Vybz Kartel has announced that Nigerian Afrobeats giant Wizkid, alongside Jamaican dancehall icons Mavado and Spice, will appear on his upcoming album God & Time, arriving June 5, 2026.
STEM Crisis Looms as Only 6,000 Students Qualify for Tertiary Education
Jamaica is facing a growing STEM education crisis, with only about 6,000 of 30,000 CSEC students annually meeting the requirements for tertiary education. UTech President Dr Kevin Brown says universities and teachers’ colleges are competing for a limited pool of qualified students, highlighting a serious pipeline issue.
Judge Rejects Bill Cosby’s Bid to Overturn $59 Million Verdict
Bill Cosby’s bid to overturn a nearly $60 million civil verdict has been denied by a Los Angeles County judge.
The ruling upholds a jury decision that found Cosby liable for sexually assaulting former waitress Donna Motsinger and awarding $59.25 million in damages.
Serena Williams Set for Stunning Tennis Comeback at Queen’s Club
Serena Williams is set to return to competitive tennis after nearly four years away, having received a wildcard for the Queen’s Club women’s doubles event starting June 8.
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is expected to partner with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, though the pairing is yet to be officially confirmed.
Tina Clayton Leads Jamaican 1-2-3 Finish in Rabat
Jamaica delivered a dominant performance at the Diamond League meet in Rabat, Morocco, sweeping the women’s 100m podium.
Tina Clayton led the charge with a season’s best 10.85 seconds, ahead of Lavanya Williams (10.95) and Jonielle Smith (11.00).
Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland Fund $8.4M Housing Project for Houston’s Homeless
Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland are giving back to their hometown in a major way through a new housing initiative in Houston.
The Destiny’s Child stars helped fund the $8.4 million ‘Knowles-Rowland House,’ a 31-unit supportive housing project for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
QORIHC Celebrates 10 Years
The 10th anniversary of the Queens Of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremony (QORIHC)-Awards will unfold this evening at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium.
DDG Claims Hit-and-Run Involving His Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rapper and streamer DDG says he was involved in a hit-and-run incident while driving his Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV.
He claimed during a livestream that another driver struck his vehicle before fleeing the scene, prompting him to record the license plate and contact police.
Kenyan High Court Suspends US-Backed Ebola Quarantine Plan.
A high court in Kenya has temporarily suspended plans for a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility, according to court documents.
Judge Patricia Nyaundi ruled that individuals exposed to or infected with Ebola would not be permitted entry into the country, effectively halting the proposal.
Raheem Sterling Arrested on Suspicion of Drug Driving After M3 Crash
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following an alleged crash on the M3 in Hampshire.
Police said a Lamborghini struck barriers near the Minley Interchange on Thursday morning, with no other vehicles involved and no injuries reported.