• Fri, 18 September 2026

VIDEO: New Nike Ad Features Bounty Killer and Ward 21’s Kunley

Bounty Killer

Nike is using Kunley’s “Season of the Year” in its new advertisements. Kunley produced the song for Bounty Killer in 2013, and in 2014, the track was sampled by Santigold for her hit “Kicking Down Doors.” Kunley says he is “delighted” that Nike has chosen his dancehall song as part of its campaign because it […]

Our Stories: Alex leaves university without a degree

In this installment of Our Stories, rising sound engineer, Alistair McIntosh explains why he didn’t think twice about dropping out of university… For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far […]

Charged for finding a wallet.. Hmmm

Found Wallet

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I was walking in downtown Kingston when I saw a wallet on a busy street and ended up being charged for larceny. In a quick flash, a man came and said I stole his wallet. He could not identify the wallet so I told him I was not giving it to […]

Wasp Heading to the Top with New Notnice Produced Single ‘Hard at Dem’

Dancehall lyricist Wasp has released a brand new track set to heat up the streets and airwaves this festive season. The single ‘Hard At Dem’, on noted producer Notnice’s ‘Wicked Up’ riddim, talks about overcoming adversities and proving the naysayers wrong while staying true to who you are unapologetically. “I feel like at this point […]

“My Man Is From JA!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because my man is from JA.”   The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]

Jamaican Restaurant Named One of Twin Cities’ Best for 2016

Jamaican Restaurant Named One of Twin Cities Pimento

MplsStPaul magazine of Minnesota’s Twin Cities has named its top new area restaurants for 2016. The magazine recognizes “best in class” restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs who show a true commitment to flavor and hospitality, along with innovations in dining that “reinvigorate” the cities’ eating life. Featured for 2016 is the Jamaican restaurant Pimento Kitchen. The […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending November 11th, 2016

Jamaican and Caribbean News

—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS   STORIES —————————————- ANDERSON APPOINTED FIRST NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR IN JAMAICA Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has appointed Major General Anthony Anderson to be the nation’s first National Security Advisor. His responsibilities in the new position will include acting as the chief technical advisor to the government on issues of national […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Conformed to the Image of Christ

I can still hear it in my head, one of the choruses from my childhood: “To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus / All I ask is to be like Him / All through life’s journey / From earth to glory / All I ask, is to be like Him.” These words came to […]