Deputy Commissioner of Police Clifford Blake gave testimony at the Tivoli Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday, that the police were aware that gunmen inside Tivoli were planning to free prisoners from the Horizon Remand Centre. Blake said as the police made preparations to enter the community to serve a warrant of arrest on Coke, they made contingency plans to prevent any attempt by gunmen to enter t... »
Paul McCartney says he has given up ganja after many years of indulgence and now prefers wine or “a nice margarita.” The former Beatle told the Daily Mirror he doesn’t want to set a bad example for his children and grandchildren by using marijuana. He said Saturday his decision is “a parent thing.” He says “the last time I smoked was a long time ago.” McCartney had been a long-time marijuana user ... »
The Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach, Florida has issued a warrant for the arrest of beleaguered Jamaican entertainer Deva Bratt. Deva Bratt, who was scheduled to answer to charges of driving without a valid licence yesterday, June 1, did not appear in court. The whereabouts of the dancehall artiste, whose given name is Sheldon Owen Smith, are unknown as efforts made contact the dee... »
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) –St Lucia has welcomed the decision of the European Union to allow St Lucians as well as nationals of Dominica, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Trinidad and Tobago and two other ACP countries to enjoy visa–free travel to 26 countries of the European Union. This follows the signing of an Agreement between the EU and representatives of the seven ACP countries at a... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica- A team of Trinidadian court marshals and law enforcement personnel detained reggae artiste Anthony B on Sunday morning, just minutes after he performed at the Hasley Crawford training grounds in Port of Spain. Anthony B was escorted to court immediately to answer charges of absconding a debt of US$6,000. He was represented in the Hall of Justice by attorney Fitzgerald Hinds, app... »
Young Thug road manager Jimmy Carlton Winfrey is a major suspect in the Lil Wayne tour bus shooting in Atlanta last month. Atlanta police arrested Winfrey on Friday and charged him with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal gang activity, according to TMZ. This is not shocking given the very public feud between Lil Wayne and Young Thug. Winfrey a... »
Nicki Minaj just dumped her boyfriend Meek Mill and has returned the giant diamond ring that he gave her. Six months after going public with their relationship, Nicki and the Philly rapper have called it quits. Sources close to the “Truffle Butter” rapper said that there are cheating allegations and other disagreements that caused their split. “This isn’t the first time they have relationship prob... »
Track superstar Usain Bolt has been accused of being an inconsiderate neighbour by the wife of dancehall hit maker Sean Paul. “Between the bikes … loud, horrid music, parties and screams, I honestly wish he would go back to where he came from. He’s a horrible neighbour. I cannot wait to move,” Jodi Stewart-Henriques, also called Jinx, said via social media in a long rant. Stewart-Henriques is a re... »
Entertainer Glendon ‘Admiral’ Bailey on Wednesday pleaded guilty to fraud charges filed against him after he attempted to renew a passport in another man’s name in February. Bailey was fined $160,000 in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court. He was arrested and charged on February 23 with two counts of uttering forged documents, two counts of obtaining a passport by false pretence, two co... »
The Ministry of Health will continue to highlight the restriction on smoking in public places, as the rights of non-smokers must not be infringed. This was emphasised by Legal Officer in the Ministry, Sheryl Dennis, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (May 27), as the country prepares to observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31 under the theme: ‘Stop the illicit Trade of Tobacco Products’. Ms. Dennis point... »
Usain Bolt won the 200 metres race at the Golden Spike meet on Tuesday, as the Jamaican star prepares for the world championships after a season marred by injuries. Facing rain and cold at the IAAF World Challenge event, Bolt came out of the bend slightly ahead and breezed unchallenged to victory, crossing the finish line in 20.13. The six-time Olympic champion improved on his previous season’s be... »
Reviewing Jamaica’s human rights record last week in Geneva, some of the world’s most powerful countries have expressed their disappointment that the country has not responded positively to recommendations particularly regarding gay rights. Addressing mounting concerns, Minister of Justice Mark Golding attempted to assure the members of the 22nd session of the United Nations’ working group’s Unive... »
Triple world record holder Usain Bolt and former 100 metres world record holder Asafa Powell are among five Jamaicans on their way to Ostrava for the IAAF World Challenge Golden Spike meeting on Tuesday. Bolt will turn out in the men’s 200 metres for his 7th appearance at the meet and his third time contesting the 200 metres event. Powell will be making his 4th appearance in Ostrava and will... »
Karrueche Tran has a new man that could be beefing with Chris Brown. Tyson Beckford has yet to respond to a subtle jab from Brown over a selfie he posted with Chris Brown ex-girlfriend. This big drama started over Memorial Day Weekend when Tyson Beckford posted a selfie on Instagram of himself and Karrueche Tran hanging out in Las Vegas. One of Chris Brown people name Kidred on Instagram quickly p... »
Roots reggae singer Warrior King is in Mexico on a one-month promotional tour. The Aint Giving Up singer was billed on the event alongside headliner, London-based reggae singer Macka B, and performed at the rocking Playa del Carmen beachside concert in front of a capacity audience of predominantly Mexican people, who have been showing increasing favour towards foundation reggae music. Although thi... »
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Justice, Senator Mark Golding, says that the Government has rejected suggestions from United Nations member states to repeal current buggery legislations and legalise same-sex marriages. In a statement to the Senate today on the United Nation’s recent periodic review of Jamaica’s human rights record, Senator Golding said that there were “recurring recommendations ma... »
Fresh from a whirlwind school tour which saw him in full inspiration mode, dancehall artiste I-Octane is ready to hit the road with renewed vigour. I-Octane noted that although the main aim of the school blitz was to inspire the students, he admitted that he himself has been inspired by the students at Lennon, Claude McKay, Titchfield and Robert Lightbourne High Schools, and he is even more motiva... »
Buju Banton has thrown in the towel and scraped all future plans of filing another appeal for a release from prison. The Grammy-winning reggae singer strike a deal with US Attorney office barring him from filing future appeal and in return for the dismissal of a gun charge. Since the news broke last week, Buju Banton fans have been sounding off on social media on why he took the deal. Sources conn... »
Vybz Kartel says that Shawn Storm is the only loyal friend and protege from his former Portmore Empire label. Sources connected to the incarcerated dancehall said that Kartel feel hurt and betrayed by the same artists he help to get their big break. “Addi help to bring a lot of these artists to the forefront of dancehall and when he needed them the most that was when everyone disappeared,” sources... »
Veronica Campbell-Brown clocked 22.60 seconds to win the 200 metres at the World Challenge Beijing meet on Wednesday. Campbell-Brown of Jamaica, who skipped the 100, expectedly won the 200 easily, leaving American Kaylin Whitney and Jamaican Schillonie Calvert to take the second and third places. The women’s 100 was won by Michelle-Lee Ahye of Trinidad and Tobago in 11.05, ahead of ChaRonda Willia... »
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale shook Trinidad and Tobago just around 9:25am on Thursday. The UWI Seismic Research Centre registered the quake at 71km North West of the capital city, Port of Spain, with a depth of about 10km. There have been no reports of serious injury or damage to property so far. »
The Robert Marley Foundation handed over $15.4 million dollars worth of much needed medical equipment to the Bustamante Hospital, The Jubliee Hospital, The St. Ann’s Bay Hospital and The Women’s Health Network on May 15. Held at the former home of the iconic Reggae Legend the Honorable Robert Nesta Marley, OM, the press conference was attended by Dr. Andrei Cooke – Chairman of the Board of the Sou... »
Persons travelling to Jamaica from countries experiencing an outbreak in the mosquito borne – Zika virus, will be screened at the ports of entry, according to the health ministry. The virus is spread by infected specific mosquito-carriers, and already Jamaicans are being urged to take precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus to the island. Brazil is currently experiencing an outbr... »
The Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) has announced new passport fees as well and the introduction of expedited services, effective May 26, 2015. The current passport fee was introduced in 2009 and the new fee seeks to cover inflation and the movement in the exchange rate over the period. According to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), the new fees will provide the Agency with... »
Former Portmore Empire artiste Lisa Hyper raised eyebrows a few weeks ago with an aggressive performance at the M.I.A awards where she appeared to throw words in an aggressive manner towards former label mate, Gaza Slim, who was in the audience at the time. “When me a perform onstage, mi see her mouth and eyes open wide but she nah say nothing. Slim need fi understand herself. Basically, I am not ... »
