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396 COVID-19 CASES IN JAMAICA

Claude Mills Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton has reported 32 new cases of COVID-19 within the past 48 hours, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 396. Of the new cases, 15 are associated with the Alorica call centre in Portmore, St Catherine, 11 are contacts of confirmed cases, one is […]

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AUTOPSY: Jodian Fearon had a hole in her heart

David Wilson Posted on April 30, 2020

The completed post-mortem for Jodian Fearon, the woman who died after being denied access to health care has revealed that she died from heart failure. The post-mortem, which was to originally take place yesterday (Tuesday, April 28) was rescheduled to today to allow police investigators to complete their paperwork. Fearon, who would have turned 24 […]

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VYBZ KARTEL SENTENCE REDUCED

Claude Mills Posted on April 17, 2020April 19, 2020

The Court of Appeal has chopped off over 30 months off the prison time that Vybz Kartel and his co-convicts must serve before they are eligible for parole. Kartel must now serve 32 years and six months instead of 35 years. Kartel, whose real given name is Adidja Palmer, must now serve 32 years and […]

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Trelawny records first case

Claude Mills Posted on April 16, 2020

The parish of Trelawny has recorded its first case of COVID-19. A source at the Ministry of Health confirmed that a child in a community in the parish is among the additional 18 confirmed cases that were announced by Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton this morning at a virtual press conference. The parishes […]

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A’mari says “bring home Jamaicans” stuck at sea

Claude Mills Posted on April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

Social media blogger Amari “DJ Mona Lisa” was moved to tears when she read a newspaper article detailing how several Jamaican crew members on-board the Marella Discovery 2 were largely ignored by the Jamaican government after they requested permission for them to disembark the cruise ship to return home two weeks ago. She believes that […]

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Dexta Daps set to remain one more week in jail

Claude Mills Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Dancehall artiste Dexta Daps will have another shot at securing his freedom when he appears in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Monday, April 20. The artiste’s lawyer, Peter Champagnie, filed a writ of habeas corpus on Tuesday but the the artiste remains incarcerated because the arresting officers were absent from the hearing. […]

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Vybz Kartel disses fan over Beenie Man’s claims to King of Dancehall

Claude Mills Posted on April 14, 2020April 14, 2020

Vybz Kartel’s IG page lit up recently when a fan made light of Vybz Kartel’s claim to be king of dancehall. The fan @marihimself showed up on Beenie Man’s side with a cutting comment: “Beenie man a king of the dancehall, so stop give u self false title battyman”. Vybz Kartel’s response was quick and […]

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Teenager makes sweet reggae music for international markets

Claude Mills Posted on April 12, 2020April 13, 2020

Independent music label Tasjay Productions continues to be a driving force for authentic Jamaican reggae music in the international marketplace. The label continues to make the kind of music that is a wonderful salutation to the way reggae music cuts across social and cultural barriers. The label is churning out a lot of music at […]

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Twee Geddo wants to ‘Pray for Jamaica’

Claude Mills Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020

Hong Kong-based Jamaican dancehall artiste Twee Geddo is riding out the storm in the COVID-19 pandemic that has paralyzed economies and halted all entertainment events and gatherings. But Twee Geddo is dealing with these unprecedented times with calm and a quiet resolve. ” Personally I’m alive, so no complaints. I never let change slow me […]

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CHRONIXX LASHES OUT AGAINST COVID RESPONSE

Claude Mills Posted on April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Reggae singer Chronixx is lashing out against the public’s less than informed response to the global pandemic triggered by the COVID-19 disease. He is ready to join in the controversial fight against vaccinations. “I’m not here for the circus. I’m only going online for a concert if it’s an action against global vaccination. Health time […]