Month: September 2024

The Caribbean community in New York has expressed mixed reaction to Thursday’s indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on federal bribery and campaign finance offences. Damian Williams, the Jamaican-American United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, James E. Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Jocelyn E. Strauber, the commissioner of the […]

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the reelection of Trinadad and Tobago’s Azim Bassarath as vice-president of its board of directors. CWI confirmed Bassarath’s re-appointment after holding a special meeting of members on Sept. 20 for the sole purpose of electing a new vice-president. At the close of nominations, Bassarath, also the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board president, was the only candidate, having been nominated by the Jamaica Cricket Association […]

Young Dolph’s murder trial concluded with a guilty verdict for accused killer Justin Johnson. A 12-panel jury returned the guilty[Read More...] The post Young Dolph’s Killer Justin Johnson Shares Message After Guilty Verdict appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Suge Knight shared some shocking details about an alleged hazing ritual he witnessed in the entertainment industry amid ongoing discussions[Read More...] The post Suge Knight Shares Wild ‘Boiled Egg Test’ Hazing Ritual In Hollywood appeared first on Urban Islandz.

It’s part dancehall, part Afrobeats, with an ominous jazz riff and powerful lyrics that decry the way poverty and inequality produce criminals from citizens, “Born a Criminal” by a Trinidadian collective of formerly incarcerated artists called Critical Mas — in collaboration with renowned jazz musician Etienne Charles — is poised to take airwaves by storm. To be released at The Burg on Saturday, the song —produced by Rheon Elbourne, credited […]

The Reggae Fest Massive lit up the Barclays Center on Aug. 31, bringing together a stellar lineup of reggae and dancehall legends in one unforgettable night, with Mr.  Vegas in particular electrifying the center in downtown Brooklyn. Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie Driven told Caribbean Life on Tuesday that the stage was graced by Serani, Wayne Wonder, Mr. Lexx, T.O.K., Ding Dong/Ravers, Ricky Blaze, Elephant Man, Vanessa Bling, Skeng and Madvodo, […]

Vybz Kartel is often mentioned among the greats in dancehall when discussing lyricism, but who is among his Top 5[Read More...] The post Vybz Kartel Names Masicka & Skillibeng Among Top 5 Dancehall Lyricist appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Diddy could take the witness stand and testify in his upcoming federal trial. The embattled hip-hop mogul is currently behind[Read More...] The post Diddy Makes His Decision On Testifying In Federal Court appeared first on Urban Islandz.

Nearly two years after approximately US$13 billion had disappeared from his accounts at Jamaica’s now disgraced Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL), former global track and field icon Usain Bolt and other defrauded investors are set to be repaid most of their invested funds. The SSL this week announced plans to repay robbed investors two years after coming within ‘inches’ of collapsing after several employees had raided the accounts of people […]