising between vendors plying their wares along several streets in Port Antonio, Portland, and the municipal police, who are strenuously trying to restore order in the capital. The vendors, who accuse the…

Mental blinkers in place, film director Storm Saulter and producer Rob Maylor have toiled tirelessly for the past seven years, striding strongly side by side to accomplish what the local film industry and its audience celebrate – this next step…

In an increasingly disconnected world, a community has been created through Riddim Saturdays – a participatory music-and-songwriting event led by producer Dale Virgo and recording artistes of varying cultures, backgrounds, ages and musical…

As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Pulse and Jamaica have reason to celebrate the country’s creative standard-bearers who work on the global stage. And what could be a more refreshing and pleasant respite from all the challenges of…

Shabbaaaaa, once an underground dancehall-influenced party, has evolved into what is now considered a global movement with online radio stations based in Los Angeles and London. Now, the LA-based collective is joining the Apple Music family of…

Autarchii says his recently released single titled Black Beauty is more than just a song, he describes it as “an allegory of African love”.The song – produced by Montego Records LLC – was released on all major digital platforms, including iTunes and Spotify, in November 2019.

Singers Dorman Brown and Najay James will release Take A Look Into Ourselves, their debut song, next week.They said it is inspired by the novel coronavirus that has claimed the lives of over 200,000 peeople worldwide.

Amlak RedSquare tackles matters of the heart on his latest single Heart A Love, produced by New York-based Ricky Peela for Peela Productions. It features newcomer KvnG TaT.Known for his militant sound, Amlak RedSquare went for a different feel on Heart A Love. He said he wanted to send a special message to the ladies.