ELAINE THOMPSON-HERAH SUFFERS SHOCK LOSS TO AMERICAN SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON IN SWITZERLAND
Double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah suffered a surprise loss yesterday (Tues) in the women's 100m event, to the colourful American Sha'Carri Richardson at the World Athletics Continental Silver Tour Meeting in Luzern Switzerland.
In wet and cold conditions, Thompson Herah ran 11.30 seconds for second behind Richardson, who won in 11.29 seconds, to score her first win over the back-to-back...
MORE THAN 1,000 MURDERS RECORDED IN JAMAICA SINCE JANUARY
Over 1000 people have been murdered in the country, since January.
Statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, indicate that 1003 murders were recorded, up to Monday.
This is 52 more than the 951 recorded, in the corresponding period, last year.
It represents an increase of 5.5 percent.
The St. James Police Division recorded the highest number of murders, with 136, followed by St....
CHRIS ROCK TALKS AFTER OSCAR SLAP
Chris Rock is not interested in returning to the Oscars.
Five months after Will Smith slapped him onstage at the Academy Awards, the comedian, during his stand-up show at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, shared that he was asked to host next year’s ceremony but turned down the invitation.
According to the Arizona Republic, Rock said returning...
WIZKID’S “MADE IN LAGOS” MAKES HISTORY
Nigerian singer Wizkid continues to create history, as he earned a Recording Industry of America Association (RIAA) Gold certification for his album ‘Made in Lagos’.
The album sold over 500,000 copies in the United States.
The Nigerian Afrobeat singer-songwriter is now the only Nigerian and African artist to have his album sell above 500,000 copies in the United States.
The 14-track album...
NIGERIA BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY TO BAN FOREIGN MODELS IN TV ADS
In an effort to uplift and focus on homegrown talent, Nigeria has officially banned foreign models from its television ads.
The move is expected to boost the prospects of locals within the advertising industry, which is currently reflected by a large percentage of white models and people with British accents.
Steve Babaeko, president of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria...
CHRIS ROCK CLAIMS HE TURNED DOWN INVITATION TO HOST OSCARS AGAIN FOLLOWING WILL SMITH SLAP
Chris Rock won’t return to host the Oscars in 2023.
According to the Arizona Republic, the comedian said he rejected an offer to host the Academy Awards again. He mentioned the invite during a show in Phoenix on Sunday night.
Chris Rock reportedly referenced O.J. Simpson’s murder trial when explaining why he turned down the gig. He suggested it would be...
BEYONCÉ CELEBRATES SERENA WILLIAMS IN NEW GATORADE COMMERICAL
This week, Serena Williams began what will likely be her final run at the US Open in New York City. Gatorade tapped music superstar Beyoncé to honor the tennis legend in a new commercial for the PepsiCo-owned brand.
Beyoncé narrates Gatorade’s “Love Means Everything” ad. The nearly two-minute television spot celebrating Serena Williams debuted during the 2022 MTV Video Music...
DESMOND MCKENZIE CONDEMNS ‘SAVAGE’ KILLING OF HOMELESS MAN
Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie, is offering a reward of half a million dollars, for information that can help in the arrest of those responsible for the killing of a homeless man in Kingston yesterday (Mon).
Dead is Lionel Johnson.
Reports are that at around 1:00am, lawmen found Mr. Johnson on fire in the Heroes Circle area.
He was taken to...
PRIMARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DIES
The Howard Cooke Primary School in St James has been plunged into mourning, following the passing of Vice Principal, Veronica Headley Jennings, this morning (August 29).
The school’s Principal, Dave Scott, said Mrs. Headley Jennings was a brilliant educator, who has left a mark on all who interacted with her.
Mr Scott noted that Mrs Headley Jennings was scheduled to assume...
5TH CASE OF MONKEYPOX IN JAMAICA
Jamaica’s Monkeypox case count has increased to five.
This, as 1 more person has tested positive for the virus.
In making the disclosure today (August 29), the Health Ministry said the patient who is a male from Kingston and St. Andrew, tested positive last week.
The case was locally transmitted.
Meantime, the ministry said 1 person is hospitalised with the virus, while 4 people are in home quarantine.
There has...