“A damaging development” says prominent attorney David Rowe after the bothers of dancehall deejay Flippa Moggela accepted plea deals from the US government to narcotics charges. The two, Kemar and Roger Davis, pleaded guilty yesterday to first-degree possession, with intent to distribute cocaine, and leading a narcotics trafficking network. Based on their plea deal, the state will recommend that K... »
Kranium is not only rumored to be smashing Vanessa Bling, but also dancehall diva Tiana. There are all kinds of rumors circulating in dancehall involving the New York based dancehall star. Yesterday a rep for the “Nobody Has To Know” deejay told Urban Islandz that he and Vanessa Bling are not engaged, despite reports. Now there is a new report claiming that there is a love triangle brewing involvi... »
Don Creary arrives at the Half-WayTree Resident Magistrate’s court on Friday. He will return on Thursday on a second rape charge. Former Jamaica Labour Party councillor Don Creary has been charged with a second case of rape. Creary, who is also a businessman was charged following a question and answer session today in the presence of his lawyer, Tom Tavares-Finson. It’s alleged ... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Dancehall artiste Singer Jay is recuperating at home after being discharged from the hospital early Sunday morning. According to Lorna James, Singer Jay’s mother, the entertainer was rushed to a Corporate Area hospital on Saturday night after complaining of severe stomach pains. “He underwent a series of test and was treated for gastroenteritis. Even though he is still in pain,... »
Dancehall star Kranium has stepped forward to address rumors that she is dating Vanessa Bling. The reports starting circulating online for a few months now after the former Portmore Empire deejay revealed OnStage that she is engaged to a mystery man. That mystery man is rumored to be hot new dancehall act Kranium, but the “Nobody Has To Know” deejay says it’s all BS. Kranium reps told Urban Island... »
Bounty Killer is back on dancehall airwaves with his single “Like A Phone” and now the legendary deejay drop the video. The Icey Jace-directed clip saw Killer surrounded by some banging ladies while his DJ host a pool party. Peep the video below: »
Is how him Do Ishawna” fans state why Foota Hype suffered a minor stroke Dancehall fans always have a lot to say online so nothing would stop them from commenting on Foota Hype’s currenthealth condition. The veteran Dancehall selector, real name Oneil Thomas suffered a minor stroke on Wednesday night and was released from the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) on Thursday. “Half of my ... »
Two Jamaican men were fined when they appeared in a St Kitts court early this month to answer a charge of stealing a laptop computer. One of the men were well-knownbooking agent, Karl Larmond Allegations were that Larmond stole a laptop computer and placed it in the room of one Howard Kennedy. Surveillance footage captured the act and both men were arrested by police authorities. “The case is befo... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – World Champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce today broke a 25-year-old meet record set by former compatriot Merlene Ottey, after she clocked 10.98 seconds (-0.8m/s) to win the women’s 100m at the XXIX Meeting Citta di Padova in Italy. Jamaica’s Natasha Morrison finished fourth in a time of 11.50 seconds while second and third went to Brazil’s Rosangela Santos (11.42) and ... »
Christopher Martin serves up the video for his single “I’m A Big Deal, featured on the Intoxxicated Riddim, produced by Troyton Music. The RD Studios-directed video saw Mr. Martin hosting a pool party with his famous friends and some banging females while some outsiders invaded the scene. Watch the video below. »
Domestic violence against women is a worldwide problem! The only variance, is that is it more prominent in some countries, when compared to others. Of course, Jamaica is no exception! Unfortunately, domestic violence against women in Jamaica continues to be a perennial problem. At the same time, it is a problem that needs to be eliminated. It is often said that violence, domestic or otherwise, beg... »
Popular Dj Foota Hype suffered a stroke A few hours after receiving this info A photo of the Foota Hype leaving the hospital in a wheelchair was posted on social media UPDATE: Foota Hype Said Demons attack him Dem say the truth is an offense and it’s true lastnight after mi a tell the ppl Dem bout the shape shifter dem and alien and demons weh a walk Di earth dem try off a MI , stroke beat mi bad ... »
Red Rat Diss Mr. Vegas Live On Stage at Irie Jam Radio 22nd Anniversary Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York. Is there tension being developed between Red Rat and Mr. Vegas or this has been something that has been there for a long. Why did Red Red react in that way when Mr. Vegas came on stage… Watch the video below: »
Jamaica was given a misery index score of 20.7 per cent and ranked the 17th most miserable country according to the Business Insider. The score, which was taken from 2014 data available at the CIA World Factbook, was generated from a sum of the country’s inflation and unemployment rates. The formula for the ‘Misery Index was created by Economist Arthur Okun as a means of deducing if a country ismi... »
A couple and their daughter, originally from Trinidad, have been jailed in the United States for a total of 418 years, for conning 19 Caribbean immigrants out of more than $1.8 million. In a sentence handed down by a court in Queens, New York on Wednesday, Shane Ramsundar, 52, wife Gomatee, 48, and daughter Stantal, 23, were described by the judge as “the most despicable gang of criminals to ever ... »
A New Jersey woman has pleaded guilty to causing a man’s death by injecting silicone into his penis. NJ.com reports that 38-year-old Kasia Rivera of East Orange admitted Tuesday to delivering the silicone injection that killed Justin Street in May 2011. Authorities say Street went to Rivera’s home so she could inject his penis with silicone, which he hoped would enlarge it. A medical examiner dete... »
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Some readers may find it alarming that we named Constable MichaelHayden in this article. However, it was the specific request of Constable Hayden that he be named as he is determined to tell his story, express his views and assert his rights as a Jamaican.) Constable Michael Hayden is a very worried cop. But he is not scared of gunmen or other criminals. He is afraid of some of his... »
It is unsettling to see fellow Jamaicans mixing chemicals such as household bleach and hydrogen peroxide with variouscreams, lotions and gels – which are all made up of possibly the same drugs plus other chemicals (leading to drug toxicity) – to bleach the skin. Cosmetic creams, gels and lotions are made up of several chemicals. It’s important to note that some of these creams may even contain the... »
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce easily won her heat in the women’s 100 metres at the World Championships in Beijing, China. Fraser-Pryce got her usual fast start and powered away to an easy victory despite easing down with about 20 metres to go, to clock 10.88 seconds with Marie-Josee Ta Lou of Ivory Coast finishing second in 10.95 and Carina Horn of South Africa third in 11.08. »
Janaican Usain Bolt stumbled and then recovered to win his semifinal heat in 9.96 seconds, reaching the world championship final in a performance that cast doubt over his ability to beat Justin Gatlin in the final later Sunday. American Gatlin qualified fastest in 9.77. Jamaican Asafa Powell also secured his spot in the semi-finals after putting in a strong run to finish second behind Tyson Gay in... »
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says Jamaica may have the cure for cancer. Simpson Miller made the declaration while speaking earlier this morning at the launch of the National Export Strategy – Phase II, at the Terra Nova hotel in Kingston. She went on to say that greater emphasis should be placed on the nutraceuticals industry where Jamaica has a competitive advantage which could help... »
Bitter residents of Denham Town on Thursday called for the head of the West Kingston Police Division, Superintendent Cornwall ‘Bigga’ Ford. The residents were protesting justice in the aftermath of the senseless killing of 14-year-old Jaziknee Cole who was shot dead on Wednesday afternoon at Tulip Lane in the volatile community. They are accusing Ford of taking sides in the ongoing feud between fo... »
Dancehall veteran Buju Banton has released a song from behind bars. The song, ‘My Favourite Song’, features rising singer Marco. It was produced by Mark Hudson for Stone Cold Records. My Favourite Song is a pop song with singing vocals comparable to boy groups Backstreet Boys or N Sync. It is one of a few new recordings featuring Banton, which have been released after he was incarcerated in 2009. ... »
The daughter of Republican speaker of the house, John Boehner, recently married a Jamaican born Rasta. What is interesting is that the speaker of the house and his new son-in-law has staunchly different stances on the legalization of marijuana. John Boehner is strongly against the legalization of marijuana. His new son-in-law, however, is not only a supporter of legalization but is a user himself.... »
Despite a criminal record in the United States and talks that she was probably deported from the country, Shauna Chin, the fiancée of dancehall artiste Gully Bop, said she left the country willingly. “I came home on my own,” said an upset Shauna Chin, in response to claims she was deported from the United States after being slapped with a marijuana possession charge in the state of Texas in 2011. ... »
