Entertainment
February 11, 2026
by Michael Reckord
High-school teacher wins big in storytelling competition
Twenty-our-year-old high school teacher Jamar Grant put Shakespeare’s insightful observation, “Sweet are the uses of adversity,” to good use on Sunday and earned himself $375,000. Like thousands of…
February 11, 2026
‘Wuthering Heights’ – A bold but shallow take on Brontë’s classic
It’s hardly a surprise that filmmaker Emerald Fennell, who possesses a particular interest in shocking and riling her audience, was drawn to Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. This is a novel that has…
February 11, 2026
‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek has died
NEW YORK (AP) — James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in “Dawson’s Creek” and in later…
February 10, 2026
Antigua’s prime minister and Gramps Morgan release new single
As Reggae Month activities intensify, the music’s influence is being felt far beyond its signature sound. Rooted in resistance and social consciousness, reggae continues to serve as a vehicle for…
February 10, 2026
Puerto Rico stopped for 13 minutes to bask in Bad Bunny’s glow
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): The Super Bowl lasted all of 13 minutes for many Puerto Ricans in San Juan and beyond. People turned their backs to TV screens as food, music and chatter filled the first…
February 9, 2026
by Nicola Cunningham
Good vibes, great music at Bob Marley Tribute concert
The natural mystic, along with the strong frontal breeze, was definitely blowing in the air at Emancipation Park as a sizeable crowd gathered for the Bob Marley Tribute Concert last Friday. A strong…
February 9, 2026
by Yasmine Peru
Big bad basses ruled the night at Back to Bass-es
The event was titled Back to Bass-es, and, officially, it was a “historical moment because we come fi nice up di area” as bass player Lloyd Parks declared. Just imagine: six bad bass players - three…
February 9, 2026
Wickie Wackie Music Festival starts Thursday
While many cultural festivals have been forced to pause in the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica, Wickie Wackie Music Festival 2026 (WWMF26) defies the odds by returning for its third…
February 9, 2026
Mariah Carey’s Olympic act prompts questions about possible lip-syncing
MILAN (AP): The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony was the talk of the town, but it also raised a few questions. The rendition by the American…