Sunday, May 19, 2024
Home Blog Page 417

DIDDY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM

It is official, Diddy is back! Diddy, who has now adopted the moniker, ‘Love’, has launched his R&B record label Love Records in partnership with Motown Records. The new label will be dedicated to R&B music and will release singles and collaborative projects from a collective of world-class artists, producers, and songwriters. In addition, he has also signed a one-time album...

THOUSANDS OF JAMAICANS WITHOUT WATER SUPPLY AS NWC WORKERS TAKE INDUSTRIAL ACTION

  Thousands of Jamaicans are experiencing disruptions in their water supply, as workers at the National Water Commission NWC have taken industrial action islandwide. The workers are demanding better compensation from the Government. President of the NWC, Mark Barnett says management is working to restore supply to its customers. Meanwhile, Opposition Spokesman on Agriculture and Water, Lothan Cousins, says he is deeply concerned...

DANCEHALL ARTIST RYTIKAL ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

  Dancehall artist Rytikal is thankful after he escaped serious injury following a motor vehicle accident in Trelawny on the weekend. Reports are that the Toyota Axio car he was travelling in overturned on the north-south leg of Highway 2000 on Saturday morning. The 25-year-old Dancehall entertainer along with two other persons were travelling in the Toyota Axio. No one was hurt. Rytikal...

MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR DRUG BUST IN ST ELIZABETH

  Police seized more than a thousand pounds of ganja along the Fullerswood main road in St. Elizabeth yesterday (Mon). The drug has an estimated street value of $4.26 million. Reports are that at about 4:30 p.m., the police were conducting a vehicular checkpoint operation when they signalled the driver of an Isuzu motor truck to stop. The driver complied, however, he...

RAPPER YOUNG THUG ARRESTED FOR GANG-RELATED CHARGES

  US rapper Young Thug has been arrested on charges including participating in criminal street gang activity. Police say the 30-year-old - whose real name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams - has been arrested as part of a larger grand jury indictment which names 28 members and associates of his record label YSL. The indictment defines YSL as a "criminal street gang". Another rapper...

FAMILY SEEKS JUSTICE OVER MOB KILLING OF MAN IN MANCHESTER LAST WEEK

  The family of a Manchester man who was killed by a mob last Friday, is seeking justice in relation to his death and has engaged the services of an attorney. Dead is 62-year-old Chieftain Campbell of Victoria Town. Mr. Campbell was reportedly beaten by angry citizens in Mandeville after they accused him of stealing. Residents who protested over his death say...

Emma Raducanu set to start Wimbledon preparations in Birmingham

Emma Raducanu is set to make her first appearance in front of a British crowd since winning the US Open at the Birmingham Classic next month. The 19-year-old, who won the Grand Slam title in New York as a qualifier last September, plans to start her Wimbledon preparations at the grass tournament. The WTA 250 event starts on 11 June. Raducanu, ranked...

Covid-19 hospitalizations continue to increase, 9 year old among latest deaths

The number of people hospitalized with Covid-19 continues to rise, with a 9-year-old being among the most recent recorded deaths. There are currently 65 people in hospitals with the illness, up from 52 on Sunday. A 9-year-old girl from St. Elizabeth died in April, while a 94-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman from St. Catherine also died last year. Meanwhile, the Ministry...

American billionaire Todd Boehly signs deal as new owner of Chelsea

Roman Abramovich’s era as owner of Chelsea Football Club has officially come to an end after a deal was signed to sell the English outfit to a consortium fronted by American billionaire Todd Boehly in a £4.25 billion pounds takeover deal. A bid from the Boehly-led group was accepted by Chelsea, ending almost two months of uncertainty for the club...

Former Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka wins Italian Open

Injury-hit former Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka says the love of the fans is what keeps him going after he earned a first ATP Tour win in 15 months. Wawrinka fought back from a set and a break down to beat American Reilly Opelka at the Italian Open. The 37-year-old Swiss, now ranked 361st, was playing only his second tour match...
zip103