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Canadian Customer Experience expert Sharifa Manning empowers Jamaican businesses with her “White Glove” service training during Customer Service Week 2025. Kingston, Jamaica — As Jamaica celebrates Customer Service Week, Canadian-based Customer Experience expert Sharifa Manning is making waves with her mission to elevate service standards across the island. Manning, the CEO and founder of Toronto-based firm […]

Kingston, Jamaica — Two of reggae and dancehall’s biggest international forces — Sean Paul and Collie Buddz — have joined creative energies for a 2025 remix of the 420-inspired anthem “On My Way Back Home.” The refreshed version celebrates the cultural and spiritual significance of marijuana, affectionately referred to as “the healing bush from Mother […]

Kingston, Jamaica — Reggae-dancehall artist Tifa is once again calling attention to what she describes as deliberate attempts to disrupt her online visibility. The outspoken entertainer, who recently found global traction with her trending single “Can’t Cancel Me,” says several of her viral TikTok posts have been flagged, muted, or removed—despite being fully authorized and in […]

Kirk Diamond makes history as the first Canadian reggae artist to perform in Botswana, uniting Canada, Jamaica, and Africa through music. Toronto, ON — Juno Award-winning reggae artist Kirk Diamond has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first Canadian reggae artist to perform in Botswana. His appearance at the Kumnandi Ehkaya Music Festival on September 30, […]

Toronto, ON — After being awarded the Order of Ontario, acclaimed Canadian spoken word artist, author, and community builder Dwayne Morgan is returning to the stage this fall for a five-show performance series across Toronto. The shows — running November 5, 12, 19, 22, and 26 — mark Morgan’s first major public performances since receiving Ontario’s […]

Toronto, ON — Veteran Canadian actor Kim Roberts has wrapped filming on the upcoming feature The Snake, shot in Prince Edward Island and slated for release in 2026. The messy drama, written with sharp humour and edge, follows a 40-something wild child (played by Susan Kent) who leaves her punk rock boyfriend and copes by seducing […]

Kingston, Jamaica — Reggae recording artiste and philanthropist Laurell Nurse, known to fans as Mye Laurell, has released her latest single — a reggae cover of Diana Ross’s 1979 classic It’s My House. The track was produced by veteran singer and producer Richie Stephens under his Pot of Gold production label. The single was officially released […]

Markham, ON — Dancehall fans across Canada are in for a historic moment as legendary performer Bounty Killer makes his long-awaited return to a Canadian stage after two decades. The Grammy-winning icon, known as the “Poor People Governor,” headlines the Oasis Music Festival at Markham Fair Grounds, alongside powerhouse artists Dexta Daps, Cham, and Mr. Killa. […]

Scarborough, ON — The Reading Partnership is bringing back its celebrated community event, The Next Chapter Festival, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Scarborough Town Centre (STC). The free, family-friendly festival will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering a full day of books, music, and art for children and adults alike. The festival debuted […]

Dancehall artist celebrates international success with debut album and prepares for U.S. media run Queens, New York – Jamaican dancehall artist Versi, formerly known as Versatile, is celebrating a career milestone after his debut album, P.V.O: Portland’s Very Own, reached #1 on the U.S. iTunes Reggae Albums Chart—a breakthrough moment for the artist and his label, […]