Fans Push for Vybz Kartel and Mavado Gully/Gaza Reunion at Sting 2026
The last time Vybz Kartel and Mavado shared a Sting stage was 2008, and dancehall fans have not stopped talking about it since.[#item_full_content
Tommy Lee Sparta and Skeng Reunite on ‘Protocol Pt. 3’
The “Protocol” series just got another chapter, and the fact that Tommy Lee Sparta and Skeng keep coming back to this particular collaboration says a lot about how well these two actually work together.[#item_full_content
Beenie Man Teams Up With Producer Rorey Baker on High-Energy New Single ‘Brawdah’
Rorey Baker has been quietly shaping dancehall’s sound for decades, and his latest move is pairing up with one of the genre’s most recognised voices.[#item_full_content
Shenseea’s ‘ShenYeng Anthem’ Becomes Her First Solo Track to Cross 100 Million Spotify Streams
Eight years after its release, “ShenYeng Anthem” is still finding new ears. Shenseea’s 2018 Chimney Records cut has just crossed 100 million streams on Spotify, making it her first solo track to ever hit that number.[#item_full_content
ICE Deports Haitian Man Who Went Viral For Shouting “Biden Forever”
By Staff Writer, NewsAmericas Now
News Americas, NY, NY, Fri. Sept. 18, 2026: The Department of Homeland Security says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has deported a Haitian national to Haiti, nearly a year after a video of his arrest, in which he shouted “f**k Trump, Biden forever,” drew widespread attention online.
According to DHS, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations office in Boston arrested Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles on January 22, 2025, in Mattapan, Massachusetts. DHS said Charles is a member of the Back Block Money Gang and has 17 prior convictions, including assault and battery on a public employee, resisting arrest, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, carrying a dangerous weapon, carrying ammunition without a firearm identification card, and trespassing. Charles had entered the U.S. lawfully July 13, 2013 in Miami, Florida; however, he violated the terms of his lawful admission.
Charles was deported to Haiti on September 10, DHS said. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin issued a statement on the deportation. “This illegal alien gang member from Haiti had quite the rap sheet, with convictions for assault and battery on a public employee, resisting arrest, and drug trafficking, among other heinous crimes,” Mullin said. “He went viral for praising Biden as he was getting arrested, because he knew that the Biden Administration’s open borders turned America into a paradise for criminals like him. The Trump Administration has finally done what both the Obama and Biden Administrations failed to do and deported this criminal back where he belongs.”
According to DHS, Charles was granted Temporary Protected Status by the Obama administration in February 2013 and entered the US in July 2013. USCIS terminated his TPS in July 2022, and a Department of Justice immigration judge issued a final order of removal against him on November 7, 2025.
NewsAmericasNow will continue tracking immigration enforcement actions affecting the Caribbean.
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Anguilla Engages More Than 200 Travel Advisors During U.S. Roadshow
NEW YORK (Sept. 18, 2026) — The Anguilla Tourist Board concluded a five-day destination roadshow that engaged more than 200 travel advisors across New York City and Long Island, as well as Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The delegation included Sean Richard, chairman of the Anguilla Tourist Board; Chantelle Richardson, deputy director of tourism; and Vivian Chambers, U.S. sales representative with The Muse Collection.
The Sept. 14-18 sales mission featured targeted client luncheons, dinners, office presentations and networking events designed to strengthen relationships with the U.S. travel trade and generate greater awareness of Anguilla.
Highlights included office presentations at Global Travel Collection in New York City and Travel 15 in New Jersey, as well as engagements on Long Island and elsewhere across the four-state itinerary. The delegation shared destination updates and showcased Anguilla’s accommodations, culinary offerings, attractions and signature visitor experiences.
Chantelle Richardson, deputy director of tourism for the Anguilla Tourist Board, shares destination updates with travel advisors during the Anguilla Destination Roadshow.
Participating hotel partners included Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Idalmis Hernandez, associate director of sales, represented Zemi Beach House, while Sue Kyaw, senior leisure sales manager, represented Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Both representatives highlighted their properties’ luxury accommodations, amenities, culinary offerings and distinctive guest experiences.
“As technology continues to make travel information more accessible, trusted guidance becomes even more valuable,” said Richardson. “Travel advisors combine expertise, firsthand knowledge and a personal understanding of their clients in ways technology cannot fully replicate. They are invaluable partners for Anguilla, helping travelers choose the experiences best suited to them while sharing the character and distinctive appeal of our island. That is why investing in these relationships remains a priority for us.”
Through these targeted engagements, the roadshow deepened key industry relationships, increased awareness of Anguilla’s tourism offerings and supported efforts to drive bookings from the U.S. market. It also reinforced Anguilla’s position as a premier Caribbean destination distinguished by authentic experiences, exceptional hospitality and understated luxury.
Vivian Chambers, U.S. sales representative with The Muse Collection, addresses travel advisors at a client luncheon during the Anguilla Destination Roadshow.
Shaggy Taps Rick Ross And Skillibeng For Star-Studded “Lottery” Remix
By NAN ET EDITOR, NewsAmericas Now
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Sept. 18, 2026: Grammy-winning reggae icon Shaggy has released an official remix of “Lottery,” bringing together Jeremih, Rick Ross, and Skillibeng for a major cross-genre collaboration out today, September 18th through Ranch Entertainment and VP Records.
The original “Lottery,” featuring Jeremih, serves as the title track of Shaggy’s 13-track studio album, released May 15, 2026, built around the philosophy of betting on yourself and trusting your instincts. The remix expands that vision, adding Rick Ross’s commanding hip-hop presence and Skillibeng’s raw new-age dancehall energy alongside the original chemistry between Shaggy and Jeremih.
‘Lottery’
“‘Lottery’ has always been about taking a chance and believing in your own hand,” Shaggy said. “Jeremih brought a smooth energy to the original, and bringing Rick Ross and Skillibeng onto the remix takes it to another level. Everybody comes from a different lane, but the chemistry works.”
The collaboration continues Shaggy’s career-long approach of blending reggae and dancehall with pop, hip-hop and R&B. Born Orville Richard Burrell in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy is a two-time Grammy winner and the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in history, having sold over 40 million records worldwide since breaking through with “Oh Carolina” and later “Boombastic” and “Hot Shot.” Beyond music, his work spans film, theater and philanthropy, including his Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation, which supports Jamaica’s healthcare system.
The “Lottery” remix is available to view here
NewsAmericasNow will continue covering major releases from Caribbean artists.
Professor Who Barely Knew Chronic Law Wrote His Immigration Character Reference
A character reference written by a Jamaican university professor and former senator in support of dancehall artist Chronic Law is drawing scrutiny in Jamaica, months after it was submitted to a US immigration judge and as the artist now faces separate federal firearms charges.[#item_full_content
Every Dancehall Sample and Voice on Drake’s ‘Controlla’
The drake controlla sample question has a more layered answer than most listeners realize. The official album version of “Controlla” that appeared on Drake’s fourth studio album Views is not simply a track with one borrowed hook.[#item_full_content
What Does Rihanna’s “Work” Sample? The Sail Away Riddim Story
The Rihanna “Work” sample question has a layered answer that stretches across four decades of music history.[#item_full_content