ZIP103FM https://zipfm.net Your High Energy Station Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:58:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://zipfm.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-zipfm.netlogo512x512-32x32.png ZIP103FM https://zipfm.net 32 32 TWO JAMAICANS CHARGED WITH BREACHES UNDER THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT https://zipfm.net/two-jamaicans-charged-with-breaches-under-the-proceeds-of-crime-act/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:58:31 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63960 Two Jamaican nationals, a man and a woman, are facing charges under the Proceeds of Crime Act following the seizure of USD 70,000 at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Deno Baker, 44, from Old Harbour, St. Catherine, and Randy-Kay Blair, 34, from Harrison Town, St. Ann, were charged with various offences including possession of […]

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Two Jamaican nationals, a man and a woman, are facing charges under the Proceeds of Crime Act following the seizure of USD 70,000 at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.

Deno Baker, 44, from Old Harbour, St. Catherine, and Randy-Kay Blair, 34, from Harrison Town, St. Ann, were charged with various offences including possession of criminal property, cross-border movement of funds, bringing criminal property into Jamaica, concealing criminal property, and conspiracy.

Anomalies in their luggage were observed during security procedures upon their arrival from Turks and Caicos.

Subsequent searches revealed USD 39,828.00 in Baker’s luggage and USD 30,460.00 in Blair’s, both concealed in jars with hair products.

After being taken into custody and questioned with their attorneys present, they were charged by detectives from the Narcotics Division Police Division and are scheduled to appear in court on March 21.

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JFJ CAUTIONS AGAINST SPECULATION ON HOW THE CCJ WOULD HAVE TREATED THE VYBZ KARTEL CASE https://zipfm.net/jfj-cautions-against-speculation-on-how-the-ccj-would-have-treated-the-vybz-kartel-case/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:56:27 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63957 Lobby Group Jamaicans for Justice JFJ is cautioning against speculation, on how the Caribbean Court of Justice CCJ, would have treated the Vybz Kartel case. This after some members of the public raised questions, about the ruling handed down by the UK Privy Council. The Council quashed the convictions of Kartel and his co-appelants and […]

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Lobby Group Jamaicans for Justice JFJ is cautioning against speculation, on how the Caribbean Court of Justice CCJ, would have treated the Vybz Kartel case.

This after some members of the public raised questions, about the ruling handed down by the UK Privy Council.

The Council quashed the convictions of Kartel and his co-appelants and also returned the matter to the local court, for a determination on re-trial.

Executive Director of the JFJ Mickel Jackson, said there is nothing to suggest, that the CCJ would have ruled differently.

She noted that the Privy Council ruled only on the grounds of jury misconduct.

She said the other points relating to the handling of evidence and the right to privacy, were not decided on, so these are gaps that the CCJ could fill.

 

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VaCae Weekend Set To Boost Local Economy https://zipfm.net/vacae-weekend-set-to-boost-local-economy/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:12:40 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63953 Twenty -14 Limited formally known as Supreme Team, has announced the upcoming VaCae Weekend set to unfold March 29- April 1 In Ocho Rios, St. Ann. This with the aim of adding a significant boost to the local economy. The launch was held last evening at the BMW Showroom in Kingston. The Zee attended the […]

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Twenty -14 Limited formally known as Supreme Team, has announced the upcoming VaCae Weekend set to unfold March 29- April 1 In Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

This with the aim of adding a significant boost to the local economy.

The launch was held last evening at the BMW Showroom in Kingston.

The Zee attended the affair and spoke with one of the Directors of VaCae Weekend, Andrew Ellis.

Director Andrew Ellis

From March 29- April 1, seven events will be staged as part of VaCae Weekend.

They include: The Lawn, Pan Di Plaza, Aqua Holix, Strictly 2K, The Estate, v Suh and Sandz.

-SAPPHIRE

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YG Marley’s “Praise Jah In The Moonlight” Certified Silver In the UK https://zipfm.net/yg-marleys-praise-jah-in-the-moonlight-certified-silver-in-the-uk/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:09:30 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63950 Congratulations to YG Marley! His debut single “Praise Jah In The Moonlight”, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom. Praise Jah In The Moonlight was self-released Dec. 27 and has been garnering much success ever since. According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the song has sold over 200,000 units in the UK, as […]

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Congratulations to YG Marley!

His debut single “Praise Jah In The Moonlight”, is now certified Silver in the United Kingdom.

Praise Jah In The Moonlight was self-released Dec. 27 and has been garnering much success ever since.

According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the song has sold over 200,000 units in the UK, as measured by The Official Charts Company.

On the Billboard chart the single debuted at No. 74 with 6.2 million official U.S. streams.

it also landed in the top 20 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland among other territories.

-SAPPHIRE

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Usher to receive the President’s Award at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. https://zipfm.net/usher-to-receive-the-presidents-award-at-the-2024-naacp-image-awards/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:49:23 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63946 Usher will receive the President’s Award at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards. The ceremony is to be held tomorrow at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This award dates to 1987 and has been presented to a mix of musicians, political figures, film stars, athletes and others. Previous music stars to receive the honour – […]

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Usher will receive the President’s Award at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.

The ceremony is to be held tomorrow at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This award dates to 1987 and has been presented to a mix of musicians, political figures, film stars, athletes and others.

Previous music stars to receive the honour – which is presented “in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service” – are Ella Fitzgerald (the inaugural winner, 1987), Lauryn Hill (1999), John Legend (2016), Jay-Z (2019) and Rihanna (2020).

Usher has already won two 2024 NAACP Image Awards in pre-telecast presentations.

He won outstanding male artist and outstanding soul/R&B song for “Good Good,” his hit collaboration with Summer Walker and 21 Savage.

And Usher is nominated for the top prize, entertainer of the year, which will be presented on the live telecast.

In that category, he is competing with Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey and Keke Palmer.

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Vybz Kartel Comments on Privy Council verdict https://zipfm.net/vybz-kartel-comments-on-privy-council-verdict/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:46:35 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63942 Dancehall luminary, Vybz Kartel has broken his silence following yesterday’s victory announcement. In case you forgot…yesterday the Privy Council handed down its judgement, that the murder convictions of Dancehall Entertainer along with his co-defendants, be quashed on the grounds of juror misconduct. In a statement released through Fox 5 reporter Lisa Evers, Kartel expressed a […]

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Dancehall luminary, Vybz Kartel has broken his silence following yesterday’s victory announcement.

In case you forgot…yesterday the Privy Council handed down its judgement, that the murder convictions of Dancehall Entertainer along with his co-defendants, be quashed on the grounds of juror misconduct.

In a statement released through Fox 5 reporter Lisa Evers, Kartel expressed a mixture of relief and vindication.

He said: “I feel victorious in this very moment…..The Privy Council, in their infinite wisdom, understood the assignment and quashed my conviction. I am now back to being an innocent man in the eyes of the law.”

He also cast doubt on the validity of any retrial…asking “What is there to retry?”

As the legal saga unfolds, legal experts anticipate a pivotal move from Kartel’s legal team to secure bail for him and his co-defendants.

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Privy Council Decision Explained https://zipfm.net/privy-council-decision-explained/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:29:02 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63939 Earlier today, the UK-based Privy Council handed down its verdict in relation to the appeal of the murder conviction of dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused, Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John. Immediately following the Privy Council’s judgement, social media erupted, with many questioning what exactly this means for the embattled […]

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Earlier today, the UK-based Privy Council handed down its verdict in relation to the appeal of the murder conviction of dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused, Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John.

Immediately following the Privy Council’s judgement, social media erupted, with many questioning what exactly this means for the embattled artiste. Legal jargon such as “quashed” and “remitted to the Court of Appeal” were used, and many Jamaicans voiced their confusion on various social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.

The Zee spoke with Attorney at Law Mellissa Chin, who now explains. 

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Vybz Kartel’s Case Sent Back to Local Appeal Court https://zipfm.net/vybz-kartels-case-sent-back-to-local-appeal-court/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:27:59 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63936 Vybz Kartel and his co-accused have been sent back to Jamaica’s Court of Appeal in relation to their 2014 murder conviction. The UK Privy Council, which is Jamaica’s highest appellate court, ordered that the case should be remitted to the Court of Appeal to decide whether to order a retrial of the appellants for the […]

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Vybz Kartel and his co-accused have been sent back to Jamaica’s Court of Appeal in relation to their 2014 murder conviction.

The UK Privy Council, which is Jamaica’s highest appellate court, ordered that the case should be remitted to the Court of Appeal to decide whether to order a retrial of the appellants for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams or to set Vybz Kartel free.

The incarcerated Dancehall artiste, along with his co-convicts Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John, stand a chance of their convictions being overturned due to allegations of jury tampering.

The four men were originally sentenced to life in prison for the 2014 murder of associate Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. The sentence was appealed and then rejected by the Jamaican Court of Appeal in 2020.

Major concerns arose during the Privy Council appeal, such as the admissibility of the prosecution’s telecommunications evidence, the handling of jury bribery allegations, and the timing of the verdict prompt by the trial judge. However, jury tampering emerged as a crucial issue during the process.

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Soulja Boy Claims He’s Responsible for Tiktok Facing Ban in the U.S.A https://zipfm.net/soulja-boy-claims-hes-responsible-for-tiktok-facing-ban-in-the-u-s-a/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:26:30 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63934 The “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” rapper, in his latest assertion, claims that he is the reason why the United States government is looking to ban social media app Tiktok. Yesterday (March 13), the 33-year-old entertainer took to his Instagram stories to make his claims. He posted a screenshot of what he earned in a […]

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The “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” rapper, in his latest assertion, claims that he is the reason why the United States government is looking to ban social media app Tiktok.

Yesterday (March 13), the 33-year-old entertainer took to his Instagram stories to make his claims.

He posted a screenshot of what he earned in a day on TikTok, a whopping $32,183.77, with the caption, “I made 32k in one day this why they tryna ban TikTok.”

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill that could possibly lead to the banning of Tiktok in the United States.

ByteDance, the parent company of Tiktok, has been accused of being under the influence of the Chinese government and has been ordered to sell its controlling stake in the app. Failure to comply will result in a ban in America.

ByteDance denies the claims and says it protects the data of its users and that the app is free from manipulation.

Shou Zi Chew, chief executive of TikTok, says that passing the bill could result in thousands of people being jobless and that power would be handed over to other social media companies such as X (formerly Twitter) and Meta.

United States President Joe Biden said that he will sign the bill if it reaches his desk; however, the bill must pass through the Senate first.

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Dr. Nigel Clarke Answers Protoje https://zipfm.net/dr-nigel-clarke-answers-protoje/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:15:44 +0000 https://zipfm.net/?p=63928 Minister of Finance, Dr. Nigel Clarke, tells Protoje that Jamaicans will soon be able to listen to Reggae music in peace.  The Minister has promised to make Kingston a 24/7 entertainment zone. The speech was made during the budget debate held yesterday (March 12) in the House of Representatives. This comes after Protoje’s Lost in […]

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Minister of Finance, Dr. Nigel Clarke, tells Protoje that Jamaicans will soon be able to listen to Reggae music in peace. 

The Minister has promised to make Kingston a 24/7 entertainment zone. The speech was made during the budget debate held yesterday (March 12) in the House of Representatives.

This comes after Protoje’s Lost in Time Festival, which was held on February 24. The event ended abruptly at midnight, during Popcaan’s performance, which led to an irate Protoje.

Yow Jamaica, dem seh no more, mek sure unu government know seh wi need reggae music fi play inna Kingston”, Protoje said before throwing his mic and exiting the stage.

Here is what Dr. Clarke had to say.

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