Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

 A few of Jimmy Cliff’s children (from left) Kadijah Bashir, Romeo Cliff and Odessa Chambers and her mother, Bluette Abrahams.
19 Dec, 2025 0

Jimmy Cliff celebrated in musical tribute at National Indoor Centre

When trumpeter and singer, Dwight Richards drew for Reggae Night from the catalogue of his good friend Jimmy Cliff, the spontaneous reaction from some inside the National Indoor Sports Centre was to…
Chi Ching Ching
19 Dec, 2025 0

5 Questions With Chi Ching Ching

Radion Beckford, better known as Chi Ching Ching, can be counted on to be the life of the party, whether or not he has a mic in his hand or has on his dancing shoes and is rolling out his own red…
Some of Jimmy Chambers Cliff’s children, son Romeo Cliff and daughters Kadijah Cliff (left) and Odessa Chambers, take part in the music legend’s official funeral held yesterday at the National Indoors Sports Centre in Kingston.
18 Dec, 2025 0

Jimmy Cliff: A celebration of life

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness and Minister of Culture Olivia Grange led Jamaicans in a fulsome celebration of the life of Jimmy Chambers Cliff, Grammy Award-winning singer, actor, Hall of Fame…
Marking the annual celebration of the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony are (from left) Custos of St Andrew Ian Forbes; Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby; Miss Kingston and St Andrew Festival Queen first runner-up, Johnique Francis; Little Miss Kingston and St
13 Dec, 2025 0

Delightful KSAMC Christmas tree-lighting ceremony

It was a “wow” moment when at exactly 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, Mayor of Kingston Councillor Andrew Swaby, flicked on the lights on the gigantic Christmas Tree inside the St William Grant Park in downtown…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry.
09 Dec, 2025 0

Prayers for Miss Universe Jamaica after extent of injuries revealed

There has been an extra outpouring of love and prayers for Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry, since the Miss Universe Organisation revealed via an Instagram post on Monday morning, the full…
Fans enjoying themselves at Ghetto Splash at Waterhouse Mini Stadium in Drewsland on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
07 Dec, 2025 0

Ghetto Splash staging ‘looks dim’

Patrick Roberts, convener of the annual free concert, Ghetto Splash, says that this year’s staging looks iffy, but he is not giving up hope. The event, which is now 36 years old, has been held at the…
Gospel artiste Papa San
04 Dec, 2025 0

5 Questions With Papa San

Dare to Care has partnered with Oliver Mair, consul general of Jamaica to the Southern United States, to host a benefit concert this Saturday, December 6, at The Faith Center in Sunrise, Florida. The…
Osanna Praise leading the praise and worship segment during Divine Service  at Meadowvale SDA Music Day on Saturday, November 29.
30 Nov, 2025 0

Powerful ministry in song at Meadowvale SDA Music Day

Seventh-day Adventists are acknowledged as having the gift of singing, and, on the annual calendar of events for many churches is Music Day – that Sabbath when even the birds seem to pause and listen…
Major Lazer musical group (from left) Ape Drums, Walshy Fire, America Foster and Diplo.
27 Nov, 2025 0

5 Questions With America Foster

This week, 5 Questions With… caught up with America Foster, the British-Jamaican artiste, content creator, and performer, who joins Diplo, Walshy Fire, and Ape Drums as the fourth member of Major…