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Ja Rule says he was scammed too, by Fyre Festival promoter

Ja Rule claims he was scammed and lost money through his involvement with 2017's Fyre Festival. The rapper has spoken out after two documentaries shed light on what happened at the flop Bahamas event. Ticket holders were promised a weekend partying with influencers on a private island but instead got rain-soaked mattresses in disaster tents and their luggage dumped in an...

Supermodel Stacey McKenzie for Sagicor’s Sigma Corporate run

Jamaican-Canadian Supermodel Stacey McKenzie is one of the stars named as an Ambassador for the Sagicor's Sigma Corporate run, set for next month. This, in an effort to raise over $52m to assist a number of medical facilities and organizations with much-needed equipment. The 21st Sigma Corporate Run is set for February 17.

Williams on course for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title

Serena Williams remained on course for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title after outlasting world No 1 Simona Halep in a fabulous contest to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals. Williams has looked in ominous form so far at Melbourne Park as she seeks one more Grand Slam title to put her alongside Margaret Court's record 24 titles. And the 37-year-old extended...

Fire dept. ramps up public education program ahead of dry season

The Kingston and St. Andrew Fire department will be ramping up its public education program as the country moves into the dry season. Already, some parts of the island are experiencing drought conditions and the forecast from the Met Service is for near normal to below normal rainfall into March, which is traditionally considered the dry season. Superintendent in...

Newborn baby boy’s disappearance still a mystery

The newborn baby boy who was abducted from the Victoria Jubilee hospital in Kingston almost two weeks ago, has still not been found. The Kingston West Police say they have interviewed several people but no suspect has been named. The baby boy was abducted from the maternity ward of Victoria Jubilee hospital on Wednesday, January 9. The baby was reportedly...

“Glass” tops box office

M. Night Shyamalan's “Glass” topped box office charts, collecting $40 million over the weekend for a four-day sum of $47 million. The supernatural thriller, a sequel to 2000’s “Unbreakable” and 2016’s “Split,” came in slightly behind Universal Pictures’ projections heading into the weekend. “The Upside’s” weekend haul was enough to secure second place, while Warner Bros.’ “Aquaman” looks to come...

New England Patriots to Face L.A. Rams in Super Bowl

The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots will square off in Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta on Sunday, February 3. New England and 41-year-old quarterback Tom Brady will be going to their third consecutive Super Bowl after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31 in overtime on Sunday, with the Los Angeles Rams standing between the Patriots and...

DONALD TRUMP BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR REJECTING HIS LATEST ATTEMPT TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

US President Donald Trump has attacked Democrats for rejecting his proposals to end the longest government shutdown in US history. He said his plans had been dismissed before he had even presented them. Mr Trump had offered "compromises" in exchange for funding for his security wall along the Mexican border, the issue that has caused the shutdown. But Democrats called the proposals...

PACQUIAO DEFEATS BRONER

Manny Pacquiao retained his WBA world welterweight title with a convincing unanimous points win over Adrian Broner in Las Vegas. The Filipino, in his 70th fight and his first as a 40-year-old, rocked the former four-weight world champion with a stunning left in the ninth round. He dominated his American opponent, who is 11 years his junior, connecting with more than...

MARITIME AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT FLAG WEATHER WARNING SYSTEM

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica, MAJ, plans to institute a flag weather warning system with accompanying signs at seaport departure points. MAJ Director General Rear Admiral Peter Brady said this will provide vessels with alerts on storm and wind conditions. He was speaking to small passenger vessel operators, and he urged them to adhere to the safety requirements found in the...
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