Five men were killed and two firearms seized in a joint police-military operation in Bedward Gardens, August Town this morning. A soldier was also reportedly injured during the operation. Residents said that the early morning operation may have caught the gunmen unawares. “It look like the soldier ketch dem a sleep and by the time dem wake […]
Read MoreEarthquake rattles Jamaica
An earthquake was felt in parts of Jamaica this morning. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies says the quake measured 3.4 and was located at approximately five kilometres south of Port Antonio, Portland. The unit said that it occurred at 6:10 a.m and had a focal depth of four kilometres. The […]
Read MoreMaxi Priest looking to win his first Grammy this week
British reggae vocalist Maxi Priest may be hoping that the third time’s the charm when he competes for a Reggae Grammy album for the third time in his illustrious career at this year’s Grammy Awards. “I was pleasantly surprised at the nomination, and of course, appreciative. If Toots wins, all of us wins, if I win, all […]
Read MoreSerebral reps the ladies with ‘Whine Slow’
Dancehall artiste Serebral is generating a buzz on the local dancehall scene with his ultra-sexy debut song, ‘Whine Slow’. “It surprise me a bit how well it is doing in markets such as London and countries in Africa. The feedback has been amazing in Jamaica, and every selector on the New York dancehall scene is […]
Read MoreGeorge Nooks ready to ride out the storm on July 27th
Reggae singer George Nooks remains confident he will be vindicated when his trial to answer to charges of illegal possession of cocaine and perverting the course of justice begins on July 27th. “We’re quite confident, we believe in the innocence of our client in this matter. He has given us clear instructions and we’re prepared […]
Read MoreSecurity guard who killed woman in garbage dispute charged
According to the police, about 11:00 am Martin and three of his neighbours, including Gray, got into a dispute over garbage scattered by their dogs. Martin reportedly left and returned with a firearm which he used to shoot Gray and the other two neighbours.
Read MoreLilie breaks out of the pack with ‘Brand Me a Rebel’
Spunky dancer-turned-recording artiste Lilie is thoroughly enjoying her time in Jamaica. A Russian-Georgian with a German passport, she came to Jamaica to study dancehall music two years ago and through a series of extraordinary events is now releasing her debut single, Brand Me a Rebel. “The song is basically saying ‘I don’t care, go ahead […]
Read MoreJoseph Velvet overcomes tragedy and drops new love song, ‘Do What I Gotta Do’ via VPAL
In the year 2003, reggae singer Joseph Velvet was on the verge of releasing two singles when tragedy struck. He had a major motor vehicle accident that left him with serious spinal injuries, halting his music career. “It was a really tough time for me,” the artiste whose real name is Joseph Jordan Jones, said. […]
Read MoreSuspect in killing of Calabar coach gunned down at KFC in Portmore
Oneil Ford, the prime suspect in the murder of the Calabar coach, Nicholas Neufville and a 19 year-old female on Valentine’s Day last month was gunned down in a dramatic daylight shoot out with cops at the Portmore Mall. Senior superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, Head of the Constabulary Communication Unit, confirmed the shooting. “We understand that […]
Read MorePoliceman in compromising viral video interdicted
The policeman who was caught in a compromising situation “He has been placed on interdiction, while an investigation is being done by IPROBE. We have internal mechanisms that guide how policemen behave when they are on duty or in uniform,” The Inspectorate of Professional Standards and Oversight Bureau is leading the investigation. “We know who […]
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