Beenie Man and Bounty Killer, two of Jamaica’s most iconic dancehall artists, were recently honored at the Reggae Icon Awards, a prestigious recognition within the reggae and dancehall music community. At the Independence Day Grand Gala, held at the National Stadium on Tuesday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness recognized them as icons, applauding their contributions to … Continued
Julien Alfred and Thea Lafond made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending the medal drought for Saint Lucia and Dominica by winning gold in their respective events. The Caribbean region celebrated its first-ever Olympic gold medals in the women’s 100m and triple jump, with Alfred and Lafond delivering these historic victories on the same … Continued
Frenchman Teddy Riner made history on Friday august 2nd by becoming the first judoka to win four Olympic gold medals, clinching the title in the +100kg category. South Korea’s Kim Min-jong took silver, while Tajikistan’s Temur Rakhimov and Uzbekistan’s Alisher Yusupov were awarded bronze. The stands at Champs de Mars quickly filled with fans, including … Continued
On August 2nd 2024 Georgia’s Guram Tushishvili was disqualified from the 2024 Olympics for unsportsmanlike conduct against France’s Teddy Riner. Teddy Riner, a prominent French athlete and one of the biggest stars of the Games, continues his pursuit of gold after Tushishvili’s disqualification marred their match. Riner, a three-time Olympic champion, was given the honor … Continued
Three years after withdrawing from the Tokyo Games, Simone Biles dazzled with a challenging floor routine on Thursday, securing the all-around gymnastics gold medal. At 27, Biles narrowly outperformed Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, bouncing back from a major error on the uneven bars. Sunisa Lee, Biles’ teammate and the previous all-around champion, claimed the bronze medal. … Continued
Rihanna exuded sex appeal as she modeled a sizzling brown lingerie set from her new Savage X Fenty collection on Thursday. The 36-year-old singer looked stunning in the nude-toned two-piece, showcased in a series of sultry images on her Instagram as the collection went on sale. Rihanna was her own best advertisement, flaunting her figure … Continued
Jamaican Court of Appeal Frees Vybz Kartel: A Landmark Decision On July 31, 2024, the Jamaican Court of Appeal delivered a historic ruling by freeing renowned dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Azim Palmer. This monumental decision marks a pivotal moment in a high-profile case that has captivated both the nation and the global music … Continued
President Joe Biden has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. This surprising move follows considerable pressure from within his party and a challenging debate performance. Biden’s decision is historic, marking the first time since Lyndon B. Johnson that a sitting U.S. president has not sought reelection. He has endorsed Vice President … Continued
A massive technology outage has disrupted businesses and institutions in multiple countries, affecting airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets, telecoms, health systems, and media outlets. The disruption was caused by a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, which led to crashes of machines running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Report from … Continued