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 ... »
A retired army general was sworn in Saturday as Guyana’s new president after his multi-ethnic opposition coalition won the South American country’s general elections and ended a 23-year reign by the People’s Progressive Party. David Granger said that Guyana’s democracy has been fortified and that he views himself a president for all of the people as thousands of supporters clad in the party’s yell... »
Barcelona FC supporters, reggae star Jah Cure and fitness expert wife Kamila McDonald-Alcock, arrived in Madrid on Sunday for their team’s clash against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan giants will be looking to wrap up the first part of a potential treble by beating Atletico at the Vicente Calderon. Jah Cure and Kamila arrived at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport at around 9:30 AM Jamaican time an... »
Buju Banton will remained in prison until the end of his sentence in February 2019 after signing a plea deal with prosecutors. The US Attorney’s was pursuing a gun charge against the Grammy-winning reggae star that could see him get an additional 5 years on his sentence if convicted. But the US Attorney’s Office on Thursday announced that they have reached a plea deal with Buju Banton and his atto... »
Mavado and his management team is suing a US based promoter claiming that he was scammed. A rep for the dancehall hitmaker siad that AJ Promotions tried to book the deejay for shows in California but talks broke down because the promoter was unprofessional. “AJ promotions owes Mavado money and we will be taking legal action for breach of contract,” the singjay’s rep told us. The promoter AJ is als... »
Bounty Killer is known for being “cross and angry”, but the dancehall legend has a lighter side, which he showed at the Stella Maris Preparatory Fun Day on Saturday. The deejay, whose real name is Rodney Price, hung out with his daughter Rajana and her friends. And he took to social media to share highlights of the beautiful day. In one post, Bounty shared a picture collage with the caption, “Curr... »
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff gave a strong showing at the 2015 St Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival. Cliff performed for close to two hours, delivering hit after hit and even weaved in some new music. Among the audience’s favourites was Many Rivers to Cross which he wrote in 1969. Here, we captured the legend singing his hit on the final night of the Jazz Festival held on the scenic Pigeon Island. »
GraceKennedy Group CEO Don Wehby became the proud recipient of the key to the city of Miramar, Florida, presented to him by Miramar’s Mayor, Wayne Messam on Friday, May 8. The occasion was the last of three town hall forums being held by GraceKennedy, through its Money Services arm, GKMS, and partners of 25 years, Western Union. The forums were staged in the United States and Canada between May 4 ... »
Veteran deejay Ninjaman, always full of ‘talk’, has dismissed many challengers on the stage over the course of his long recording career. Off the stage, it’s no different. Ninjaman and fellow artiste Beenie Man recently engaged each other in friendly banter about who has the nicer Mercedes Benz motor vehicle. Ninjaman owns a Mercedes-Benz E200, while Beenie Man boasts a S-Class S550 Benz. Whose is... »
