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One of the murals at Tivoli Gardens. The project focused on artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and meaningful community engagement.
January 6, 2026

Local and int’l creatives join hands to paint murals in Tivoli Gardens

Over five transformative days, three organisations united international and local creatives in Tivoli Gardens, Kingston, under the theme ‘Healing Thoughts Through Art’. Twenty-five international…
The National Chorale of Jamaica performing at its Medal of Excellence Award Ceremony at King’s House on May 25, 2025
January 6, 2026

National Chorale opens 2026 season with works of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

The National Chorale of Jamaica, in association with the Jamaica National Group, will open its 2026 concert season with a pre-Valentine recital spotlighting the pioneering work of black British…
Jimmy Kimmel appears at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in in Los Angeles on Monday, September 12, 2022.
January 6, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel reflects on challenges of 2025

Jimmy Kimmel has described the past year as “a near-death experience”. On Sunday, the 58-year-old TV star won his second-ever Critics Choice Award for Best Talk Show, and after he accepted his honour,…
The National Festival of the Performing Arts provides a cadre of entertainers for a number of national events related to the annual Emancipation and Independence celebrations. Here performers from the Godfrey Strewart Performing Arts Society in Westmorelan
January 5, 2026

JCDC still accepting entries for 2026 Festival of the Arts Competition

In an effort to accommodate people affected by Hurricane Melissa, the closing date for entries for the National Festival of the Performing Arts was extended from December 22 last year to January 15.…
Jah Bouks and Capelton on stage at Angola Festival.
January 5, 2026 by Yasmine Peru

Angola Festival in St Thomas ‘a good look’

Organisers of the New Year’s Eve staging of Angola Festival, held in Old Pera, St Thomas, are hailing the event as a success following a fairly good turnout and some brilliant performances from…
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January 5, 2026

Jamaica Strong benefit concert raises US$500,000

NEW YORK: The Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert, held on December 12, 2025, at UBS Arena in Queens, raised over US$500,000 (approximately J$80 million) in net ticket proceeds, George Crooks, of Jammins…
Bad Bunny performs during the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on March 17, 2025.
January 5, 2026

Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history

NEW YORK (AP): Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has redefined what it means to be a global giant, and he may once again make history at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Ricky Teetz performing at Reggae Sumfest in 2016.
January 5, 2026

Ricky Teetz shuns ‘calling attention to generosity’

Dancehall artiste Rickey Teetz detests what he calls the act of ‘publicising philanthropy’, an action that has become even more prevalent in recent times as thousands of Jamaicans continue to struggle…
This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Varang, performed by Oona Chaplin, in a scene from ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’.
January 5, 2026

Hollywood starts 2026 with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ at No. 1

NEW YORK (AP): Hollywood kicked off 2026 with Avatar: Fire and Ash atop the box office for the third straight week and with hopes for a blockbuster-filled year after a disappointing 2025. In three…