Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Pairing up for a photo at the I Love Jamaica telethon and virtual concert are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange and Lenford Salmon, executive director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Legendary singer Jimmy Cliff, whose catalogue has dominated global charts following his passing, remains a towering figure in reggae history.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Jimmy Cliff performs at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Kirefa Malcolm sings along during Ras-I’s performance at Livewire.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Kevin Downswell (left) shares a moment with a resident of a hurricane-ravaged community during a recent relief tour.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Contestants compete in the national costume show at the Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi province, Thailand.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry poses with Miss Universe Ghana Andromeda Peters (right) during lunch at @threemonkeysrestaurant in Thailand.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Joe Lickshot
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…
Singing sensation Alaine is set to perform at the upcoming I Love Jamaica telethon on November 23.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

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…