Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

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…
Joe Lickshot
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Fraternity pays tribute to Joe Lickshot after his sudden death

When it comes to colourful, larger-than-life characters, the reggae-dancehall space has produced its fair share. And none was more colourful that the man named Harold Jackson, but known to all as Joe…
Singing sensation Alaine is set to perform at the upcoming I Love Jamaica telethon on November 23.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Chronixx’s ‘Resilient’ uplifts Alaine; ready for I Love Jamaica telethon

Singing sensation Alaine is one of the artistes who will be performing on the I Love Jamaica telethon on Sunday, November 23, to raise funds to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane…
In this May 2016 file photo, Mama Christie, mother of legendary dancehall deejay, Shabba Ranks, shares lens with Dexta Daps, who paid tribute to her in the song ‘Shabba Madda Pot’.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

10 years later ‘Shabba Madda Pot still a bubble’

When Dexta Daps and Daseca Productions teamed up in 2015 for the single Shabba Madda Pot, they knew that the song was great, and they were anticipating that it would hit, but most of all they hoped…
Lady Da Flame
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions with Lady Da Flame

“With God, all things are possible”; “Never give up. Keep going”; “You can do it”. These guiding themes have shaped the journey of gospel-reggae singer Lady Da Flame. In fact, the latter is the title…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, left the island on Tuesday to represent Jamaica at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 left for Thailand with a ‘heavy heart’

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr Gabrielle Henry, is currently in Thailand, where she is representing the island on the world stage as she competes at the global pageant. However, with the passage of…
International recording artiste Sean Paul (centre), his sister-in-law Winsome Henriques (left), and a volunteer of the Sean Paul Foundation, Alana Thomas, get ready to  package food items during their visit to the Food For The Poor Jamaica.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Sean Paul makes appeal on CNN; pledges US$50,000 for hurricane relief

Global dancehall superstar, Sean Paul, told The Gleaner in a recent interview that wherever he goes in the world, Jamaica is always on his mind. The patriotic Jamaican entertainer has been put to the…
In this 2010 file photo, the Boogieman Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon smiles proudly after being appointed a member of the Order of Distinction, Officer class.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

David Rodigan salutes ‘dear friend’ Barry G

In paying tribute to legendary radio announcer, Barry G the Boogieman, who died last Wednesday, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, commented on the famous clash…
Outside of music, dancehall diva D’Angel is known for her philanthropic efforts through her Angel’s Foundation. With the onset of Hurricane Melissa, she is once again answering the call to help.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

D’Angel prepares to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa

Dancehall diva D’Angel is in full give-back mode as she prepares to visit communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, which ripped through Jamaica on Tuesday.