Month: May 2026

Jamaica Secures Massive US$200 Million Catastrophe Bond Ahead of 2026 Hurricane Season

Jamaica has secured a record-breaking US$200 million catastrophe bond in a major

Shadow Shadow May 21, 2026

Fearless Dancehall Artist Sekklez Tackles Controversy, Relationships & Real-Life Struggles In New Music

As conversations around women in dancehall continue to evolve, emerging artiste Sekklez

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Vybz Kartel’s God & Time Album Set for June 5 Release, Premieres New Video Amid Billboard Success

Vybz Kartel is ushering in a new artistic phase with his forthcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Tarrus Riley Removed From Best Of The Best Festival Line-Up, Artiste Management Issues Official Statement

Jamaican reggae singer Tarrus Riley has been officially removed from the upcoming

Shadow Shadow May 20, 2026

Spice Wins Dual Honours For ‘Best Stagecraft’ and ‘Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award’ at the 43rd IRAWMA

Fresh off her musical exploits in Uganda, where she delivered a stellar

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Beenie Man Denies Assault Allegations as Management Threatens Legal Action Over Defamation Claims

Dancehall veteran Beenie Man is firmly rejecting allegations that he physically assaulted

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Masicka Wins ‘Best EP Recording’ for Her Name Is Love at IRAWMA 2026 After Dominating April With Triple Releases

After dominating reggae and dancehall conversations throughout April, Masicka has now added

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Double Billboard Debut With Chris Brown After Securing 9 Wins at IRAWMA 2026

Fresh off a dominant showing at the 2026 International Reggae and World

Shadow Shadow May 19, 2026

“To Put Away a Young Man for a Toy Gun Is Awful,” Attorney Bert Samuels Asks Governor-General to Pardon Music Producer

Senior attorney Bert Samuels has ignited a heated national debate after blasting

Shadow Shadow May 18, 2026

Fake Guns, Real Prison Time: Jamaican Music Producer Gets Life Sentence for Imitation Firearms; Music and Film Industry on Edge

A Jamaican music producer, identified as Ewayne Pryce of Kingston, has been

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Opposition MP on U$3 Trillion Creative Industry: “Jamaica Must Move From Exporting Culture to Owning and Monetising It”

From reggae and dancehall to viral slang, fashion and internet culture, Jamaica

Shadow Shadow May 17, 2026

Dancehall Producer Countree Hype Faces Up to 10 Years in U.S. Prison After Pleading Guilty to Smuggling Over 30 Guns to Jamaica

Jamaican music producer Countree Hype, given name Taugea Ubert Dayes, is facing

Shadow Shadow May 16, 2026

Government Considering Child Grants, Tax Breaks, Extend Leave and Mortgage Support to Boost Jamaica’s Birth Rate

Jamaica is weighing sweeping financial incentives for families as the Government moves

Shadow Shadow May 15, 2026

Popcaan Scores Fourth Drake Collaboration With ‘Amazing Shape’ Amid Canadian Rapper’s Triple Album Rollout

Dancehall star Popcaan has officially secured his fourth collaboration with Drake on

Shadow Shadow May 15, 2026

Flippa Moggela Remanded in Custody Pending Trial, Court Appoints Attorney After Finding He Cannot Afford One

Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela was remanded into the custody of U.S. Marshals

Shadow Shadow May 14, 2026

Jamaicans React After House Speaker Juliet Holness Shuts Down Opposition MP From Speaking Patois in Parliament

A heated debate has ignited across Jamaica's social media landscape after House

Shadow Shadow May 14, 2026

Only 1.8% of $1.44 Billion Hurricane Melissa Donations Spent, Audit Finds as Jamaicans Struggles With Recovery Efforts

Only 1.8% of the J$1.44 billion donated for Hurricane Melissa relief and

Shadow Shadow May 13, 2026

Flippa Moggela Remains in Custody, Faces New Drug Charges; Bail Hearing Set for May 14

Almost four years after celebrating his release from U.S. prison, Jamaican dancehall

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Dancehall Artiste Flippa Moggela Back in U.S. Federal Custody After Early Release in 2022

Jamaican dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela (Andrew Kendrick Davis) is once again listed

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Spice Donates US$10,000 to Uganda Wildlife Authority Rhino, Pledges Concert Proceeds to Conservation Efforts

Dancehall star Spice has transformed her recent trip to Uganda into far

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Social Media Erupts After Veteran Broadcaster Fae Ellington Condemns Vulgar Lyrics on the Hill and Gully Riddim

Social media has erupted into a fierce generational debate after veteran broadcaster

Shadow Shadow May 12, 2026

Chris Brown Names Vybz Kartel Collaboration Among His Favourite Songs on the New 27-Track Album

While Chris Brown says fans have delivered mixed reactions to his new

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Did IShowSpeed Do More for Jamaica Tourism in One Stream Than Traditional Ad Campaigns?

Did internet superstar IShowSpeed just give Jamaica more global tourism exposure in

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Sister Nancy’s Timeless Classic ‘Bam Bam’ Certified Gold in the UK 44 Years After Its Original Release

Forty-four years after its original release, Sister Nancy’s legendary anthem Bam Bam

Shadow Shadow May 11, 2026

Spice Pulls Record Crowd at Sold-Out Uganda Concert With Over 30,000 Fans as Tanzanian Star Harmonize Makes Surprise Cameo

Reigning queen of Dancehall Spice proved her global star power over the

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

WYFL Riddim Album Hits No. 1 on U.S. Reggae Chart, Climbs Top 100 All-Genres and New Releases Rankings

DJ Mac and Crash Dummy’s WYFL Riddim continues its remarkable global rise

Shadow Shadow May 10, 2026

“The Sea Never Belong To No Man”: Keznamdi and JaBBEM Spark Heated Debate Over Access to Jamaica’s Beaches in New Documentary

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi is igniting a fierce national conversation over beach

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Beloved Jamaican Gospel Singer Kukudoo Dies At 56 After Battle With Prolonged Illness

Jamaica is mourning the loss of beloved gospel singer David ‘Kukudoo’ McDermott,

Shadow Shadow May 9, 2026

Queen Ifrica Strikes Emotional Chord With “Mom Like Me”, The Second Single From Her Forthcoming Album Breath of Life

Ahead of Mother’s Day, Queen Ifrica is striking an emotional chord with

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

YG Marley’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” Goes Platinum in UK Amid Heated Reggae Debate in Jamaica

YG Marley continues to maintain a presence on the international music scene

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Jamaica Divided as Yaksta Sparks Social Media Firestorm After Declaring ‘Jesus Nah Come Save We’

Yaksta has once again found himself at the centre of controversy after

Shadow Shadow May 8, 2026

Masicka Dominates April With Triple Releases as “Slip and Slide” Surges to No. 3 on Shazam Global Top 200 Chart

Masicka has taken full control of April’s dancehall landscape, delivering three major

Shadow Shadow May 6, 2026

Spice Tapped to Bolster Uganda Tourism, Set to Attend Rhino Naming Ceremony Ahead of Debut Concert

Dancehall heavyweight Spice is no longer just commanding stages—she’s now helping to

Shadow Shadow May 6, 2026

Vybz Kartel Scores Feature on Chris Brown’s New Album as He Heads Into 43rd Annual IRAWMA With 11 Nominations

Dancehall star Vybz Kartel is stacking global wins, landing a feature on

Shadow Shadow May 5, 2026

Spice Elevates Global Profile with Forbes Feature, Eyes Fashion and Business Empire Beyond Dancehall

Reigning dancehall queen Spice is making fresh international waves following her latest

Shadow Shadow May 4, 2026

Christopher Martin, Hyundai Jamaica Step In to Assist Hurricane-Hit Students Ahead of Exam Season

For students in hurricane-hit communities like St James, the road to exam

Shadow Shadow May 3, 2026

Jamaica Breaks Mixed 4x100m World Record at the World Athletics Relays in Stunning Heat Performance

Jamaica has once again etched its name into sprinting history, smashing the

Shadow Shadow May 2, 2026

Jamaica’s Government Signs Declaration of Intent to Establish Culture and Creative Industries Fund

Jamaica’s creative sector could soon gain a critical financial lifeline, with a

Shadow Shadow May 1, 2026

Ernie Smith Thanksgiving Service Set for May 16 in Florida as Reggae Icon Gets Final Farewell

Reggae legend Ernie Smith will be honoured in a thanksgiving service set

Shadow Shadow May 1, 2026