Entertainment

Kevin Downswell (left) shares a moment with a resident of a hurricane-ravaged community during a recent relief tour.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

5 Questions With Kevin Downswell

Singer, songwriter, ordained evangelist, author and motivational speaker are just some of the titles that adorn Kevin Downswell, and he wears them well. But he really is not about titles. The…
Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch is crowned Miss Universe 2025 by Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark in Nonthaburi, north of Bangkok, in Nonthaburi province, Thailand, on November 21.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Mexico Fátima Bosch is Miss Universe 2025

Miss Universe Mexico Fátima Bosch has been named Miss Universe 2025. The announcement was made a short while ago at the Impact Challenger Hall in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Miss Universe Jamaica 2025…
The Best Weekend Ever Foundation team wraps up a full day of giving back in St Ann on Saturday, November 8. From left: Director Jywanza Hall; CEO Dwayne Dacres; Director Andrew Bellamy; Dallas Dickerson; Member of Parliament for North East St Ann, Matthew
December 9, 2025

We’re in this for the long run – Dwayne Dacres

For nearly two decades, event producer Dwayne Dacres has been creating experiences that bring people together. From the early days of his New Year’s Eve show, Absinthe, in 2006, to crowd-pulling…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 falls from stage in Thailand

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry experienced a fall from the main stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition, ahead of the Miss Universe Finals on Friday in…
Contestants compete in the national costume show at the Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi province, Thailand.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Judges’ resignations, accusations ahead of Miss Universe finals

With two judges confirmed resigning from the Miss Universe 2025 competition in the space of 24 hours, mere days before the finals, and an incident two weeks ago which saw some of the queens walking…
Dr Amina Blackwood-Meeks (left), a cultural architect and educator, happily accepts her Lifetime Achievement award from Dorrett Campbell, interim principal of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, during the institution’s graduation
December 9, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

Dr Amina Meeks, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis receive lifetime achievement awards

During the recent graduation ceremony at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, two of Jamaica’s most distinguished orators and thespians, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis and Dr Amina…
Pop star Nicki Minaj speaking at the US mission to the United Nations on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters.
December 9, 2025

Nicki Minaj calls for protection of Christians in Nigeria

UNITED NATIONS (AP): Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organised by the US, that she…
Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica hospitalised after falling during preliminary evening gown competition

Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry has been hospitalised after falling from the stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition ahead of this weekend's Miss Universe…
Creative director and co-founder of Films That Move, Dwayne ‘Stewy’ Stewart.
December 9, 2025

Films That Move Festival supports community healing

Films That Move is hosting a winter edition festival dubbed ‘The Calm After the Storm’ to provide emotional, mental, and physical support to those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Dwayne ‘Stewy’…