Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

In this May 2016 file photo, Mama Christie, mother of legendary dancehall deejay, Shabba Ranks, shares lens with Dexta Daps, who paid tribute to her in the song ‘Shabba Madda Pot’.
10 Nov, 2025 0

10 years later ‘Shabba Madda Pot still a bubble’

When Dexta Daps and Daseca Productions teamed up in 2015 for the single Shabba Madda Pot, they knew that the song was great, and they were anticipating that it would hit, but most of all they hoped…
Lady Da Flame
06 Nov, 2025 0

5 Questions with Lady Da Flame

“With God, all things are possible”; “Never give up. Keep going”; “You can do it”. These guiding themes have shaped the journey of gospel-reggae singer Lady Da Flame. In fact, the latter is the title…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, left the island on Tuesday to represent Jamaica at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
05 Nov, 2025 0

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 left for Thailand with a ‘heavy heart’

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, is currently in Thailand, where she is representing the island on the world stage as she competes at the global pageant. However, with the passage of…
International recording artiste Sean Paul (centre), his sister-in-law Winsome Henriques (left), and a volunteer of the Sean Paul Foundation, Alana Thomas, get ready to package food items during their visit to the Food For The Poor Jamaica.
02 Nov, 2025 0

Sean Paul makes appeal on CNN; pledges US$50,000 for hurricane relief

Global dancehall superstar, Sean Paul, told The Gleaner in a recent interview that wherever he goes in the world, Jamaica is always on his mind. The patriotic Jamaican entertainer has been put to the…
In this 2010 file photo, the Boogieman Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon smiles proudly after being appointed a member of the Order of Distinction, Officer class.
02 Nov, 2025 0

David Rodigan salutes ‘dear friend’ Barry G

In paying tribute to legendary radio announcer, Barry G the Boogieman, who died last Wednesday, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, commented on the famous clash…
Outside of music, dancehall diva D’Angel is known for her philanthropic efforts through her Angel’s Foundation. With the onset of Hurricane Melissa, she is once again answering the call to help.
30 Oct, 2025 0

D’Angel prepares to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa

Dancehall diva D’Angel is in full give-back mode as she prepares to visit communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, which ripped through Jamaica on Tuesday.
Levy’s Heritage performs at the Jamaica Credit Union League / Cuna Caribbean Insurance Praise in the Park at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Thursday, October 16.
30 Oct, 2025 0

5 Questions With Levy’s Heritage

It is not often that a group that has been in the business for two decades comprises members who barely look as if they are in their twenties. That’s true of siblings Oshin, Ovando, and Oneil, the…
Centenarian Elsa Louise Atkinson is embraced by her daughter Michelle Williams, moments before receiving her Badge of Honour for 60 years of service in the field of pharmacy.
24 Oct, 2025 0

GoodHeart |Centenarian Elsa Louise Atkinson ‘blessed’ to receive Badge of Honour

On National Heroes Day, Elsa Louise Capleton Atkinson was recognised for 60 years of service in the field of pharmacy. Nicely dressed, with her nails well manicured and a smile on her face, the…
Tim Abayomi Badejo (right) shared that he simply had to be in Jamaica to support his friend Hilbert ‘Berty’ Grant, who received a Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service at the National Honours and Awards ceremony on National Heroes Day.
23 Oct, 2025 0

5 Questions With Tim Badejo

When he attended the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards at King’s House on National Heroes Day, Tim Badejo stepped out looking like African royalty. The Nigerian…