TODAY’S FORECAST – WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23, 2019
There's a High Pressure Ridge and a Low-Level Jet across the region.
The Met Office says a strong High Pressure System across the north Atlantic is extending a Ridge and sustaining a Low-Level Jet Stream across much of the Caribbean Basin, including Jamaica.
The Ridge and Low-Level Jet should remain the dominant features through to early Friday, when a Pre-Frontal Trough...
EARLY BIRD GRANDSTAND TICKETS TO BUJU’S CONCERT SOLD OUT
Buju Banton’s Early Bird Grandstand tickets for his highly anticipated Long Walk To Freedom Tour are officially sold out.
The limited grandstand early bird tickets were priced at $75US.
Last week, VIP Early bird tickets priced at $180US were sold out in seconds after fans from around the world rushed to bujubanton.com causing the site to crash.
Remaining early birds tickets available...
WOMAN ACCUSED OF STEALING BABY OFFERED BAIL
The St. James woman accused of stealing a baby in the parking lot of the Cornwall Regional Hospital, was offered bail when she appeared in court today.
26 -year-old bartender, Melissa Harriott, of Norwood, is charged with child stealing.
Harriot was brought before the St. James parish court, accompanied by attorney at law Martyn Thomas.
She was granted $350,000s bail.
Harriot is to...
CECILE ENCOURAGES PERSONS SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION TO REACH OUT TO HER
Recording artiste Cecile has extended a hand to those suffering from depression. She has encouraged persons to reach out to her privately if they need someone to lean on. The Zee caught up with her for a comment.
CHRIS BROWN TO SUE FOR DEFAMATION AFTER RAPE ALLEGATION
Chris Brown intends to sue for defamation after he was released without charge following rape allegations.
Brown denied reports that he raped a woman in Paris, France over the weekend.
While he has been released, the investigation continues.
The 24-year-old woman told local police that Brown sexually assaulted her in the Mandarin Oriental hotel on January 15.
Chris Brown was then taken...
Fans Defend Chris Brown Following Rape Allegations
While some people are bashing him for rape, some fans of American singer Chris Brown seem to be getting frustrated with all the negativity been thrown at the superstar.
On Monday evening, an unnamed 24-year-old woman accused Brown of raping her in his suite at Paris' Mandarin Oriental hotel, during the night of January 15-16. The woman told Paris police...
Jamaicans Create Buzz For U.S. Senator With Jamaican Heritage
On Monday, U.S. senator Kamala Harris announced that she will run for 2020 U.S. presidency. Now, a very big buzz was created after learning that she is of Jamaican heritage. Harris, who grew up in Oakland, California, is the daughter of Jamaican economist Donald Harris and an Indian mother. Harris made her long-anticipated announcement on ABC’s "Good Morning America."
Now...
Bolt says he’s done pursuing a professional career in football
Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has announced he is done pursuing a professional career in football after a brief stint last year with Australian A-league club Central Coast Mariners.
Bolt spent two months training with the Mariners but left in November after the club failed to find financial backing for a professional deal.
The 32 year old speaking to Reuters described...
Chris Brown released from custody; denies rape allegations
The Paris prosecutor’s office says that U.S. singer Chris Brown has been released from custody over rape allegations against him.
Brown and two other people were released on Tuesday evening in Paris after a woman filed a rape complaint.
The Grammy-winning singer was detained Monday on potential charges of aggravated rape and drug infractions.
The Paris prosecutor’s office said the investigation...
US Supreme Court supports Trump military transgender ban
The United States Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to enforce his policy of banning certain transgender people from the military.
The court voted 5-4 to grant a Trump administration request to lift injunctions blocking the policy while challenges continue in lower courts.
The four liberal judges on the court opposed the ruling.
The policy prohibits "transgender persons who require or...