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Published:Sunday | July 23, 2023 | 12:06 AMJanet Silvera - Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Despite initial struggles, Reggae Sumfest is now celebrated as a global showcase of Jamaican music. In a remarkable feat, Robert Russell and his dedicated team took on the challenge of transforming a swamp into a world-class venue...

Published:Sunday | July 23, 2023 | 12:06 AMYasmine Peru - Sunday Gleaner Writer

On Saturday night, Reggae Sumfest paid tribute to the legendary Lloyd Woodrowe James – better known as Prince Jammy or King Jammy – with a stellar line-up of artistes that included Admiral Bailey, Stitchie, Johnny Osbourne, Pinchers, Bunny General...

Published:Saturday | July 22, 2023 | 7:32 PM

Tommy Lee Sparta's performance was only one highlight of Reggae Sumfest Night Two. A reflective Tommy Lee, who returned to the Jamaican stage after being incarcerated for two years for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, had a heart-...

Published:Saturday | July 22, 2023 | 10:24 AM

Academy Award winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx said in an Instagram video that he is recovering from an undisclosed medical condition. “I went to hell and back, and my road to recovery has some potholes as well, but I...

Published:Saturday | July 22, 2023 | 2:36 AM

The lights went low and all was quiet as a voice message from dancehall veteran Bounty Killer urged patrons to observe a moment of silence for "one of my very close friends" — the late Boom Dandimite. Bounty Killer's recorded request was part of...

Published:Saturday | July 22, 2023 | 12:08 AM

On Tuesday, July 25, Carib 5 cinema in Cross Roads will be transformed into Barbie World for the local Barbie movie premiere event, hosted by UCA Jamaica in aid of The Jamaica Cancer Society. A globally anticipated film, Barbie celebrates...

Published:Saturday | July 22, 2023 | 12:08 AM

Talented singjay Stuchie Bless is engaging audiences across the country with her bold new sound which is showcased on her debut single, Ramp Ruff. “The early feedback to the song has been amazing ... people love the sound which is a mix of R...

Published:Saturday | July 22, 2023 | 12:08 AM

On Thursday night, Montego Bay’s Pier 1 car park was transformed into a musical war zone for Reggae Sumfest’s Global Sound Clash. The Magnum Tonic Wine-sponsored event saw both local and international sound systems battle for the coveted title of...

Published:Friday | July 21, 2023 | 8:19 AMJanet Silvera /Senior Gleaner Writer -

WESTERN BUREAU: South Sudan selector Dynamq copped the 2023 Reggae Sumfest Global Sound Clash title, outpacing defending champion Bass Odyssey and forcing another Jamaican selector into second place at the Pier One car park in Montego Bay....

Published:Friday | July 21, 2023 | 8:25 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Despite a lot of talk and braggadocio from Jamaican selectors about keeping the trophy at home, the Reggae Sumfest Global Soundclash trophy has gone to the Motherland, Africa. Dynamq, the River Nile Crocodile, was declared winner a few minutes to...

Published:Friday | July 21, 2023 | 12:10 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: Montegonians waited two weeks for the indomitable and supertalented Nadine Sutherland, and the packed car park adjoining the Coral Cliff on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard was an indication that this was serious business. Sutherland...

Published:Friday | July 21, 2023 | 12:09 AM

Striking screenwriters and actors held rallies in Philadelphia and Chicago on Thursday as the labour dispute that has halted Hollywood spreads to more cities. The Philadelphia rally at Love Park drew actors Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter,...

Published:Friday | July 21, 2023 | 12:08 AMKrysta Anderson/Staff Reporter

Creating Tidal waves in the music industry, he is arguably one of the most anticipated performers for the 2023 staging of Reggae Sumfest. With his refreshing sound and charismatic energy making their impressive debuts last year, D’Yani is focused...

Published:Friday | July 21, 2023 | 12:06 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Writer

There were many heart-warming moments at last Wednesday’s funeral service for Claudette Kemp, the manager of reggae artiste Capleton, and for those who find comfort in a belief that she is looking down, then she certainly would have been smiling....

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2023 | 12:09 AM

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): American model Gigi Hadid and a friend went ahead with a vacation in the Cayman Islands after local authorities arrested the pair for marijuana possession and later released them. Hadid, who arrived on a private aircraft...

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2023 | 12:07 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: The music took on a different pace at Reggae Sumfest All-White, with hip hop ruling the roost for the first hour of the event at Pier One on Tuesday night. The musical stylings of the DJs at the control – DJs Narity, Courtney, and...

Published:Thursday | July 20, 2023 | 12:07 AM

Newly minted Magnum All-Star Sound Clash winner Echo One has already begun to reap the fruits of their labour, as they are set to compete at Reggae Sumfest’s Global Sound Clash tonight at the Pier One car park in Montego Bay. The Echo One team is...

Published:Wednesday | July 19, 2023 | 12:10 AMJanet Silvera/Senior Gleaner Writer

WESTERN BUREAU: The Old Hospital Park on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard was sizzling as Reggae Sumfest hosted its annual street dance. The only cooling down came from the ocean that hugged itself on to the rocks at the venue. The temperature went up...

Published:Friday | July 21, 2023 | 3:54 PMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

It was fitting that trumpets, trombones and saxophones took centre stage and played in perfect harmony at last Tuesday’s thanksgiving service for pioneering Skatalites hornsman Lester ‘Ska’ Sterling, at the Holy Cross Catholic Church on Half-Way...

Published:Wednesday | July 19, 2023 | 12:06 AM

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it. Produced for the big screen, with...

Published:Tuesday | July 18, 2023 | 12:07 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP): Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to strengthen the black dollar: The music mogul is spearheading a new online marketplace called Empower Global that will specifically feature black-owned businesses. “I want to create our own Black Wall...

Published:Tuesday | July 18, 2023 | 12:06 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

After being on the menu for the Fab 5 Band for more than 50 years, words like staple have been used to describe beloved drummer and musical arranger Grub Cooper. And then, somehow, the unthinkable happens — a divorce. The curious may ask, why...

Published:Monday | July 17, 2023 | 12:09 AMShanel Lemmie/Staff Reporter

Surrounded by friends, family and industry colleagues, Buju Banton celebrated his 50th birthday in black-and-gold fashion. Smack against the background of Kingston city, the courtyard for Markus Record was decked with tables and chairs in the the...

Published:Monday | July 17, 2023 | 12:08 AMAdrian Frater/Acting News Editor

WESTERN BUREAU: In a short-but-classy display, veteran jazz star Myrna Hague dazzled the audience at Montego Bay Comets Athletics Club’s 45th Anniversary Reunion and Awards Ceremony on Saturday night, in the western city, with a performance rich...

Published:Monday | July 17, 2023 | 12:07 AMYasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

African giant, Burna Boy, arrived in the island early last week as part of his ongoing birthday celebrations, which started on July 2 and surprised fans at popular weekly dance Weddy Weddy Wednesdays, where he was a hit. However, he had left many...

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