BY ACEION CUNNINGHAM—  Chronixx in performance at the second leg of Chronixx Live at Pier One in Montego Bay, St James, last Saturday. (Photos: Aceion Cunningham) — CHRONIXX stamped his authority on the second leg of his Chronixx Live tour at Pier One in Montego Bay, last Saturday. The first leg was held at Mas Camp in St Andrew the evening before. The reggae singer demonstrated a performance that has clearly matured and empowered by his experience from an … Read entire article »

The promoters of the Rastafari RootzFest, at the Long Bay Beach Park in Negril, are stepping up the promotion of the three-day-into-night ganja festival by inviting more prominent names from the local and international scene. Member of the board of directors of the Cannabis Licensing Authority and co-chair of the Rastafari Nyabinghi Administrative Council Verald Vassell, better known as Ras Iyah V, told The Gleaner, “The festival is not only speaking to ganja, but acts as a … Read entire article »

The Barbados’ Government has renamed a street after pop singer Rihanna. The singer, who attended the name-changing ceremony last Thursday, saw Westbury New Road renamed Rihanna Drive. She lived there until she was 16. Rihanna, 29, gave an inspiring speech, urging attendees to “believe their dream”. … Read entire article »

By Christopher Serju— Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt stands in front of a statue of himself shortly after it was unveiled at the National Stadium last night.– Sprint legend Usain St Leo Bolt has been immortalized in bronze with the unveiling of an eight-foot statue in his likeness at Jamaica’s National Stadium yesterday, depicting his trademark ‘To the World’ stance. Bolt, who opted to “freestyle” in his acceptance speech, admitted to being at a loss for words after listening … Read entire article »

From South Florida Caribbean News — By Howard Campbell— The 45th anniversary of The Harder They Come may have gone unnoticed this year in Jamaica, where it was filmed and first released, but the family of director Perry Henzell are planning a big celebration to mark its United States debut. Henzell died from cancer in 2007, but his daughter Justine Henzell has tirelessly overseen the movie’s legacy. She said plans for a series of commemorative events in the US will be … Read entire article »

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART                       12/1/17 TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                     LABEL 1 3          6          REGGAE JAMMIN VOL.4 (1) VARIOUS ARTISTS TAD’S RECORDS 2 2          6          Lily Of Da Valley                    Jesse Royal                 Easy Star Records 3 1          14        I’m Yours (2)                           Sizzla                           FX Music Group 4 4          6          Health Is Wealth                      Macka B                     VP Music Group 5 7          3          Journey                                    Sasha Dias                   LTK 20 Records 6 6          13        Melodies Of D.E.B (7)            Dean Fraser                 Tad’s Records 7 5          8          Time … Read entire article »

By Shawn Cohen, Tina Moore and Bruce Golding— Modal Trigger Lowell HawthorneHelayne Seidman The founder of the Golden Krust Jamaican beef patty empire killed himself amid fears the feds were investigating him for evading millions of dollars in taxes, The Post has learned. SEE ALSO ‘Golden Krust’ CEO kills himself in Bronx factory A family member told detectives that Lowell Hawthorne, 57, admitted the huge tax debt to some of his relatives, and was “acting funny” and “talking to himself” in the hours before his suicide, … Read entire article »

Ian Boyne— Journalist Ian Boyne has been hospitalised after suffering what the Jamaica Information Service calls a medical emergency. Boyne, the deputy chief executive officer of the Jamaica Information Service is also a Gleaner columnist. It is understood that Boyne is in a coma. In the meantime, the family is appealing to the media and other concerned friends to honor its privacy at this time. The family is also asking for continued prayers. … Read entire article »

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 »