Nicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator

Island Kings Deandre ‘Dre King’ Phillip, Adiel ‘King Diel’ Thomas and Carl ‘Lee King’ Scharschmidt.
April 1, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham/Entertainment Coordinator

Island Kings add new voice, drop ‘Sweet Like Sugar’

What started as friends just playing around because they had time on their hands due to the numerous lockdown sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic, led to the formation of a group whose harmonised vocals have garnered them much attention.

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Reggae artist Little Roy in performance.
March 18, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Little Roy revisits roots, revives claim to reggae’s name

Veteran reggae singer Little Roy was recently in Jamaica to re-record his song Fight for Jah Love and is looking forward to reintroducing audiences to his discography and story. “Coming home was good,…
From left: Toni-Ann Hibbert, Aisha Campbell, Janelle Pantry-Coke and Jodi-Anne Paul.
March 13, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Sips, strategy and sisterhood at Proven Women’s Day brunch

Celebrating the wonders of womanhood and all that it encompasses, Proven Properties hosted a special International Women’s Day brunch on the terrace of its Gladstone Drive headquarters on Sunday,…
Street Food Saturdays’ pulled pork doughnut sandwich.
March 12, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Beverages, meats aplenty at Meet Street x Coffee Festival

As far as the eye could see, it was food, glorious food served hot and steaming at the Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen’s Meet Street and The Market, and the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival at…
Mayor of Ocho Rios, Michael Belnavis; Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby; Entertainment Minister, Olivia Grange; and State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright, are all smiles at the recent launch of Vacae Weekend.
March 7, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Excitement builds for Vacae Weekend

Nobody parties quite like Jamaicans, and this Easter Weekend, Ocho Rios is set to host six events over four days as part of the expanded Vacae Weekend. From April 3 to 6, locals and visitors alike…
Tuma Basa, director of music culture at YouTube, sharing insights during the ‘Streaming Maths: How to actually make money on Digital Service Providers’ discussion on Thursday.
February 28, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

YouTube exec says violent, profane videos get views not coins

While attendees at the Island Music Conference (IMC) sought to learn not only how to navigate the modern music industry but also how to make a living from it, Tuma Basa of YouTube was adamant about…
First-time and returning patrons gathered in their numbers to celebrate Tuesday Service’s second anniversary at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in St. Andrew on Tuesday night.
February 26, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

‘Joyful feeling’ as Tuesday Service celebrates second anniversary

Leaving their cares at the gate to simply hold a vibe, fans of the popular Tuesday Service gathered on Tuesday night at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre to celebrate its second anniversary. For…
Oliver Samuels (right) and David Heron.
February 19, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Oliver Samuels to star in Easton Lee’s classic ‘The Rope and the Cross’

King of Caribbean Comedy Oliver Samuels will be swapping his comedic crown for a major dramatic role when he stars in Easton Lee’s play The Rope and the Cross. Samuels takes on the role of the…
Mr Manhunt Jamaica Omario Wright.
February 13, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Mr Manhunt Ja Omario Wright sets sights on global crown

When Omario Wright went to sign up for the Mr Manhunt Jamaica competition, he was told that if he was serious, he first needed to cut his hair. In that moment, he knew that applying meant that he was…
Brothers Stephen (left) and Julian Marley celebrate their father’s birthday on February 6 at Emancipation Park in New Kingston.
February 9, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Good vibes, great music at Bob Marley Tribute concert

The natural mystic, along with the strong frontal breeze, was definitely blowing in the air at Emancipation Park as a sizeable crowd gathered for the Bob Marley Tribute Concert last Friday. A strong…