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Kool 97 FM and Irie FM, two popular radio stations in Jamaica, recently corralled resources to rebuild infrastructure and aid in emergency relief for victims of Hurricane Melissa. According to Kool radio host Rosamond Brown-Kirkland, “We all have to do our bit to help our neighbors.” Throughout last week, the veteran personality tediously helped organize […]

After Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, the Love & Harmony Cruise and Best of the Best Music Fest team quickly responded by delivering vital supplies to the hardest-hit communities and supporting families in urgent need. Ronnie Tomlinson, the Jamaican-born director of marketing and public relations, said the team visited Sandy Ground (St. Elizabeth), Bluefields (Westmoreland), Salt […]

On Monday, Nov. 24, Jamaican reggae lovers and artists paid tribute to the legendary singer, songwriter, and actor Jimmy Cliff, who passed away that day at the age of 81. “It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” said Latifa Chambers […]

Proceeds from this year’s Christmas Grand Market, organized by Braata Productions in Jamaica, Queens, will support relief efforts for Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Braata Productions says that the 13th annual Christmas Grand Market is both a celebration and a call to action for the Jamaican community. “After the catastrophic damage brought by Hurricane Melissa, Grand […]

Colombian-born roots reggae sensation Ras Mista Fyah is gearing up to bring his electrifying sound and uplifting message to fans nationwide on his “Infinity Tour,” running from Dec. 4–21, 2025. Presented by Carib-Link Touring LLC and Captain Fyah Records, the tour will ignite major cities. It will visit Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, […]

After Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in Jamaica and the Caribbean, reggae-gospel artist Lady Da Flame brings hope with her upcoming single, “Overcomer.” “Her music inspires strength, faith, and perseverance for communities facing the long path to recovery,” said Flair Lindsey, Caribbean Entertainment Publicist at Acclaim PR, to Caribbean Life on Nov. 4. “As families across Jamaica, […]

“Bold and visionary storytellers” from several Caribbean countries will be in the spotlight from Nov. 28 until Dec. 14 when the 33rd annual New York African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to the Big Apple. Throughout its three decades, NYADIFF has annually showcased the excellence of cultural and creative filmmakers, as well as people of […]

In response to the catastrophic devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Shaggy, through his “Make a Difference Foundation,” Inner Circle of “Bad Boys“ and “Sweat“ fame, has collaborated with Sharon Burke of Solid Agency and others in hosting a “Jamaica Strong Benefit Concert“ at the UBS Arena in Queens on Dec. […]

The Sean Paul Foundation (SPF), in partnership with Food for the Poor Jamaica (FFTP), recently visited communities and schools in Westmoreland, Jamaica, to distribute food, bottled water, hygiene packages, and other essential items to families severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. “The team was heartbroken to witness firsthand the devastation and the urgent needs of residents,” […]

Jamaican music ambassador Richie Stephens is among dozens of reggae and dancehall stars, including Vybz Kartel, Shaggy, Popcaan, Spice, Romain Virgo, Buju Banton, and Mavado, who have contributed time and money to support relief efforts to benefit Jamaicans at home whose lives were disrupted by Hurricane Melissa, which ravaged western Jamaica on Oct. 28. At […]