Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
High marks for 9th staging of Sterling Gospel Music Awards
Gospel music had its big night out last Saturday when the Emmanuel Apostolic Church, in Portmore, St Catherine, came alive with the sweet sound of music interspersed with cheers of approval as the…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
AI-assisted album submitted in Reggae Grammy category
When the list of albums accepted for consideration in the Best Reggae Album category of the Grammy Awards is revealed today, an AI-assisted album could very well make the list. The album is titled Dem…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
‘My father’s biggest fear was being forgotten’
Talent was the defining hallmark of singer, songwriter, producer, actor and dancer, Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson, a visionary who has left behind a rich and enduring legacy. In honour of what would have…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
First round of voting for Grammys begins Friday
For all those who made the August 30 submissions deadline for the 2026 Grammy Awards, the next big date in the journey is the first round of voting, which opens in a few days time. Starting Friday,…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
Miss Universe Jamaica to honour the memory of Tyra Spaulding
The Miss Universe Jamaica (MUJ) organisation has expressed deep sorrow at the untimely passing of Tyra Spaulding. The 26-year-old accountant was a “beloved finalist” in the 2023 Miss Universe Jamaica…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
GoodHeart | No word too hard for Senior Spelling Bee champ Beverly Been
Representatives from the parishes of St Ann and St Andrew were on their A-game as they faced off for the nail-biting finals of the 2025 National Seniors Spelling Bee Competition on Wednesday evening. …
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
5 Questions With Ras-I
In 2024, Ras-I, the singer who makes music to uplift and enlighten, won Best New Reggae Artist at the Caribbean Music Awards. One year later, he was nominated for the prestigious Reggae Impact Award…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
Nine night for Skill Cole tonight
The nine-night ceremony for Allan ‘Skill’ Cole, legendary Jamaican football star and tour manager for Bob Marley and the Wailers, will be held tonight at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
Papa Biggy named president of African Artistes Collaboration Foundation
It was Under the Plane Wing that foundation singer, Papa Biggy, announced his musical arrival in the ‘80s on a riddim dubbed Heavenless on the Taxi label, produced by the legendary duo, Sly and…