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Kingston, Jamaica — Today, at the 2024 National Honours and Awards Ceremony held at King’s House, celebrated musicians Nadine Sutherland and Rodney “Bounty Killer” Pryce were conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer. The prestigious award recognizes their outstanding contributions to Jamaica’s music industry, solidifying their status as cultural icons. Governor-General […]

Toronto, ON –  Three-time Juno Award winner Kirk Diamond is poised to captivate audiences with his latest single, “Deh Yah,” released on October 15, 2024. Produced by Triple B Productions, the song explores Kirk’s personal journey as a Jamaican living abroad while emphasizing the unique ways in which Jamaican culture resonates across borders. In “Deh […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for a more inclusive tourism sector that extends its benefits beyond the traditional hotel industry to uplift farmers, small businesses, and families across Jamaica. In a tweet posted on October 20, 2024, Holness emphasized that tourism should be a force for community empowerment, where every dollar […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica Family Fest, the destination family event for Heroes Weekend, has returned to its popular venue the Kingston Waterfront this Heroes Day, Monday October 21. The wholesome all-ages event had originally moved to Hope Gardens for last year’s staging but the organizers felt that the official venue; the Kingston Waterfront, was ideal for […]

South Africa – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, following his passing on October 19, 2024. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Ramaphosa extended his sympathies on behalf of the South African government and its people, acknowledging Mboweni’s significant contributions to the nation. […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Dancehall star Konshens has just released a brand-new music video, featuring American singer and songwriter Eric Bellinger, promising a fresh tune for music lovers, especially “fi di gal dem.” The video was announced on his official X account, formerly known as Twitter, on October 16, 2024, along with a link to the […]

Uganda – Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has stirred conversation on the country’s pre-colonial history following a recent social media post reflecting on Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations. In the post shared on October 16, 2024, Museveni recounted inviting Professor Ndebesa and other historians from Makerere University’s History Department to discuss the complex history of […]

Toronto, ON – The vibrant history and cultural significance of Toronto’s iconic “Little Jamaica” have been captured in a new music project, Little Jamaica Then and Now. Produced by Masani Productions Inc. and supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the Canadian Reggae Music Association, the all-reggae album brings together some of Canada’s most renowned […]

Washington D.C. – Former President Barack Obama has taken to social media to encourage citizens to actively participate in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of voting as the nation approaches Election Day in just 20 days. In a tweet shared with his 132 million followers, Obama highlighted the urgency for voters to make their […]

Toronto, ON – Ghanaian-Canadian singer Ryan Ofei, a dynamic voice in contemporary soul, gospel, and afrobeats, is set to embark on a three-city mini-tour to promote his debut album, Restore, and his latest single, “Father’s House.” The album, which dropped in June 2024, has already accumulated over 15 million streams, establishing Ofei as a rising […]