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The Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) has directed the management of Nationwide News Network (NNN) Limited to immediately discontinue transmission of Kingsley 'Ragashanti' Stewart's popular call-in radio programme, 'Ragashanti Live'.

In a statement this afternoon, the BCJ said that it had decided to take action following after receiving numerous public complaints over the last two months and after having conducted its own review of NNN's programming during the period February 7 to March 2. Transcripts of the offending programming was also supplied to the...

Jackie Robinson Foundation Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria, hosted by legendary entertainer, Bill Cosby.

For the 37th year, the star-studded Gala paid tribute to those who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson and who helped raise money for the Foundation’s premiere minority scholarship and mentoring program. This 2010-2011 academic year, JRF provided generous financial aid and program support to 220 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars representing 31 states and the District of Columbia and enrolled in 92 different colleges and...

The awards ceremony was held on Saturday, March 12 at The East Lawn of the historical Devon House site, Hope Road, Kingston. The Show went well and the winners are listed below.

1) DJ OF THE YEAR (MALE)
(For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)
Beenie man
Aidonia
Bounty killer
Vybz kartel
Busy signal
Assassin

Winner: Vybz Kartel

2) DJ OF THE YEAR (FEMALE)
(For overall impact as a solo vocal performer in the eligibility year)
Tifa
Stacious
Lady Saw
Cecile
D’ángel
Timberlee
Spice...

America Movil has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Digicel Group to acquire 100% of Digicel’s operations in Honduras and El Salvador. As part of the transaction, America Movil will sell Jamaican subsidiary Claro to Digicel.

The completion of the transaction is subject to governmental and regulatory approvals in Honduras, El Salvador and Jamaica, among other conditions, and is expected to be finalised during the second quarter of 2011. The financial terms of the transaction have not being disclosed, although it has been reported in the...

(AP) Gunmen brazenly shot up a police station and later swarmed inside a public hospital to rob doctors and nurses in a gritty city just outside the Caribbean island's capital, authorities said Friday.

On Friday, gunmen invaded Spanish Town Hospital and robbed staff of money, phones and jewelry. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

National Security Minister Dwight Nelson said intelligence indicated the gun attack late Thursday in the southern city of Spanish Town was in retaliation for the deaths of three alleged members of the Klansman gang by...

Police recovered over T&T$18 million (J$240 million) worth of compressed marijuana concealed in a 40-foot shipping container at the port of Point Lisas, Trinidad on Wednesday. A bout 12 suitcases was found stored among boxes of pressure washers inside a 40-foot container at an industrial property at Point Lisas Industrial Estate Property Development Company between 4.30 pm and 11.30 pm on Wednesday.

The container left Jamaica on February 25, arrived at the port of Port-of-Spain on March 1 and was transferred to the Point Lisas port last Friday. It was kept...

This Jamaican woman felt that her love life was slipping because her husband had no more interest in sex. While shopping one day, she passed an adult shop and saw some crotchless panties, so she decided to buy one and try to use it to excite and seduce him.

That evening she took a long bath, put on a favorite perfume, and then she put on a sexy negligee and her new crotchless panties. Then she slithered into the room where her husband was watching TV as usual.

She stands right in front of him, with one foot resting high on the ottoman, negligee wide open...

Best known for his award-winning, work with Shaggy and once dubbed by the legendary James Brown as the “reggae Usher” Barbados born/Brooklyn raised Rayvon who gave us memorable hooks on hit songs “Angel” and “In the Summertime” has released his self-titled solo album Rayvon featuring production from Jah Snowcone, Ali Cat & Carl “Beaver” Henderson who is credited with the blazing new single “Back It Up” which was recently performed (March 8th) at a live taping on The Mo'Nique Show. The album is now on sale on...

The UN's human rights council is reviewing a report by the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment in Jamaica.

The officer visited Jamaica in February 2010, and according to the UN, said that torture, did not constitute a major problem in Jamaica.

However, he found that there is a general atmosphere of violence and aggression in almost all police stations, as well as discriminatory practices against detainees.

On Thursday, March 10, 2011 Don Corleon recording artiste, Protoje will be in South Florida for an in-store autograph signing at the VP Records Retail store located at 6022 SW 21st St. in Miramar, Florida.

He will be signing autograph's from 4pm-6pm. When you purchase a copy of his latest album 7 Year Itch you will receive a free poster and other free prizes.

Orane Ferguson met his wife at his brother's funeral. At only their second meeting, she suggested they marry. He was Jamaican and, with his visa expiring, would have to return to his homeland.

It was never a happy union, and less than three years after they married, authorities say Ferguson killed his wife, stabbing her more than 50 times.

The 31-year-old is on trial this week, charged with first-degree murder in the July 20, 2008, death of Lenora Michelle Ferguson, 35. His attorneys don't dispute he stabbed her, but they say he was a man in a frenzy who had...

Freddie McGregor was born June 27, 1956, in Clarendon Jamaica. Freddie McGregor have an incredibly steady career that started all the way back in the 1960s, when he was just seven years old.

In 1963 Freddie McGregor joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin to form The Clarendonians, and began to record for the Studio One label. McGregor worked with producer Niney the Observer during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

In 1975, McGregor converted to Rastafari, which had a profound impact on his music. He is a member of the Twelve Tribes organization.

His...

Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Pryce had his bail extended to March 31 when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court Today.

The artiste was charged for possession of marijuana. It was Alleged that Bounty was seen smoking along Grenada Way in New Kingston Jamaica in October 2010.

He was held and searched and a small quantity of the drug was reportedly found in his possession.
Bounty was arrested and charged for possession marijuana.

VP Records recording artists Gyptian and Etana are deeply disappointed at the cancellation of their tour across the Midwest and East Coast. It was cancelled due to unforseen circumstances beyond the artists' and label's control. Both Gyptian and Etana express disappointment in missing their fans for this tour and look forward to seeing them in the near future.

CANCELLED U.S. Tour Dates for Gyptian and Etana
03/03/11 Indianapolis, Indiana - Caribbean Village
03/04/11 Charlotte, North Carolina - Twilight Bar & Grill
03/05/11 Syracuse University, New York - The...

The 7th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup soccer match between the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida and the St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida moves to the state-of-the-art for Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida. The game will take place at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 26th, 2011. Last year’s match drew over 1000 spectators and supporters from the Caribbean community.

"It is a beautiful facility that comfortably meets the needs of our prestigious and highlighted weekend event, 2011 Dennis Ziadie Cup”, said Adrienne "Addy"...