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In this 2010 file photo, the Boogieman Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon smiles proudly after being appointed a member of the Order of Distinction, Officer class.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

David Rodigan salutes ‘dear friend’ Barry G

In paying tribute to legendary radio announcer, Barry G the Boogieman, who died last Wednesday, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, commented on the famous clash…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange has announced a five-concert fundraising series to raise funds in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

‘I Love Jamaica’ concert for Kingston Nov 14

‘I Love Jamaica’, a five-concert fundraising series, which will be staged in cities across the world, gets under way on November 14, at the National Stadium Car Park in Kingston, beginning at 7:30…
A$AP Rock and Rihanna pose for photographers upon departure from the premiere of the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 19.
December 9, 2025

A$AP Rocky sparks marriage speculation

A$AP Rocky has reignited speculation he and Rihanna have quietly married after referring to himself as her “husband” in a new interview. The 37-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, made…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas.
December 9, 2025

Diddy working in prison laundry room

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has a job in his prison’s laundry room. The 55-year-old rap mogul was transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Fort Dix, New Jersey, last week, where he is…
Barrington 'Barry G' Gordon, 'The Boogie Man'.
December 9, 2025

Barry G remembered for his love of radio

“Barry G just loved radio.” That’s how Michael Chambers, a lifelong friend of the late broadcaster Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon, summed up the legendary announcer’s dedication to the medium that…
The Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Festival, originally scheduled for November 7-9 in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, has been postponed as organisers focus on supporting local communities following Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Treasure Beach festival postponed as organisers aid recovery efforts

The Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Festival, originally scheduled for November 7–9 in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, has been postponed, organisers announced. The decision comes after Hurricane…
Gladstone Taylor/Multimedia Photo Editor Sherman Graham, pastor of Brucefield Gospel Chapel in Brucefield, St Elizabeth, in a moment of reverence at the pulpit of his roofless church on Thursday. The church is one of several across western Jamaica batter
December 9, 2025 by J.T. Davy

‘Wild Gilbert’ singer Lovindeer reflects after Melissa

Last week, Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful cyclonic phenomena to enter the Caribbean region, wreaked havoc across the Greater Antilles. Jamaica was not spared her wrath, with many lives,…
Billie Eilish attends the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards at The Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday.
December 9, 2025

Billie Eilish calls on billionaires to give more

AP: As Grammy and Oscar winner Billie Eilish accepted the music award at this year’s WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards on Wednesday night, she urged the ultra-wealthy to address more of the world’s…
In this 2010 file photo, the Boogieman Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon smiles proudly after being appointed a member of the Order of Distinction, Officer class.
December 9, 2025 by Lester Hinds

Barry G remembered as a titan of Jamaican radio

Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon, the legendary broadcaster affectionately known as ‘The Boogie Man’, has been remembered as the consummate professional who transformed Jamaican radio and left an indelible…