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‘A Bird’s-Eye View’ of Usain Bolt’s Currently Under Construction Building, Expected to be Call Centre – Watch Video

‘A Bird’s-Eye View’ of Usain Bolt’s Currently Under Construction Building, Expected to be Call Centre – Watch Video

In an effort to diversify his portfolio after leaving the world of track and field, sprint legend Usain Bolt has ventured into several different businesses over the years and seemingly will be opening his second call centre soon, with the building currently under construction. Bolt entered the business processing outsourcing (BPO) sector a few years ago, partnering with an outsourcing firm to construct his first call centre on Half Way Tree Road. Following the completion of his first project, which is currently fully operational, the former sprinter is preparing to seemingly launch his second, this time on Hope Road in Kingston. Drone footage taken from the location of the new call centre of... »

DPP To Pursue Retrial For Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm

DPP To Pursue Retrial For Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm

Jamaica’s DPP announces plans to push for retrial in Vybz Kartel case Days after the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that dancehall artiste Adidja ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer, Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John’s murder conviction be overturned, the Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn says her office will ask the Court of Appeal to order a retrial. During the ruling handed down on March 14, the JCPC allowed the appeals of Kartel and his co-accused after finding that the trial judge had not adequately dealt with the jury tampering matters. The court, which serves as Jamaica’s highest court of appeal, ruled that the case should be remitted ... »

Vybz Kartel Lawyer To Seek Bail Pending Court Of Appeal Decision On Retrial

Vybz Kartel Lawyer To Seek Bail Pending Court Of Appeal Decision On Retrial

Lawyers representing Vybz Kartel and his co-defendants are getting ready to apply for bail pending the decision that the Jamaica Court of Appeal will make regarding their fate. Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, Shawn ‘Storm’ Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St. John all saw their2014 murder conviction squashed by the UK Privy Council on March 14, citing juror misconduct. The Privy Council also sent back the case to the Appeal Court in Jamaica for further ruling on whether to absolve the four men of the charges or grant a retrial. Isat Buchanan, Vybz Kartel’s lead appeal attorney, has now indicated that he will seek bail for the embattled dancehall star. “We will be seeking bail,”... »

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel’s Fiancée Sidem Ozturk Speak On Privy Council Win

Exclusive: Vybz Kartel’s Fiancée Sidem Ozturk Speak On Privy Council Win

The fiancée of dancehall artist Vybz Kartel is sharing her feelings of joy and relief as she expressed to Urban Islandz that she and his family are awaiting the moment they can be reunited. Sidem Ozturk has been with Vybz Kartel for more than eight (8) years, and while their relationship has been private, the two have shared that they are engaged to be married. Ozturk, a British citizen, lives in Jamaica but was at the court on Thursday morning to hear the decision of Jamaica’s highest court, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Ozturk revealed that she is optimistic that the artist will be freed following the decision of the Privy Council “It feels amazing to claim victory in a case... »

Vybz Kartel Wins Privy Council Appeal To Overturn Conviction

Vybz Kartel Wins Privy Council Appeal To Overturn Conviction

Local Jamaican court will now decide on retrial or total dismissal of case against the dancehall artist The United Kingdom Privy Council has ruled that the conviction of Vybz Kartel and his co-appellants Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John should be quashed. The matter has been remitted to the court of appeal for a decision on whether there will be a retrial. Fans of Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, are anxious to know what the judgment means after the Privy Council handed down its judgment in favor of the dancehall star and his co-appellants, agreeing that several of their constitutional rights were breached. As of now, Vybz Kartel will remain in j... »

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