By Mel Cooke— Excited patrons at the first International Reggae Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina.— There are some numbers that stand out about Argentina, one of the perennial football World Cup contenders for many a Jamaican (in addition to that other South American nations). It is home to Ushuaia which, at over 54 degrees south, is widely regarded though not undisputed as the southernmost city in the world. They have won the World Cup twice, 1978 and 1986, … Read entire article »

Members of the Shenzhen Arts Troupe from China take the stage to deliver an iconic message to the audience.— Much to the delight of a capacity audience at the Chinese Benevolent Association’s (CBA) Center in St Andrew, a 21-member contingent from Shenzhen, China, the Shenzhen Arts Troupe, recently delivered an inspiring performance of both traditional and modern Chinese acts. The event was hosted by the CBA in cooperation with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China … Read entire article »

By Corey Robinson— Approximately 60 persons have been deported from Jamaica since April as law-enforcement agencies step up efforts to keep undesirable visitors from the nation’s shores. The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) says drug crimes, overstaying without work permits and illegal entry and re-entry to the island are the main reasons for which persons have been deported. “PICA has experienced success in its efforts to collaborate with other agencies in apprehending and deporting persons who are guilty … Read entire article »

The award-winning British reggae artist talks to Nadine White about his latest album, his healthy lifestyle and how his five grandchildren help to keep him feeling young— Written by Nadine White —- RIPE FOR SUCCESS: Macka B said he loves writing songs about food— REGGAE ARTIST Macka B has been one of the key players in the British reggae scene for more than 30 years. Hailing from Wolverhampton, some of his most notable tracks include Never Played a 45, Squeeze Me and Dread a … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew— Agent Sasco There is a view that dancehall music is only touching the topics of sex and dance in recent times, and in effect is influencing the growth or death of the genre. Agent Sasco is a Jamaican artist who has been applauded for his efforts in presenting socially conscious topics within lyrics in tracks such as Idiot Ting Dat, Talk How Mi Feel, and Same Thing Again, among others. When the 34-year-old lyricist was asked if he believes that … Read entire article »

By Howard Campbell—   IF there’s a soul in reggae music who does not know Copeland Forbes, they must have just gotten into the business. The affable 72-year-old has been in the music industry for over 50 years, serving as road manager, manager and booking agent to a who’s who of reggae. Among the acts Forbes has worked with are Bob Marley and The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Jimmy Cliff, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Third World and … Read entire article »

REGGAE singer Droop Lion is incensed that the Rastafarian music community is mum about the razing of Bobo Hill, St Andrew, last Friday. He believes it is a testament that the movement has lost its way because its leaders are weak. “The real truth is that the Rasta dem bout ya have lost track of the mission where it is supposed to be, and no matter how old dem is, dem coulda grey from dem toe to … Read entire article »

By NAN Staff Writer—   News Americas, NEW YORK: A 91-year-old Jamaican immigrant is dead and his 100-year-old wife traumatized after burglars invaded their Brooklyn, NY home looking for valuables. Waldiman Thompson and his wife, Ethlin lived in their Bedford-Stuyvesant brownstone in NYC for decades, but on Wednesday October 11, 2017, at about 3:15 p.m., four men broke into their home on Decatur St. near Marcus Garvey Blvd. They threw a blanket over Ethlin Thompson’s head and tied the pair … Read entire article »