Independent Fiscal Commission Says 2025/2026 National Budget Is Credible But There Are Shortcomings

The Independent Fiscal Commission says the 2025/2026 national budget presented by Finance Minister Fayval Williams is credible, but there are shortcomings.

Lionel Messi Out Of Argentina’s Next World Cup Qualifiers

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has not been included in Argentina’s squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.

Drake’s Label Files To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us,’ Says Rapper ‘Lost a Rap Battle He Provoked’

Universal Music Group has filed a scathing motion to dismiss Drake‘s New York lawsuit against them for promoting Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us,” stating that he’s only suing because he “lost a rap battle” and took legal action to “salve his wounds.”

Humble Lion Out Of Relegation Zone In JPL

Humble Lion’s recent 1-0 victory over Harbour View has lifted them out of the relegation zone in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL).

 

Local Government Minister Urges Vendors To Be Patient As Assessments Conducted Following Ocho Rios Market Fire

Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie is urging vendors to be patient with the authorities, as they conduct the necessary assessments following the fire at the Ocho Rios market yesterday.

 

Walshy Fire Writes First Book: Art of Dancehall

Grammy winning music producer and DJ Walshy Fire, has written his first book. Titled Art of Dancehall, the Major Lazor DJ says the book becomes available on April 1, 2025.

 

PM Holness Outlines Key Assignments For New Ministers Sworn In

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the reform of Government bureaucracy will be one of two areas of critical importance assigned to newly-minted Minister Audrey Marks.

Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2025 Deadline Extended

Aspiring musicians and songwriters can rejoice as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced an extension to the deadline for entries to the 2025 Jamaica Festival Song Competition.

 

Pope Seen For The First Time Since Going To Hospital

The Vatican has released the first image of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital a month ago.

 

Massive Turnout for Vybz Kartel’s Black on Black Concert in BVI

A huge crowd gathered in the British Virgin Islands on Saturday for the Black on Black Concert, eager to see Dancehall star Vybz Kartel perform live.