T. Chas Skinner
Apr 1, 2003; 16:
Lifestyle and Behavior

Soren E. Skovlund
Jul 1, 2005; 18:136-142
Lifestyle and Behavior

The Lady of Dancehall, D'Angel, says although her COVID-19 Relief Concert did not meet its US$200,000 target, she is overwhelmed by the support. The event, held via Instagram Live last Friday, saw performances from the likes of Beenie Man, G...

A single tweet on the weekend about a possible collaboration between dancehall princess Shenseea and US rap sensation Nicki Minaj has left fans of the Romeich Entertainment singer bursting with excitement. Rumours of a pending project between...

As online parties continue to rise, the question of how artistes and other musicians will get paid from these virtual sessions becomes even more pertinent. During an online forum held by the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) yesterday...

Up-and-coming recording artiste Kaay Jones says she did not know she was becoming part of a transformational music project that would connect her to a wide cross section of talent in the Caribbean. Jones carries Jamaica's flag in a unified...

Hours after he was released from police lock-up last week, dancehall artiste Dexta Daps dropped some new music on his eager fans. The track, Breaking News, explores an all-too-familiar domestic violence storyline, but incorporates a controversial...

DJ Mackwan aims to be an ace DJ Jonathan McKenzie, better known as DJ Mackwan, is on a path to music superstardom with his bold and fresh take as the remix DJ. He said, "When I am playing I incorporate a lot of remixes and try to use music to...

Up-and-coming entertainer Shav-A says the COVID-19 pandemic made her reflect on her life. "I needed a reset. With all this downtime, I have realised that I needed to stop and rethink a lot of things that are going on in my life, and it also...

Most of Europe may be on lockdown, but there is still reason to look forward to SumeRR, in Spain. Originally from Jamaica, the singer relocated to the European country three years ago, chasing love and record deal dreams. The dreams came true,...

Known for her creative dance moves and twerking style, dancer-turned-artiste Daniiboo dropped a new twerking song, titled ' Drop It N Pop It', in an attempt to put a smile on her fans' faces in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. The song is...

Imagine some of your favourite artistes on one song, offering up messages of encouragement and upliftment. Well, that is the concept behind the latest track from Billboard-charting producer NotNice. Dubbed We Are, the song features vocals from...

Comedians Over Viruses and Infectious Diseases (COVID) is the message behind the latest project from comedian duo Ity and Fancy Cat. Recognising that stress levels are on the rise due to the effects of the...

Back in January when dancehall artiste Govana released the track HAMANTS Convo, the storyline captivated listeners across the globe. For weeks, the song, which highlights infidelity in relationships, trended at number one on the local YouTube...

Closing 2019, reggae star Buju Banton celebrated the inking of a partnership deal with international entertainment group Roc Nation, founded by rapper Jay-Z. The artiste is on the promotional pathway for his 2020 album, Upside Down, which will be...

In an interview with THE STAR last August, up-and-coming artiste Bad Gyal Jade dubbed herself the 'female Kartel'. Drawing comparisons between her style and flow and that of the incarcerated deejay, Jade said the label was a fitting one. Though...

He's celebrating 10 years of dancing both competitively and in the street, and the co-founder of Unruly Skankaz, Devon Brown, says he is looking to expand the brand. The once three-member male dance group has grown to five, he told THE WEEKEND...

Many may remember Natel from the Digicel Rising Stars competition back in 2005. The singer was a runner-up that year and has been working to set himself apart in the music industry ever since. It has been 15 years, and although his name may not be...

Last month, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced the establishment of an Economic Recovery Task Force, chaired by Finance Minister Dr Nigel Clarke. The multisectoral task force, which is mandated to oversee Jamaica's economic recovery from...

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force on Thursday, distributed more than 300 food packages to individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 in St. James, under the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ)-led COVID-19 Response Fund...

A man has been arrested in connection with the “vile and brutal” murders of 8-year-old Toya Brown and 15-year-old Nyron Taylor, who were shot and killed last evening, revealed Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang. Chang says...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has reported ten new positive COVID-19 test results, pushing the tally of confirmed cases to 488. Among the ten new cases, eight are females, and two are males. Their ages range from four years to 39-years-...

Dear Diary, I've been a long-time reader. Well, I have been in the Department of Correction for four years now. I was in the county jail for four years, too. My family in Jamaica doesn't even know that I am alive. I want to know how they are...

Antoniette Bryden has fond memories of her mother, Arlene Reid, 51, a healthcare worker originally from Yallahs, St Thomas, who died of COVID-19 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, on April 27. Reid, a personal support worker (PSW) who worked part-time...

It is possible that the next time you walk into a bar you may find that there is only standing room, and you are among a handful of persons allowed inside. Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that in addition to having a specific gathering rule,...

Having to witness your child go off to bed without a meal is not the most pleasing experience for a parent. However, this is the reality of Viviene Francis, who was laid off from her job as a bartender. Francis, who is a single mother, told THE...

Persons with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and conditions such as high blood pressure and asthma are being urged to be particularly careful as those comorbidities have been identified in persons with COVID-19 in Jamaica requiring hospital care...

A Manchester mother is pleading with the authorities to provide her with the results of COVID-19 tests done on her and her week-old baby. The woman claims that she has been in isolation in hospital since April 27, a day after she gave birth to...

"It felt like prison." Those are the exact words of Jermaine who returned to the island yesterday after he was stranded on a cruise ship for 56 days in South Hampton, United Kingdom. "Bwoy we are out of prison ... it was rough mentally. They...

Screams of anguish pierced the air last night as police tried to secure forensic evidence in sections of Dumfries Street in Denham Town, west Kingston, following the killing of an eight-year-old girl by gunmen earlier in the afternoon. "Jesus...

Deborah Fearon is a bar owner who also has a small chicken business. She depends on both for a living. Before the COVID-19 outbreak she was doing well, and had plans of completing her house this year. However, she has been hit hard by the economic...

GLEANER HOROSCOPE MAY 8 2020 WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT Entertainment and romance...................14th Domestic and family matters.................13th Bargain hunting and shopping................10th Selling...

Her voice cracked as she related the story of a man with disabilities who lost his wife and whose child has had to drop out of school because he has no money. All he has is Bridgette Johnson, a fellow disabled person who has dedicated her life...

Despite being placed under strict restrictions and COVID-19 curfew measures, shoppers, commuters, motorists, and vendors in Montego Bay got a feel of Christmas on Wednesday, when they were showered with items as part of the COVID-19 giveaway by an...

A father is questioning the circumstances that led to the death of his 20-year-old son, Romell Forbes, at a Manchester Avenue-based hardware in May Pen, Clarendon, on Wednesday. Superintendent Christopher Philips, in charge of operations for the...

Eyes popped and mouths dropped wide open this week when it was reported in this newspaper that a British woman is using sperm smoothies to build her immune system. Tracy Kiss, 32, said she takes the sperm straight from the source - her boyfriend...

A practical joke gone too far caused a St Mary resident, Byron Wilson, to burst into tears after he received a phone call from one of his mischievous friends telling him that he may be a carrier of the novel coronavirus. "A dead mi dead right...

A Conversation with John Faraci, executive chairman of the Carrier Corporation, and former CEO of International Paper

Professor Tano Santos, Professor Ray Horton, and Dean Emeritus Glenn Hubbard discuss the impact of the pandemic on American and international political economies.

Five ways leaders can maintain a high level of trust during a crisis.

Data from March shows similarities in spending across various demographics.