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Published:Friday | June 15, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Grammy award-winning Jamaican deejay, Shabba Ranks, has been confirmed for the 20th staging of Reggae Sumfest. The performer, having appeared at the second staging of the festival in 1994, is coming back to the Sumfest stage after an 18-year break....

Published:Friday | June 15, 2012 | 12:00 AM

American rapper and head of the Maybach Music Group (MMG), Rick Ross, will be the headline act for the Heineken Best of Summer concert to be held at the UDC Car Park, New Kingston on Friday, June 22....

Published:Friday | June 15, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Later this month, Jamaica's culinary talents will be on show in Miami, Florida, for the Taste of the Caribbean competition...

Published:Thursday | June 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Gleaner Company's book, 'Jamaica: 50 Golden Moments' is creating quite a stir even while still hot off the press...

Published:Thursday | June 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Where's the justice?1 There is growing disaffection with what some see as the wheel of justice, moving so painstakingly slow, that the main suspect has not been hauled before the police to answer questions over the suspicious fire and missing...

Published:Thursday | June 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Anticipation surrounding the forthcoming Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) party weekend was evident as the event was launched at 2-4 King Street on Tuesday night.After a creative presentation of the various promoters...

Published:Thursday | June 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It is truly a wonderful thing to be living your childhood dream, and Jamaican songstress Mari Isaacs has been doing just that since launching her musical career some years ago. While residing in New York City, and right after the completion of a two-year...

Published:Thursday | June 14, 2012 | 12:00 AM

"The Jamaica you know is so much more than our champion athletes, tropical paradise and leisure destination."One of the official celebrations of Jamaican culture and music, to mark its 50th year of Independence...

Published:Wednesday | June 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Today, the 22nd Annual International Jamaica Ocho Rios Jazz Festival continues with a free concert at the Ocho Rios Shopping Centre. There is also the continuation of jazz villages ...

Published:Wednesday | June 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM

All eyes were on Britain last week as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth celebrated in lavish style her Diamond Jubilee. On Sunday last, a thanksgiving service in recognition of this milestone...

Published:Wednesday | June 13, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Two-time Grammy-nominated artiste Trey Songz joins the line-up of superstars for the 20th anniversary staging of Reggae Sumfest at Catherine Hall in Montego Bay....

Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It was definitely the ideal way to bring an end to Caribbean Fashionweek 2012 on Sunday night, the melodic vocals of Brian McKnight filling the National Indoor Sports Centre...

Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Mission Catwalk hopeful Guyanese Ryan Chang surprised many at Caribbean Fashionweek on the weekend with his flattering and trendy pieces. We give you a peek. And the after parties were swell!...

Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Amid all the celebrations taking place in Jamaica in this year of the country's 50th anniversary of Independence, thousands of miles away across the great oceans...

Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has plans to introduce cultural entertainment in a bid to increase the volume of non-travelling visitors to the island's points of departure and arrival....

Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Lady friend no longer hot - 1.The young woman worked tirelessly during the campaign to ensure victory for her adorable candidate. Now that he has settled into his seat...

Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM

With a catchy song that fuses dancehall, soca and techno, Guyana-born Jhayee is aiming to penetrate several markets, starting with Jamaica.The artiste whose real name is Jerry Elcock says...

Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Chart-topping Jamaican reggae artiste Tarrus Riley and his Blak Soil band recently completed a five-week tour of Europe which saw him promoting his recently released acoustic album titled Mecoustic....

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Luciano will not be performing at The Montreal International Reggae Festival (MIRF).In a release sent to The Gleaner, it was noted that the reggae musician would not be among the acts at the Sunday, August 19 staging of the festival after what appears...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Fashion on parade, celebrity parties and anniversaries, then the sombre Relay For Life event - What a weekend!...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP): Circus animals and space beasts have lifted Hollywood to a huge weekend. The cuddly critters of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted led the weekend with a US$60.4 million debut domestically, followed by a big opening for Ridley Scott's...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Dancehall artiste Konshens has made a significant step in the right direction as far as his career is concerned. His Subkonshus Music label has signed an exclusive deal with New York-based independent label VP Records...

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

On a night of mostly average collections, it was entertainers Shurwayne Winchester and Konshens who brought the most energy to Caribbean Fashionweek that was held at the National Indoor Sports Centre, St Andrew, on Friday....

Published:Monday | June 11, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Artiste Baby Cham brought energy to the crowd on the second night of Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW).The event, which took place at the National Indoor Sports Centre, was scheduled for a 7 p.m., start, but did not get under way...

Published:Sunday | June 10, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Karl McLeod was Jamaica's consummate modern jazz drummer, part of the post-swing era, and was abreast of the elements of technique and intonation that indicated bebop vernacular. He passed on October 17, 2011.

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