By Kimberley Small— Reggae star Jah Cure has apologised for derogatory comments he made about the local selector community. Popular selector Tony Matterhorn, who in his own Instagram post demanded an apology within a certain time, later posted that the entertainer had indeed apologised yesterday. “Big up to Jah Cure and thanks for the apology on behalf of the sound fraternity. We respect that, you stood up and be the big man,” he said. Matterhorn reasoned, however, that some selectors … Read entire article »

Ukeleke Onwubya, popularly known as Ras Kimono, was scheduled for a trip to the United States but complained of not feeling too well and was taken to a hospital on the Island where he died. Ras Kimono was known for the hit singles Under Pressure and We no Want.— BEVERLY HILLS, June 10, (THEWILL) – Legendary reggae musician, Ras Kimono is dead. THE WILL gathered that he passed away on Sunday morning in Lagos after a very … Read entire article »

By Nadine Wilson-Harris— Hundreds of Jamaicans turn up at the Ministry of Labor whenever there is an indication that workers are needed for the overseas employment program.— Several Jamaicans could miss out on an opportunity for temporary jobs in the United States as a number of American companies have decided to exclude Jamaica from the annual work program. The Sunday Gleaner has so far conformed that at least 26 US firms have signaled their intention to avoid Jamaicans from their … Read entire article »

BY KIMBERLEY HIBBERT Staff reporter— Tanisha Colquhoun, founder and CEO of Happy & Bilingual Foundation, plays with the children despite the damper on the day’s events. — A backpack charity event for children at Allman Town Infant School and Salvation Army School for the Blind in Kingston was on Friday stalled, after administrative hiccups at the Jamaica Customs Agency resulted in goods not being cleared. The event — Backpack GLOBAL 2018, planned by Tanisha Colquhoun, founder and director of … Read entire article »

BY HORACE HINES Staff reporter—-  Top: Audley Shaw— MONTEGO BAY, St James — Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Audley Shaw has disclosed that Government is zealously seeking to facilitate a top-tier motor vehicle company desirous of cultivating industrial hemp in Jamaica. Shaw recently returned from a cannabis business exploration mission in Canada. “A major motor car company is interested to grow hemp in Jamaica for use as an alternative in the fabric and decoration of their vehicles,” Shaw … Read entire article »

BY BRIAN BONITTO Associate Editor —– Munga Honorebel — MUNGA Honorebel was granted bail when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court in Kingston on Thursday. However, the matter was transferred to the Supreme Court. It is set for mention on July 3. Kaysian Kennedy, who represented the entertainer in court, said the move was just “part of the legal process”. “The Crown Counsel will now prepare the file, and once the matter is ready it’ll go to … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle— Jada Kingdom— Jada Kingdom is being touted by many as one to watch out for, and if the buzz surrounding her latest single and music video is anything to go by, the world better get ready. In less than a week after its release, the video for Best You Ever Had (B.Y.E.H) received more than 150,000 views on YouTube, and peaked at the number one spot on the site’s coveted trending list. This isn’t the first time that a … Read entire article »