OUR DIRECTS JPS TO ENFORCE STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH ITS AUGUST 12 POWER RESTORATION DEADLINE

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has issued a directive to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to enforce strict compliance with its latest schedule for returning electricity supply to customers affected by Hurricane Beryl.

According to the OUR, given that the company has missed previously established timelines, the directive, which took effect on Wednesday July 31, requires JPS to comply with the latest restoration date it has given.

Failure to comply with this directive within the time specified will render JPS liable to enforcement action under the Office of Utilities Regulation Act.

The OUR has directed that JPS repairs its damaged network infrastructure due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl, in accordance with its restoration schedule and achieve 100% restoration of electricity to consumers, subject to the inaccessibility issues faced in some areas as exceptions, by August 12.

DON LEMON SLAPS ELON MUSK WITH $35 MILLION LAWSUIT OVER ABORTED X TALK SHOW

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Don Lemon has waged a legal battle against Elon Musk.

According to Variety, the Emmy-winning news journalist is suing his former boss, over a cancelled content partnership they solidified back in January.

Lemon claims he had agreed to host an exclusive talk show on the X platform, which Musk acquired nearly two years ago; however, Lemon states Musk and his company abruptly terminated the deal, after his contentious interview with the tech mogul.

The lawsuit alleges Musk and X had used Lemon’s name to stir up interest from advertisers and then scrapped the deal a week before the show’s premiere.

Lemon claims he “incurred hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses” while preparing for the program and was never compensated for his work.

SPRINTER KEMBA NELSON NOW ON HER WAY TO PARIS FOR WOMEN’S 4×100 METERS

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Sprinter Kemba Nelson is now on her way to Paris to join Jamaica’s women’s 4×100-metre relay team in reserve capacity.

The World championship relay silver medalist Nelson, is expected to arrive in Paris late this evening or tomorrow morning.

This development comes two days after two-time 200-metre world champion Shericka Jackson withdrew from the 100-metre event at the Paris Olympics.

 

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE HAS LICENCE SUSPENDED OVER DRINK-DRIVING CHARGE

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Justin Timberlake had his licence suspended, after appearing virtually at a hearing in New York over his drink-driving charge.

The 43-year-old singer appeared via video link from Belgium. He pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated DWI.

Sag Harbor Village judge also reprimanded the musician’s lawyer, Edward Burke Jr, for “irresponsible” comments he made at the last court hearing, adding it “comes off as an attempt to poison the case before it even begins”.

The judge even threatened to issue a gag order if the lawyer continued to make such comments.

Mr Burke has maintained that Timberlake was not drunk and that the case should be dropped.

 

Cardi B Pregnant with her third child

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American rapper Cardi B is pregnant with her third child.

In an Instagram post earlier today (August 1), the 31-year-old singer shared a photo to make the official announcement.

In the photo, the “Bodack Yellow” singer is wearing a red dress, exposing her baby bump, with a red fur coat draped over one arm, set against a New York City skyline backdrop.

Cardi B Files for Divorce… Again

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Bronx rap star Cardi B is seemingly through with her husband, Offset, for good this time.

The news of Cardi B filing for divorce for a second time dropped this morning via TMZ, claiming that this time the cause is not cheating.

According to TMZ, a source close to the couple said that the divorce has been a “long time coming,” as the couple had grown apart.

The couple got married in 2017. Cardi first filed for divorce in 2020, which she later withdrew.

Rumors of Offset’s infidelity started plaguing the relationship within the first year of their marriage and continued throughout the seven-year union.

Their relationship hit yet another “rough patch” last year when the “WAP” singer revealed that she had been “single for some time.” And who could forget the social media rant Cardi went on earlier this year, accusing the former Migos member of being ungrateful and doing her “dirty.”

This news broke just a few hours before the singer officially announced her pregnancy with her third child by Offset.

Kartel Celebrates “First Week Out”, While the Music Fraternity Reacts to His Release

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Since yesterday’s (July 31) release of dancehall artiste Adidjah “Vybz Kartel” Palmer, there has been an outpouring of support for the “Fever” singer.

Vybz Kartel and millions of his fans are celebrating his freedom after being in prison for almost 13 years.

Stamping his return to dancehall after over a decade behind bars, he released his newest project titled, “First Week Out”. The project includes 12 tracks featuring the likes of Squash.

Since his release from prison, Kartel has been enjoying his freedom, posting several eyebrow-raising updates to his Instagram. The music fraternity is also happy about his release, with many artistes taking to their respective social media accounts to celebrate.

Locally, Spice was “voiceless” from excitement due to her celebrating his release and posted a video of herself running through the airport. Fellow musicians such as Popcaan, Mavado, and Shane O shared their jubilation for the now-free artiste.

On the international scene, Champagne Papi (Drake) posted a selfie wearing his infamous “Free Kartel, Free World Boss” shirt, and another photo with the caption “Boss free up now Adidjaaaaa” on his Insta Story.

Other musicians such as Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Cardi B, and Young M.A. welcomed Kartel “home

‘SO MI LIKE IT’ BY SPICE CERTIFIED GOLD IN CANADA

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“So Mi Like It,” the 2014 hit by the Queen of Dancehall, Spice, has earned Gold certification in Canada, marking her second Canadian certification.

Music Canada announced this achievement on Monday, acknowledging that the song has reached the equivalent of 40,000 units sold through sales and streaming in the country.

Produced by NotNice, the provocative track was recorded on the Boom Box riddim. It was the lead single for Spice’s debut EP of the same name, released in 2014, and later featured on her 2021 debut studio album, “10.”

The music video for “So Mi Like It,” released in January 2014, has garnered over 124 million views on YouTube.

Additionally, the Grammy Award-nominated dancehall artist Spice is set to release her highly anticipated third studio album, “Mirror 25,” on August 9.

 

PATRONS CAN MAKE DONATIONS AT FESTIVAL EVENTS FOR HURRICANE RECOVERY

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Persons attending this year’s festival activities can make monetary donations to finance relief assistance for victims of Hurricane Beryl.

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission JCDC has partnered with the Jamaica Red Cross JRC to collect donations at events organised by the Commission.

National President of the Jamaica Red Cross, Allasandra Chung, said that volunteers will be on hand with JRC-labelled collection tins and boxes.

She noted that about $100,000 has been collected for events already staged, including the Jamaica Festival Song Competition and the Emancipation and Independence Thanksgiving Church Service.

JRC volunteers will be at the Independence Village at the National Stadium Complex from August 3 to 6.

Funds will also be collected at the Grand Gala on August 6 and at nightly events.

CARDI B FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM OFFSET AGAIN AFTER NEARLY 7 YEARS OF MARRIAGE

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Cardi B has once again filed for divorce from Offset. The news comes after seven years of marriage between the two hip-hop titans.

The “WAP” artist reportedly filed on Wednesday, requesting primary custody of their 5-year-old daughter Kulture and 2-year-old son Wave.

The news marks the second time Cardi has called for a divorce from Offset since they tied the knot in 2017.

Cardi previously filed to legally end their marriage in September 2020, explaining to fans at the time that it wasn’t “because of cheating” — although their relationship has been wrought with infidelity rumors on the Migos rapper’s end, since nearly the beginning.

Within a month, however, Cardi revealed that she and the “Stir Fry” rapper had sorted things out, and the case was dismissed in the early days of November 2020.

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