Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange expresses Her Deepest Condolences to Reggae Icon.
February 19, 2021 | Vision Newspaper |
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Honourable Olivia “Babsy” Grange used these profound word to express herself in the latest press release on the deseased Ewart Beckford most popularliy known as U Roy.
The Minister stated ” I am deeply saddened at news that Veteran DJ, U Roy, has made his transition to a higher order” she then continue to anoint the DJ’s legacy with kind words praising the DJ for his outstanding work that he has done for the genre.
“Daddy U Roy earned his crowned as “King of the DanceHall” she continued to express her appraisal for the past legend U Roy.



Zhane Squire is Vision Newspaper’s dedicated Reggae Entertainment Correspondent, bringing readers the latest stories from Jamaica and across the global Afro-Caribbean diaspora. With a passion for music, culture, and storytelling, Squire highlights the voices, movements, and trends shaping reggae, dancehall, and Afro-Caribbean entertainment worldwide. His reporting connects Caribbean culture to the global stage, ensuring that artists, festivals, and community stories are told with depth, accuracy, and authenticity. For feedback you can reach him at zhane.squire@visionnewspaper.ca
