Brace for Increase in Food Prices due to impact of Drought
Consumers are being urged to brace for increased prices for some crops, as drought conditions impact the island.
The island is facing a drought which could continue until June.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the island is experiencing a meteorological, hydrological and agricultural drought and announced a $150 million grant to aid farmers with the supply of water.
President of the Jamaica...
Lauryn Hill Joins son YG Marley For Coachella Peroformance
Lauryn Hill performed her own mini Coachella set during son YG Marley’s slot at the California music festival this weekend.
During the afternoon performance on Sunday, the neo soul legend appeared to perform her own classics from ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ like ‘Ex-Factor’ and ‘Lost Ones’.
She went on to perform ‘Killing Me Softly’, ‘Fu-Gee-La’ and ‘Ready or Not’ with...
Carnival In Jamaica 2024 dubbed the Largest in its History
The recently concluded Carnival in Jamaica has surpassed previous levels, becoming the biggest staging of the event in its history...That's the word from Chair of Carnival in Jamaica and Executive Chairman of Xodus Carnival, Kamal Bankay who spoke with the Zee Friday, while providing a summary of this year's execution.
He noted that revellers for the Xodus band also increased,...
WOMAN ACCUSED OF KILLING 8 Y/O DANIELLE ROWE RETURNS TO COURT ON MAY 16
Kayodi Satchell, the woman accused of murdering 8 year old student Daniel Rowe, is to return to court on May 16, for a plea and case management hearing.
The date was set for the 30 year old Dental Assistant, when she appeared in the Home Circuit Court before Justice Leighton Pusey today (Thurs), who further remanded her in custody.
When the...
OJ SIMPSON, NFL STAR ACQUITTED IN ‘TRIAL OF THE CENTURY’, DIES AGED 76
OJ Simpson, the former American football star turned actor who was controversially cleared of double murder, has died aged 76.
San Francisco-born Orenthal James Simpson rose to fame in college before playing in the NFL.
In 1995, he was acquitted of the murder of his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend in a trial that gripped America.
In 2008, he was...
TAYLOR SWIFT SONGS RETURN TO TIKTOK
Taylor Swift's songs are back on TikTok, following a dispute that led her label to stop licensing its content to the app.
Her music's return on Thursday comes ahead of the release of her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
Universal Music pulled songs by its artists in January, including Rihanna and Ariana Grande, citing a licensing dispute.
Many artists have complained...
INVESTIGATORS TO QUESTION OPERATOR OF ATLANTIS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ON THURSDAY
Investigators are to question the operator of the Atlantis Leadership Academy in St. Elizabeth on Thursday.
Police have launched an investigation into the operations of the facility, following allegations of abuse.
In February, eight Americans aged 14 to 18 were removed from the academy after signs of abuse and neglect were observed during a visit.
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency...
JAMAICA CONFIRMED TO COMPETE IN BOTH GLOBAL RELAYS AT THE PENN RELAY CARNIVAL
Jamaica has now been confirmed to compete in the global relay 4×100 and 4×400 metres events which will be one of the main features of the Penn Relays in the United States later this month .
The 4×100 metres event for men and women will be contested approximately two hours before the mile relays, on the final day of the...
ICE SPICE LANDS MAJOR MOVIE ROLE ALONGSIDE DENZEL WASHINGTON AND SPIKE LEE
Ice Spice is going from the Bronx to the big screen.
Variety Magazine reports that Ice Spice will star in the fifth movie collaboration between Denzel Washington and Spike Lee, titled 'High and Low'.
The upcoming A24 and Apple TV+ thriller will mark the rapper's full-length acting debut, although she's been on television in commercial spots for Dunkin' and Starry.
High and...
Shab Don Denied Bail Again
Music producer Linval “Shab Don” Thompson Jr. and his co-accused, Tajay Clark, were again denied bail regarding their murder charge stemming from a 2022 triple murder case.
According to reports, the men's bail application was again denied on April 5 by High Court Justice Bertram Morrison, despite arguments about changed circumstances and doubts in identification accuracy.
The men are expected to...