Jamaica Gleaner

• Sixth-former Etana Williams crowned Miss St Thomas Festival Queen 2026 

  The parish of St Thomas erupted in celebration on Saturday, as 18-year-old Etana Williams was crowned Miss St Thomas Festival Queen 2026 at Colonel's Cove in Morant Bay. Williams, who wore the sash Miss Mike's Water Store, captivated judges and supporters alike, earning her not only the crown but also four of six sectional awards: Most Poised, Most Popular on Social Media, Most Active in the Community and Most Culturally Aware.

• Kenne Blessin wins new fans with 'Vice Versa Love' remake

  Reggae singer Kenne Blessin is getting major props for his revisited version of Barrington Levy’s Vice Versa Love  –  the 1990s reggae favourite celebrated for its gentle groove and message of reciprocal love.
  "The response has been pleasantly surprising. People really appreciate the fact that I chose that song, and they keep telling me it is time for this legendary song right now because of the turmoil in the world today," he said. 

• Idris Elba on why he wouldn’t play James Bond

  Sir Idris Elba doesn't think James Bond should be "woke".
  The 53-year-old actor was tipped to take over as the suave spy following Daniel Craig's exit in 2021's Spectre, but he has insisted the rumours were "never legit" because global audiences wouldn't accept a black man playing the role and he doesn't think the character should be forced to change because of political correctness.

• ‘Do it scared’ - Hannah Collings-Myers crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Kingston & St Andrew 

  Twenty-year-old, first-year medical student, Hannah Collings-Myers is proving that courage is not the absence of fear but the determination to move forward despite it. Last Saturday, Collings-Myers was crowned Miss Universe Jamaica Kingston & St Andrew,  following an exciting evening of competition at the Douglas Orane Auditorium at Wolmer’s Boys’ School. Before an energetic crowd that turned out in full support of their favourite contestants, Collings-Myers's poise, intelligence, and authenticity ultimately secured her the coveted crown.

• Timeless Tour shows global demand for Sean Paul - Artiste clocks No. 34 on Spotify’s Worldwide Rankings

  Following the completion of his highly successful Timeless Tour, Sean Paul continues to prove why he remains one of the most commercially successful Caribbean artistes in history. The European run attracted thousands of fans across the continent and reinforced dancehall’s enduring influence on the global music landscape.