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Best of the Best postponed to 2021 The organisers of Best of the Best (BOTB) have announced the postponement of this year’s edition due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. With very few signs of this virus abating, the event’s planners told THE STAR that it would be extremely…

Elephant Man wiser after quarantine – Artiste admits COVID-19 ‘bigger than he thought’ Dancehall artiste Elephant Man completed his 14 days in home quarantine on the weekend, and the entertainer says his time in isolation was such an eye-opening experience, he’s leaving with more knowledgeable than he went in with. “Me get time to…

Downsound Entertainment assists needy families As the fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak worsens across Jamaica, the Joe Bogdanvich led Downsound Entertainment has offered a lifeline to many Jamaicans who are struggling to put food on their tables. “We at Downsound have a background in…

Poster Girl Name: Alleyah Forth Age: 20 years What do you love about your body? “My curves and my sexy shape.” Three words to describe yourself? “Beautiful, unique, and kind.”

DJ Treasure drops new rhythm Up-and-coming producer DJ Treasure recently released his latest project, the Start Di Party rhythm, which features dancehall stars like Macka Diamond, Raine Seville, Laden, Gaza Kym, and Navino. The project also features less established acts…

Entertainment On The Go Jahmiel tries to lift spirits with new track Keeping the message of hope and perseverance, Jahmiel has released the single Jah Over Everything, a timely track as the world seeks comfort and answers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As the world…

Paul Adolphous Brown, a director of Brown’s Funeral Home in Kingston, has been charged in connection with the recent discovery of hundreds of hospital gloves and masks at the establishment located next door to the Kingston Public Hospital. This…

As Jamaica records four more cases of COVID-19, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie says the National Public Health Laboratory will have the capacity to test for COVID-19 within the next two to three weeks. Yesterday’s…

Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke has maintained that the Government’s approach to cushioning the impact of COVID-19 in Jamaica is to target those who are most affected. COVID-19 has disrupted the income of many Jamaicans…

Chairman of JAMPRO, Senator Don Wehby, says the agency is developing a set of new measures to bolster growth in the Jamaican economy. “As Jamaica’s economic development agency, JAMPRO must support our most innovative and creative businesses to…