Californian born, Samoan artist Jerry Afemata aka J Boog is the first Pacific reggae artist to have cracked the international commercial radio airwaves with his hit single Lets Do It Again in 2010. And since then J Boog has been a full time touring artist, released and recorded several EPs and albums and collaborated and it the biggest name in the reggae scene. J BOOG is in New Zealand for Pacific leg of his Coldest Zone … Read entire article »

The once-buzzing Ward Theatre still stands tall at North Parade, downtown Kingston. – Norman Grindley/Chief Photographer— By Shereita Grizzle— Members of the public are now being encouraged to take part in clean-up efforts at the Ward Theatre. Executive member of the Ward Theatre Foundation, Jonathan Greenland, believes that with the help of the public and corporate Jamaica, the historic theatre may soon be able to reopen its doors. In a previous interview with The Gleaner, Greenland stated that repairs to the theatre would … Read entire article »

(Photo: WABC video still via AP) At least four people have been hospitalized in the collapse a building Wednesday from an apparent explosion in the Harlem section of New York City, NBC News reports. CNN reports as many as 11 people have suffered minor injuries. One of the buildings housed a piano repair shop with apartments above, and the second housed a church, WCBS reports. Metro-North service was suspended, officials said, since debris from the building — reportedly five or six stories … Read entire article »

Oliver Samuels – File— The play, Dollyhouse, is a wonderful mix of Jamaica’s favourite topics – sex, politics, power and betrayal, all coming together to create a hilarious comedy with the belly-cramping humor that only Oliver Samuels can produce. It is well documented that Embassy Saga is funny. When asked howDollyhouse measures up, Oliver Samuels responded with a a smirk, saying “Unnu jus ain’t seen nutten yet.” What does Jamaica’s King of Comedy do when it is time to celebrate his 65th year on Earth? … Read entire article »