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Dr Amina Blackwood-Meeks (left), a cultural architect and educator, happily accepts her Lifetime Achievement award from Dorrett Campbell, interim principal of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, during the institution’s graduation
December 9, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

Dr Amina Meeks, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis receive lifetime achievement awards

During the recent graduation ceremony at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, two of Jamaica’s most distinguished orators and thespians, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis and Dr Amina…
Pop star Nicki Minaj speaking at the US mission to the United Nations on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters.
December 9, 2025

Nicki Minaj calls for protection of Christians in Nigeria

UNITED NATIONS (AP): Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organised by the US, that she…
Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica hospitalised after falling during preliminary evening gown competition

Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry has been hospitalised after falling from the stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition ahead of this weekend's Miss Universe…
Creative director and co-founder of Films That Move, Dwayne ‘Stewy’ Stewart.
December 9, 2025

Films That Move Festival supports community healing

Films That Move is hosting a winter edition festival dubbed ‘The Calm After the Storm’ to provide emotional, mental, and physical support to those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Dwayne ‘Stewy’…
Sean Combs
December 9, 2025

The LA County sheriff is investigating a new sex battery claim against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said it's investigating a new sexual battery allegation against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is serving a…
Peter Tosh
December 9, 2025

New date set for Peter Tosh Symposium

The annual Peter Tosh Symposium, which was postponed owing to the passing of Hurricane Melissa, will now take place on November 26. Staged by the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work…
Dancehall star Bounty Killer explains the reason behind the $8 million donation to four hospitals out west.
December 9, 2025 by Adrian Frater

Bounty Killer, DJ Khaled donate $8m to western hospitals

WESTERN BUREAU: Dancehall star Rodney ‘Bounty Killer’ Price, through his Bounty Killer Foundation and International DJ and record producer DJ Khaled’s We the Best Foundation, on Monday donated $8…
In this file photo, Sean Paul is seen performing on his US ‘Greatest’ tour 2024. He is all set for the Jamaica Strong relief concert in New York next month.
December 9, 2025 by Anthony Turner

Organisers target US$1m for Jamaica Strong relief concert at UBS Arena

QUEENS, NY: Organisers of the Jamaica Strong benefit concert scheduled for Friday, December 12, at the UBS Arena in New York have announced an ambitious target to raise US$1 million for the Jamaica…
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…