Incarcerated Buju Banton Delivers Message to Fans via Sean Paul
Jamaican artiste Buju Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, was sentenced to two years in prison on drug-and-gun-related charges in 2011. Originally scheduled for release in February 2019, his sentence was reduced by two months in January 2016 after he agreed to waive all appeals of his conviction in the future. His release date […]
Our Picks: Top 5 Beaches in Jamaica
Jamaica has miles of coastlines with some of the best beaches in the world. There are many choices when it comes to beaches in Jamaica. You can find beaches with golden sand, surf, food stalls, bars and friendly people across the island. We have selected our picks of the top 5 Jamaican beaches. Here are […]
Cultural Stalwarts Receive National Honours
Several outstanding Jamaicans who have contributed to music, film and cultural development were recognised on Monday (October 16) at the National Honours and Awards ceremony. The cultural stalwarts are among 257 persons, including members of the uniformed groups, who received their awards from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, who presided over […]
Denham Town in West Kingston Declared Second Zone of Special Operations
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared Denham Town in West Kingston as the second Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) under the Law Reform (Zones of Special Operations) (Special Security and Community Development Measures) Act. Details were provided by the Prime Minister at a press conference held today (October 17) at Jamaica House. […]
Celebrated Caribbean Artist Kes Featured on Main Stage of 22nd Anniversary of Komen Race for Cure in Downtown Miami
For the 22nd Anniversary of the Komen Race for the Cure in Downtown Miami, Kees Dieffenthaller, popularly known as KES, joined Team DLIMERS on the main stage at Bayfront Park in raising greater awareness on breast cancer prevention and research. Twenty-two years ago, the Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure® started with […]
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami
“Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami” re-invents the music film as an electrifying journey through the performance, private and public worlds of pop cultural icon Grace Jones, whose bold aesthetic echoes throughout the film. Director Sophie Fiennes (The Pervert’s Guide To Ideology, The Pervert’s Guide To Cinema, Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow) creates a powerful […]