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Sixth-former Etana Williams crowned Miss St Thomas Festival Queen 2026 

The parish of St Thomas erupted in celebration on Saturday, as 18-year-old Etana Williams was crowned Miss St Thomas Festival Queen 2026 at Colonel's Cove in Morant Bay. Williams, who wore the sash Miss Mike's Water Store, captivated judges and supporters alike, earning her not only the crown but also four of six sectional awards: Most Poised, Most Popular on Social Media, Most Active in the Community and Most Culturally Aware.

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June 9, 2026

Kenne Blessin wins new fans with 'Vice Versa Love' remake
Reggae singer Kenne Blessin is getting major props for his revisited version of Barrington Levy’s Vice Versa Love  –  the 1990s reggae favourite celebrated for its gentle groove and message of…
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June 9, 2026

Idris Elba on why he wouldn’t play James Bond
Sir Idris Elba doesn't think James Bond should be "woke". The 53-year-old actor was tipped to take over as the suave spy following Daniel Craig's exit in 2021's Spectre, but…
Updated 19 hours ago by O’brian Wynter

‘Do it scared’ - Hannah Collings-Myers crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Kingston & St Andrew 
Twenty-year-old, first-year medical student, Hannah Collings-Myers is proving that courage is not the absence of fear but the determination to move forward despite it. Last Saturday, Collings-Myers…
June 9, 2026

Timeless Tour shows global demand for Sean Paul - Artiste clocks No. 34 on Spotify’s Worldwide Rankings
Following the completion of his highly successful Timeless Tour, Sean Paul continues to prove why he remains one of the most commercially successful Caribbean artistes in history. The European run…
June 8, 2026 by Nicola A. Cunningham

Rain, tears and laughter at Ernie Smith tribute
It was truly the pitter patter of raindrops that greeted the gathering at the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre last Friday as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission held a tribute to Glenroy Anthony…
Updated 13 hours ago

Hannah Collings-Myers is Miss Universe Jamaica Kingston & St Andrew

Medical student Hannah Collings-Myers was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Kingston and St Andrew early Sunday morning at the parish grand coronation held at the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer's…
June 7, 2026 by Dave Rodney

Caribbean Week in NY ends on a high - New fans ‘Drift’ to Tee Jay at Rum & Rhythm
One knew the New York City party would be blazing hot when no one complained about the almost US$200 ticket price. Caribbean Week in New York showcases the dazzling diversity of the cultures of the…
June 7, 2026

A ‘Magnum’ Reggae Sumfest - Title sponsor role for dancehall brew
Reggae Sumfest, marketed as the Caribbean’s premier music festival, has secured a title sponsor for its 2026 iteration, Magnum Tonic Wine, in a move that is being hailed as one which reinforces the…
June 7, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Karbon D Hardone ‘guided by the spirit’
He’s called Karbon D Hardone, sometimes written as Karbon D Hard 1, and he has an interesting physics-meets-chemistry-meets-life kind of explanation as to how he came up with the name. But, it all…