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The report on the thanksgiving service for Allan ‘Skill’ Cole was the top entertainment story for 2025. Jamaica’s most outstanding footballer, Cole, 74, was a close confidante of reggae icon, Bob Marley and made a huge contribution to the music. He p
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The report on the thanksgiving service for Allan ‘Skill’ Cole was the top entertainment story for 2025. Jamaica’s most outstanding footballer, Cole, 74, was a close confidante of reggae icon, Bob Marley and made a huge contribution to the music. He passed away on September 9 at The University Hospital of the West Indies.
Veteran reggae singer, Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott passed away on March 11 at a hospital in Broward, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following a cardiac arrest. He was 65.
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Veteran reggae singer, Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott passed away on March 11 at a hospital in Broward, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, following a cardiac arrest. He was 65.
Vybz Kartel made his long awaited return to the stage at Freedom Street on Tuesday December 31 at the National Stadium.
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Vybz Kartel made his long awaited return to the stage at Freedom Street on Tuesday December 31 at the National Stadium.
Mexican singer Jah Fabio performing at the musical tribute to Bob Marley at Emancipation Park on February 6, 2024. Jah Fabio, who had a long battle with kidney disease, passed away on May 25 in Tijuana, Mexico, mere weeks prior to his appearance at Reggae
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Mexican singer Jah Fabio performing at the musical tribute to Bob Marley at Emancipation Park on February 6, 2024. Jah Fabio, who had a long battle with kidney disease, passed away on May 25 in Tijuana, Mexico, mere weeks prior to his appearance at Reggae Sumfest.
Dreanna Williams takes her first walk as Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast.
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Dreanna Williams takes her first walk as Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast.
‘Study to the max’, a refix of the hit ‘Shake it to the Max (Fly)(Remix)’ by Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng and Silent Addy was part of a viral presentation by Pastor Jermaine Johnson at the Bellefield High School graduation in Manchester, last July.
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‘Study to the max’, a refix of the hit ‘Shake it to the Max (Fly)(Remix)’ by Moliy, Shenseea, Skillibeng and Silent Addy was part of a viral presentation by Pastor Jermaine Johnson at the Bellefield High School graduation in Manchester, last July. Johnson is the senior pastor of the Moneague District of Seventh-day Adventist Churches in St. Ann and the CEO of his motivational brand, Johnson Motivates.
Reggae singer Jah Cure was remanded in custody when he appeared in a Netherlands court in June after a court-hired interpreter was unable to attend a substantive hearing in the singer’s case.
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Reggae singer Jah Cure was remanded in custody when he appeared in a Netherlands court in June after a court-hired interpreter was unable to attend a substantive hearing in the singer’s case.
Troy-Ann Anderson was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025 on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the ceremony held inside the Douglas Orane Auditorium at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in St Andrew.
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Troy-Ann Anderson was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025 on Saturday April 5, 2025, at the ceremony held inside the Douglas Orane Auditorium at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in St Andrew.
Tyra Spaulding, a contestant in the 2023 Miss Universe Jamaica competition was found dead at home in October last year. She was 26.
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Tyra Spaulding, a contestant in the 2023 Miss Universe Jamaica competition was found dead at home in October last year. She was 26.
In September 2024, it was revealed that Stitchie had suffered a stroke and was hospitalised at a long-term care facility. Last May, his wife, Sophia, gave The Gleaner an update on his health.
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In September 2024, it was revealed that Stitchie had suffered a stroke and was hospitalised at a long-term care facility. Last May, his wife, Sophia, gave The Gleaner an update on his health.
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1. Farewell to a legend

2. Veteran reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died

3. Mexican reggae singer Jah Fabio wished to take last breath in Jamaica

4. Six-foot standout Dreanna Williams wins Miss Universe Jamaica Northeast

5. Cocoa Tea’s thanksgiving an event fit for royalty

6. Vybz Kartel returns to Jamaican stage after 13 years

7. Miss Jamaica World Tahje Bennett makes Top 40

8. Samantha McFarlane crowned Miss Universe Jamaica West

9. Skatta Burrell responds to Popcaan’s onstage remarks at Freedom Street

10. Improvement but ‘still a long way to go’ for Stitchie

11. Maxi Priest moved ‘beyond words’ following induction into Jamaica

Music Museum Hall of Fame

12. Canadian couple first in line at Freedom Street

13. Shock and sadness over former beauty queen’s suspected suicide

14. Adventist pastor’s ‘Study to the Max’ graduation remix goes viral

15. Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer’s sister drops new album

16. Jah Cure remanded in custody after interpreter fails to show

17. Windy farewell for Junior Byles

18. Dionne Warwick, Myrna Hague and Marcia Griffiths to perform in St Ann

19. Industry shocked at ‘Kette Drum’ singer Determine’s passing

20. Performer Troy-Ann Anderson crowned Miss Universe Jamaica East 2025