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Jamaican reggae vocalist, Romain Virgo, made history last Monday night as he stepped on stage to perform alongside Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers at the 5th Annual ACM Honors in Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, who were the recipients of the Academy of Country Music’s Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award that evening, performed their iconic hit “All The Gold In California,” and invited Romain on stage to sing the island rendition off of Reggae's Gone Country, the genre-bending album...

The Downtown Owners and Merchants Association (DOMA) has called on local importers and customs brokers in to temporarily suspend the use of shipping lines that use the Port of Kingston in Jamaica for trans-shipment of containers and other freight in which contraband or illegal items can be smuggled into Trinidad and Tobago.

DOMA expressed concerns about the discovery of one ton of marijuana in a container at the Point Lisas Port last week which was valued at $30 million. The container of chicken parts and beef originated from the United States but the ship made...

Usain Bolt beats fellow Jamaicans Nesta carter and Lerone Clarke to clock the fastest 100 metre time of the year at the Diamond League in Brussels.

The Memorial Service to celebrate the life of slain VP Records executive Joel Chin was held on Saturday, September 10th at 11:30AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church 92-96 220th Street Queens Village.

Members of the music fraternity in Winston 'Merritone' Blake, radio host Pat McKay, Bobby Carke & Louie Grant (Irie Jam Radio), Bob Fredricks joined family and friends at the function.



Photo credit - Donovan Gopie

Investigators from the police's Anti-Corruption Branch are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Julian Jones Griffiths, the manager of dancehall artiste David "Mavado" Brooks. The police say Mr. Griffiths is needed in a case currently before the Montego Bay Resident Magistrate’s Court in St. James.

In the release Tuesday morning, September 13, the Constabulary Communication Network (CNN) said Griffiths is accused of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice in an incident which occurred on July 22 on the Belmont...

Jah Cure has been axed from this year's Music of Black Origin ( MOBO ) awards nominations. The 2011 MOBO Awards will be held on October 5 , 2011 at the SECC Glasgow in the UK.

Reggae singer Jah Cure whose real name is Siccature Alcock was also nominated but was later drop because the organizers were informed about his rape conviction.

The nominees for dancehall and Reggae music Best Act are Alborosie Damian Marley & Nas Khago and Mavado.

Jay-Z is entangled in a dispute with tennants of a Philidelphia apartment building he owns, who are claiming they are being forced out of their apartment building.

Current and previous residents of the 603 North American Street that are partly owned by Jay-Z say that his legal team has been bullying them to give up and vacate the property.

Two years ago Jay bought the 24-unit condo under SCC North American Realty, LLC, which he has part ownership in. Former tenant Liza Tedeschi dished to FoxNews.com about the unsettling situation.

“The whole thing has...

Ever wonder what it would be like if Jamaican buses were set up like airlines, with the flight attendant and captain giving safety instructions?

Bus driver speaking on the intercom: Welcome to Bus numba 40 running from Papine to Down Town Kingston. Please direct yuh attention to di ConDucta who will instruc' yuh on our safety and model features.

ConDucta: Hail up massive! We want yuh fi know dat yuh a ride pon di safes' bus dat run pon di Papine to Downtown route. The moggle of our bus is a 1980 Encava, own and operate by Rough Rider transports. Dis moggle can...

The iconic Jamaican producers, Cleveland “Clevie” Browne and Wyclef “Steely” Johnson, created a rich catalog throughout their 30-year partnership. Steely and Clevie were best known for their 80s and 90s hits which helped revolutionize the digital dancehall era, but the duo created a impressive body of work in the early 2000s (before Steely passed away in 2009) that never saw the light of day until Memories.

The album was released on September 6 by VP Records, Memories is a collection of classic hits from the late 60s & 70s revamped with Steely and Clevie's...

I Wayne, one of the top conscious roots reggae artists of this generation, is back with Life Teachings, his long-overdue album on VP Records, due October 11. With simplicity and grace, I Wayne’s angelic-tinged vocals flutter effortlessly across these 14 tracks filled with hair-raising lyrics and uncompromising conviction. The intricately-crafted album features organic rhythms rife with rugged basslines and one-drop drumbeats, produced mostly by Patrick Z. Henry, who is responsible for 11 of the album's songs and I-Wayne's breakthrough hit "Can't Satisfy Her."...

The Medley commenced by Rseenal Echoing his message to the people of world to DREAM BIG let the power of your mind manifest your visions into reality, self actualize & never let the Dream-killers obstruct you from your goals.. followed by Arofat's HEART CRY a cry of redemption for the suffering of all the less fortunate people of this world.

The medley then transitioned into showing Mr Glamarus making claim of the riches & blessings from JAH & the Universe with his powerful a word sounds of "RICH NOW" followed up by The Great...

ONeil Elephant Man Bryan is scheduled to return Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on November 30 for the start of his trial on a charge of stealing electricity.

Elephant Man trail was expected to begin on Tuesday, however a new trial date was set after Elephant Man's attorney Linda Wright, inform the court that she thought the case was only scheduled for mention.

The entertainer was arrested at his home on Hillcrest Avenue in Kingston on June 2, after it was allegedly discovered that he was using stolen electricity.

Miguel Sizzla Collins remains hospitalized in the Corporate Area hospital after he was involved in a motorcycle accident in St Ann, Jamaica on Wednesday August 24, 2011.

Sizzla is recovering well after suffering serious injuries including a broken arms, broken ribs, a fractured collar bone and ruptured liver which caused extensive internal bleeding.

The artiste's family has deliberately not named the hospital as they seek a level of privacy in order for Sizzla to fully recover. The family however, continues to thank Sizzla fans at home and abroad for...

Veteran international reggae singer Jimmy Cliff is back with a new EP, set to be release in November, which is his singles for his new studio album set to launch in early 2012.

Jimmy Cliff teamed up with producer Tim Armstrong a lifelong admirer of his work and a known for his influence on reggae music and cultural impact. The unlikely pairing of producer Tim Armstrong and Jimmy Cliff has produced songs deeply rooted in the reggae tradition with their own renewed feel.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island and New York City.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was 3.7 miles deep. Shaking was felt at the White House and all over the East Coast, as far south as Chapel Hill, N.C. Parts of the Pentagon, White House and Capitol were evacuated. The quake was in Mineral, Va., in Louisa County.