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Former Miss Global Jamaica Keri-Ann Greenwood (right) passes the crown to Miss Global Jamaica 2026 Deidrian Downer (centre) at the Douglas Orane Auditorium at the Wolmers Boys’ School on Sunday morning. Fixing her sash is Miss Global 2025 Nhu Van.
January 25, 2026

Deidrian Downer crowned Miss Global Jamaica 2026

Twenty-six-year-old Deidrian Downer has been named Miss Global Jamaica 2026. She was crowned early Sunday morning at the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boys’ School by last year’s…
Liane Chung in Quindell Ferguson. Quindell Costume will host a fashion show at Salute to Kingston this monthend.
January 24, 2026

IOJ to host Salute to the Parish of Kingston

As Jamaica continues to reflect following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which impacted parishes across the island, the Institute of Jamaica will host Salute to the Parish of Kingston on Friday,…
Mezzo soprano, Christine MacDonald, sings at the National Chorale of Jamaica’s event featuring the works of Italian composer, Antonio Vivaldi, at the Hope United Church in November 2023.
January 24, 2026

Christine MacDonald for NCOJ pre-Valentine season

The Chapel at the University of the West Indies, Mona, will resound with the rich voice of renowned contralto Christine MacDonald when she appears as a featured soloist at the concert opening the…
‘Foreigner’ is one of the tracks on entertainer Miguel Wealthy’s soon-to-be-released 16-track album.
January 24, 2026 by Simone Morgan

Miguel Wealthy shares investment advice on ‘Foreigner’

Rising entertainer Miguel Wealthy is encouraging Jamaicans to invest in their country through his latest single, Foreigner. In a recent interview with The Gleaner, the deejay shared that he was…
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January 24, 2026

Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding DJ speaks out about ‘that dance’

Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding DJ has spoken about Victoria Beckham’s “inappropriate” dancing after the 26-year-old aspiring chef blasted his family in an Instagram post earlier this week, and singled…
Etana paying tribute during The Official Celebration for the Life of Jimmy Cliff, held Wednesday December 17, at the National Indoor Sports Centre, Kingston.
January 23, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions With Etana

Reggae Month 2026 had its mega launch on Wednesday at J Wray & Nephew where it was announced, to applause, that Grammy-nominated reggae singer, Etana, was designated the first-ever Reggae Month…
Lenford Salmon (left), executive director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, presents Omaall Wright with the first place trophy after he won the Fiwi Short Film Competition.
January 23, 2026 by Damian Levy

Omaall Wright wins big at FIWI Short Film Competition

The fifth annual JCDC FIWI Short Film Competition took place last Tuesday evening, with the finalists and their supporters all in attendance awaiting the results. The air was thick with anticipation…
Michael B. Jordan accepts the icon award for his roles in ‘Sinners’ during the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards on January 3, at Palm Springs Convention Center, Calif.
January 23, 2026

‘Sinners’ sets Oscar nominations record

AP: Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic, Sinners, led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
The recently unveiled Prince Far I mural in the Downtown Creative Art District. It was commissioned by Fans of Prince Far I, through Kingston Creative, and created by brothers Junior and Hudson Moore.
January 22, 2026

Prince Far I mural unveiled in art district

A special commemorative mural celebrating the life and legacy of Michael James Williams, known globally as Prince Far I was recently launched in Mark Lane, in the Downtown Kingston Art District. The…