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Jamaica Reggae Film Festival Call For Entries
The Jamaica Film Academy announces the Call for Entries in the 2012 Jamaica Reggae Film Festival, to be held May 2012 in Kingston, Jamaica.
In keeping with the format initiated at the inaugural event in February 2008, the Festival will showcase films in which aspects of Jamaica's Reggae music culture are displayed, documented and memorialized in feature, documentary and short films, animation and music videos. In the five years since its inception, the Reggae Film Festival has included films made by Jamaicans, as well as global reggae researchers and fans from...
Kanye West Tops The List 2012 Grammy Nominations
Kanye West leads all nominees for the Grammys, picking up seven nods for the event. His nominations include Song of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “All of the Lights”, Best Rap Performance, and even Best Rap Album, where his Dark Fantasy is up again his collaborative Watch the Throne project with Jay-Z.
Rihanna’s Loud is up for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album with “What’s My Name” in the running for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. And Nicki Minaj will battle it out with J. Cole and others for Best New Artist. Also, Chris Brown is up for...
Sting 2011 Rumors Of War Flyer Released
The official flyer for Sting 2011 has been released. In less than a week, one of the biggest stage shows in Jamaica will be taking place at Jamworld on December 26, 2011.
This year shall be no different as the organizers of Sting 2011 are ready for a big turnout this year, especially with the Rumors of War being confirmed. This year, many will see a clash between Kiprich vs Merciless, Specialist vs Hurricane, Iyara vs Deva Bratt and the big clash between Tony Matterhorn vs Twin of Twins.
Israel Vibration Nominated For 2012 Grammy Award
The Grammy nominees have been revealed and Israel Vibration receives a Best Reggae Album nomination for Reggae Knights. Other nominees include Monty Alexander for Harlem-Kingston Express Live!, Stephen Marley for Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life, Ziggy Marley for Wild And Free and Shaggy for Summer In Kingston.
Cecil "Skelly" Spence and Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, two thirds of the original Israel Vibration, released Reggae Knights on August 16, 2011 through Mediacom and VP Associated Label Group (VPAL), a subsidiary of VP Records that offers worldwide...
Buju Banton Files Appeal For His Drug Conviction
Mark "Buju Banton" Myrie is appealing his federal drug conviction, insisting there was not enough evidence to prove he was involved in a cocaine conspiracy. Banton's attorney filed appeal papers on Friday December 16, 2011 claiming his client was the subject of entrapment by a federal informant who hounded the singer.
Buju Banton appealed for a shorter jail term earlier this year in June and the judge presiding over the case received several letters from Banton's children, Jamaican officials and celebrities including actor Danny Glover, asking for leniency...
Kartel Ordered To Pay J$15 Million
Adidjah "Vybz Kartel" Palmer, who is facing two murder charges, has been ordered by the Supreme Court to pay J$15 million in damages to Jamaican promoter Alton Salmon for his failure to perform at a concert in the Turks and Caicos Islands in August 2009.
Salmon said he paid Vybz Kartel a deposit of US$8,500 and the balance was to be paid at the end of the show. Salmon said he honored the agreement however Kartel breached his contract by not appearing to perform at the show.
After the suit was filed in the Supreme Court, the defendant Vybz Kartel was served...
Jamaica Order 230 Volvo Buses
Volvo Buses has received an order for a total of 230 city buses from Kingston, Jamaica. The first 65 buses will be delivered at the end of 2011. The transaction is worth just over 16 million euros. The order encompasses 210 conventional Volvo B7R buses and 20 Volvo B12M articulated buses. The vehicles will be delivered over a three-year period starting this year. The purchaser is JUTC, the Jamaican Urban Transit Company.
Alexandre Selski who is handling the transaction on behalf of Volvo stated:
I Octane EP Launch Received Tremendous Support
I-Octane is still soaring from his performance on Monday night before a packed house at DROM in New York City. Performing before a crowd of his peers, media outlets and industry insiders proved to be a nerve racking feat. But like a true champion, the singjay took the stage and performed with sheer confidence that he has become known for and came out on top.
The long awaited release of I-Octane's debut EP "Straight From the Heart," which has already received a 'thumbs up' by John Carmanica who featured single "Crime A Rise" in the New York Times, gave way to...
Hapilos Teens Logo Competition Kicks Off
Hapilos Teens main goal is to provide entertainment and a positive outlet for high school Teenagers .
Hapilos Teens logo competition kicks off today December 12, 2011 and ends March 31, 2012. The competition is open to teens aged 13-17 years only. All entries should be sent to hapiteens@hapilos.com
Eligibility
The Contest is open to individuals and groups, aged 13-17.
Employees of Hapilos Entertainment Group, judges and their immediate family are not eligible to enter the Competition.
How to Enter
All entries must be submitted by...
Gaza Slim Charged
Vanessa "Gaza Slim" Saddler has been charged by police with conspiracy to pervert the court of justice. Gaza Slim turned herself in to the Constant Spring Police on Monday after being named as a person of interest.
She placed herself under investigation after reporting to cops that she was robbed by Clive Lizard Williams, the same man her Portmore Empire boss Vybz Kartel is charged for murdering. Police say they have seized a cellular phone which contains a message instructing her to report the story that she was robbed to the police.
Philip 'Fattis' Burrell Dead At 57
Philip 'Fattis' Burrell, 57, died at Kingston's University of the West Indies Hospital on Saturday Dec. 3. Burrell, CEO of the Kingston, Jamaica based label Xterminator Records, suffered a stroke two weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital; his condition deteriorated last Tuesday when his doctors discovered a blood clot near his lungs; Burrell fell into a coma on Friday night from which he died from.
Born in the Trench Town area of western Kingston, Burrell was raised in England but returned to Jamaica as a teenager. His production career commenced with...
Gaza Slim Turns Herself In To Police
Vanessa "Gaza Slim" Saddler has turned herself in to police on monday after being named a person of interest regarding a murder case involving her mentor Vybz Kartel. Gaza Slim reported to the Constant Spring Police Station on Monday afternoon, accompanied by her attorney. She was initially summoned by Jamaican Police to report to the station on Friday to face questioning in the regards to Vybz Kartel case.
Gaza Slim faces a charge of perverting the course of justice after allegedly filing a false police report; claiming that she was robbed by Clive “Lizard”...
Shaggy Nominated for 2012 Grammy Best Reggae Album
A stellar career continues for international icon Shaggy as he receives the 2012 Grammy Award nomination for best reggae album - the ultimate recognition for his latest studio effort, Summer In Kingston, released on his own Ranch Entertainment label, on July 19, 2011.
The 8-track digital album was heavily marketed with a focus on fan-targeted promotions, and Shaggy has been touring non-stop since its release as he continues his global dominance.
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Jamaica National Works Agency Is Under Investigation
(AP) A Jamaican anti-corruption agency opened a probe Tuesday into a troubled government office that is already undergoing an independent review of its alleged mismanagement of a stalled $400 million road program.
Contractor General Greg Christie's staff is investigating the National Works Agency for its purchase of $720,000 worth of new office furniture using contract funds from the renovation of a narrow strip of shore road leading to Kingston's international airport.
The shoreline work is being done by a Chinese company, China Harbour Engineering Company...