In this image from a video released yesterday, Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips states that his cancer surgery was successful.— Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips has assured the Jamaican people that he is on the mend after undergoing successful surgery for what his medical team yesterday said was “stage 3 curable colon cancer”. At the same time, the doctors expressed optimism “of complete remission based on the worldwide experience of managing this stage” of the disease. “By now, many … Read entire article »

Singer Zanadu oozes passion on We’ve Got The Love, a lovers rock ballad currently enjoying traction in the tri-state area. Produced by Wilyn Records out of New York City, the song is number six on the Foundation Radio Network Top 30 Music Chart. Zanadu The veteran artist, who was weaned on the romantic sounds of Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs, is unapologetic about his preference for ballads.“My thoughts are that they are very essential, and to sing … Read entire article »

KINGSTON, Jamaica –  In early 1970, the Jamaican duo of Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths entered the British national chart with “Young, Gifted And Black”. It was one of the biggest hit songs in the United Kingdom that year. On April 4, Trojan Records celebrated the 50th anniversary of the single’s achievement by launching its younggiftedandblack2020 website. It highlights the accomplishments of young black people, posted by fans. Young, Gifted And Black was a reggae cover of American jazz singer … Read entire article »

By South Florida Caribbean News— Edley Shine— Still Wowing Generations of Fans, Edley Shine’s ( 1/2 of Hip Hop Reggae Group Born Jamericans )— Washington, DC – When it comes to making quality music, Edley Shine has proven that he boasts a timeless touch and innate ability to wow generations of fans with his infectious brand of Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop music. With a knack for exuding creative genius, while navigating trends and nuances, Edley Shine has remained a … Read entire article »

.  Black Enterprise founder Earl G. Graves Sr. passed away late Monday evening at the age of 85. An icon in the print magazine business, Graves created an outlet that has highlighted the progression of Black Americans since the 1970’s by vividly painting the picture of our unique issues and achievements in business, entrepreneurship, politics, history and culture. Graves’ son, the current President & CEO of Black Enterprise, Earl “Butch” Graves, Jr. shared the news via social media. In a … Read entire article »

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Health and Wellness today (Monday, April 6, 2020) announced one additional positive case for COVID-19. This brings the total of positive cases to 59. The new addition is a 43-year-old male from Portland, who is under investigation. This new positive brings to seven the number of cases under investigation while 30 are imported cases and 22 are import-related. So far, 32 males and 27 females have tested positive. The cases range in … Read entire article »

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART                                   4/3/20 Seven weeks @ No.1 TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                                 LABEL 1 1          12        JUSTICE: A CONSCIOUS JOURNEY (7) KASHIEF LINDO HEAVY BEAT 2 2          4          Note To Self                            Jah9                                         VP Records 3 3          9          Satisfaction Feeling                Dennis Brown                         Tad’s Records 4 6          4          Fight The Fight                       Mortimer                                 Overstand Records 5 4          17        Above The Noise                    Honorebel                               Mandatory Entertainment 6 5          11        Smile                                       Lady G                                    Indie Root Records 7 10        3          I Know The King                    Michael … Read entire article »

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 25 REGGAE CHART                                            4/3/20 Three weeks @ No.1 TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                                 LABEL                      HPR 1 1          16        ROCK MY BODY (3)           ETANA                                  FREEMIND MUSIC#1 2 2          13        Pumpkin Belly                        Ideology                                  Board House Jam        #2 3 3          11        To God Be The Glory             Richie Stephens                      Pot Of Gold Records   #3 4 4          9          Slow Down                             Skip Marley & H.E.R.                        Island/Tuff Gong Int’l #4 5 7          7          Guilty                                      Hopeton Lindo & Fiona          IriePen/Zojak Worldwide#5 6 8          7          Because I’m Black                  Chezidek                                 Tad’s Records              #6 7 5          14        Bobby Socks To … Read entire article »