Jamaican hoteliers Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart and his son Adam on Thursday hailed Tremayne Brown and Alphanso “Vivian” Coombs for their heroic effort to save a 12-year-old boy from a flooded gully in Trench Town last week. The Stewarts said the men made Jamaicans proud and, in showing their appreciation, offered the two an opportunity to stay at one of their resorts in the island. “We are really proud of what you have done and as a token of our appreciation we would like … Read entire article »

A Jamaican national has been sentenced to two years in prison after she was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in the United States. US District Court Judge Robert J Conrad, Jr also ordered Shashana Smith, 34, to pay US$167,532.95 in restitution. Smith pleaded guilty on March 31 to one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in the Western District of North Carolina. Smith acknowledged that from in … Read entire article »

A number of entertainers and personalities have been selected as ambassadors for the Save a Child – Change a Nation initiative under the Ministry of National Security and Department of Correctional Services’ We Transform program. Since the launch of the program in June, Jermaine Edwards, Kaci Fennel Shirley, Agent Sasco and Naomi Cowan have come on board, while 50 individuals from various corporate entities have agreed to volunteer their time as mentors “Our ambassadors and mentors are … Read entire article »

Recording artist Mr. Vegas says since announcing his decision in 2016 to turn his life over to Christ, he has been faced with some barriers from the Christian community. In an interview with the Zee yesterday, Vegas says he’s disappointed with the gospel community for not entirely embracing those who decide to leave their secular lifestyle behind for Christ. Meanwhile, Vegas also says even though he has made a spiritual change, he does not want to be labeled … Read entire article »

Lisa Hanna’s big day could be closer than we think as the Member of Parliament went shopping for her wedding dress recently. Hanna took to Instagram on Thursday to give an update to her almost 200k followers. “Went to two designers. I’m certainly NOT interested in trying anymore. Did it to see what all the Hype was about,” the former beauty queen wrote. “Not me at all. Can’t deal with all the fuss…I went and bought the fabric and … Read entire article »

The world’s oldest person, 117-year-old Violet Moss Brown, is dead. Her son, Barry Russell, said she died today. Brown, who was born on March 10, 1900, became the world’s oldest woman in April following the death of Emma Morano, who was born on November 29, 1899 in the Piedmont region of Italy. The last few days of Brown’s life have been eventful. She had been caught in the middle of a tug of war between members of … Read entire article »

By Leon Jackson—   Western Bureau: The world’s oldest person, 117-year-old Violet Moss Brown, is caught in the middle of a tug of war between members of her family as one group that claimed that she was not getting the best of care has snatched her from her Duanvale, Trelawny home and refuse to say where she is. The family members with whom she had been living are now in a panic as they are unaware of her whereabouts. They … Read entire article »

BY KEVIN JACKSON—  AIDONIA— Chart-topping dancehall artist Aidonia is currently working on his debut album. Two years ago, he released the EP Project Sweat. Aidonia explained the delay in releasing an official album in his more than decade-long career. “I want to provide fans with something exceptional that will transcend time and geographic boundaries. I am not a big fan of expendable music; hence, I believe as an artiste it is extremely important to take the time and effort … Read entire article »