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How does one put a price on human suffering? One should probably ask Elin Nordegren for advice: She's demanding $750 million from Tiger Woods in divorce negotiations. That is some pricey misery. Plus, Elin isn't agreeing to Tiger's demands for a confidentiality clause that would prevent her from writing a book or devloping a mini-series or line of collectible plates based on the scandal. Unsuprisingly, the Daily News reports that negotiations "have turned extremely testy."

The Organization of American States (OAS) will train, on December 15 and 16 in Kingston, Jamaica, 40 police and immigration officials, prosecutors and judges with the goal of increasing their awareness of the crime of trafficking in persons and strengthening their efforts to prevent and fight it. Trafficking in persons is a modern form of slavery and a violation of basic human rights involving coercive sexual exploitation, forced labor and involuntary servitude. The OAS program, “Strengthening the Capacity of Law Enforcement Officials, Judges and Prosecutors in the Caribbean to Identify and Combat Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children,” is being implemented in 13 English-speaking Caribbean countries. During the...

Charmaine "Macka Diamond" Munroe, was robbed on sunday of her passport, her son's passport, birth certificate, property title, US and local cards, iPad, as well as other important documents. Macka Diamond vehicle was broken into, and one of the windows shattered during her performance at Yasus Afari and Mutabaruka's Poetry Festival sunday night. Macka Diamond issue a statement saying

In a turn of events celebrated by fans worldwide, Jamaican reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji has regained his USA visa after years of being barred from entering the country. The news, which broke today, marks a significant moment not only for the artist but also for the music industry and the principles of free expression. Sizzla, born Miguel Orlando Collins, is renowned for his powerful lyrics, conscious messages, and energetic performances that have made him a dominant figure in the reggae scene for decades. However, his career hit a stumbling block in the early 2000s when he faced backlash over his lyrical content, which some critics claimed promoted anti-gay sentiments. This controversy led to numerous protests and cancellations of his...

An Air India Express plane from Dubai overshot the table-top runway at the Mangalore airport on Saturday morning and plunged over a cliff into a wooded valley, killing 158 persons. There were 160 passengers and six crew members on board Flight IX-812. The passengers included 137 adults, 19 children and 4 infants. Eight passengers survived miraculously. The plane burst into flames after the crash, which occurred at 6.10 a.m. The captain of the flight, Z. Glusica, a British national of Serbian origin, and his co-pilot H.S. Ahluwalia are among the dead. Nine passengers did not board the flight, according to the manifest. Their were two survivors Mohammad Usman and Joel Prathap D'Souza. The reasons for the crash are as yet unclear...

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The ultra-modern music recording studio in Aburi in the Eastern Region of ghana belonging to Rita Marley, wife of the late reggae music icon Bob Marley, has been gutted by fire. The cause of the fire is unknown but sources close to Mrs Marley say it may have been caused by an electrical fault. The multi-million-dollar studio - also the store house of most of Bob Marleys original tapes - was due for commissioning late last year but the event had to be postponed to allow Mrs Marley to attend to some personal issues in the USA. Source:Myjoyonline.com

Legend, the 1984 compilation album by Bob Marley and The Wailers, is a masterpiece that has stood the test of time. The album is a compilation of some of Marley's greatest hits, showcasing his iconic voice and the revolutionary spirit that he imbued in his music. Legend is not only the best-selling reggae album of all time, but it is also one of the best-selling albums worldwide, with over 28 million copies sold to date. The album features some of Marley's most famous songs, including "No Woman, No Cry," "Redemption Song," and "One Love/People Get Ready." The album also includes "Jamming," "Stir It Up," "Is This Love," and "Get Up, Stand Up," among other classics. Each song on the album showcases Marley's unique blend of reggae, ska...

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Speaking out five months after Michael Jackson's death, Janet Jackson placed blame on Dr. Conrad Murray, saying the doctor should no longer be allowed to practice medicine. "He was the one that was administering," she told ABC's Robin Roberts. "I think he is responsible." Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray,remains the focus of a manslaughter investigation into the pop star'sdeath. Murray has admitted to administering the anesthetic propofol,but has denied giving Michael anything that should have killed him. Jackson, who has walled herself in silence,fiercely guarding her private thoughts about the death of her belovedbrother, Michael, opened up to Roberts in an exclusive interview thatwill air...

On April 7, religious and GLBT equality leaders sought to change that impression with a first time in the nation march for Gay tolerance. The march took place in Montego Bay and was led by International Movement of Metropolitan Community Churches bishop Nancy L. Wilson, who is openly lesbian. The march promoted tolerance not only of gays, but also of people living with HIV, AIDS patients, and others.

SHANGHAI, China (AP) Jamaica's Usain Bolt has won the 200 meters at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai with a time of 19.76 seconds. The reigning world and Olympic champion over 100 and 200 meters was never tested Sunday, looking relaxed as he finished ahead of Americans Angelo Taylor, second in 20.34, and Ryan Bailey, third in 20.43. The win continues Bolt's strong start to this season that began with a year's best 9.86 seconds in capturing the 100 at Daegu in South Korea on Wednesday. Earlier in the Shanghai meet, Carmelita Jeter of the United States claimed victory in the women's 100 meters with a time of 11.09.

(AP) Prime Minister Bruce Golding said Thursday his government shook up an anti-drug police unit after Cuba complained that the force had been uncooperative in preventing Jamaican drug smugglers using speedboats and small planes to move narcotics. Golding's announcement followed the publication of a leaked U.S. diplomatic memo that portrayed Jamaican anti-drug officers as being so unresponsive that more than a dozen Cuban officials privately vented their frustrations to a U.S. drug enforcer in 2009. The August 2009 communique released by WikiLeaks said Cuban officials described officials in the neighboring Caribbean country as ignoring efforts to stop traffickers who use Cuban waters and airspace to transport narcotics destined...

Popcaan is the first Jamaican artist to feature on the US Afrobeats Songs chart. Popcaan is moving into new market territory with his featured performance on the track “Toni-Ann Singh” by the Afrobeats artist Burna Boy. The song took its inspiration from the former Miss Jamaica and Miss World title holder Toni-Ann Singh. It is included on the fourth major label release by Burna Boy, “Love, Damini.” The latest Afrobeats Chart determines track rankings via top audio and video music services and download sales from the major music retailers. The “Toni-Ann Singh” track debuted at Number 2 on the US World Albums Chart, at Number 14 on the all-genre Billboard 200 Albums Chart, and Number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. The track, released by...

Popular deejay the 'Warlord' Bounty Killer, was denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago on Friday despite being slated to perform at a concert which was advertised to bring him and rival Vybz Kartel together. The event, smartly titled 'Ceasefire', was held at King George V Park in Port-of-Spain on Saturday night without the presence of the deejay, born Rodney Pryce. The artiste was reportedly denied entry into the twin-island republic by Immigration officers at Piarco International Airport. Efforts to get a comment from the deejay or his manager Julian Jones-Griffiths were unsuccessful as numerous calls to their cellullar phones went unanswered. Reports are that Bounty Killer arrived at the airport some minutes after 8 p.m...

Following headlines over the weekend that gay lobby groups in New Zealand were presuring the promoters of music festival, Big Day Out, to pull Beenie Man from the line-up, and subsequent defence of their decision to use him as the only reggae act, the promoters have now backpedalled and have yanked the deejay from the concert. Gay reaction stemmed from a song recorded by the deejay in which he says, "I'm dreaming of a new Jamaica, come to execute all the gays." The promoters had said in a previous release that they were aware of Beenie Man's controversial past, but he had renounced those feelings and was now promoting "peaceful and humanistic values". However, a release posted yesterday said, "The depth of feeling and hurt...

The new single So Fine by Sean Paul is the most downloaded reggae/dancehall song in France, Canada, Belgium, Norway and Sweden but it still has not been released in the US the biggest music market. iTunes, among the internet's most popular online music stores has So Fine charting in those five nations but it is void on the US online charts. Currently Bob Marley's Three Little Birds at number one and Serani's No Games at number two are the top downloads on US iTunes. So Fine has also landed on Billboard's R&B Hip Hop Singles & Tracks tally, as So Fine, the preview to his upcoming album, debuts at number 90. It is Paul's 13th entry on that chart. Though he has topped the Billboard Hot 100 three times before, Sean Paul has only...

Blackwell (right) with, from left, reggae singers Junior Murvin, Bob Marley and Jacob Miller Island Records turns 51 this year. It's the label that brought reggae from Jamaica to the world, while also showcasing British folk rockers from the '60s and '70s and a lot of influential pop artists. Chris Blackwell founded the Island label in Kingston, Jamaica in 1959 with capital of just £1000. Relocating to London in the early 60s Blackwell built the most diverse and enviable back catalogue of any independent record label in history. From Island's early Jamaican roots in ska and rock-steady, through the label's expansion to become the cutting edge of progressive rock in the late 60s, and then on to the signing of such international...

Despite attempts by local authorities, human trafficking remains a major problem for Jamaica, according to a recent human-rights report published by the United States (US) Department of State. The report states that regardless of the fact that laws in Jamaica prohibit all forms of trafficking, persons are very often transferred to, from, through and within the country. The conclusions of the US 2009 report on the incidents of human trafficking in Jamaica are quite similar to its 2008 review. According to the US State Department, most of the victims were poor women and girls, but also increasingly boys, who were trafficked from rural to urban and tourist areas for commercial exploitation. "Women were reportedly trafficked from...

A serious health problem is looming as several persons have being catching fish in sewage ponds near Old Harbour and selling them to unsuspecting customers. these persons are fishing at ponds located at Old Harbour Villa, St Catherine. "This is not a joking thing when mi say man wid hook and line a catch out the fish and go sell them and dat can't be right at all," one concerned female said. Other persons during interviews expressed similar views and added that it's hoped that the practice will be prevented by authorities "Health problems can occur. It is not to be taken lightly, there might be a condition called oral-faecal transmission and that can result in a form of hepatitis," Dr Notice said He added that the fish...