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Richie Flo honours his roots
Richie Flo honours his roots

Viti Reggae concert to boost Indigenous tourism
Two hundred and forty-eight Indigenous communities across Fiji could benefit from greater economic opportunities through tourism, as the Viti Indigenous Tourism Alliance (VITA) prepares a fundraising concert. VITA, a non-government…

Newborns take names of World Cup stars
In Peru, there is a wave of new baby Haalands. In Argentina, Lionel has raced up the rankings, and in Mexico a girl was reportedly named after three soccer players. Parents in Latin America are already christening a new generation of…

World Cup trophy to arrive in style in bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk
The World Cup trophy will be transported to the New York-New Jersey stadium in a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk, with the French luxury fashion house once again entrusted with designing the carry case for the most coveted prize in soccer.…

Items from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City office up for auction
Items from manager Pep Guardiola’s office including his training jacket, chair, lamp, coffee cup set, trinkets and incense collection are up for auction online, Manchester City said. Guardiola left City at the end of the last season…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps fans guessing
For Tom Holland, Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” based on the famous Marvel Comics web-slinging character, tells a different kind of superhero story—one centered on vulnerability. “The movie kind of serves as this cautionary tale…


R&B, soca and reggae events on tap this week
‘HBCU Alumni and I Love R&B Weekend’ is kicking off on Thursday 23 July and will feature a series of events designed to bring together HBCU alumni, professionals, music lovers and the local community through entertainment and Cayman…

‘The Odyssey’ brings in $264.1 million
Director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” had an epic debut, grossing $264.1 million in global ticket sales on its opening weekend. Including $124.5 million in the U.S. and Canada, Universal Pictures (CMCSA.O). The film,…

A runaway leader and a surprise snub shake the Emmy
The Primetime Emmy Award nominations are out and not-so-surprisingly “The Pitt” is an early winner with more nods than any other show. Also, it’s a great start for the cast of “Widow’s Bay” who enter with 19 nominations for its freshman…

Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show
Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup final. Madonna kicked off the Super Bowl-style show, one of several American elements added to…

Duchess of Sussex earns a Daytime Emmy nomination
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix show. The former actor who married Britain’s Prince Harry in 2018 was nominated in the outstanding lifestyle program category for “With Love, Meghan” on…

‘The Pitt’ leads with 25 Emmy nominations and ‘Hacks’ breaks record
“The Pitt” led all nominees with 25 in a dominant sophomore season, while “Hacks” got a graduation party with a record-setting 24 to lead all comedies in its final season as Emmy nominations were announced. The totals give HBO Max the top…

Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US on new charges
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the United States after British authorities issued 38 new charges against the brothers, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking. Britain is seeking…

From Italy to Canada, eight diaspora artistes vie for JIIFSC top prize
The final of the sixth Jamaica International Independence Foreign Song Competition (JIIFSC) takes place on July 25 in Snellville, Georgia. Eight Jamaican artistes based overseas will compete for the winning prize of US$8,000. Dr Garfield…

Marcy Chin shuts down critics, declares Sumfest her ‘home’
Recording artiste Marcy Chin delivered a bold and unapologetic set at A Taste of Sumfest that left no doubts about her place on the biggest stage in the genre. In response to naysayers questioning her repeat appearance on the show, the…

Shawn Storm delivers at A Taste of Sumfest
Dancehall artiste Shawn Storm received his fair share of crowd approval at the highly anticipated A Taste of Sumfest happening at Plantation Cove in St Ann. The deejay, known for his unwavering loyalty to associate Vybz Kartel, received…

South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology
A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has unveiled a robotic technology that allows a person to suit up without using their hands or aid from others, with potential for applications in chip cleanrooms and emergency services. The…



Rolling Stones match Beatles with 15th UK number one album
The Rolling Stones have landed their 15th number one on the UK Official Albums Chart with their new record “Foreign Tongues”, drawing them level with The Beatles’ tally. The band’s 25th studio album was released on July 10 and features…

WATCH: ‘We a hustle too’: Vendors moved from Reggae Sumfest no-vending zone
For many Jamaicans, Reggae Sumfest is more than a celebration of music. It is an opportunity to earn. That hope was dampened for several vendors on Saturday evening after law enforcement officers instructed them to remove their stalls from…
