Tag: Jamaican culture

After Receiving ‘Tarrus Riley Day’ Honour in the U.S., Reggae Star Set to Conclude 11-City Europe and U.K. Tour in London

Weeks after the City of Lauderdale Lakes officially declared June 5, 2026,

Shadow Shadow July 31, 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

Bugle Spearheads New Initiative Bringing Live Music Performances to Jamaica’s Inner-City Communities

Reggae artiste Bugle is spearheading a new initiative to revive live music

Shadow Shadow July 20, 2026

Jamaica to Honour the Life of Legendary Coach Stephen Francis with National Celebration on August 15

Jamaica will honour legendary coach Stephen Francis with a national Celebration of

Shadow Shadow July 15, 2026

From Bounty Killer to Bugle: Vaunter Expands Fashion Footprint Across US and Jamaica

From Bounty Killer and Agent Sasco to Jahmiel, Bugle and Tifa, some

Shadow Shadow July 14, 2026

Reggae Singer Fantan Mojah Dies After Prolonged Battle With Severe Heart Condition

Reggae singer Fantan Mojah has died following a protracted battle with a

Shadow Shadow July 14, 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

Beyond Cricket: Chris Gayle Expands Business Empire, Launches Jamaican-Owned Rich Rum With Global Ambitions

Cricket icon Chris Gayle has expanded his business portfolio with the launch

Shadow Shadow July 13, 2026

34 Years Later, Inner Circle’s 1992 Classic ‘Sweat (A La La La La Long)’ Certified Platinum in the UK

Inner Circle’s timeless reggae anthem Sweat (A La La La La Long)

Shadow Shadow July 12, 2026

Sizzla Kalonji, Munga Honourable and Bugle to Headline Di Unit’s 11th Anniversary Celebration in Portmore on July 10

After drawing major support from Jamaica’s entertainment community during last year’s milestone

Shadow Shadow July 5, 2026

Stephen Francis Dies at 64: Legendary Coach Behind Jamaica’s Sprint Dynasty Leaves Sports World Plunged in Mourning

Jamaica is mourning the loss of legendary coach Stephen Francis, the visionary

Shadow Shadow July 5, 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

Religious Leaders Blast Valiant’s ‘Short Shorts’ Video, Call It “An Act of Wickedness Against God”

Dancehall artiste Valiant has ignited heated debate across social media after religious

Shadow Shadow June 19, 2026

Yaadcore Connects With Nigerian Producer on New Single Lifted From Forthcoming EP ‘Rasta Time’

Jamaican reggae artiste Yaadcore is merging spirituality, history and global black culture

Shadow Shadow June 17, 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

Alkaline’s NPT Holds Firm at No.1 on Antigua iTunes Albums Chart Nearly Three Months After Release

Alkaline’s NPT continues to defy expectations nearly three months after release, holding

Shadow Shadow June 8, 2026

Shaggy Working on New Stage Musical About His Life Following Success with Sting in Acclaimed Production The Last Ship

Reggae-dancehall icon Shaggy has revealed that his remarkable journey from Kingston to

Shadow Shadow June 3, 2026

Yaksta Announces First-Ever UK Headlining Summer Tour Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album

Yaksta is preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career

Shadow Shadow June 3, 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

“Film Is Jamaica’s Next Goldmine” — PM Andrew Holness Pushes Bold Vision To Turn Jamaica Into A Global Movie Hub

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica’s film industry could soon become

Shadow Shadow May 26, 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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

KSAMC Passes Resolution to Recognise Bounty Killer with Key to the City and Rename Road in His Honour

From the streets of Seaview Gardens to the halls of municipal power,

Shadow Shadow April 21, 2026

Jamaica Loses Another Music Icon as Reggae Legend Ernie Smith Dies at 80

Jamaica is mourning the loss of one of its most distinctive musical

Shadow Shadow April 17, 2026

Jamaican Government Hands Over Land Titles to Rastafari Coral Gardens Benevolent Society, Commits Over $130 Million Investment

Nearly a decade after Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness issued a formal

Shadow Shadow April 6, 2026

Popcaan and Reggae Legend Junior Reid Bridge Generations with New Purpose-Driven Collaboration ‘Born Fi Conquer’

Dancehall star Popcaan has tapped reggae royalty Junior Reid for his latest

Shadow Shadow April 4, 2026

St. James Municipal Corporation approves resolution to erect statue of reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in Montego Bay

Months after Jamaica paid tribute to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, plans are

Shadow Shadow February 19, 2026

Masicka Visits Nigeria, Confirms Third Studio Album to Be Released This Year During Interview

Fresh off his role on Keznamdi’s Grammy-winning Blxxd & Fyah album, dancehall

Shadow Shadow February 3, 2026

Legendary Drummer and Producer Sly Dunbar Dies at 73, Days Before Lifetime Achievement Honour in Florida

Just days before he was due to be honoured with a lifetime

Shadow Shadow January 26, 2026

Etana Named First-Ever Reggae Month Ambassador as Jamaica Set to Roll Out More Than 60 Events

Award-winning reggae songstress Etana has been named the first official Reggae Month

Shadow Shadow January 23, 2026

Legendary Third World Musician and Co-Founder Stephen “Cat” Coore Dies at 69 — Tributes Pour In Worldwide

The global reggae community is in mourning following the sudden death of

Shadow Shadow January 19, 2026

Ras-I Recruits Govana, Kabaka Pyramid and More for Third Studio Album Heart of Love

With Govana and Kabaka Pyramid among a powerful circle of collaborators lending

Shadow Shadow January 16, 2026

Richie Stephens Transforms a Final Farewell into a Powerful Jimmy Cliff Tribute with Trapped

What began as a single, unplanned performance at the funeral of reggae

Shadow Shadow January 8, 2026

Vybz Kartel Turns 50: A Look Back at 2025 — A Year That Rewrote Dancehall History

Dancehall torchbearer Vybz Kartel turns 50 today, January 7, 2026, and few

Shadow Shadow January 7, 2026

Keznamdi Credits Grammy Nod, Fans and Management Team for Massive 500% increase in Merch Sales

Keznamdi’s Grammy nomination is already paying dividends beyond the recording booth, with

Shadow Shadow January 4, 2026

Spice Introduces ‘The Month of Grace’ With New Hair Colour, New Music and New Beginnings

Only two days into the new year, reigning Queen of Dancehall Spice

Shadow Shadow January 2, 2026

Vybz Kartel Recognised Among the Most Iconic Images in Billboard’s Best Photography of 2025

Nothing cements cultural dominance quite like a moment frozen in time —

Shadow Shadow December 15, 2025

Armanii Taps Jada Kingdom, Malie Donn and NYC Rapper Bay Swag for Debut Album THE IMPACT

Rising dancehall artiste Armanii has released his debut album, THE IMPACT, a

Shadow Shadow December 13, 2025