ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit was sworn into office for a third consecutive time on Monday urging Dominicans to “put away the colours” and come together for the socio-economic development of Dominica. Skerrit, who led his Dominica Labour Party (DLP) to a 15-6 victory in Monday’s general election, said that the DLP embraces the victory over the United Workers Party (UWP)... »
By Elaine Silvestrini /Tribune Staff TAMPA — Grammy-winning reggae singer Buju Banton hopes recent changes in drug sentencing rules will get him out of prison early and back to his native Jamaica. But the performer is likely out of luck. Although more than 1,700 drug defendants sentenced in Tampa federal court have been identified as potential beneficiaries of a recent rollback in federal sentenci... »
Sean Paul, Shaggy and Ziggy Marley are among six nominations for the 2015 Reggae Grammy. Soja is the only international artists to be nominated for Best Reggae Album. Last week the 2015 Grammy nominees were announced which includes the category for Best Reggae Album. Ziggy Marley got nominated for his landmark album Fly Rasta. Sean Paul was given a nod for Full Frequency, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry for B... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica College (JC) are 2014 Olivier Shield champions defeating Clarendon College (CC) 1-0 at the Juici Field in Clarendon a short while ago. JC went ahead in the 16th minute through Akeem Shackleford from a Raffique Bryan cross. Controlling the game from the start JC maintained the pressure on Clarendon College as the half ended. On the resumption CC upped their game somewhat... »
Alia Atkinson became the first black woman to win a world swimming title when she triumphed in the 100m breaststroke at the world short-course championships in Doha on Saturday as more records tumbled. Jamaican Atkinson, 25, claimed the title and equalled Ruta Meilutyte’s world record of 1min 02.36sec in the process – although under governing body FINA rules this still equates to a new... »
Since local actor Shebada went Onstage and claimed to have impregnated the ex-girlfriend a deejay whom he did not name, several names have been swirling all over the place. However the two popular names are Alkaline and Bounty Killer. It is unconfirmed by either artiste if there is any truth to the speculations, however several memes have been circulating the internet incriminating Alkaline and Bo... »
Kingston, Jamaica has made the UNAIDS list of ten cities worldwide where a very high proportion of people live with the dreaded HIV virus. Kingston is the only Caribbean city to make the UNAIDS top ten list of HIV populated cities released yesterday, World AIDS Day. Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina round out the others in the Americas list in ‘The Cities Report.’... »
Rapper Beanie Sigel is currently nursing gunshot wounds in a hospital in New Jersey. According to NBC News, the Philadelphia rapper was involved in an alleged fight just outside a Jersey Shore home. At approximately 9:45 a.m. this morning the shooting occurred and Sigel was struck. Sources say he was not the intended target. Beanie Sigel, born Dwight Grant, was rushed to a hospital in critical con... »
Lil Wayne made a surprised Twitter rant yesterday when he blasted Cash Money Records and his longtime friend and mentor Birdman. Lil Wayne is basically saying that he wants to leave Cash Money and want nothing to do with the label and its execs. The bad blood between Weezy and the label is over his oft-delayed Tha Carter V album, which is due for release on December 9. Wayne told his fans on twitt... »
Rasbert Turner, STAR Writer One man has been taken in custody by the Spanish Town police in connection with a multimillion dollar jewellery theft from a popular entertainer. The latest incident has rocked the entertainment industry, as the jewellery stolen is believed to be worth more than $10 million. The entertainer is said to live in Portmore, St Catherine. Fake jps employees TheStar was inform... »
Busy Signal goes back to dancehall roots with his new video “Money Flow/Greetings(Ribbidibi)”. The Turf Music boss samples Half Pint classic “Greetings” and the “Ribbidibi” dancehall flow introduced by Super Cat. Watch the video below. »
50 Cent can’t even use his own money in his own bank account. The rap moguls personal bank accounts were frozen after he failed to pay a $17.2 million judgement against Sleek. A while back, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, made a deal with Sleek Audio to market their new line of headphones. But the company says the rapper stole their design and went to market his own line of headphones ... »
Will Smith and his gorgeous wife Jada Pinkett-Smith took their entire family to Jamaica for a vacation and spent Thanksgiving on the island. Jada also told her fans on Facebook that her grandmother was born in Jamaica, so the island has a special place in her heart. “I’m having Thanksgiving this year in the land of which my grandmother was born…Jamaica,” she wrote. Jada also sent her prayers to Mi... »
A photograph that Errol Nisbeth captured of himself while in police custody BROWN’S TOWN, St Ann — Errol Nisbeth, an information technology professional and founder of the St Ann 360 advocacy group which operates a website and Facebook page that highlight happenings in the parish, said he was recently arrested after taking a photograph of a group of policemen talking to a handcart vendor in ... »
St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) have never been able to repeat as daCosta Cup champions and this year was no exception; they were beaten 3-0 by a marauding Clarendon College team at the Montego Bay Spots Complex on Saturday. STETHS won their fourth title last year and advanced to their fourth straight finals this season, but last year’s hold is the only title they have to show for thei... »
Busta Rhymes prove to us that getting to turn up can be dangerous. The rap veteran took a fall off stage on Friday morning during a surprise appearance at the O.T. Genasis’ concert at New York’s Webster Hall. TMZ was first to publish the story with a video showing Busta Rhymes taking the unfortunate fall and emerged with blood spewing from his forehead. The video show Busta getting turn up on stag... »
The Jamaican authorities have intensified efforts to secure the early release of a Jamaican pilot being held in a prison in Qatar. Paul Stephens, was sentenced to five years behind bars in November 2012 and was unsuccessful in his appeal. A report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says on November 23 the Jamaican Government, through its Embassy in Kuwait, sent a Diplomatic Note to the State of ... »
ST CATHERINE Jamaica — Heavy rains this morning have resulted in the flooding of the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine trapping several motorists inside as the Rio Cobre rises across the roadway. Numerous vehicles, including trucks and minibuses are now unable to exit the gorge as a sudden rush of high water at various points has blocked traffic movement. On motorist Anthony Taylor told OBSERV... »
THE Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has been ordered by the court to grant public access to Winnifred Beach in Portland, Jamaica ending a five-year legal battle between the residents and the entity. The ruling, which was handed down in the Port Antonio Resident Magistrate’s Court in the parish last month by Resident Magistrate Marjorie Moyston, said UDC has 90 days to create on a new tit... »
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) — A report has revealed that Barbados and Puerto Rico have the highest cancer burden attributable to weight related issues. On Wednesday the World Health Organization (WHO) said 12.7 per cent of women in Barbados, 12.0 per cent in the Czech Republic and 11.6 per cent in Puerto Rico are “most affected” by this issue. The report says overall, the countries with the highest cance... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided US$2 million (approximately J$226 million) to finance a project to provide Jamaicans with increased access to ICT services, as well as training to promote personal, organizational and national development. The grant will also fund a mandatory programme of advocacy and sensitization of decision-makers to the value of lib... »
PORT AU PRINCE, Haïti (AFP) — Thousands of anti-government protesters in Haiti called Tuesday for the resignation of President Michel Martelly, whom they accused of trying to reinstall a dictatorship. Opposition politicians called for the protests, which took place in several neighborhood of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The protests were held amid worries that Martelly could try to rule ... »
Anita Antoinette continues to make strides on The Voice Season 7. On Monday night sheperformed “Let Her Go” much to the delight of the audience. Anita is now in the top 10 and could go all the way to the finals. “You really took over that song, I feel like you killed it,” Gwen Stefani told the Jamaican-born singer. Both Blake and Pharrell Williams told her that she had fun with the song and keep o... »
Rihanna has a twin sister that she never knew about until recently. This 22-year-old female from Boston looks just like the Bajan pop star and now she is cashing in on her looks. Andele Lara, 22, says everyday she is being compared to Rihanna and that has been happening to her for the past 7 years. “The moment I step out anywhere, everyone starts staring and whispering before I get bombarded by st... »
PEOPLE caught stealing electricity will soon be facing stiffer penalties, including getting a criminal record, when convicted. State minister in the Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Julian Robinson, made the announcement during the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for a pilot co... »
