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Karl Williams (left), CEO, and Mark McDermoth, president, of Atelier Dermoth Williams Limited, the official management company of the Miss Universe brand in Jamaica.
Updated 9 hours ago by Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

Dr Gabrielle Henry still recovering

Organisers of the Miss Universe Jamaica pageant have confirmed that Dr Gabrielle Henry, the 2025 queen, has been released from hospital, and is recuperating under the care of her medical team. “She has not yet returned to active Miss Universe Jamaica duties, therefore, no interviews nor official appearances are currently on her itinerary,” organisers Mark McDermoth and Karl Williams told The Gleaner.

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This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Samara Weaving (left) and Kathryn Newton in a scene from ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’.
Published 10 hours ago

Movie Review | A really bad wedding night gets worse in ‘Ready or Not 2’

AP: When we last left our new bride, Grace, at the end of 2019’s Ready or Not, she was smoking a well-earned cigarette, having survived a night of slaughter. She sat on a stone step as a mansion went…
Reggae artist Little Roy in performance.
March 18, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Little Roy revisits roots, revives claim to reggae’s name

Veteran reggae singer Little Roy was recently in Jamaica to re-record his song Fight for Jah Love and is looking forward to reintroducing audiences to his discography and story. “Coming home was good,…
Autumn Durald Arkapaw accepts the award for cinematography for ‘Sinners’ during the Oscars on Sunday.
March 18, 2026

Autumn Durald Arkapaw is first woman to win cinematography Oscar

LOS ANGELES (AP): Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Best Cinematography Oscar on Sunday. The 46-year-old American was recognised for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The…
From left, front row: Andrei Roper, marketing manager at KFC Jamaica; Laurice Griffiths, RumStripe junior brand manager; Lasana Wilson, Smirnoff junior brand manager; Jo-Beth Wood, sponsorship and events officer, and Ashli-Raye Recas, brand coordinator, Pe
March 17, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

Machel Montano returns on the road with Gen XS

The Carnival in Jamaica season is heating up, and Gen XS is gearing up for the road. The band unveiled its plans for 2026 last Saturday night during its media launch at the Regency Bar & Lounge at…
‘One Battle After Another’ dominated the 2026 Oscars, winning six awards, including best picture, best director (Paul Thomas Anderson), and best supporting actor (Sean Penn).
March 17, 2026

Stars shine, history made at the 2026 Oscars

AP: This Oscar cycle’s heavyweight battle is finally over. The politically charged action comedy One Battle After Another just managed to outmuscle Ryan Coogler’s musically driven vampire thriller…
Elijah Marley embraces his uncle Stephen Marley during the tribute concert for Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley.
March 16, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

Family, friends celebrate Jo Mersa at eternal earthstrong tribute concert

Bob Marley’s former home and recording studio provided the backdrop to music, movement and memories on Saturday, as Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley’s tribute concert unfolded at the Bob Marley Museum before…
Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby.
March 16, 2026

KSAMC reviewing 2026 Carnival in Ja routes, event applications

The proposed routes for the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica road march in the Corporate Area are currently under review by the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), as preparations intensify…
Third World Band give their first performance in Jamaica following the passing of co-founder, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore.
March 15, 2026 by Nicola Cunningham

‘More Work to be Done’ for Third World

Reggae Month in February was bittersweet. While it celebrated the legacy of the pioneers who made reggae an internationally recognised genre, it was also a time to recognise the mortality of those who…
Oscar-nominated filmmaker, Ryan Coogler.
March 15, 2026

Ryan Coogler eyes Oscar history, focused on ‘Sinners’ team

LOS ANGELES (AP): Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He’s just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more…