Tag: Caribbean News

Usain Bolt Proposes to Longtime Partner Kasi Bennett During His 40th Birthday Celebration

Jamaican sprint legend and businessman Usain Bolt gave guests, and social media, an

Shadow Shadow August 22, 2026

From Jamaica to America: How Kacy “G City” Rankine Built One of the Largest Caribbean Radio Platforms in the U.S.

From performing at school events in Kingston and recording as MC Ranks

Shadow Shadow August 19, 2026

Flippa Moggela Federal Drug Case Delayed Again, Entertainer and Co-Accused to Return to Court on September 9

Flippa Moggela will have to wait another month for his next court

Shadow Shadow August 11, 2026

Tourism Minister Rejects Claims Jamaicans Are Being Locked Out of Beaches, Says False Narrative Is Hurting Jamaica

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is pushing back against claims circulating internationally that

Shadow Shadow August 8, 2026

Mr Vegas, Robert Livingston and Stranger Cole Among Nine Entertainment Figures to Receive Jamaica’s National Honours

Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas, veteran producers Robert Livingston and Michael Anthony Bennett,

Shadow Shadow August 6, 2026

Fresh Legal Battle Looms for Squash: Florida Woman Files Lawsuit for US$30,000 Just Months Before His Release From Prison

Dancehall artiste Squash is facing fresh legal trouble just months before his

Shadow Shadow August 5, 2026

Etana Says She ‘Cried’ Watching Elephant Man Push Longtime Associate Fahya Off Stage in Now-Viral Incident

Reggae songstress Etana has weighed in on the growing controversy surrounding dancehall

Shadow Shadow August 5, 2026

Keznamdi’s Beach Inna Bondage Documentary Earns Caribbean Film Awards Nomination Following National Debate on Jamaica’s Beach Access

Grammy-winning reggae artiste Keznamdi's documentary collaboration Beach Inna Bondage: The Fight for

Shadow Shadow August 4, 2026

Flippa Moggela Co-Accused Becomes First to Plead Guilty in U.S. Drug Case Ahead of August 10 Court Date

The U.S. federal drug conspiracy case involving dancehall entertainer Flippa Moggela has

Shadow Shadow August 2, 2026

Derrick Morgan vs Queen Ifrica: Supreme Court Sets December Hearing for High-Profile Defamation Lawsuit

The legal battle between ska legend Derrick Morgan and his daughter, reggae

Shadow Shadow July 27, 2026

Prosecution Urges Court of Appeal to Uphold Ninjaman Conviction, Calls Killing ‘A Well-Organised Assassination’

The Crown has asked Jamaica's Court of Appeal to uphold the murder

Shadow Shadow July 26, 2026

Ninjaman, Son and Co-Accused Fight Life Sentences as Appeal Court Hears New Arguments

Dancehall icon Desmond 'Ninjaman' Ballentine, his son Janiel Ballentine and co-accused Dennis

Shadow Shadow July 23, 2026

Key Witness in Music Producer Shab Don’s Triple-Murder Case Faces Double-Murder Trial in the U.S. This November

Jahreme 'J-Man' Shelton, an associate of Dancehall artiste Squash whom prosecutors intend

Shadow Shadow July 22, 2026

Capleton Honoured with Living Legend Award, Pays Tribute to Fantan Mojah: “He Will Never Be Forgotten”

Fresh from receiving a Living Legend Award, reggae firebrand Capleton says his

Shadow Shadow July 18, 2026

Jamaica’s Population Grows by Just 600 in 2025 as Declining Birth Rates and Continued Migration Reshape the Country

Jamaica’s population grew by just 600 people in 2025, effectively recording zero

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Prime Minister Andrew Holness Accepts Prestigious 2026 Esri President’s Award for Jamaica’s Leadership in GIS Innovation

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is in San Diego, California, where he

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

From Sting Rivals to UK Headliners: Tickets Go on Sale for Vybz Kartel and Mavado’s Long-Awaited Reunion at London’s O2 Arena

Nearly 20 years after their unforgettable Sting showdown helped define a generation

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Flippa Moggela Drug Case Delayed Until August 10 as Judge Grants More Time to Review Evidence

Dancehall artiste Flippa Moggela's U.S. federal drug conspiracy case has been delayed

Shadow Shadow July 10, 2026

Minister Edmund Bartlett Named Among World’s Top 100 Most Influential Travel and Tourism Leaders for 2026

Jamaica has secured another major moment on the global stage after Minister

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

“It Was Getting Hard”: Dexta Daps Reveals He Was About to Quit Music Before His Mother’s Words Changed Everything

One conversation with his mother may have changed the course of dancehall

Shadow Shadow July 8, 2026

“Each Child Gets $100,000!” — Cheers and Tears Erupt as Usain Bolt Donates $1.7 Million to Waldensia Primary Graduates

Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt brought tears, cheers and celebration to his

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Jamaica Ranked Third Most Peaceful Country in North and Central America Amid Global Rise in Conflict

While wars, political unrest and violent conflicts continue to intensify across the

Shadow Shadow July 4, 2026

Hundreds Protest in Kingston Over Alleged US Deportee Deal, Integrity Commission Findings, and Hurricane Melissa Funds

Hundreds of Jamaicans turned Cross Roads in Kingston into a sea of

Shadow Shadow July 1, 2026

U.S. Court Sentences Jamaican Music Producer Countree Hype to 5 Years and 10 Months in Gun Smuggling Case

Countree Hype built a name in dancehall music working with some of

Shadow Shadow June 26, 2026

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Squatter Culture: “We Need to Build More Houses at Prices People Can Afford”

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica must dramatically expand affordable housing

Shadow Shadow June 13, 2026

Yaksta’s Sophomore Album ‘The Microphone Saved Me’ to Arrive June 15, An Uncompromising 15-Track Set Built on Revolution, Truth and Love

As anticipation builds around his first-ever UK headlining tour, Yaksta is preparing

Shadow Shadow June 13, 2026

Finance Minister Breaks Down Jamaica’s $67 Billion Hurricane Melissa Relief and Recovery Spending After Devastation

Jamaica’s massive $67-billion Hurricane Melissa recovery programme is already sparking public discussion

Shadow Shadow June 11, 2026

$67 Billion Spent, 2,724 Container Houses Ordered, Says Government, as Displaced Jamaicans Await Permanent Housing Months After Disaster

After spending $67 billion on Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts, the

Shadow Shadow June 10, 2026

June 5 Declared ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ As Florida’s City of Lauderdale Lakes Honours Singer With Official Proclamation

Reggae singer Tarrus Riley has received one of the biggest honours of

Shadow Shadow June 9, 2026

Government Reviewing Work-From-Home and Flexible Hours Policies as Rising Costs Impact Jamaicans

With increasing global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and fuel prices and commuting

Shadow Shadow June 5, 2026

Jamaica To Honour Reggae Legend Ernie Smith At Celebration Of Life In Kingston on June 5

Jamaica will come together this Friday to celebrate the life and legacy

Shadow Shadow June 1, 2026

From Restrictions to Triumph: Vybz Kartel Draws 20,000 Fans for Historic Sold-Out Cayman Islands Debut

Just weeks after Cayman Islands authorities imposed restrictions on his lyrics and

Shadow Shadow May 31, 2026

“They take us for fools” — Former Police Commissioner Hardley Lewin Slams Delays in JCF Body Camera Rollout

Former Police Commissioner Rear Admiral Hardley Lewin has strongly criticised the prolonged

Shadow Shadow May 28, 2026

Jamaica Parliament in Uproar as PNP’s Nekeisha Burchell Refuses to Apologise Over “Controlling Wife” Remarks

The political uproar continues to intensify in Jamaica after Member of Parliament

Shadow Shadow May 27, 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

“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

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

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

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

“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

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’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

Government Moves to Clamp Down on Violence at Entertainment Events as Promoters Face Tougher Security Measures

Jamaica’s vibrant social scene is facing increased scrutiny as authorities move to

Shadow Shadow April 23, 2026

Bunny Wailer to be Honoured in Ethiopia as Shashamane Marks Rastafari Month

Reggae royalty will echo through Ethiopia this week as Bunny Wailer is

Shadow Shadow April 9, 2026