Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Matthew Malcolm
January 30, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions with ... Matthew Malcolm

Singer, songwriter and actor, Matthew Malcolm Blake, known professionally as Matthew Malcolm, is being intrinsically positioned as one of reggae’s newest torch-bearers and an “exciting new voice”. It…
Bridgett Anderson and Ricardo Munoz Bennett, parents of Ricardo Anthony Munoz Bennett speaks at the thanksgiving service for their son, Ricardo Anthony Munoz-Bennett, at Louise Bennett Garden Theatre on Hope Road in Kingston on Wednesday.
January 30, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Love fills the air at send-off for Bridgett Anderson’s son

Majestically decorated in shades of purple, the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre in St Andrew played host to the thanksgiving service for Ricardo Anthony Munoz Bennett on Wednesday morning. His mother,…
Walter ‘Bob’ Clarke walks back to his seat after being awarded the Order of Distinction in the rank of officer at the Presentation of National Honours and Awards held at King’s House on October 15, 2018.
January 31, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

‘Bob Clarke was foundational to reggae radio’

It would not be far-fetched to say that without Bob Clarke perhaps radio station Irie FM would not have come into existence. Those in the know, credit Clarke and his dogged determination to convince a…
Lowell ‘Sly’ Dunbar
January 27, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

‘Rest in beats’ iconic drummer Sly Dunbar

The passing of legendary drummer and producer, Sly Dunbar, one week after the death of Third World co-founder, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore has left the music industry reeling. “A wha’ really a gwaan?” a…
An overwhelmed Deidrian Downer is crowned Miss Global Jamaica 2026 by Keri-Ann Greenwood, Miss Global Jamaica 2025 and first Runner-up Miss Global 2025 during the Grand Coronation on Saturday at the Douglas Orane Auditorium, Wolmer’s Boys, Kingston
January 26, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Excitement as Deidrian Downer wins Miss Global Jamaica

At 1:20 Sunday morning, cheers erupted inside the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston, as Miss Zimii Haircare, Deidrian Downer, was announced winner of Miss Global Jamaica…
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…
Third World performing after receiving a citation from the Government at Jamaica’s 62nd Independence Grand Gala, held on August 6, 2024 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
January 20, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Reggae legend Cat Coore’s passing ‘hard to process’

Colin Leslie, a lifelong friend of reggae legend Cat Coore, is trying to comfort himself with the words, “God knows best”. Leslie didn’t just hear that his friend had died, he was there with Coore’s…
Gospel singer Dr Carlene Davis in a relaxed mood.
January 19, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Honorary doctorate from UTech and icon award in Florida for Carlene Davis

Acclaimed gospel singer Carlene Davis already has the term ‘Doctor’ engraved beside her name, since she holds a Ph.D. in pastoral counselling. However, come Sunday, February 1, the ordained minister…
Entertainment
January 13, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

‘Father of the Year’ Niney Holness has more in store

One would think that at the grand age of 77, Winston ‘Niney’ Holness, the charismatic producer who was a central figure in the creation of several reggae classics during the eras of the ‘70s and ‘80s…