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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island and New York City.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was 3.7 miles deep. Shaking was felt at the White House and all over the East Coast, as far south as Chapel Hill, N.C. Parts of the Pentagon, White House and Capitol were evacuated. The quake was in Mineral, Va., in Louisa County.

VP Records founders Pat and Vincent Chin is in mourning, following the murder of their grandson Joel Chin.

The 35-year-old producer, who also headed up VP’s A&R department, was reportedly shot and killed as he drove up into his apartment in Stony Hill, St Andrew, Jamaica Tuesday August 16. According to reports, Chin died instantly in his driveway.

VP Records released a statement, saying:

It is with great sadness that VP Records must announce the passing of Joel Chin at the age of 35. Joel was shot last night (Tuesday, August 16) outside his home...

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Born Lloyd Horace Brammer to Lloyd and Myrna Brammer and raised in some of Kingston’s toughest communities, Maxfield and Duhaney Park, young Reggae/Dancehall artiste BRAMMA attended the Calabar High school and graduated with four (4) CXC subjects. BRAMMA’S love for the music was noticeable during his school years where he spent many of his days entertaining friends or those who cared to listen, making drum beats on desks while he delivered some raunchy lyrics to much fan fare. In 2005, his school mate and best friend Marley who was living on Merrivale Drive, close...

Lakefest "The Greatfest" took place this past Sunday August 14th 2011 in Colchester, CT. The event referred as a modern day 'Woodstock' But strictly Roots, Rock and Reggae lived up to its namesake music festival, from Live bands, food, friends, family and even rain.

Neither rain, nor wind could put a damper on the thousands of Caribbean music lovers who stood side by side with umbrellas, raincoats and bathing suits to enjoy the sounds of Beres Hammond, Etana, Anthony B, Wayne Wonder, Blaq Capone, Alandon, Drezion, Prince Pankhi, Derrick Barnett & Statement...

(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...

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

Dancehall artiste Macka Diamond is appealing to the person or persons who broke into her vehicle in the parking lot at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre and stole...

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Jamaican ska music legend Eric “Monty” Morris will return to the Southland on August 27[SUP]th[/SUP] for what will be his fifth ever show in the City of Angeles. Monty will be honored in a very special Tribute To A Living Legend showcase inside the popular new reggae night spot, The Joint.

Fresh from his debut European tour and in support of his first full-length album entitled The Living Legends Collection, Monty will be backed by an all-star cast of L.A. based musicians for this one night only. Also on the bill will be L.A.’s reggae rising stars...

Jamaica's sprinter Steve Mullings, the world's third ranked 100 meters this year and one of the favorites for the World Championships in Daegu later this month, has allegedly tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs and is now facing being kicked out of the sport for life.

Mullings tested positve for an unspecified banned masking agent. If the positive test is confirmed, Mullings faces being banned from the sport for life as it would be his second offense.

Reggae singer Siccaturie 'Jah Cure' Alcock and Kamila McDonald, co-host of CVM TV's On Stage and university student, became man and wife at the luxurious Tryall Club Sandy Bay Hanover on Sunday.

Jah Cure says he sees himself in the light of a role model for not just entertainers, but for real men who believe in showing their women how special they are.

Jah Cure is set to tour Africa for the first time in coming weeks. It is not clear if that’s where the singer is planning to have his honeymoon...

A Jamaican guy walks into a whorehouse in New York and asks, "You have a girl work here from Jamaica name Arlene?"

"Yes," answers the madam. "Go on up to Room 6."

So the fellow went up to Room 6 and knocked on the door. When the woman answered, he asked "Yu name Arlene, don't it?"

"Yeah man, a me dat," replied the woman.

"Well, a have a couple Hundred dollas...." he proudly announced.

With that, the hooker interrupted him, grabbed the money, opened the door wide and hauled him by the shirt into the room. After a little rest from the vigorous...

The Jamaica National Flag was first raised on Independence Day, August 6, 1962. It signifies the birth of our nation. The Flag brings to mind memories of past achievements and gives inspiration towards further success. It is flown on many triumphant occasions, showing the pride that Jamaicans have in their country and in the flag itself.

Once a Spanish possession known as Santiago, in 1655 it became an English, and later a British, colony, known as Jamaica. It achieved full independence in 1962. With 2.8 million people, it is the third most populous...

Events: Redemption Reggae Festival
WHEN: Sat Aug 20, 2011
WHERE:Sound Academy - Toronto

Category'Bandit Events
The King & the Prince of reggae music BERES HAMMOND & WAYNE WONDER are ready for Toronto for a major concert presented by REDEMPTION on SATURDAY AUGUST 20th. Redemption is known for the true reggae experience in Toronto with top class presentations five times a year. For this special reggae festival Beres Hammond & Wayne Wonder come to sound academy with their FULL BAND. This event will open its doors at 8pm sharp with full-length live...

Event: Reggae Rhythm & Blues
Venue: Roy Wilkins Park - Queens, NY
Date: September 4th 2011
Artiste Performing: Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Mavado, Tarrus Riley, Machel Montano
www.reggaerhythmandblues.com

(AP)Jamaican police have arrested three suspects in connection with the grisly slayings of a mother and daughter whose be headings during a home invasion last month renewed a sense of fear and outrage among crime-weary Jamaicans.

Police commanders told reporters at a Tuesday news conference that three suspects have been arrested and investigators are seeking six more. They said criminal charges were expected to be filed soon.

The July 20 be headings of Charmaine Rattray and 19-year-old daughter Joyette Lynch during an home invasion at night sent a shock...

T-Pain is suing Antares, the company that creates the Auto-Tune effect. Teddy P — who’s now partnering with Izotope to create something called the “T-Pain effect” says Antares is still using his image and likeness to promote its products.

He also claims that Antares has unlawfully licensed his name and image to third parties. He’s demanding the company cease and desist and pay him $1 million for his troubles.