Vivia Martin, 27, otherwise called ‘Gilly’, of Oakland Apartment Complex Kingston 8, has been charged in relation to an incident at her home on Wednesday, March 4 in which she allegedly shot her spouse. She has been charged with wounding with intent and illegal possession of firearm. The police report that Martin and her spouse […]
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Elephant Man to be forced into government quarantine
Dancehall artiste Elephant Man has been charged with breaching section 8 (5) of the Immigration Act which mandates people arriving in Jamaica to make a truthful declaration to immigration authorities upon arrival. He was charged this afternoon by CTOC investigators and will appear in court on April 15. Last week, an investigation was launched into […]
Read MoreShana S brings the verve with ‘Different Style’
Dancehall artiste Shana S feels that she can use her latest single, the infectious dancehall-banger ‘Different Style’ to make a mark in local music industry. “The feedback has been incredible so far on my social pages, people are preoccupied by the coronavirus but they also want to be entertained as they are home and bored, […]
Read MoreRudie Classic drops new song, ‘Move’
A wise philosopher once wrote that ‘dance is the hidden language of the soul’. Just ask talented dancehall deejay Rudie Classic who is revving up dancehall parties with his breakout song, ‘Move’ which invites partygoers to just get up and shake something. “One of the most common things about human beings no matter race, creed, […]
Read MoreTommy Lee’s daughter injured
There was a shooting incident in St. James on Sunday afternoon along Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay during which three men were shot, one of whom died, and a young girl injured. The injured persons were rushed to the Cornwall Regional Hospital. The incident took place shortly after 5:00 pm and the team’s swift […]
Read MorePanic combats COVID-19 spread in the ghettos of Jamaica
As the country braces for a major public health crisis triggered by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, reggae singer Panic is not giving in to panic and fear. No, he is lighting a candle rather than curse the gathering darkness. “I wanted to do this particular gesture, because people with limited resources make […]
Read MoreJAMAICA ON LOCKDOWN
With effect from 11:59pm on Saturday, March 21, and for a period of 14 days in the first instance, Jamaica’s air and sea ports will be closed to incoming passenger traffic, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced this evening. He said outgoing passengers and cargo will be allowed. Holness also announced that Jamaica now has 19 […]
Read MoreGuadeloupe leads region with 51 cases of COVID-19
Guadeloupe now leads the Caribbean region with 51 confirmed coronavirus cases. The country recorded its first COVID-19 death on Friday – a 71-year-old woman, who was described as fragile with existing comorbidities by the Regional Health Agency of Guadeloupe. It says the circumstances surrounding her contamination and death are being investigated. With 51 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Guadeloupe, the epidemic threshold of 40 cases […]
Read MoreSUSPECT HELD IN JASMINE DEAN DISAPPEARANCE
The police have held the person of interest in the case of missing University of the West Indies, Mona student Jasmine Dean. Earlier this week, the police released a photo of a man smoking what appears to be a spliff, which was captured on camera at an ATM machine while using the missing girl’s card. […]
Read MoreDid Elephant Man violate self-quarantine?
Health authorities on Thursday visited the upper St Andrew home of dancehall artiste Elephant Man, tested him and ordered him to remain within his home for 14 days. The entertainer returned from Europe on Tuesday night and did not declare on his immigration form that he was in Germany, one of eight countries on which […]
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