Michael Jordan 1998 Finals Jersey Sold for Record $10.1m
A jersey worn by basketball icon Michael Jordan during the opening game of the 1998 NBA Finals has been sold for a record $10.1m.
This is the most a piece of sporting memorabilia has fetched in history.
Auction house Sotheby's says the item drew "palpable excitement" from sports fans and collectors.
It was reminiscent of a sporting season - chronicled in Netflix...
September 16 is World Ozone Day 2022
Today is being observed as World Ozone Day 2022 designed by the United Nations General Assembly. This, to raise awareness and to generate action on the environmental issue.
This year's celebration includes the launching of a National Ozone Unit web-page linked to the National Environment and Planning Agency, NEPA's Website.
Manager of the National Ozone Unit at NEPA, Vivian Blake tells...
Davido announces his headlining Are We African Yet? (A.W.A.Y) Festival
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Davido announced his headlining Are We African Yet? (A.W.A.Y) Festival.
The one-day event will be held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on November 18.
The award-winning superstar made an official statement on his social media accounts posting a promo image with a lineup of artists performing.
In a press release, Davido stated the reason for the...
Popcaan, Young Thug’s “Good Times” Certified Platinum in Canada
Dancehall Star Popcaan has earned his first platinum certification in Canada.
This, following the success of his collaborative project, I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times) with rapper Young Thug.
The single was produced by English producer Jamie xx. The single shifted over 80,000 units in Canada following its release in 2015. The track was already certified gold in the United...
WHITNEY HOUSTON BIOPIC I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY UNVEILS FIRST TRAILER
The first trailer for the Whitney Houston biopic, 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody', has been released.
The two-minute clip teases the “Whitney you never knew” and features footage from Sony’s upcoming biographical drama about one of the greatest voices of all time.
Naomi Ackie stars as the legendary singer, alongside a cast that includes Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown and Stanley...
ASAFA JOINS LEADERSHIP OF FLASH MOTORS
Flash Motors Limited, the Caribbean’s first electric mobility solutions company, has announced that Jamaican icon Asafa Powell has joined its leadership team.
This week Flash launched its first TV commercial featuring Powell, who will sit on its advisory board.
According to Xavier Gordon, CEO of Flash, the move demonstrates a key part of the company’s core values, ensuring that authentically Jamaican...
KANYE WEST ENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH GAP
Kanye West and Gap are parting ways.
The fashion mogul has announced that he is terminating his two-year-old partnership with the apparel chain, claiming that Gap breached their agreement by not releasing apparel and opening Yeezy retail stores as planned.
The partnership was announced in June 2020.
As part of the 10-year deal, Ye was to develop a collection of clothing under...
FOUR CHARGES LAID AGAINST QUINTUPLE MURDER ACCUSED RUSHANE BARNETT, FOLLOWING CONFRONTATION WITH POLICE
Four charges have been laid against 23-year-old Rushane Barnett, following an alleged confrontation with the police, at the Half Way Tree lock up, earlier this week.
Reports are that Barnett who pleaded guilty to the murder of a mother and her four children in Clarendon, earlier this year, allegedly attacked police personnel who were recovering contraband, including a cellphone from...
19 POLICE DIVISIONS TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC STATION DIARIES BY MARCH, NEXT YEAR
All 19 of Jamaica’s police divisions will be equipped with electronic station diaries by March, next year.
That’s according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
Speaking at the passing out parade for three batches of police officers yesterday (Wed), the Prime Minister noted that the issue of statements being taken by longhand in books at police stations has been a longstanding one,...
JESSE ROYAL SHOWS GRATITUDE
The little things matter, but in this case, the big things matter as well.
Grammy nominated singer and song writer Jesse Royal, made a post on Instagram Wednesday, showing how grateful he was for his Grammy nomination as well as how thankful he was for all the support that he has thus received.
In the post, Jesse is pictured sitting in...