Saturday saw the crowing of 26-year-old Deidrian Downer as Miss Global Jamaica 2026, succeeding 26-year-old Keri-Ann Greenwood who placed 2nd in the 2025 international competition. Downer’s crowing was followed by 3 more ladies crowned Miss Jamaica World, Miss Earth Jamaica and Miss International Jamaica, at the 2025/2026 Miss Jamaica World pageant.
Ye Apologies to the Black Community
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a public apology for his history of antisemitic remarks, calling his past behaviour reckless and deeply harmful.
Jamaica Mourns the Loss of Sly Dunbar
Legendary Jamaican drummer Sly Dunbar has passed away at the age of 73. Dunbar’s death, announced this morning, marks the loss of one of reggae’s most influential architects.
Full Zip Code Episode | January 26, 2026
#ICYMI ZJ Niitro and Kwela discuss the hottest stories of the day!
Federal Immigration Agents Kill Another US Citizen in Minneapolis, Sparking Protests
U.S. immigration agents shot and killed a U.S. citizen during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Saturday.
50 Cent Is Making a DMX Podcast With Jadakiss as the Host
Rapper 50 Cent is producing a podcast!
Deadline reports that 50 Cent is collaborating with Narratively on the podcast, titled Look Thru My Eyes: Becoming DMX, which will also be produced in partnership with iHeartPodcasts.
‘I Love Jamaica’ Concerts Raise $200 Million
The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has raised an estimated $200 million from its ‘I Love Jamaica’ concert series, aimed at supporting the country’s recovery efforts, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
Pharrell Williams Sued by Neptunes Partner Chad Hugo Amid Split
Pharrell Williams is being sued by his former Neptunes partner, Chad Hugo, over alleged financial misconduct.
Wizkid and Asake Drop Collaborative EP “REAL Vol.1.”
Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake has released their hotly anticipated collaborative EP REAL, Vol. 1.
UK Based Artiste Drip Rick Vi Builds Momentum With Byron Messia On ‘NBA 2’
Byron Messia is lending support to UK based artiste Drip Rick Vi on NBA 2, a dancehall song that has been making inroads since its release.