Tag: Caribbean News

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

Rare Piece of Bob Marley Dreadlock Expected to Fetch Up to £25,000 at UK Auction

A rare and deeply personal relic from Bob Marley is set to

Shadow Shadow March 31, 2026

Rygin King’s ICE Detention Halts Green Card Interview Amid Ongoing Firearm Case in New York

Dancehall star Rygin King has been thrust into fresh legal uncertainty after

Shadow Shadow March 25, 2026

Jamaicans Question Government Decision as Minimum Wage Increase Falls Short of The Promised Amount

Public frustration is rising after Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced a $1,000

Shadow Shadow March 20, 2026

Prime Minister Andrew Holness to Receive AFUWI Legacy Award in New York for Leadership and Education Advocacy

Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr. The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will be honoured

Shadow Shadow March 9, 2026

Bounty Killer to Receive the Generational Impact: Guardian of the Culture Award; Scholarship Created in His Honour

Dancehall legend Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Price is set to receive another notable

Shadow Shadow March 6, 2026

Jamaican Government’s New Tax Announcement Sparks Outrage: “Everything Getting Pricey, Yet They Want Us to Make More Babies”

The Jamaican Government's promise of “no new taxes” is facing renewed scrutiny

Shadow Shadow February 13, 2026

Population Crisis: Health Minister Blames Social Media and Societal Pressure as Falling Birth Rate Threatens Future Workforce

Jamaica is staring down a demographic crossroads, and Health and Wellness Minister

Shadow Shadow February 8, 2026

“We Are Devastated”: Sean Paul Mourns the Loss of His Beloved Grandmother at Age 101

Dancehall icon Sean Paul is mourning the passing of his beloved grandmother,

Shadow Shadow February 1, 2026

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley Named Among Forbes’ 2025 World’s Most Powerful Women

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is again standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s

Shadow Shadow December 11, 2025

Government Approves Procurement of Over 1,000 Body-Worn Cameras for the Jamaica Constabulary Force

Cabinet has signed off on a major upgrade to law-enforcement technology, approving

Shadow Shadow December 11, 2025

Cabinet Cancels Festivities: No Christmas Parties for Jamaican Government Entities

Jamaica is facing a subdued festive season for public servants this year.

Shadow Shadow December 11, 2025

Government Challenges $120 Million Award for Man Imprisoned 50 Years Without Trial — Calls It “Excessive”

The Jamaican Government has mounted a challenge against a landmark $120 million

Shadow Shadow December 7, 2025

Jamaica on Track to Record Lowest Murder Rate in Nearly 40 Years — PM Praises Security Forces for Their Commitment

Jamaica is on the brink of recording its lowest murder figure in

Shadow Shadow November 30, 2025

Government Responds to Buju Banton’s Claims of Stolen Hurricane Relief Supplies at Kingston Airport

Reggae legend Buju Banton has ignited public outrage after claiming that vital

Shadow Shadow November 13, 2025

From Hit Songs to Hitting the Streets: Team Notnice Brings Relief to Over 100 Families Across Western Jamaica

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on western Jamaica, Team

Shadow Shadow November 9, 2025