Eek-A-Mouse – Smoke With The Pope NEW RELEASE The Skankin’ Monks, a reggae group hailing from Amsterdam, have collaborated with various artists such as Chezidek, Peter Spence, and Eek-A-Mouse. Approximately 13 years ago,…
Imani Tafari-Ama | Two wrongs don’t make one right
When former Finance Minister, Nigel Clarke initiated the 300 per cent pay rise for members of parliament (MPs), creating a gross salary difference between politicians and lower-level public servants, it initiated renewed scrutiny…
Dennis Minott | Billioneers of the Caribbean: From privateers to state capture
Jamaica and the wider Caribbean have long been fertile ground for fortune-seekers, from the notorious buccaneers of the 17th century to today’s billion-dollar oligarchs. The means may have changed — cutlasses replaced by…
Grange reports movement on entertainment zone projects
After years of delays, the Jamaican government says it is closer to establishing entertainment zones where events can be held without disturbing communities and earnings from the entertainment sector can be maximised. As…
Dolla Financial to raise more funds to grow loan book
Microlender Dolla Financial Services Limited aims to grow its loan book by half, this year, from $4 billion to $6 billion. The company will focus on improving profit as well as raising new…
Court orders mediation and trial date set for for Vaz-Campbell defamation case
The Supreme Court has ordered mediation and set a trial date, in the defamation case between…
Jamaica reaffirms commitment to Haiti troop deployment
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has restated Jamaica’s intention to fulfill its troop…
Residents protest police killing in St. Mary
Residents of Iteboreale in Annotto Bay, St Mary are calling for a thorough investigation…
Sentencing Delayed for Woman Who Stole Baby in Alleged $500,000 Adoption Deal
Kingston, Jamaica — The sentencing of Anneisha Ramsay, who pleaded guilty to child stealing after […] The post Sentencing Delayed for Woman Who Stole Baby in Alleged $500,000 Adoption Deal appeared first on…
The Story of the Electric Slide: Who Really Created the Famous Dance?
The Electric Slide has become a timeless favorite at weddings, parties, and celebrations worldwide. But did you know this iconic dance traces its roots back to Jamaica in the 1970s? Here’s the fascinating…