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St Lucia government bans Vybz Kartel by denying work permits for HOT FM Supreme Weekend Show, a statement release stating that the Government deliberately refrained from rushing to judgment by establishing an adhoc committee to discuss the pros and cons of the request. One of the key factors the St. Lucia government used in their decision is the way neighboring countries treat Jamaican Dancehall artiste, the Ricky Trooper You-Chub video and the visa drama. St Lucia government went on to say that the committee’s deliberations were undertaken with the understanding, that notwithstanding its findings and recommendations, the ultimate decision would rest with the Minister for Labour, Information and Broadcasting. St Lucia...

Buju Banton retrial has been postponed from December to February. The change came at the request of Banton's defense attorney, who said in a motion that Banton hopes to make arrangements for bail for the holidays. Buju Banton's attorney says his client wants to spend the holiday season with his family.

It was not just fans standing yards from the world's fastest man who were banking on a burst of adrenaline from yesterday's 150m "street sprint" in Manchester, which Usain Bolt completed in a world record 14.35 seconds. In the event, the triple Olympic gold-medallist Bolt did not disappoint, cruising to victory in the fastest time run over 150m, breaking the world record of 14.8 seconds which has stood since 1983. In the lead up to the race, Usain Bolt spoke of the importance of street athletics in spurring young people to take up athletics: "It's unique, something new for the sport and it will help attract youngsters into athletics. I like to please the crowd and show them the person I am. I'm just going to go out there and...

A release from Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer via Riddimstream was sent out on friday. In it, he compares himself to Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley and others . He says that he has deliberately made himself into an attention-seeking, porn-producing, bleached out face clown to trick Babylon. Read the full release below What do you think?

Siccature "Jah Cure" Alcock, was arrested and charged Thursday April 22, 2010 for illegal possession of Marijuana. Jah Cure was travelling along Dunrobin Avenue when he was stopped and searched during a spot check. Two ganja spliffs were reportedly found in the ash tray of the car, along with a small amount of marijuana in a bag. The police say the drug weighs about an ounce in total. Jah Cure was released from police custody yesterday and granted bail of $10,000. He is set to appear in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday April 26, 2010.

David "Mavado" Brooks was freed on Thursday June 09, 2011 when he appeared in the St Ann’s Bay Resident Magistrate court in Jamaica. Mavado was charged with malicious destruction of property by the St Ann Police last month. The charge stemmed from a fight outside a night club in Runaway Bay on May 22, where he was arrested, charged and subsequently offered $50,000 station bail. Mavado was freed along with his manager Julian Jones-Griffith on Thursday, after the complainant in the case told the court that she no longer had an interest in the matter.

Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga has made public his distaste for modern dance hall music, which he describes as lacking in substance. Seaga stated "I am a man that when I think music, I think melody. I think lyrics. I think rhythm, but I see them all together, packaged in one thing, and my basic concept is that if you can't whistle it, it is not music," he declared during the recent official reopening of Things Jamaican at Devon House, St Andrew. Seaga, who is credited with producing Many, Oh (Higgs and Wilson) in 1960, the first Jamaican hit record pressed on vinyl for commercial production, used the occasion to remind the audience of his formula for success, which has stood the test of time. The former prime minister pointed out...

Luciano has denied knowing that his house guest, who engaged police in a shoot-out and was killed on his property, was a wanted man. "He denies knowing that aspect of the man of which the police speak," Delano Franklyn, Luciano's attorney said yesterday. Andrew Senior, who the police said was a notorious criminal wanted in connection with several crimes including murder, was shot dead Luciano's Westminster Crescent, St Andrew, house Wednesday. Senior died after a two-hour gun battle with lawmen, during which three cops were shot and injured. Luciano, born Jepther McClymont, was detained by the police after he rushed to the house following the shooting, but released after agreeing to provide the police with a voluntary...

Buju Banton was sentenced on today Thursday June 23, 2011 to 10 years in a U.S. federal prison for his conviction on cocaine conspiracy charge. Mark "Buju Banton" Myrie, was convicted in February by a jury in Tampa, Florida, on charges of conspiring with two other men to possess at least 11 pounds (5 kg) of cocaine. At the sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge James Moody said the 10-year sentence was the minimum he could give under federal guidelines. He said the maximum was 151 months.

Debuting its latest modern marvel, China has opened the world's longest sea bridge, a 26.4 mile-long structure. Expanding across the wide blue waters of Jiaozhou bay, the vast Y-shaped bridge connects the Northern port city of Qingdao with an airport built on a nearby island and the industrial suburb of Huangdao. The bridge halves the journey time to the other side of the bay, making it just 30 minutes. The first motorists to drive onto the six-lane bridge will have a free journey. For the first month, cars can plow the 110ft-wide highway across the bay free of charge, but after that, a trip on the bridge will cost 50 yuan ($7.75 USD). Built in just 4 years at a cost reported by the Chinese state media yesterday as $2.27...

Ziona Chana lived with his family in a vast, four-story pink structure with around 100 rooms in a remote village that became a tourist attraction. The sect named Chana was founded by Chana's grandfather in 1942 and counts hundreds of families as members. Chana married his first wife when he was 17 and claimed he once married 10 wives in a single year.

Rodney "Bounty Killer" Pryce made headlines for his recurrent troubles with the law has been arrested by St Andrew North Police at his East Avenue home. Rodney Price already is being prosecuted on previous charges of illegal possession of a firearm, marijuana possession, and unlawful wounding and assault. Police say Bounty Killer physically abused his female companion after she decided to end their three year relationship. A report was made to the police and following investigations a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police report that while being processed at the Constant Spring Police Station, Bounty Killer was allowed to make a telephone call. Police stated the DJ used that opportunity to call the complainant and...

One of the main suspect in the shooting of Voicemail artist O’Neil Edwards, was found dead in the Chancery Hall community this afternoon, Police said the unidentified man managed to escape checkpoints set up to nab him several hours earlier. Edwards’ cellular phone was found in the dead man’s possession. Meanwhile a second suspect was picked up by the Manchester Police in that parish last night and is being transported to Kingston where he will be questioned. Oniel Edwards is still critical condition and he remains hospitalised.

Born ROWAN "Anthony Cruz" SMITH on December 17th, Anthony Cruz grew up in Mandeville, Manchester. Hailing from a talented musical family - being the nephew of the celebrated singer Garnett Silk, as well as having a mother and father who were excellent singers - Cruz was convinced from a young age that he was destined to be a great singer. After graduating from Holmwood Technical High School, Cruz migrated to the United States, spending a few years in New York before moving to Miami. In 1993, while residing in Miami, fate would lead him to meet producer Willie Lindo who was impressed with a demo tape he heard of the artiste. Lindo decided to take him under his wings, working with the young singer to hone his rich vocals...

Author Ian Fleming will be honored with his very own airport. Jamaica is set to name its third international airport after the novelist who created James Bond. Previously known as the Boscobel Airstrip, the upgraded and expanded Ian Fleming airport will mainly be used by travellers flying in on private jets. The official opening of the airport, which now features a passenger lounge, pilot briefing room and customs and immigration points, is due this month.

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Buju Banton was arrested and is in a federal lockup in Miami, facing drug conspiracy charges. Drug Enforcement Administration agents say Buju Banton, real name Mark Anthony Myrie, has been in custody since Thursday and will soon be transferred to Tampa, where the U.S. Attorney is charging him with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilos of cocaine. Buju Banton has homes both in Jamaica and Tamarac. Recently he encounter a firestorm of protest against him after the Grammys announced that his album "Rasta Got Soul", released earlier this year, was up for an award. Click Here to check Federal Bureau of Prison

(AP) A Philadelphia man was gunned down hours after a judge upheld felony charges against his ex-girlfriend, who was accused of offering $1,000 on Facebook for someone to kill him. But with the teenager who allegedly took the bait already in custody, investigators said Tuesday they aren’t sure why the man was killed. Corey White, 22, was shot once in the chest Monday night on a West Philadelphia street, authorities said. Homicide investigators said White got into an argument with the occupants of a brown car and a man got out of the vehicle and shot him. “There are a couple of other theories out there,” Capt. James White said. A few hours earlier, a municipal judge had approved charges including murder solicitation...

Kim Hamilton was born December 5th, 1990. She is the youngest of seven siblings. She attended Ascot High and graduated in 2008. Kym developed a love for music at an early age. However she didn't start turning heads until she started Primary School. By the time she got to high school others started taking notice also. Kym started entering a lot of school competitions that proved successful. Kym with the guidance of her brother Ryan Hamilton started entering competitions like magnum kings and queens and Jamaica Rising Stars and Tastee talent shows. However her big break did not come until she signed with Adidjaheim Records in July of 2009. While signed to Adidjaheim Records kym's first single was Teenage Pregnancy which...