Jamaicans paid over $5 billion in non-immigrant visa fees to the United States Government last year, based upon a calculation of data provided by the US Embassy here. This comes at a time when newly sworn-in US President Donald J Trump has said that he will review immigration laws in that North American country with a view to clamping down on illegal immigrants, many of whom gain entry by using no... »
Keith Tucker met with a terrible car accident, which broke his neck in three places and left him paralysed from the neck down, but his zeal for life was not crippled. He has overcome adversities, and is now gainfully employed at one of the island’s top financial institutions. He also teaches part-time, and is a published author. “I heard a voice saying, ‘You’re going to die,’ but I said, ‘No, I sh... »
Dancehall star Flippa Mafia is in more legal troubles after being charged for assaulting a prison guard. Flippa is currently serving a 25-year sentence for his drug trafficking conviction. conspiracy and money laudering. But now he may see more time added to that sentence after his vicious attack on South Woods State Prison correctional officer Victor Tapia, NJ.com reported. The incident took pl... »
Vershon has stepped forward to address claims by his baby mama that he is a deadbeat dad. The dancehall artist is locked in a bitter custody battle with the mother of his 1-year-old son, Kadian Maragh. Last week, Vershon visited his baby mama’s house and took his son after complaining that she has been withholding the toddler from him. Maragh has since served the dancehall artist with court docs i... »
Heather Murray — the Hampton High School principal, who came under intense public criticism for attending Moravian pastor Rupert Clarke’s bail hearing — has refused to take a recommended two-week leave stemming from the controversy. Murray said that she didn’t agree to going on leave and will be staying put. As such, Murray was on the job Monday after shooting off a letter — through her attorney A... »
Bobby Montague (centre), minister of national security, poses with entertainers Bounty Killer (right) and Ninja Man, who were motivational speakers at the Ministry of National Security and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) ‘Blast Off’ for members of the JCF. It was geared primarily as a morale booster for the nation’s crime fighters at the Jamaica Conference Centre yesterday. 1 2 Members of ... »
Tuff Gong International, the entertainment company founded by global music icon Bob Marley, will relaunch its vinyl manufacturing services this February in partnership with Sunpress Vinyl. Considered by music purists to provide the premium listening experience, sales of vinyl records are on the rise, hitting a 28-year record high last year. Tuff Gong’s vinyl pressing factory has been touted as the... »
Busy Signal has a lot to celebrate today after getting back his United States visa and touching down on U.S. soil. The Turf Boss is currently in New York City for the first time in 15 years. This also marks the first time the dancehall deejay is on U.S. soil as a free man. “It’s a blessing, the most high bless the Turf as usual, god get the most praise god get all the praise in the world from me,”... »
Reggae singer Jah Cure’s sister Mckadia Alcock is facing years in prison if convicted for cocaine trafficking. Alcock is awaiting trial in South Florida following her arrest on December 21, 2016 for alleged attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. U.S. Marshals picked her up at the Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale. She was charged with Importation of Cocaine, Posses... »
Tommy Lee Sparta legal woes with Dominica is far from over. Authorities in the Caribbean island issued a statement denying that they ever offered the dancehall artist a settlement. Last year Tommy Lee’s attorney Bert Samuels filed a US$3 million lawsuit gainst the Dominican government for denying him entry into the country for a concert in 2014. The Montego Bay deejay also complained that he was t... »
Veteran dancehall artiste Ninjaman took to his social media page recently to address critics who have been suggesting that he frequently wears women sandals on his TV appearances. According to Ninja, his sandals were originally worn by Gladiators long before the invention of shoes and they offer a level of comfort and flexibility. The ‘Don Gorgon’ via a Facebook live video, went on a over 20 minut... »
Tommy Lee Sparta says he will be swimming in cash after winning a US$3 million lawsuit against the Dominican government. The dancehall deejay filed the lawsuit back in 2014 following an incident where he was barred from entering the country upon arrival on a private jet for a concert. The Mobay deejay complained that he was treated inhumane and had to sleep overnight on a cold concrete floor insid... »
Drake only sees a battery when he hears the name Alkaline. The 6 God is reacting to the Vendetta deejay’s new Popcaan diss track “Microware” that went viral. “I know a battery name Alkaline not a person #unruly,” Drake tweeted this morning before deleting it. Alka went hard on the track referencing the bromance between Popcaan and Drizzy claiming that the Toronto emcee bought the Unrul... »
Tommy Lee Sparta is once again on police wanted list. The Guzu Music deejay was named as a person of interest by the St. James police department. Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth in charge of the St. James PD confirmed that the dancehall deejay is wanted in relation to a shooting in the volatile Flankers community over the holidays. He along with several other men were named as “person of inte... »
Buju Banton will be released from prison on December 8, 2018. Since the start of the year there has been numerous reports in the media claiming that the Grammy-winning reggae-singer will be released from prison early. Some reports even claimed he will be sent home as early as this month. These are all false, since the US Federal Bureau of Prisons website firmly indicate his release date as Decembe... »
Beenie Man found a new arch enemy in dancehall in the form of Alkaline but whether this will translate into diss records only time will tell. The self-proclaim youngest and the baddest deejay went on Instagram yesterday to blast the self-pro-claim king of the dancehall calling him a liar. The Doc told his fans during his performance at last weekend’s Galiday Bounce that Alkaline stated that he is ... »
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The new years Unanticipated gift from the nine time olympic gold medal winner and three time world record holder Usain Bolt, which he had planed from his 2015 visit to France He purchased a 5k encrusted Dimond necklace the piece is said to have a estimated value of US$ 2.3 million dollar. the one of a kind custom built pice was Designed by one of europe’s finest jeweler. It has been said that the ... »
The self proclaimed “King of the Dancehall” – Beenie Man; claimed that the Vendetta Boss Alkaline has turned his back away from Jamaica during his recent performance at Galiday Bounce held at Ewarton, St. Catherine. After giving a very energetic performance, ‘The Girls Dem Sugar’ decided to reason with his fans a bit – where he asked them why aren’t other dancehall artiste present for stage shows ... »
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Few days ago grammy nominated reggae singer Jah Cure received harsh criticism from his Jamaican fans for his latest outrageous attire while touring in Zimbabwe. The ‘Rasta’ artiste who has been known to push the envelope where his fashion sense is concerned; has been ridiculed online for taking it a bit too far. Sporting a close fitted shirt and belt-less pants, one size smaller than the entertain... »
Drake relationship with Jennifer Lopez has been heating up making his love life as much interesting as his music. But just how did the 6 God bagged one of the all-time baddest chicks in the game. Looking at his past relationships and women that he has been romantically linked to in the past then you can see that he got his formula down pat. Drizzy has dated Rihanna, Serena Williams, Malia Michel a... »
After a nasty break-up with fiancé Gully Bop late last year, Shauna Chin Chin finally finds love. She accused her ex of alleging to kill her, on the other hand Gully Bop followed up with several videos, in which his face appeared blooded and battered, claiming he was beaten by Chin. Recently, Chin Chin has been spotted on numerous occasion with dancehall artiste Frass Hill. The two were recently o... »
A female relative of reggae recording artiste Jah Cure was arrested on Wednesday, December 21 in Florida after she was caught attempting to smuggle cocaine into the United States. According to information Loop News has received from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Mckadia Damale Alcock, 29, was arrested by US Marshals at the Fort-Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and charged with possession... »
The Government of Jamaica is seeking to sign strategic air services agreements with at least five African countries, according to Transport and Mining Minister, Mike Henry. Already talks are under way with Kenya and South Africa, Henry disclosed last week at the signing of an Open Skies Agreement with Canada in Kingston. The minister said the air services agreements are intended to establish direc... »
Beenie Man brother is alive and well despite recent rumors claiming that the dancehall king is mourning the death of his brother who was gunned down in broad day light earlier this week. A video of the gruesome crime has been circulating on social media this week. The clip shows a man laying in the middle of the road in severe pain from a gunshot wound to his neck. Folks were on the side of the ro... »
