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Most of the performers returned to the stage alongside Minister of Culture Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and VP Records co-founder Patricia Chin and others to sing the National Anthem.
December 15, 2025 by Anthony Turner

Caribbean warmth fills UBS Arena at sold-out ‘Jamaica Strong’ concert

NEW YORK: Last Friday’s frigid December night in New York City, Jamaica’s warmth filled the room at the UBS Arena with a slate of top Caribbean stars who performed for the Jamaica Strong Benefit…
In this file photo, Sean Paul is seen performing on his US ‘Greatest’ tour 2024. He is all set for the Jamaica Strong relief concert in New York next month.
December 9, 2025 by Anthony Turner

Organisers target US$1m for Jamaica Strong relief concert at UBS Arena

QUEENS, NY: Organisers of the Jamaica Strong benefit concert scheduled for Friday, December 12, at the UBS Arena in New York have announced an ambitious target to raise US$1 million for the Jamaica…