CHRISTOPHER Townsend, one of four attorneys representing Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald in his murder trial, painted a picture of Denvalyn Minott, the second witness in the case, as a criminal who is willing…
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Photos: Most Adorable Revelers at 2023 Miami Carnival in Broward, Florda
Miami Carnival 2023 was a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture, resonating with the pulsating rhythms of soca music. A thoughtful addition of the event lineup was Junior Carnival that allowed younger Caribbean revelers…
Jamaica’s Robotics Team Wins Gold Medal at Robotics Olympics in Singapore
The Jamaican Robotics team received a top prize at the Robotics Olympics in Singapore, taking home the Katherine Johnson Award for Engineering Documentation. The award is presented to the team that can best…
Barnett facing the boot
AFTER eight years as president of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Barnett’s future is now uncertain following a damning Integrity Commission (IC) report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday. Barnett, who was appointed…
Witness recorded over 120 phone conversations with Beachy Stout
A cellphone that Denvalyn Minott began to use, following the 2020 murder of Tonia McDonald, secretly recorded around 120 telephone conversations between himself and Tonia’s husband, Everton ”Beachy Stout” McDonald, who was charged…
Descendant of Jamaica’s National Hero Paul Bogle Shares Truth About the Morant Bay Rebellion in Saint Thomas
October in Jamaica doesn’t only signal the end of the scorching summer heat, but also ushers in the reverence of Heroes Month. Growing up with stories of our national heroes woven into our…
Witness failed to follow through with killing cop, court hears in Beachy Stout trial
Denvalyn Minott, the man who pleaded guilty to being the contractor in the 2020 murder of Tonia McDonald in Portland, testified in the Home Circuit Court, downtown, Kingston on Tuesday that her husband,…
Wayne Wonder Hit Song “No Letting Go” Streamed over 100 Million Times on Spotify
The 2003 hit track by Jamaican Wayne Wonder, “No Letting Go,” has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify just a year after being certified Gold in the United States. “No Letting…
Billboard Debuts Column of “Fresh Picks” in Reggae, Dancehall
A resurgence of Caribbean music on the global stage has prompted Billboard magazine to introduce a new monthly column to showcase the essential releases from the reggae and dancehall music scenes. The column,…
Fare hike for public bus, taxi operators
The Government has granted a 35 per cent fare increase to public transport operators. This is to be done in two phases — 19 per cent effective Sunday, October 15, 2023; and a…