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Jamaican Students Inspired Through Reading and Education Students are being urged not to fall into the trap of seeking easy living, but instead to embrace education as the surest pathway to lasting prosperity through diligence and commitment to their schoolwork. The call was made by Senior Journalist, Garfield L. Angus, who served as Featured Reader […]

Everet E. Owens Honoured for Lifelong Service Students are being urged not to fall into the trap of seeking easy living, but instead to embrace education as the surest pathway to lasting prosperity through diligence and commitment to their schoolwork. The call was made by Senior Journalist, Garfield L. Angus, who served as Featured Reader […]

Obama Presidential Center Opening Will Bring Museum, Library, and Community Spaces to Chicago CHICAGO — Former U.S. President Barack Obama announced that the long-awaited Obama Presidential Center will officially open to the public on June 19, 2026. In a social media post shared Wednesday morning, Obama said he and former First Lady Michelle Obama are looking […]

Surgix Jamaica Healthcare Innovation Discussed in High-Level Meeting with PM Holness KINGSTON, JAMAICA  — Prime Minister Andrew Holness says innovation and private sector investment will continue to play a critical role in strengthening Jamaica’s healthcare system following discussions with Dr. Bohan, Chief Executive Officer of Surgix Jamaica Ltd. In a statement shared on X (formerly […]

Catch A Fire Reggae Explosion 2026 Brings Junior Cat, Tippa Irie and Iconic Sound Systems Hamilton, Bermuda – Bermuda’s dancehall scene is set to come alive this spring as Catch A Fire: The Old School Reggae Explosion returns on Saturday, May 30, 2026, delivering a major celebration of reggae heritage and sound system culture. Presented by […]

City Splash Festival 2026 Set to Feature Beres Hammond, Aidonia and Elephant Man London, UK – The City Splash Festival 2026 has unveiled its second wave of artists, confirming a powerful lineup led by reggae legend Beres Hammond, who is set to deliver an exclusive UK performance at this year’s event. Scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday, […]

Jamaica Hi5 5K Run 2026 Combines Fitness, Culture, and Community Support Miramar, Florida — The Jamaica Hi5 Foundation, in partnership with the Consulate General of Jamaica in Miami, is set to host the Jamaica Hi5 5K Run/Walk 2026 on Saturday, May 9, at Miramar Regional Park. The event will begin at 7:00 a.m., bringing together […]

Medhane Alem Mikey General Album Focuses on Rastafarian Faith and Conscious Reggae Kingston, Jamaica — Veteran reggae artist Mikey General has officially released his new album, Medhane Alem, continuing his longstanding tradition of spiritually driven reggae music rooted in Rastafarian teachings and conscious themes. The album became available worldwide on May 5, 2026, through Zojak, […]

Sean Jones Primadonna residency brings live R&B performances to Toronto’s King West dining scene JUNO Award-winning Canadian entertainer Sean Jones has officially launched a new live music residency at Primadonna, bringing weekly Thursday night performances to Toronto’s King West entertainment district. The residency, titled La Notte (The Night), began on May 7 and is presented […]

“Wet Sugar” reunites Richie Stephens and Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden on a modern revival of the iconic Diwali Riddim Veteran Jamaican entertainer Richie Stephens has reunited with acclaimed producer Steven ‘Lenky’ Marsden for the release of their new single and music video, “Wet Sugar.” Released on April 24, 2026, the collaboration reconnects two influential figures in […]