Month: September 2024

Kingston, Jamaica – The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, led by Minister Nigel Clarke, has reached a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to restructure public sector compensation. In collaboration with the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), the Ministry concluded an agreement addressing items carried over from the implementation of the new […]

Kingston, Jamaica – The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has officially announced the theme for National Heritage Week 2024 as “One Love, One People, One Heritage.” The announcement, made via social media on September 13, has already sparked excitement as Jamaicans prepare to observe this significant celebration from October 14 […]

Washington D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris is gearing up for a major event in her campaign for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. On September 19, 2024, Harris will join media icon Oprah Winfrey for the “Unite for America 2024” livestream event. This announcement was made via a tweet from Harris’s official account on September […]

Kingston, Jamaica – For some, business is merely a means to accumulate wealth. But for others like Marlon Graham, success is deeply rooted in a desire to uplift those around him, especially the youth. Born and raised in the tough communities of Arnett Gardens and Greenwich Farm, Graham understands firsthand the adversities faced by the […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, has extended warm congratulations to the Government and people of Mexico on the occasion of their 214th Independence Anniversary. The Minister’s message was conveyed during a reception held in honour of Mexico’s National Day at the residence of […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Dancehall heavyweight Chronic Law and rising star Jinyus have made waves on the international music scene with their latest track, “Self Destruction.” Released on September 12, the single made a significant impact on the US iTunes Reggae Chart, debuting at number 47 and quickly rising to an impressive number 2 on the […]

Montego Bay, Jamaica — The St. James Police have successfully apprehended Michael Williams, otherwise known as ‘Dry Goods’, who was wanted in connection with a murder that took place in August 2023. Williams was captured earlier today at Bogue Hill, Montego Bay, in a swift operation conducted by the police. According to a statement released […]

Toronto, Canada — Michael Coteau, a former Ontario Minister of Culture, has expressed his strong disapproval of the JUNO Awards’ decision to remove several key award categories, including Reggae, Gospel, and Children’s Album awards. In a tweet shared on September 14, 2024, Coteau remarked, “As the former Minister of Culture in Ontario who worked closely […]

Kingston, Jamaica – The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport, led by the Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange, has launched a new initiative aimed at nurturing creativity and artistic development among Jamaicans. The Ministry announced a Batik Workshop, open to anyone 18 years or older, that promises to inspire participants by introducing them to the art […]

New York – Cardi B, 31, has welcomed her third child with husband Offset, born on September 7, 2024. Sharing the joyful news on Instagram, the rapper posted a slideshow from the hospital, calling her newborn “the prettiest lil thing.” The couple, who have been through public ups and downs since their relationship began in 2017, […]