CLINTON LINDSAY

By Carlene Davis— The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is again warning Jamaicans about get-rich-quick schemes, following the latest ‘sure money’ deal to emerge in the island, Loom. Using mainly social media, the operators of Loom are promising up to 300 per cent earnings on each investment, and David Geddes, communication and international relations manager at the FSC, has warned that any investment scheme which seems too good to be true is probable not true. “We hear reports of a … Read entire article »

By Corey Robinson— Kenyon Hemans: Photo The shuttered Club S Class, an adult entertainment center, in Dam Head, St Catherine.—- The state of emergency (SOE) declared in the St Catherine North Police Division has resulted in a big reduction of crime in the communities it covers and an equally big reduction in the earnings of many small nightlife businesses in the communities. Official figures released by the police last Monday showed that at October 8, murders were down almost 25 … Read entire article »

By Keisha Hill and Mel Cooke— Patrick Lafayette—- The cover of Third World’s 1977 album “96o In The Shade” is permanently etched in the mind of broadcaster, singer, and producer Patrick LaFayette, who is now blind. He enthusiastically describes the “stick man” who is central to the cover art, and, again with vivid recall of detail, waxes warm about the cover art of Stevie Wonder’s 1976 set Songs in the Key of Life. A small picture of Wonder, wearing glasses, … Read entire article »

By Nadine Wilson-Harris— A male (left) with a female bleaching cream vendor in downtown Kingston, trying one of the products.— The 2018 Jamaica Health and Lifestyle Survey has found that more men than women across the island are rubbing on the bleaching cream, and male development specialist Marlon Moore is not surprised. “Women love brown men,” said Moore before adding, “I hear this talk mostly in the garrison.” According to Moore, “If the women were rejecting this notion of bleaching … Read entire article »

By K’Shema Francis—  Shaggy and Sting’s 44/876 US tour has been plagued with more setbacks because Sting is still recuperating from an illness. According to the British rocker, he was advised by doctors not to perform. After postponing a few shows earlier this week, Sting and Shaggy have postponed another two shows slated for the weekend. The 44/876 tour would have taken the entertainers to California later this evening, and Las Vegas on Saturday. Sting via Instagram is encouraging fans to hold … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew— Cherine Anderson—- Cherine Anderson’s heroes are her parents, but there are other persons who could possibly earn the title from her based on her definition of a true hero. She listed entertainer Patrick Lindsay, who educated her about the business of music, and Sly and Robbie as her heroes. “Patrick has helped me expand and establish businesses outside of entertainment and has taught me about music publishing and developing business strategies, while Sly and Robbie push me … Read entire article »

 Boyo Hammond— Winston “Boyo” Hammond, older brother of Beres Hammond and father of singer Lenn Hammond, died on October 9 in Toronto, Canada from cancer. He was 73 years-old. According to a statement from his family, Hammond was the fifth of 10 children born in Annotto Bay, St Mary. Like his famous sibling, he was a singer, influenced by American soul legends, including Sam Cooke and Otis Redding; he started his career during the 1960’s in Jamaica’s … Read entire article »

Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt celebrates scoring a goal for A-League football club Central Coast Mariners in his first competitive start for the club against Macarthur South West United in Sydney on October 12, 2018. (Photo: AFP) SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Sprint legend Usain Bolt scored his first goals in professional football Friday after starting up front in a pre-season game for Australia’s Central Coast Mariners. The 100 metres world record-holder, who is bidding for a professional contract, … Read entire article »

By Stephanie Lyew/Gleaner Writer— Revivalists dancing and singing at last year’s Revival Time Music Festival.—- When Minister Joan Flemmings walked on to the stage of the first concert she was booked to perform at some 20 years ago, the music stopped and her microphone was switched off as she sang the first verse. At the time, she was the lead singer of Joan Flemmings and the Inspirers. “It was Revival music, and the organizers who invited us on the … Read entire article »

Beres Hammond— Beres Hammond said that Jamaica is yet to fully capitalize on the brand of music it has given the world – reggae. The veteran crooner, who releases his new album Never Ending today, said: “What Jamaica don’t realize is that we are playing with our product. The world take our thing and embrace it like it’s theirs.” He lamented the lack of many big reggae shows on the island outside of Rebel Salute and Reggae Sumfest. “God bless … Read entire article »