Patrons at an entertainment event held in Kingston in 2019.— The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding the public that no permits have been granted for the hosting of parties during the Christmas season. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie said that the JCF will be strictly enforcing the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA), especially where the gathering of persons is concerned. “At this particular time, we are not issuing any permits for persons to host parties … Read entire article »

BY LYDIA LEAL— Whether as a formidable solo artist or in the role of charismatic frontman for legendary, Grammy Award-winning reggae band Black Uhuru for the past 25 years, Andrew Bees has played a significant role in the breaking down of cultural and socio-political barriers that have often kept Jamaican reggae stars out of the American mainstream consciousness. Teaming up with SoCal independent label LAW Records for the release of his latest  solo release “Real Life”, Bees now continues … Read entire article »

Zanadu— “This is the real Charles ‘Zanadu’ Ennis.I want to be sure that something like this never happens again with regard to Shabba Ranks or ERE.To be clear, I do not represent ERE or Shabba Ranks as a road manager or in any other capacity.I am my own artist.I did not make any comments against Jahshii on behalf of Shabba Ranks or ERE as a road manager. Shabba Ranks Whoever made those comments and whoever reported those false … Read entire article »

Sharon Marley Sharon Marley & Tuff Gong International Continue to Celebrate Rita Marley with World Premiere of “Just One More Morning” It is truly family affair as Rita Marley shares the screen with daughter Sharon for her first music video in more than two decades under the direction of her granddaughter, Donisha Prendergast Sharon Marley, one fourth of the multiple GRAMMY-winning quartet known and loved around the world as Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, recently wrapped production on … Read entire article »

Producer Sharon King is scouting talent for her off-Broadway play, ‘Follow De Drum’.— Sharon Tsahai King Productions Inc is conducting auditions in Jamaica for multiple roles in the off-Broadway play Follow De Drum, described as an African-Caribbean musical dramedy. King, a Jamaican who migrated to the US when she was 11, has majored in classical and black theatre. She says that Follow De Drum is her love letter to the island. A two-part audition process is now under way via an … Read entire article »

JOHN LEGEND— John Legend’s newest project brings him into the book business. Legend, Tony Award-winning producer Mike Jackson and Emmy Award-winner Ty Stiklorius are partnering with the publisher Zando for a new imprint, Get Lifted Books, an extension of the production company Get Lifted Film. Zando, an independent company founded last year by former Crown publisher Molly Stern, also has formed imprints with actor-producer Lena Waithe and Gone Girl novelist Gillian Flynn. “Get Lifted Film Co was born out of the … Read entire article »

By Sade Gardner/Staff Reporter— Sista Sasha aka Sashamani Sista Sasha is an advocate for healthy eating and uses her cooking series, Sashamani Fire Kitchen, to educate her viewers on YouTube.— Some know her as Sasha or Sista Sasha, but if you’ve been following her on social media recently, you’ll also be familiar with her new alias, Sashamani. The gospel singer calls it a rebranding that was partly inspired by the virtual times of the pandemic, which have influenced … Read entire article »

Mikey Sparkle JAMAICAN-BORN, US-based events promoter Mikey Sparkle is proposing the Government considers putting together a non-partisan team of investigators to tackle Jamaica’s crime problem. “Too many lives are snuffed out in Jamaica — these include seniors, young girls, and children. We cannot enjoy Christmas without our loved ones around. Instead of looking forward for Christmas, some families are busily preparing for funerals… We have changed police chiefs, implement ZOSO (zones of special operation), support Crime Stop, … Read entire article »