STEVE MCLAREN APPOINTED REGGAE BOYZ HEAD COACH

Posted on by Shane Clarke Jr.

Former England manager SteveMcClaren has been appointed as the new head coach of Jamaica’s national men’s senior football team.

The confirmation which came from the JFF Board saw McClaren getting the nod over former Manchester United captain and West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Bruce.

McClaren has been part of the back room staff at Manchester United since in 2022 where he has worked as Eric Ten Hag’s assistant, his second time in the role, having previously done so under Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999.

McClaren served as England boss between 2006-2007

The 63 year old replaces Icelandic coach Heimir Hallgrimsson who resigned as Reggae Boyz coach earlier this month and has since been appointed Republic of Ireland boss.

McClaren’s first assignments with the Reggae Boyz will be against Cuba and Honduras in a pair of Concacaf Nations League matches in September at the National Stadium.

This Nations League cycle will also serve as a qualifier for the 2025 edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup

MAVADO WELCOMES HOME VYBZ KARTEL

Posted on by Shane Clarke Jr.

Mavado is one of several Dancehall entertainers to welcome home Vybz Kartel after he was freed from prison this afternoon.

In a post on Instagram, the Gully God celebrated the release of his long time lyrical rival.

Bounty Killa was also in a celebratory mood following the release of the man many refer to as Killa’s musical son.

Vybz Kartel and his fiancé along with two of his co-accused left the Tower Street adult Correctional facility in a limousine amidst cheering fans and well-wishers.

The Court of Appeal ordered the men released after 14 years behind bars.

KARTEL WALK THE STREETS OF KINGSTON AS A FREE MAN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 14 YEARS

Posted on by Shane Clarke Jr.

Fans of Entertainer Vybz Kartel got a first look at the deejay after he walked through the gates of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility.

This time as a free man for the first time in 14 years. 

There were cheers and chanting in the streets as he made his way into a white limousine. There were also reports that one fan was overwhelmed by his release and fainted in the streets just before his exit.

Kartel and his three co-accused were ordered free by the Appeal Court Of Jamaica who handed down a decision against a retrial in their murder case.

Kartel as three other men were convicted of the 2011 murder of Clive Lizard Williams, however the conviction as set aside by the UK based Privy Council earlier this year. 

Vybz Kartel is Free

Posted on by Cole Chrystal

Just a day before Jamaica’s Emancipation Day, the Court of Appeal decided against a retrial for Kartel and his three co-accused: Shawn ‘Shawn Storm’ Campbell, Andre St. John, and Kahira Jones.

This decision marks the end of an almost 13-year court battle.

Spice Claps Back at Mr. Vegas

Posted on by Cole Chrystal

Dancehall diva Spice has clapped back at Mr. Vegas for his remarks earlier this week, stating that Spice and Vybz Kartel “destroyed the fabric of dancehall.”

The “Bruk It Down” singer also criticised Spice’s performance at the Unruly Fest in the UK, where she invited a man on stage to dance to a few of her raunchy songs.

This morning (July 31) and last night, the “Queen of the Dancehall” took to her Instagram to address Mr. Vegas.

In a carousel of videos and pictures, Spice showcased a video of the “Heads High” artiste’s interview from a few years ago, which seems to counter his current stance on the matter.

She reposted a more detailed video of the old interview earlier today, with a caption taunting the controversial artiste while promoting her upcoming album, “Mirror 25,” which is set to be released on August 9th.

Eminem vs Slim Shady

Posted on by Cole Chrystal

American rapper Eminem has been having a personal beef with… himself?

In a new video, thanks to the help of AI, Em sits down with his alter ego, Slim Shady, to go head-to-head.

The video, which is a part of Complex magazine’s cover story, features a somewhat calm, brunette Eminem debating with a clean-shaven, bleached blonde Shady about Eminem’s style of music, the late Christopher Reeve, Caitlyn Jenner, and MGK.

In the hilarious back-and-forth, Eminem tries to distinguish between Slim Shady, introduced in the 1990s, and Eminem, who does not find humour in tragedy and is more “humanistic.”

Slim Shady states that ever since Eminem retired him, his music has become lame and that people want to be entertained.

Eminem retaliates, stating that Slim Shady makes people angry, saying, “Every other week on TikTok, Gen Z discovers you [Slim Shady] on Monday and cancels me on Tuesday.”

The video is a part of the roll out for the release of Eminem’s latest album “The Death of Slim Shady” and was done in collaboration with A.I. firm Metaphysics.

The Death of Slim Shady has topped the Billboard 200 Charts with the biggest sales week of 2024 in Hip Hop.

COURT OF APPEAL ORDERS THE RELEASE OF VYBZ KARTEL AND CO-ACCUSED

Posted on by Kimeka Foster

Jamaica’s Court of Appeal has ordered the release of dancehall artist Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused from their 2011 murder conviction of Clive “Lizard” Williams.

The unanimous decision, led by President of the Court of Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop, was based on 12 factors including the severity of the crime, the prosecution’s case strength, witness availability, retrial feasibility, and the toll of their 13-year imprisonment.

RYGIN KING POSTPONES SHOW DUE TO LEGAL TROUBLES IN NY

Posted on by Shane Clarke Jr.

Ahead of his scheduled court appearance in New York, Dancehall deejay Rygin King has announced the postponement of a show in Trinidad.

The deejay, who is expected to appear in a New York court on Emancipation Day, August 1, used his verified Instagram account to apologize to his fans in Trinidad.

In the video shared with his over 747k followers, Rygin King cited “circumstances beyond his control” as the reason for missing the event slated for August 10.

On July 8, Rygin King, along with his wife Ilene Parker-Smith and four others, were stopped by police in Queens, New York, while traveling in a Ford Explorer. According to reports, a loaded firearm was allegedly found in Rygin King’s possession.

9-YEAR OLD DEADPOOL GAME SEES RESURGENCE AFTER RELEASE OF NEW FILM

Posted on by Shane Clarke Jr.

A nine-year-old PlayStation 4 video game has skyrocketed in price following the release of the long-anticipated film Deadpool & Wolverine last week. 

Fans wanting to get their hands on the 2015 game Deadpool have paid as much as £116 on eBay – with an unopened copy in top condition selling for almost 500 US dollars last week. 

It is no longer available for digital download, meaning gamers must seek out physical copies if they want to play it. 

The renewed love for the game seems to be a direct result of the popularity of the new film, which made over $444m (£345m) on its opening weekend.

FORESTRY DEPARTMENT RECOVER MORE CUT LUMBER

Posted on by Shane Clarke Jr.

The Forestry Department continued its recovery of illegally harvested lumber in Quickstep St. Elizabeth yesterday.

An additional 600 pieces of lumber that were illegally cut from the Cockpit Country forest reserve were seized by the team, yesterday pushing the total number of pieces of lumber seized to 750.

The operation started on Friday, but members of the department’s team were impeded in carrying out their duties.

They were reportedly marooned and stoned by residents last week.

The team supported by the police returned to the area yesterday.

Chief Executive Officer of the department, Ainsley Henry said yesterday’s operation lasted 8 hours.

He said the agency and the police continue to investigate the illegal logging activities.

Meantime, Mr. Henry said a decision is to be made regarding what will be done with the lumber seized.

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