Reports here say most Americans want legal status for Caribbean and other “Dreamers,” but a few are adamant that they should be deported. For Pav Sterry of Columbus, Ohio, legalising any undocumented immigrants — even those who came as children without a choice in the matter — is just plain wrong, according to the New York Times. Huy Pham of St Paul, Minnesota, believes any concessions for the so-called Dreamers will unleash another tidal wave of illegal … Read entire article »

By Erica Virtue— Derrick Smith (center) with his supporters from St Andrew North West, including his son, Duane (left), on Nomination Day 2016.— Chairman of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) Dr Wykeham McNeill last Wednesday called on the Andrew Holness administration to stop playing politics with the roadwork program under way island wide as a result of a rainy 2017. McNeill a People’s National Party (PNP) vice-president was upset after the National Works Agency (NWA) presented its … Read entire article »

The police have promised to increase their numbers in August Town, St Andrew, today with the funerals of two prominent community members scheduled to take place. Yesterday, residents in the community spoke in whispers following a quadruple murder that many believe was a reprisal for the killing of one of the men to be buried today. Seven persons were shot at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday night as gunmen barged into the Happy Corner Bar, metres from … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer— (From left) Courtney Jr, Courtney Snr, Steve and Tahir make up the New York-based reggae band, New Kingston.— At a time when most Americans have been exposed to a more pop-influenced style of reggae music, New Kingston (a band comprised of a father and his three sons out of New York), is dedicated to the preservation of Jamaican reggae and its message. Even though for years the fast-rising musicians have been overshadowed by a society … Read entire article »

By Shereita Grizzle— Sister Carol—- Today marks the 60th staging of the annual Grammy Awards and the 33rd year since the reggae category was included. The first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album went to Black Uhuru for their album, Anthem, in 1985. Back then, the category was called Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording and it was presented to artistes for eligible songs or albums. In 1992, the name of the award was changed to Best Reggae Album … Read entire article »

From left: Patricia Edwards, Gem Myers and Karen Smith in performance.— The influx of overseas performers in north coast hotels is an unresolved issue which the Jamaica Federation of Musicians and Affiliates Union (JFMAU) has its sights squarely set on. The union’s president, Karen Smith, told The Sunday Gleaner, “the burning issue is to keep the artistes in the north coast working, expand the industry and make people more aware of the opportunities.” However, achieving those objectives is contingent … Read entire article »

By Nadine Wilson-Harris— Steven Anderson—- Controversial American pastor Steven Anderson is set to visit Jamaica tomorrow despite the launch of a petition earlier this month to ban him from preaching in the country. Anderson, who pastors the Faithful World Baptist Church in Arizona, United States, has already been banned from the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, and Botswana because his messages are deemed to be hate speeches. The online petition to ban him from Jamaica was started by Jamaican gay … Read entire article »