A verdict on the charge of culpable homicide, similar to manslaughter in the United States, still remains. Pistorius also faces two counts of discharging a gun in a public area, as well as illegal possession of ammunition. If he is found guilty of murder without premeditation, or culpable homicide, he could receive a 15-year sentence as a first time offender. Mitigating factors, such as his emotio... »
Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran are living together again full time, at least until he kicks her out again. The on-again off-again couple recently reconciled after a brief broke up that resulted in a heated feud on Twitter. During their split Chris Brown tried to reconnect with Rihanna but the Bajan pop star snubbed him. Now it appears Breezy has given up all hopes of getting back Rihanna and has t... »
NATION of Islam Leader Louis Farrakhan will be attending Jamaica’s ‘Million Man March’, to be held on October 19. Details of Farrakhan’s participation will be announced today at a press conference to be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. The Million Man March — the brainchild of Farrakhan — was first held in 1995 and was dubbed “one of the most historic or... »
Ray Rice made a huge mistake when he knocked his wife Janay Palmer Rice out in a hotel elevator Ray Rice is having the worst week of his life after leaked video footage showing him knocking out his wife who was his then fiance Janay Palmer surfaced online yesterday. The Baltimore Ravens running back was dropped from the team and suspended indefinitely from the NFL. He has also been getting widespr... »
Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Momma Dee suffered an embarrassing tooth malfunction during a live performance last weekend. Lil Scrappy’s mother was performing her single “I Deserve” at Atlanta’s Club Sutra when things quickly left from embarrassing to ridiculously hilarious. In the middle of the performance one of her front tooth fell out much to the amazement of the audience. But Momma Dee eventu... »
Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice has some damage control to do after leaked video surfaced showing him knocking out his fiancee, who is now his wife. TMZ released the video on Monday showing Rice and his wife Janay Palmer getting into a heated argument before going inside an elevator. The graphic video footage show Rice punching Palmer inside the closed elevator knocking her out cold. When the elevator s... »
Goal scorer Kemar Lawrence KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica were defeated 1-3 by Canada tonight at the BMO field in Toronto in a friendly international encounter. Kemar Lawrence actually put Jamaica in front in the 30th minute, but Canada quickly drew level in the 32nd minute. The first half ended 1-1. Canada then took the lead in the 68th minute and made sure of victory with a third goal in the ... »
CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of children in more than 10 states have been sickened by a severe respiratory illness that public health officials say may be caused by an uncommon virus similar to the germ that causes the common cold. Nearly 500 children have been treated at one hospital alone — Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Missouri — and some required intensive care, according to authorities. T... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of National Security Peter Bunting has announced the appointment of Carl Williams as Commissioner of Police, effective September 15, 2014. Bunting was this morning formally advised by the Police Service Commission and subsequently briefed the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Commissioner designate Williams comes to the post with a track record of innovation and performance ... »
A Jamaican disc jockey who raped a severely drunk woman passed out in the back of a car is to spend the next six and a half years in prison in Canada. 29 year old Haldane Raynor — who performed in clubs as DJ Capone — was sentenced yesterday after earlier pleading guilty to sexual assault causing bodily harm. Raynor — who has permanent resident status in Canada — will li... »
Larry Glazer and his wife, Jane, both died in a plane crash off the coast of Jamaica, according to several news reports. The couple, both 68, left Rochester in New York this morning for Naples, Florida. But Glazer became unresponsive and NORAD scrambled two fighter jets to escort the plane on its aimless flight. It crashed off the North East coast of Jamaica at 1:15 p.m., after running out of fuel... »
It will cost more to give up American citizenship EFFECTIVE Friday, fees for certain consular services, including visa applications and the renunciation of US citizenship, are being changed to reflect actual processing costs to US embassies and consulates worldwide. The pending changes were announced in a release to the media by the US Embassy in Kingston. Fees for family-based and fiancé(e) immig... »
Is Floyd Mayweather suffering from a case of the bitter ex or did he really beat his former fiance Shantel Jackson. Shantel Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the boxing legend and she is making some damaging claims. During a press conference yesterday. Jackson, accompanied by her attorney Gloria Allred, told reporters that Floyd Mayweather assaulted her on several occasions and even once pulled ... »
Young Thug is making headlines this week again for his controversial Instagram captions. The Atlanta trap rapper posted a video of himself performing at a concert and was joined on stage by his new boss Birdman. “Me and my lover dripping!!!! Like always!!!. “@birdman5star f**k with me fool” Young Thug wrote in the caption for the video on Instagram Just last week Young Thug became a trendin... »
Vybz Kartel conspiracy case co-accused Andre “Pim Pim” Henry was dumped by his lawyer. Henry, Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Palmer, and Gaza Slim, real name Vanessa Saddler, are all charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice after an incident involving the deejay’s murder case. But now the case is being stalled after Andre Henry’s lawyer dropped him over unpaid fees. Kartel’s lawyer,... »
Eight months after the first case of chikungunya was detected in the region, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is warning CARICOM countries to be prepared for the full impact of the mosquito-borne virus. CARPHA Executive Director, Dr James Hospedales, told the Caribbean Media Corporation that almost all CARICOM countries have now reported cases of the virus. To date rhere are more tha... »
Mr Vegas is today mourning the loss of his mother, affectionately referred to as Mama Lucille. After suffering from a stroke early yesterday morning. She developed Pneumonia and was hospitalized in critical condition at the University Hospital of the West Indies, she however never recovered from the effects of the stroke and died last night. Mamma Lucille would have been 83 later this month. Mr Ve... »
BANGALORE, (AFP) – Sprint superstar Usain Bolt said Tuesday he wanted to play cricket for Jamaica as a youngster but his father convinced him to take up track and field instead. Bolt, the world’s fastest man, could have followed in the footsteps of Jamaican speedsters Michael Holding and Courtney Walsh, who struck fear into the hearts of batsmen while playing for the West Indies in the... »
Reggae/Dancehall artiste Tarrus Riley release the video for his soulful single “Burning Desire.” The video starts out with dancehall deejay Ding Dong introducing Tarrus Riley at a live performance. Tarrus Reliy performed with The Black Soil Band. watch video below: »
Suge Knight live to tell the tale of being shot several times except he will not cooperate with the cops. The former Death Row Records head was shot at least six times during an incident at a pre-VMAs at 1OAK nightclub. According to reports, Suge Knight was released from the Cedars-Sinai hospital on Thursday morning. RadarOnline also reported that Suge Knight was the intended target of the shootin... »
FERGUSON, United States — Members of the Ferguson Police Department wear body cameras during a rally in the town on the weekend. (PHOTO: AFP) WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Police in the US town of Ferguson, roiled by protests after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager, are now wearing body cameras in a bid to calm local anger, a news report said. More than 1,000 protesters again mar... »
Aidonia is making his European fans know that he will not be performing at an upcoming concert in Amsterdam. “Dancehall Sweets – 3 Year Anniversary” concert is slated for September 5 and Aidonia is on the roster. But the deejay released a video telling his fans that he will not be performing on the show due to some mendacious activities by the alleged organizers. “I wasn’t contracted for that even... »
Rihanna is the hottest pop star on the planet right now and she has two of the hottest guys in hip-hop desperate for her attention. Rihanna and Drake were recently spotted partying together at a club in NYC, prompting rumors that they have rekindled their romance. But a close source to the Bajan pop star told Urban Islandz that is not the case. Rihanna and Drake are still very much two single peop... »
Sean Paul has added another #1 to Enrique Iglesias’ Bailando chart catalogue The English version of the single currently holds the coveted position on the iTunes Latin music top 100 chart. Bailando has been topping charts across Europe and the Americas. To date the song has hit #1 on various charts in 35 countries Sean Paul is featured on the English version of the song which has gained populari... »
LANCASTER, California (AP) — A jury on Friday found a man guilty of murder after his pit bulls mauled a woman to death in a high desert town in California where residents said they carried rocks and guns for protection against packs of dogs. Alex Donald Jackson, 31, was convicted of second-degree murder and could get 24 years to life in prison at his sentencing scheduled for October 3. Jacks... »
