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... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson says that persons leaving and entering the island during the Christmas period may encounter some delays due to surveillance procedures at the airports, as the Government continues its preparations to deal with the possibility of Ebola in Jamaica. “I want Jamaicans to understand that they may have to endure some inconveniences as we put protoco... »
A narcotics dealer, who was arrested in the US in connection with a major drug ring in Jamaica, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. James C. McBride, 41, was sentenced on Friday in a New Jersey Court. He was one of 15 people, including five South Jersey residents, indicted in connection with the Jamaican drug ring. He pleaded guilty on October 20 to first-degree possession of cocaine with i... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica College have defended their Manning Cup title defeating Charlie Smith 2-1 in the 2014 final at the National Stadium Saturday afternoon. Charlie Smith, ending the game with 10 men, were unable to withstand the might of JC who are gunning for four schoolboy football titles this year. In an evenly contested first half JC came the closer to hitting the back of the net when ... »
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – An elderly German couple who have been coming to vacation in Tobago for several years were found hacked to death along Minister’s Bay, Bacolet Beach, yesterday morning. Tobago police were alerted to the gruesome discovery around 10 a.m. by two people who were walking along the beach. Retired German couple Birgid and Hubertus Keil were found chopped to death, metres ... »
Bob Marley is about to become the face of a new marijuana blend dubbed Marley Natural. It’s no secret a big part of Bob Marley image is about smoking weed and over the years the plant has become entrenched in Rastafarian culture. But now Bob Marley estate has signed a deal to licensed the reggae legend’s name and likeness for the Marley Natural brand of marijuana. Private equity group Privateer Ho... »
Vybz Katel before and after Alkaline is the latest dancehall artiste to bleach his skin and he is feeling a lot of heat for it on social media. The above photo collage of the dancehall deejay before and after has been making the rounds on Facebook and Twitter. Alkaline before and after One of the pic show Alkaline from his high school days at Ardenne High. The other photo is more recent sho... »
Popular Jamaican roots plat actor Cleve Warren, more popularly known as Chu Chu, is dead. Sources connected with the actor told Urban Islandz that he passed away on Thursday afternoon at the St Ann’s Bay Hospital. “He was complaining about feeling sick and feeling dizzy and was taken to the hospital to getchecked on, but his illness got worst quickly,” the source told us. Warren died while undergo... »
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Britain is providing assistance to five Eastern Caribbean countries “to help them return to economic growth while managing the risks from external shocks”. The Department for International Development (DFID) Caribbean says it will work closely with Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Dominica under the new programme that runs until... »
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — A top police official says what appear to be the bodies of Miss Honduras 2014 and her sister have been found buried near the spa where they disappeared six days ago. National Police director, General Ramon Sabillon says authorities are awaiting confirmation from forensic officials that the bodies are Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and her sister, Sofia, 23. He said early Wed... »
Joe Bogdanovich says Vybz Kartel is one of the biggest influence in dancehall so he work hard to get his new prodigy on a riddim that the incarcerated deejay is featured on. “The whole Kartel thing is really unusual and it’s really good to see how great of an artistKartel really is being in the minds of the pubic for so many year,” the Downsound Records CEO told Zip. “TJ did a record with Vybz Kar... »
Natalie Holt-Conde (left), daughter of the late reggae singer John Holt, consoles her mother Merle (Holt’s widow) during yesterday’s funeral service for the veteran reggae act. The service, which was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kingston, saw a strong turnout from members of the music fraternity. Holt, who was known for hits including Ali Baba, Memories By the Score, ... »
Corey Todd and Konshens have parted ways leaving the Konz876 shoeline in limbo. Todd, who manages dancehall deejay Masicka, has also split from the label Subkonshus Records. “It’s not personal. Masicka is a hard-core dancehall artiste and he is concerned the image he is building will be damaged by being a part of Subkonshus; and as for me, the business part of the association was not working out, ... »
BET’s music countdown show 106 & Park got canceled after being on the air for 14 years. This means that Bow Wow, aka Shad Moss, and Keshia Chanté will be out of a job. But there is still a chance to save the show that has been dwindling in ratings. In a statement released by BET, the network says they will be moving 106 & Park to a all digital format on BET.com come December 19. “It’s been... »
Seh Calaz and Soul Jah Love ZIMBABWE police are warning their local dancehall artistes that if they engage in violence, they will feel the full force of the law. The warning came about as a result of an onstage altercation between Zimbabwe dancehall acts Soul Jah Love and Seh Calaz on stage during at Dancehall Gig-Sting 2014 at the Harare City Sports Centre, recently. According to The Herald, poli... »
