Category: Entertainment
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What It Really Takes to Build a Festival: From Barefoot to Backline
Whether it’s “Rototom” in Spain, “Reggae on the Lake”, “Jamaica Jazz & Blues”, “Sumfest” in Catherine Hall, “Sunsplash” dust in Jarrett Park, “Lost In Time’s LED temples, or “Jamit” in an Italian courtyard — the marquee name changes. The complexities…
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Are Selectors & DJs Still Relevant in the Streamin
From King Jammy’s to Stone Love, Bass Odyssey to Renaissance, sound system culture was built on selectors. Matterhorn, Fire Links, DJ Wayne, Sky Juice. They weren’t just playing tunes. They were gatekeepers. Historians. The filter between the street and the…
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Vulgarity or Vibes?
When Jamaican media mogul Fae Ellington came to social media last week to express her disdain for the lyrics attached to Steven ‘Di Genius’ McGregor’s newest production, the Hill and Gully Ride Riddim, it attracted both agreement and backlash. On…
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The Great Dethroning: AMVCA 2026 Outshone the Met Gala
For decades, the Met Gala has been the undisputed heavyweight champion of the fashion world. But in May 2026, a seismic shift occurred. While the Met Gala in New York was busy recycling “Costume Art” concepts, the Africa Magic Viewers’…
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The Met Gala 2026: A Masterclass in “Serving” and the Reign of the Gold Standard
by Dwayne Hinds Today, May 4, 2026, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art have been transformed into a living gallery for the “Costume Art” theme. While the world watches the live arrivals, the conversation is dominated by the…
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The “Patty Shop” Governance: Hurricane Mismanagement and the Perils of the NaRRA Bill
by Dwayne Hinds Jamaica, a land of resilience and vibrant culture, has long been accustomed to the seasonal threats of the Atlantic hurricane season. However, in recent years, the storms that have battered our shores have exposed a far more…
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Aging Intelligently: The Evolution of Lisa Hanna and the Launch of a Global Beauty Empire
By Dwayne Hinds For over three decades, Lisa Hanna has been more than just a public figure in Jamaica; she has been a living embodiment of grace, resilience, and an almost supernatural radiance. From the moment she was crowned Miss…
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The Price of Excellence: Why World Athletics Must Re-evaluate Qualification Standards for the Jamaican Sprint Factory
Dwayne Hinds I believe and saw that Jamaica is a land of paradoxes, but perhaps none is as striking as the one found on the blue tracks of the National Stadium in Kingston. Every year, during the Inter-Secondary Schools Boys…
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