By South Florida Caribbean News— A proud 2018 Best Reggae Album nomination, and an historical performance with Reggae on Wall Street are some of the highlights for Grammy award-winning Morgan Heritage. The Grammy award-winning international stars who just performed nationally at the New York Stock Exchange 94th annual tree lighting ceremony, have announced the launching of “Golden”, their hemp based CBD infused alkaline water, and presenting Masaya CBD Oil. Taking part of the International Cannabis Business Conference in Kauai, Hawaii, the reggae band … Read entire article »

Cough syrups, alcohol-laced gummy bears and ganja disguised in e-cigarettes are among the products being abused by Jamaican teens in their quest to get a high and relieve stress, but there are concerns that this might be placing their health and future development in jeopardy. According to substance abuse officer at the National Council on Drug Abuse, Daniel Brown, the organization has received several calls from school administrators in recent times wanting to refer students who … Read entire article »

IT seems as if it is indeed Shaggy. The Grammy-winning deejay is now venturing into the clothing business with his urban lifestyle line dubbed Rae Town Apparel. The platinum-recording artist made the announcement last week via his social media pages. He revealed that the brand’s name is inspired by his hometown roots, as well as the strong dancehall and sound system culture of Rae Town. “I was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica … and if anybody … Read entire article »

Hawthorne—- Lowell Hawthorne, 57, CEO and founder of the widely popular Jamaican restaurant chain Golden Krust is dead. Reports reaching the The Gleaner indicate that Hawthorne committed suicide shortly after 6 pm EST in New York. Many of Hawthorne’s colleagues and friends are reeling with shock with the news and were unable to comment. Early reports say Hawthorne killed himself at the main office in New York with two bullets to the head. “Mr Hawthorne is a huge success … Read entire article »

BY SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO—  Richie Stephens with his ASCAP Awards for Song of the Year and Digital Sales of the Year Awards in England in October. — IT was smooth sailing for reggae singer Richie Stephens this year. There was hardly a break for the entertainer as he toured US and Europe consistently with his Ska Nation band. The singer also gave his local fans a treat as he brought the house down at Reggae Sumfest held in … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle— Charly Black— Dancehall artist Charly Black continues to make headway on the international music scene. After earning platinum and diamond plaques and hitting the 100 million mark on Spotify as well as making an appearance on the popular Wendy Williams Show, the Gyal You A Party Animal singer has inked a multi-album recording deal with Universal Music. Signing with Aftercluv Dancelab, Universal Music Latin Entertainment’s dance music imprint last month, the deejay, who has been creating waves particularly in the … Read entire article »

 TEAM JAMAICA: Codine Williams, Tammy Dorman and Kamala Taylor. — SEASON 8 premiere of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: New York (LHH New York ) landed the second-highest spot in the Monday cable ratings published recently. The reality series had a rating of 1.1 (or 2.2 million viewers) among adults 18-49. It was only eclipsed by ESPN’s Monday Night Football which had a 3.5 rating with 10.420 million viewers. The VH1 show, with spin-offs in Atlanta, Miami, and Hollywood, has four Jamaicans, including … Read entire article »

  Doctor has given him the green light so Freddie McGregor he will fly from Miami Just to do this event. Freddie was uncertain up to today but it is now confirmed. Montego Bay is slated for a “Musical Flood” this Sunday, December 3 when over 60 entertainers from all across Jamaica, singing Gospel and secular sector, will come together in one voice to make a powerful statement against crime and all forms of violence at Dump up … Read entire article »

  On Saturday December 2, 2017, the Bob Marley Museum will celebrate the 41st anniversary of the iconic Smile Jamaica Concert with a twist. To commemorate this defining moment in Bob Marley’s life where he performed to an audience of over 80,000 patrons, just two days after being shot, the museum will launch a series of night tours which will culminate in the very room in which Bob Marley was shot. The museum will also pay tribute in sound system … Read entire article »

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Olivia Grange, has said that “rain or shine, we will be unveiling the Usain Bolt statue” on Sunday, December 3. The Minister made the declaration on Wednesday after visiting the site on Statue Road in Independence Park where the sculpture will be mounted. “We’re all set to unveil Usain Bolt’s statue,” said Grange. The Minister went to the Independence Park complex (which houses the National Stadium) to observe … Read entire article »