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Legendary singer Jimmy Cliff, whose catalogue has dominated global charts following his passing, remains a towering figure in reggae history.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Jimmy Cliff dominates iTunes reggae charts after his passing

Since his death on Monday, the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums charts and Top 100 Reggae Singles charts have become the personal playground of legendary singer and cultural icon, Jimmy Cliff, and he has…
From left: Eric Hosin, chairman of the Come Alive Collective, and Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sport, present the symbolic cheque to Anthony Wood, chief executive officer of the Bustamante Hospital for Children,
December 9, 2025

More Than This Concert donates $28 million

Organisers of the More Than This Concert formally handed over $28 million in net proceeds to six charities on Wednesday. The announcement comes four months after more than 15,000 patrons filled the…
Thai business tycoon Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip.
December 9, 2025

Bangkok court issues arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant

BANGKOK (AP): A court in Thailand said Wednesday that it has issued an arrest warrant for a co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization in connection with a fraud case. Jakkaphong ‘Anne’ Jakrajutatip…
Andre Hinds (right) and Dr Monique Spence-Watson of the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble deliver the emotional twists of ‘The Vow’, capturing the tension of a love triangle.
December 9, 2025 by Michael Reckord

Costume designers shine in Stella Maris Dance Ensemble concert

The Hurricane Melissa gloom hanging over the island like thick, toxic smoke lifted temporarily for the audience at the Little Theatre on Saturday night. They enjoyed two hours of relief while…
Jamaican musician, singer and actor Jimmy Cliff performs during the Timbre Rock and Roots concert on Friday March 22, 2013 in Singapore.
December 9, 2025

Six notable songs from Jimmy Cliff

NEW YORK (AP): The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself.
Jimmy Cliff
December 9, 2025

Jimmy Cliff was one of the greatest proponents of Jamaican music — Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, says that with the passing of Jimmy Cliff Jamaica and the world have lost undoubtedly one of the greatest proponents of Jamaican…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Organization says Dr Gabrielle Henry is 'nearing discharge' from Thai hospital

Jamaican representative Dr Gabrielle Henry, who was hospitalised last week after a fall from the main stage during the evening gown segment at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, is now reported to…
Jimmy Cliff performs at the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Remembering the legendary Jimmy Cliff

In 2010, when Jimmy Cliff was awarded one of music’s highest accolades – induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – in his acceptance speech, he noted that “reggae music is a music that was not…
Kirefa Malcolm sings along during Ras-I’s performance at Livewire.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Govana and friends blaze up Livewire concert at UBTR

‘Twas high energy on steroids inside Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records (UBTR) last Thursday night as Govana, Ras-I, Puku Poo, Yaadcore and exciting surprise guests, courtesy of Govana, took charge of…