Following the shooting deaths of three people by police over the last weekend, protesters blocked roads in small communities and closed major thoroughfares in Trinidad to protest the deaths which they claim are extra-judicial killings. National Security Minister Stuart Young described as “carefully orchestrated and pre-planned” the protests in the eastern part of the capital. […]
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MURDERS DOWN BY 3 PER CENT IN JAMAICA
The country’s murder total for the first six months of the year is three per cent behind the corresponding period last year, and Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang is expected to outline further plans to reduce the crime rate when he makes his presentation to the 2020-2021 Sectoral Debate in Parliament today. Official […]
Read MorePM Andrew Holness to reopen the industry soon
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is to begin discussions on the reopening of the entertainment industry soon. The prime minister, during a virtual press conference from Jamaica House yesterday evening, said the Government will begin reviewing measures in relation to the sector at the next COVID-19 management meeting this Friday. Event promoters have suggested that the […]
Read MoreChelsea Stewart wows virtual audience with immaculate set on RBCx Music #FirstUp
Reggae crooner Chelsea Stewart showed off her vocal chops during a smart virtual set on her Instagram Live account last week as part of RBCxMUSIC #FirstUp series in Canada. The RBCx Music #FirstUp is a performance series designed to support and promote Canadian emerging artists. You can buy her single at : https://music.apple.com/ca/album/forever-your-girl/1486952221?i=1486952223 The organisers […]
Read MoreRygin king shot, in critical condition
Dancehall artiste Rygin King is in critical condition after unknown assailants shot up a car that he was travelling in Montego Bay, St. James this afternoon. “The deejay’s car was shot up at about 3:15 p.m., he is in critical condition, the female who was in the car died from her injuries,” the representatives of […]
Read MoreFOUR COPS ARRESTED FOR SMUGGLING COCAINE
Four members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force were arrested Tuesday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina for allegedly smuggling eight kilogrammes of cocaine into the United States. The four constables were intercepted before boarding their connecting flight to Florida. The four, among them a wife and husband, were detained by the Department of […]
Read MoreJDF SOLDIER CHARGED FOR SHOOTING NUDE COP IN PORTMORE
A Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) corporal who reportedly shot a policeman whom he caught in a compromising position with his wife in Greater Portmore, St Catherine, will be hit with a battery of charges arising from the incident. The charges include illegal possession of a firearm, wounding with intent, and two counts of assault occasioning […]
Read MorePinky Famous changes her name to Tishana
Upcoming female dancehall artiste Pinky Famous is opting for a name change after signing a new management deal with Lexzona MUZYK label. The 20 year old who now goes by Tishana, says she was named after her father, Oneil Famous, a veteran entertainer who’s affiliated with both Creation and Metro Media Sound Systems. However, as […]
Read MoreMBR drops The Lottery rhythm to rave reviews
MINERAL Boss Records (MBR) has released The Lottery Winner rhythm, its first rhythm project in four years. Distributed by Johnny Wonder 21st Distribution, was released earlier this month. Label head Tawanna Jones, who has struggled with the sudden death of her husband and business partner Cleon ‘Mineral Boss’ Jones two-and-a-half years ago, is dedicated towards […]
Read MoreDillgin pumps up ‘My Life’ single
Reggae artiste Dillgin is overjoyed at the response in the streets with his grimy soulful dancehall single, ‘My Life’, which was released on the Wall Streets Records/Chase Mills Record labels last year. “The momentum ah build cause the song ah show up on the playlists of IRIE, ZIP, Suncity Radio. And now, with the country […]
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