Jamaica Government Launches Insurance Plan for Entertainers and Creatives

More than 4,400 of Jamaica’s entertainers and creatives have been given access to life insurance. This, following the official launch of the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP).

The contract signing for the new insurance plan was held on Tuesday (November 12) at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in Kingston. The initiative, which was spearheaded by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, is available to all entertainers and creatives who are listed on the National Registry of Entertainment and Creative Industries Practitioners (E-Registry).

Guardian Life Insurance Group will be administering the plan, which covers registered persons, aged six to 75, with the option to extend to age 99. The coverage is free for all registered entertainers and creatives, which means no monthly contributions are required.

SOURCE: JAMAICA INFORMATION SERVICE (JIS)

Seattle Reggae Nights #27

Reggae legend Clinton Fearon and his Boogie Brown Band will be back home in Seattle, Washington State, for the 27th edition of Seattle Reggae Nights. It will be held on Saturday, December 7th, at Nectar Lounge (412 N 36th St), starting at 8:00 p.m.

Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band will be joined by Dub Collective, a local reggae, dub, rocksteady, and ska ensemble, as well as DJ Cray. Tickets are currently being sold for US$18.00. On the day of the event, it will be US$23.00.

Dub Chemist Muzik Presents “Royal Plus Riddim”

In the first quarter of 2024, Jamaican producer Dub Chemist, who is now based in America, released five individual singles on an instrumental called Royal Plus Riddim. On its own, the gentle, groovy reggae beat charms listeners with its authenticity. It comes across as a beautiful blank canvas on which each artist painted a different vision with their words and melodies.

The project features “Paradise” by Raquel Sellars“Love Over All Things” by BlacSpade“Trim Trim Trim” by Pashon Minott“Nuh Waan See Yu” by I-Tru Jah,” and “Blend & Mend Again” by Magano. BlacSpade and Pashon Minott songs highlight and celebrate the Rastafarian way of life, while I-Tru Jah and Magano lament on the many challenges and changes we are all confronted with while on this journey. As for Raquel Sellars, she delivered a strong song that is all about honoring reggae music.

The previously mentioned tracks can be streamed and downloaded on Apple Music, iTunes, Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, and all other digital music platforms.

DJR Unleash Global Chart (09/11/24) 

#1. Murder Dem A Play – Bryan Art feat. Sizzla Klonji & Queen Ifrika – Junction Files  

#2. Breathe – Ch4se (the Dream) – Go Mean Go Ent.

#3. Promise – Bugle –  An9nted & Evidence Music

#4. I Believe – Imar Shepherd & Sizzla – 24-7 Production 

#5. Run Around Girl – Craig Ed. East – Deano Deann Records

The above chart airs on Disc-Jock Redeem‘s Positive Vibrations radio show on Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. (CST) on BoBo 89.1 FM in the Cayman Islands, and is rebroadcast on One Harmony Radio in London, UK on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. (CST), 10:00 p.m. (BST). 

New Song & Video From U Brown’s Upcoming Album

On November 22nd, veteran reggae artist U Brown will be dropping a new album called “Still Chanting Rub A Dub.” The latest single from that project is “Whip Dem Jah Jah,” a powerful bouncy reggae tune that features Eek-A-Mouse

Shared on November 8th, the song and video are now available on all streaming platforms. If you have not yet seen the visual, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment, and share.

Celebrating The Life Of Father Ted

Gone but not forgotten. Ted Plummer, affectionately referred to as Father Ted, the visionary and founder of Roots Bamboo Beach Resort, will be celebrated on Friday, November 15.

There will be a stage show and dance at the popular holiday destination, which is located on Norman Manley Blvd. in Negril. It will feature performances by Turbulence, Georgia Henry, Richard Saxx, Prince J, Tish Brown, and many more. Admission is free, and showtime is 9:00 p.m.

Anthony B Announces Upcoming Mini Stint In Australia

Rastafarian sing-jay Anthony B has announced that he will be doing a short tour in the Commonwealth of Australia this fall. The mini stint will begin at the end of November and conclude on December 7th. 

Below are all the confirmed dates and locations as of this writing; however, things may change, so Anthony B‘s supporters should follow him on social media for updates.

Perth (WA)
Friday, Nov. 29
Port Beach Brewery
Fremantle

Melbourne (VIC)
Saturday, Nov. 30
QRoom
Thomastown

Sydney (NSW)
Friday, Dec. 6
Red Rattler
Marrickville

Melbourne (VIC)
Saturday, Dec. 7
Jamaican Music & Food Festival
Seaworks, Williamstown