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10 Jul, 2026 0

British-Jamaican actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

British-Jamaican actor Micheal Ward was acquitted Friday of rape and other charges in a London court on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the back of a friend’s Mercedes in 2023.
A full slate of events has been announced for the celebration of Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of Independence. The events move into high gear in late July and culminate on August 6 with the Grand Gala at the National Stadium.
11 Jul, 2026 0

Jamaica 64 celebrations announced

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has announced the calendar of national events and activities for Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of independence under the theme,…
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11 Jul, 2026 0

‘Top Boy’ actor Micheal Ward acquitted of rape, sexual assault charges

LONDON (AP): Jamaican-British actor Micheal Ward was acquitted Friday of rape and other charges in a London court on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in the back of a friend’s Mercedes in…
09 Jul, 2026 0

MoBay Jerk and Food Festival returns

The Montego Bay Jerk and Food Festival is scheduled to return for its 17th staging on Saturday, August 1, at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in St James. First held in 2009, the festival has…
09 Jul, 2026 0

Content creators to lead FRi-NALLY’s Summer Series

Kingston’s summer entertainment calendar is getting a creative refresh as FRi-NALLY prepares to hand over the reins of its bi-weekly series to four of Jamaica’s popular digital creators. Starting this…
09 Jul, 2026 0

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final half-time show

NEW YORK (AP): Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s star-studded, Super Bowl-style half-time show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.…
08 Jul, 2026 0

Attorney Simone Gardner ready to represent Ja in India

Newly crowned Miss Grand Jamaica 2026 Attorney-at-law Simone Gardner is embarking on a new chapter that will see her represent Jamaica on the international stage in India this October. The Miss Grand…
08 Jul, 2026 0

MOVIE REVIEW - ‘Minions & Monsters’ is a very yellow mash note to Hollywood

Every once in a while, Hollywood gets high on its own supply and makes a love letter to moviemaking. It happened recently with Steven Spielberg’s The Fabelmans and George Clooney’s Jay Kelly. Now it’s…
08 Jul, 2026 0

NDTC opens 64th Season of Dance - Pays tribute to Marjorie Whylie, Jimmy Cliff

The National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) will open its 64th Season of Dance on Friday, July 17, with a special tribute benefit performance honouring Musical Director Emerita Marjorie Whylie, whose…