KACI FENNEL ROBBED BY THUGS ON MOTORCYCLE
The Matilda’s Corner Police say they have been employing numerous strategies aimed at targeting criminals, particularly those motorcycles, to help reduce incidents of robberies in the Station district.
In addition to this, the Police are reminding citizens to be aware of their surroundings, especially shopping areas and be on the look out for suspicious men on motorcycles.
The statement comes after...
Bogdanovich promises safe Return of Reggae Sumfest
Joe Bogdanovich is promising a safe return of Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, despite any flare up of criminal activity in the second city.
The Promoter notes the power of the festival, which he says serves to unite through music, while providing employment opportunities for many persons across the parish.
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Stalk Ashley Talks Growth; Promises New Content
Having bagged a couple of hits under her belt with tracks such as 'Young, Incognito with Alkaline and Taliban with Skeng, some of which she performed at New Rules concert earlier this month, Dancehall Artiste Stalk Ashley says this is just the beginning.
The entertainer is promising fans that they'll be seeing her a lot more as she's booked for...
Police Commissioner admits that Jamaica needs to do something “different” to address crime
Police Commissioner Major General Antony Anderson has admitted that Jamaica needs to do something “different” to address the issue of crime and violence in the country.
He was speaking at a symposium on Violent Crime and Criminal Violence in Jamaica and the United States, this morning (July 13).
The two-day symposium seeks to address and critically examine, the crime and violence...
Chelsea Confirms Sterling signing in £50m deal
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of England forward Raheem Sterling from Manchester City in a £50m deal.
Sterling, 27, has signed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
City signed Sterling from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015. He went on to score 131 goals in 339 games, winning four Premier League titles.
Capped 77 times by England, Sterling is Chelsea boss...
Search efforts Underway for Kingston Wharves Employee who fell overboard a vessel
Search and rescue efforts are underway to locate an employee of the Kingston Wharves Limited who fell overboard a vessel, last night (July 12).
In a statement this morning (July 13), Kingston Wharves Limited said at about 10:05 pm, the worker who was a stevedore fell while performing his duties aboard a vessel docked at berth 8.
It said rescue protocols...
SHAB DON TO STAND TRIAL
Linval Thompson, more popularly known as famed music producer Shab Don, is to stand trial on November 28, 2022, for breaching the Corruption Prevention Act.
He was to appear in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday to answer to bribery charges, after it was alleged that he offered a policeman $2 million to remove an illegal firearm...
‘THE CLOSER’ LANDS EMMY NOMINATIONS
Despite the backlash, Dave Chappelle’s ‘The Closer’ has landed two Emmy nominations for pre-recorded variety special and directing for a variety special.
This is his fourth nomination in the category in five years. In 2018, his Equanimity special won the award, while in 2020 he also beat rival comedians Hannah Gadsby, Jerry Seinfeld, and John Mulaney.
Last year, after ‘The Closer’...
WEEZYANA FESTIVAL
After a two-year hiatus, rapper Lil Wayne’s ‘Weezyana Fest’ is back!
The 6th annual Weezyana Fest will return to his hometown of New Orleans. the one-day festival will be held on August 27 at Champions Square.
This year’s lineup includes Moneybagg Yo, Coi Leray, Babyface Ray, and Rob 49, Lil Wayne and special guest performances.
Weezy is also giving back to his...
TUFF GONG INTERNATIONAL KICKS OFF RITA MARLEY’S 76TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS TODAY
Tuff Gong International officially kicks off its 76th birthday celebrations for co-founder Rita Marley with a star-studded live concert in Kingston, that will be broadcast on U.S.-based satellite radio giant SiriusXM.
The concert will air today (Wed) at 4pm Jamaica time. An encore of the concert will air on Rita Marley’s birthday on July 25.
Under the celebration theme, “One Rita:...