Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer
27 Nov, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa won’t rain on Jamaica’s Christmas parade — Minister Grange
Reggae music is “a music for all seasons”, and Hurricane Melissa “is not going to rain on our parade”. That’s the word from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange…
26 Nov, 2025
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Jimmy Cliff dominates iTunes reggae charts after his passing
Since his death on Monday, the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums charts and Top 100 Reggae Singles charts have become the personal playground of legendary singer and cultural icon, Jimmy Cliff, and he has…
24 Nov, 2025
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Remembering the legendary Jimmy Cliff
In 2010, when Jimmy Cliff was awarded one of music’s highest accolades – induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – in his acceptance speech, he noted that “reggae music is a music that was not…
23 Nov, 2025
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Govana and friends blaze up Livewire concert at UBTR
‘Twas high energy on steroids inside Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records (UBTR) last Thursday night as Govana, Ras-I, Puku Poo, Yaadcore and exciting surprise guests, courtesy of Govana, took charge of…
20 Nov, 2025
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5 Questions With Kevin Downswell
Singer, songwriter, ordained evangelist, author and motivational speaker are just some of the titles that adorn Kevin Downswell, and he wears them well. But he really is not about titles. The…
19 Nov, 2025
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Judges’ resignations, accusations ahead of Miss Universe finals
With two judges confirmed resigning from the Miss Universe 2025 competition in the space of 24 hours, mere days before the finals, and an incident two weeks ago which saw some of the queens walking…
17 Nov, 2025
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Miss Universe Jamaica enjoying Thai culture, hospitality
With the global Miss Universe finals taking place in three days time, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry remains confident and upbeat while enjoying the host country and “soaking up all…
16 Nov, 2025
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Fraternity pays tribute to Joe Lickshot after his sudden death
When it comes to colourful, larger-than-life characters, the reggae-dancehall space has produced its fair share. And none was more colourful that the man named Harold Jackson, but known to all as Joe…
13 Nov, 2025
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Chronixx’s ‘Resilient’ uplifts Alaine; ready for I Love Jamaica telethon
Singing sensation Alaine is one of the artistes who will be performing on the I Love Jamaica telethon on Sunday, November 23, to raise funds to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane…