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On Tuesday morning, more than 1,000 police officers from forces across Ontario executed 105 search warrants in the Toronto and Ottawa, resulting in 79 arrests and the seizure of $30,000 in cash, $10,500 in casino cheques, 19 firearms, diamonds, cocaine, body armour, vehicles and more than 10,000 ecstasy pills. Dubbed Project Corral, the investigation began in August 2009 focusing on several shootings and other violent crimes in northwest Toronto that police believed to be a result of fighting between the area’s competing criminal organizations. While investigators initially targetted members of the Falstaff Crips and Five Point Generals street level gangs allegedly selling illicit drugs and trafficking in firearms police now allege...

Nominees were announced Wednesday for the 53 Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 2011, on CBS. Take a look at who was nominated for the best Best Reggae Album and top categories. Best Reggae Album: - Buju Banton - Before The Dawn - Gregory Isaacs & King Isaac - Isaacs Meets Isaac - Lee "Scratch" Perry - Revelation - Bob Sinclair And Sly & Robbie - Made In Jamaica - Sly & Robbie And The Family Taxi - One Pop Reggae - Andrew Tosh - Legacy An Acoustic Tribute To Peter Tosh Record Of The Year: - B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars - Nothin' On You - Eminem Featuring Rihanna - Love The Way You Lie - Cee Lo Green - F*** You - Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind - Lady Antebellum - Need You Now Album...

Michael Jackson was pronounced dead this afternoon.The pop star arrived at a hospital in a deep coma.Jackson was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles after he suffered a heart attack. Paramedics administered CPR in the ambulance. The call to 9-1-1 came in about 12:21 p.m. P.S.T. (3:21 p.m. Eastern) from Jackson's home in Los Angeles.Capt. Steve Ruda of the Los Angeles Fire Department said Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived. The singer was taken to UCLA Medical Center. At the medical center, every entrance to the emergency room was blocked by security guards. Even hospital staffers were not permitted to enter. A few people stood inside the waiting area, some of them crying. Jackson is the seventh of nine children...

Windel "Gyptian "Edwards has recently completed a hectic 60 day tour of Europe and Africa. On Friday December 3, 2010 after been taken to the hospital he was diagnosed as being severely dehydrated. Jus1 production issued a Press Release about Gyptian health with a statement from Gyptian himself. Gyptian manager Ivor Ruddock said; A decision was then made by his management team that in the best interest of Gyptian, and against his will, he will be returning to Jamaica to consult with his personal physician and dietitian. Gyptian Said;

Nelson Mandela turned 93 today Monday July 18, 2011. He was surrounded by family, as South Africans paid tribute to his legacy by performing at least 67 minutes of public service. One min for each year of public service. Mandela known by his clan name Madiba was spending the day in Qunu, where he grew up. South Africans held various activities to honor a man credited with helping bring together a nation separated by apartheid.

Jean-Dickens Toussaint and his wife were recently kidnapped in Haiti, which has brought renewed attention to the ongoing security crisis in the country. The couple was abducted in Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, on March 18, 2023, as they were leaving a bank. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of $2 million for their release. The kidnapping of Jean-Dickens Toussaint and his wife is just one of many incidents of violence and insecurity that have plagued Haiti in recent years. The country has been grappling with political instability, poverty, and crime for decades, and the situation has only gotten worse in recent years. Kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common, with many Haitians living in fear of being abducted...

Dancehall deejay Matthew Thompson more popularly known as Esco is today counting his lucky stars after surviving a near fatal kidnapping attempt. The incident occurred on Friday (Oct. 2nd) as the entertainer was exiting Bling Cuts, a barber shop owned by fellow deejay Bling Dawg. When he was pounced upon by three men armed with guns and other projectiles. The men proceeded to rob him then forced him inside their get away vehicle. A struggle ensued and Esco in an act of bravery manage to fight the men off before escaping but not without suffer some minor injuries. Esco a disc jock turn artiste/producer was a member of the duo Leftside and Esco until their surprise split a few years ago. Esco is best known for the mega hit 'Tuck...

Lincoln “Sugar” Minott is undoubtedly one of the elders of Jamaican popular music. A veteran of 30 years, Sugar is a significant figure in the formation of the music in the post ska/rocksteady and reggae eras. A release from the organisers of show in Toronto, which should have been headlined by singer Sugar Minott, states that they "received sad news that reggae's veteran entertainer, producer and sound system owner has fallen ill in his home in Jamaica". "Diagnosed with a heart condition (Angina Pectoris) by the medical team at the Kingston Public hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, Sugar is resting under doctor's supervision," the release said

The International Artiste Night show will not be staged this Dominica Festivals carnival season due to financial limitations. Dominica Festivals Committee (DFC) Events Director Val Cuffy said too much expenses are incurred to organize that event. The first International Artiste Night was held in 2008 with Jamaican dancehall artiste Mr. Vegas as the headline act. In 2009, Jamaican reggae and dancehall artiste Wayne Marshall was the featured performance. Source: Dominica Online

With a population of less than three million people, police kill hundreds of people every year in what they claim are crime-related shootouts, making Jamaica's police force among the deadliest in the world. Rights groups say that these shootings add up to a campaign of extra-judicial executions carried out by police who have taken the law into their own hands.

Authorities say rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested on an outstanding traffic warrant as he left a restaurant near Universal Studios outside Los Angeles. Knight was released about an hour after his arrest early Saturday. Knight was stopped by deputies, who ran his name through computers and discovered he was wanted on a minor traffic warrant issued recently in Beverly Hills. Knight was brought to West Hollywood, where he was cited and released, after agreeing to appear in court within two months. Source: AP

Tommy Lee Sparta, one of Jamaica's most popular dancehall artists, has been released from jail after spending over three years in custody. The artist, whose real name is Leroy Russell, was arrested in 2018 on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The news of Tommy Lee Sparta's release has been met with excitement and relief by his fans, who have been eagerly anticipating his return to the music scene. The artist's incarceration had left a void in the dancehall community, with many fans missing his unique style and sound. Tommy Lee Sparta's release comes after a long legal battle, which saw the artist facing multiple charges and spending months in custody without bail. However, in January 2022, a Jamaican court...

For more than 20 years Squingy, the charismatic DJ of Jamaica’s Bass Odyssey Sound, has captivated audiences with his energetic stage presence and clever toasting skills. His undeniable talent has earned him the respect of his fellow DJs and fans across the world. Now the world-renowned entertainer has decided to permanently relocate to the United States. The decision was not an easy one for him to make; however, Squingy states that he needs to do what is best for his health and well-being. “For years, I’ve been traveling and entertaining the world. I’ve given everything to my fans and neglected my own body. I have a terminal Illness and it’s time for me to focus on maintaining my health as best I can. Moving to the US is going to...

Usain Bolt has been named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second successive time at a star-studded ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Bolt maintained his complete dominance of men's sprint events in 2009, winning the 100 and 200 meters world titles in Berlin -- both in stunning new world record times -- as well as helping his nation claim gold in the 4x100m relay. His performances last August mirrored those of 2008, when Bolt announced himself to the world when shattering world records when winning both sprints at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Oneil Edwards, one-third of the popular dancehall group, Voicemail, was reportedly shot multiple times at the gate to his house in Duhaney Park, Kingston, early this morning, and is now undergoing critical surgery at the Kingston Public Hospital. Unconfirmed reports indicate that robbery was the motive, and that he was shot at least once in the head.Residents say two gunmen were seen running away from the scene. Edwards was found lying on his back in a pool of blood in his backyard. He was shot at least seven times.Voicemail consist of 3 members: Oniel Edwards, Craig Jackson and Kevin Blaire. Oneil is the son of Rupee Edwards - a well known Jamaican artist and producer.

Stephen Marley along-side his brothers Damian Marley and Julian Marley are proud to announce the signing of reggae music singing sensation Christopher Ellis to the growing roster of musical talent featured on the Marley brothers record label imprint , Ghetto Youths International, Inc. Christopher Lamour Ellis was born the youngest male progeny to “The Godfather of Jamaican Rocksteady”, the late Alton Ellis. Talented in his own right, the soulful 28 year-old roots reggae, r&b crooner has been astounding audiences with his incredibly natural, smooth vocal stylings since the age of 11. In 2009, a mutual friend introduced Stephen Marley to Christopher Ellis in Jamaica. During that fateful meeting on Hope Road, Christopher sang A...

Underlining South Korea’s global energy interests, Seoul based Korea East-West Power Company Limited has negotiated a deal with the Jamaica government, which has given the green light to the decision by Marubeni Corporation to transfer 50 percent of its shares in the Jamaica Public Service Company to EWP. The company is wholly owned by the Government of South Korea, and ranks as the largest thermal power company in the Republic of Korea, owning and operating in excess of 9,000 megawatts of power generation facilities in the country.

The charges against singer Chris Brown and his bodyguard stemming from a weekend fight were reduced to simple assault misdemeanors Monday. The two men, who had spent the previous 36 hours in a Washington jail, entered a packed courtroom in leg irons and handcuffs, but at the end they were unshackled and released without bail Monday afternoon. Brown, 24, was ordered to report to his California probation officer within 48 hours and to stay at least 100 yards away from the man he is accused of assaulting early Sunday. Both men must return to court on November 24.

Reinventing yourself is the only way to stay on top in this game. You have to try new things and show different sides of yourself or else the people will get bored. It seems like no one understands this better than West Coast repper Snoop Dogg. He has never been afraid to try new sounds and styles and usually the people eat it up. I mean think about it, what other artist can go from “Murder Was The Case” to “Sensual Seduction” and nobody even blink an eye? just when you thought we had seen it all from the man, word is coming from the Dogg’s house that he is about to flip the game again. Fresh off his country debut I am now hearing that Snoop is about to release an all reggae album! Apparently Snoop has been laying down...

Ewart "Mad Cobra" Brown was shot and injured tonight in the Braeton Phase 1 Community, Portmore Jamaica. It is said that Mad Cobra and a group of men had an dispute,which result in the deejay being shot. The deejay was rush and admitted to the Spanish Town Hospital and currently being treated for a gunshot wound to the chest. It is said that Mad Cobra is out of surgery and is stable condition.