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Pablo McNeil has died at the age of 71. The cause of death was a long illness he suffered since a stroke in Decemeber 2007.

A sprinter since childhood, McNeil competed at two Olympic Games. In the 1964 Tokyo Games he reached the semi-final of the 100 meters, finishing sixth. He also appeared in the 100 meters at the 1968 Games in Mexico City, but failed to make it past the first round. He was part of the relay team that won a silver medal at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica.

After a career of competing in athletics, McNeil turned his...

A Jamaican police inspector has been jailed after fellow officers allegedly found 150 pounds (68 kilo) of compressed marijuana in the trunk of his car.

Police say the inspector was stopped by agents of the department's anti-corruption branch as he was driving toward the capital of Kingston. Three boxes and a knapsack in his car's trunk were allegedly filled with dense bricks of marijuana.

A Sunday police statement says the officer is in custody pending charges. Authorities expect a ruling from public prosecutors on Monday. The suspect was not identified...

Born Damian Rhoden from Islington, St. Mary, Munga joined the music scene at the tender age of 18 when he entered the Red Label Wine Superstar Competition with the original song Who Drink Out the Red Label Wine?

A past student of St Mary High and Tarrant Comprehensive, Munga hustled on the streets doing odd jobs before setting his mind on becoming an entertainer. Since then, he has never turned back. Munga developed his versatile style as a prodigy of the 'fireman' Capleton before grabbing the attention of the nation as a solo act.

With an edgy rap style...

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...

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is proud to present the award-winning American classic BOYZ N THE HOOD on Blu-ray for the first time this July 19, 2011. In celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, this powerful and timeless story of the three friends growing up in “the hood” gets the deluxe Blu-ray treatment, featuring stunning new high definition picture and explosive sound. The Special Features include “The Enduring Significance of Boyz N the Hood,” a look back with the cast and filmmakers at the last 20 years and the impact the film has made. In addition...

Grammy Award winner Buju Banton and International Reggae artist Delly Ranx have teamed up for Thunder Roll. The Pure Music Production track was recorded while Buju Banton was released on bail and awaiting trial. Since Delly and Buju are close friends it was a natural collaboration and as Delly said it's always nice when friends team up and make a great song.

The song being so personal, Delly Ranx decided to give a portion of all proceeds to Buju Banton's commissary and encourages fans and music supporters to join him and give. Thunder Roll...

(AP)Caribbean Airlines says it is investigating why one of its jets suddenly lost cabin pressure on a flight between Jamaica and Barbados.

An airline spokeswoman says the Boeing 737-800 made an emergency descent, causing the oxygen masks to deploy. Laura Asbjornsen said there were no injuries to passengers or crew and the plane landed safely in Barbados. There were 48 people on board Sunday's flight.

Asbjornsen said Monday that the aircraft is undergoing a thorough maintenance review.

The one and only Spragga Benz has been added to one of summer's biggest event dubbed Best Of Both World/Reggae meets Hip Hop I-Octane - JadaKiss and Friends

After many speculations on the surprised guest artist for July 15th at Amazura, Spragga Benz name was finally revealed. He will be joining legendary Rap artist Jadakiss and Reggae star I-Octane who will entertain their fans along with Konshens, Munga Honorable, Richie Loops, Bascom X, Frisco Kid, Chi Ching Ching, Kranium, Supa hype, Baby Chris and a very special surprised...

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.

The Jamaican maid asked for a pay increase. The wife was upset about this and decided to talk to her about the raise.

She asked: Now Marie, why you feel you deserve a pay increase?

Marie: Well, ma'am, three reasons why I want de increase. The first one, mi iron better than you!
Wife: Who said you iron better than me?

Marie: Your husband says so.
Wife: Oh.

Marie: The second reason........ah cooks better than you.
Wife: Nonsense, who said you were a better cook than me?

Marie: Your husband again
Wife: Oh.

Marie: My last reason is that I am...

LIME has taken the ‘E’ or entertainment element of their brand to another level by partnering with the Caribbean’s first globally syndicated television series to showcase Jamaican talents and culture to over 22 million viewers through a program called In The Dance.

The new 13-week season will hit television screens starting July 1 on local broadcast partner TVJ, and viewers are promised an exciting show each week. Speaking at the June 16th launch at the Quad Night Club in Kingston, LIME Jamaica’s Marketing Commander Stephen Pryce said, “Dance is in our genetic...

The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards held their yearly event recognizing and celebrating Young Black Professionals. Media personality and President & CEO of DNZ Productions Nicole Duhaney better known as Nikki Z was honored and received an Broadcast Communications Award.

Some of the distinguished recipient were Dr. Keneca Boyce, Senior Director of Program Development, Inwood House for Women in Business Award. Jeff Broom, Co-Founder, Making A Difference (M.A.D.) Team for Multi-Level Marketing Award and Gordon Chambers, Singer, Producer, & Grammy...

Internationally acclaimed Jamaican producer Donovan "Don Corleon" Bennett unleashes his highly anticipated dub album aptly titled Dub In HD, on June 21, 2011, on his very own label, Don Corleon Records. Internationally-known and critically acclaimed for his work with pop stars such as Sean Paul, Rihanna and Keyshia Cole on Billboard chart-topping singles, as well as the who's who in reggae and dancehall today, from Vybz Kartel to J Boog, Bennett is credited with keeping reggae music contemporary and on a competitive edge in the global music industry.

Bennett's...

Jamaica's government says it will provide financial assistance to hundreds of farmers who lost $1.6 million worth of crops that were destroyed by heavy rains in recent weeks.

Agriculture Minister Christopher Tufton said Friday that an estimated 2,500 farmers lost crops including tomatoes, melons and lettuce. He said crews will continue to visit farmers and assess the damage.

He did not specify how much money farmers would receive. The rains also destroyed roads and led to the drowning of one man earlier this month.

His name aptly describes him and his unique style of music. The multifaceted artist, husky voiced singer, witty songwriter and consummate musician, delivers with passion, meaning and message.

Born in St. Ann, Jamaica, Bryan Grant AKA Bryan Art and formerly Brahyhan art (same pronunciation), recalls playing the guitar before the tender age of eight. His keen interest in music was inspired by his eldest brother, a recording artist known as Ray Grant. However, it was his mother who taught him his first three primary chords on which he’d improvise for the next...