Due to all the restrictions and limitations placed on Jamaica’s entertainment industry because of the corona virus, the 2021 JaRIA Honor Awards Show will be held virtually. However, although this is not a live in-person presentation the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association is still promising an exciting, captivating and entertaining show.

The full program will stream live on JaRIA’s social media platforms, as well as on PBCJ TV starting at 3PM (local time) on Sunday, July 4th. Special guest performers include: Freddie McGregor, Johnny Clarke, Joby Jay and Levy’s Heritage.

Veteran Jamaican radio DJ Ron Muchette has recently inked a deal with the Caribbean Global Network (CGN) Group to be included among the roster of talent for the new radio station: The Bridge 99FM.

The Bridge 99FM is poised to help build stronger ties between Jamaica and the Jamaican Diaspora in the New York tri-state area, thereby creating opportunities for a robust exchange of information, culture and trade. This is to be achieved, in part, by a simulcast of The Bridge’s programming by its sister station Irie Jam Radio, 93.5 FM – WVIP to its over 2 million-strong Caribbean audience in the tri-state area.

Ron Muchette, one of Jamaica’s most respected radio DJ and host, joins The Bridge 99FM team after over six years at Mello FM as a morning show producer and broadcaster. His addition to what is expected to be an all-star roster, will be a considerable boost as The Bridge 99FM works towards its mission of forging stronger linkages and community building.

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In a blockbuster move that some say is a definite game changer in radio broadcasting, the Caribbean Global Network (CGN) Group, the operators of Queens, New York-based IRIE Jam Radio will, in July, 2021, launch a brand new radio station in Jamaica called The Bridge 99FM. The 99FM dial was previously owned by the RJR Communications Group.

Director of the CGN Group, Bobby Clarke, who made the announcement recently disclosed that The Bridge will simulcast on IRIE Jam Radio, 93.5 FM – WVIP in the tri-state area and will connect Jamaicans at home with the Jamaican diaspora in the USA.

The new station will target 25 to 75 year old Jamaicans across all socio-economic groups at home, and first, second and third generation Jamaicans in the diaspora who want to maintain a strong link to the island.

As of Thursday, July 1st, event organizers and promoters in Jamaica may make applications for permits through their local authorities, who will work with them to ensure protocols are in place for a safe affair.

The government have announced that small (up to 100 person) outdoor concerts, parties, round-robins, festivals, community gatherings, corporate mixers etc. can resume, providing that all safety measures are in place.

A couple weeks ago Ghetto Youths International released Feel Good, an up-tempo Caribbean pop song performed by veteran reggae group Third World and established dancehall artist Busy Signal.

The new single was accompanied by some very colorful visuals. Click here or on the image above to check out the video and remember to like, comment and share.