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Transport and Works Minister Mike Henry last night submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Andrew Holness as the flood of concerns over the management of projects by the National Works Agency (NWA) continued. Henry's decision came on the heels of yesterday's revelation during Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that more than $60 million was spent on furniture for the NWA's offices, in addition to the $102 million refurbishing that sparked controversy after it was revealed in the auditor general's special report on the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP). "In light of the ongoing attacks on the JDIP, which continue despite the prime minister and I having acted to address the issue, as the line minister, I take full responsibility for the issues which have arisen, and today tendered my resignation as minister of transport and works with immediate effect," Henry said in a late night release. He becomes the second casualty of what is a deepening JDIP scandal, after former NWA CEO Patrick Wong was forced to resign. "There is nothing to hide about my stewardship of the JDIP, which is very important to the country, and I look forward to the conclusion of the ongoing investigations." Henry added: "I thank all concerned for their support over the years I occupied the position as a member of the Cabinet, especially Central Clarendon which I represent in Parliament, and from where I will be focusing more of my energy at this time."


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Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) campaign director Karl Samuda has declared that Prime Minister Andrew Holness will this weekend in Mandeville, Manchester, definitely announce the date for the much-anticipated general election. "Make no mistake about it, the election date will be announced on Sunday in Mandeville by the prime minister," Samuda reportedly told Jamaica's daily newspaper, The Gleaner, yesterday. Scoffing at speculation that the party machinery was disorganised, the JLP campaign director suggested that the media had misread the signs and stressed that this was the first time the leadership of the JLP had unambiguously signalled the date would be announced. Asked whether he could definitively state that Holness was ready, Samuda seemed confident. "Yes, of course, the meeting is Sunday night, we certainly wouldn't be convening a meeting in Mandeville Square for just mere merriment." When pressed about lingering doubts in the public domain, Samuda said: "I just know that the prime minister, when he speaks, he is to be taken seriously and he has indicated to the nation that the next time he speaks on a platform at a mass meeting or public rally he will be indicating the date of the next election."


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Claro dealers are on edge on Wednesday morning as plans are underway to evict them from a number of flagship stores across the island. A copy of a letter obtained by RJR News under the signature of Claro dealer development manager, Carlton Edwards, and its Chief Executive Officer Alejandro Gutierrez, is requesting that the dealers wind up operations by Thursday. The directive is as a result of what the Claro management described as the failure of the dealers to meet certain conditions. They include that the locations be adequately stocked with items such as SIM cards and handsets. The locations are also required to be open Monday to Saturday between the hours of eight in the morning to six in the evening. Dealers are also required to reimburse Claro for the monthly rental for each location and fulfill quotas in terms of revenue and activation targets. One dealer in question reportedly failed to adequately stock the location and meet targets. Claro noted that effective Thursday the locations in question are to be reassigned to other dealers, and urged them to make all the necessary arrangements for the smooth transition. However, a source close to the situation revealed that from as far back as July dealers were not receiving any handsets. At one point the dealers were left empty handed as they were not getting paper based phone cards. Earlier this year the Government approved the merger of Claro and its competitor Digicel. The process is still underway. However, the Claro dealers are not going down without a fight. The group has sought the assistance ofthe law firm Knight, Junor and Samuels to prevent Claro from carrying out its plan. Attorney-at-law Bert Samuels, who is representing three of the claimants, filed an injunction in court on Tuesday preventing Claro or its agents from carrying out any eviction. Mr. Samuels is of the view that to give the dealers nine days' eviction notice is wrong.


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Cabinet has approved a conditional waiver of visas for persons traveling from Colombia to Jamaica. Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett says the move is in a bid to boost tourist arrivals from the South American country. Mr. Bartlett explained that the visa waiver will only apply to Colombians on a visit to Jamaica for thirty days or less and for tourism purposes. Jamaicans travelling to Colombia currently do not need a visa. And the Tourism Minister says the initiative will facilitate reciprocity and easier passage for Colombian visitors. Mr. Bartlett further noted that the move is part of his Ministry's ongoing marketing thrust to attract tourists from South America and other emerging markets such as Brazil, Russia, India and China.

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Buju Banton has been on the move during the first few months of his ten-year sentence on federal drug charges. The iconic dancehall star went from Florida to Oklahoma to Texas, back to Oklahoma, and he will soon be en route to the Federal Correctional Institution in Miami, according to David Markus, Banton's attorney. According to reports, plans to place Banton in a Mississippi prison fell through when authorities discovered that a co-defendant in the case had already been assigned to the facility. Authorities then stowed Banton in a Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City before moving him to a correctional institution in Texas. According Mr. Markus, he was at one of the worst places you can imagine -- a county facility that had been converted to house federal inmates. "The place was used for short-stay Mexican nationals who were going to be deported. It was filled with Mexican gangs. Buju was one of very few black men in there. It was really violent," Mr. Markus said. Both Judge Moody and the Jamaican consulate urged the Federal Bureau of Prisons to move Banton from the Texas facility. Mr. Markus said they appreciate that Judge Moody stood by his initial recommendation that Buju should be in Miami. "And he made a point to comment that Buju is a peaceful person and shouldn't be housed in a violent facility," he said. Mr. Markus said he plans to file an appellate brief with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta later next month.


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Following an appeal for the return of his stolen documents, dancehall deejay Black Ryno says his passport has been found. Thieves allegedly broke into the deejay's vehicle while he attended a meeting a meeting at Supreme Promotions on Burlington Avenue in St. Andrew and removed his travel documents, a new suit and other personal effects. But today, the artiste, whose real name is Romane Anderson, says the credentials were recovered by a woman who is a friend of dancehall artiste Flexx. Despite not recovering all the stolen items, an elated Ryno said in a statement that he is thankful to Flexx and the young lady for being good Samaritans. With the passport now in safe hands, Ryno is back on course making final preparations for assignments in St. Lucia and the Turks & Caico


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A December to remember @ Hedonism II in Negril

With their 3 in 1 Pre Christmas bonanza event special

Men of Dreams, Got ASS & Exotic Body Art/Body painting exhibition week

December 5^th - 12th

Hedonism II promises a December to remember this Christmas with something for one and all, over the age of eighteen that is.

The 2011 Men of Dream competition promises to be a buffet of unrestrained treats showcasing a 

combination of awesome talent, magnetic charming personalities and 

characters as solid as a rock. In short, a variety of men with one a

im, to sweep all woman off their feet.

The twelve hot hunks will compete in a week-long series of contests that 

will culminate on Saturday December 10 when a winner will be chosen. Sectional competitions will run throughout the week and scores for events such as the sports challenge, the magic hands massage contest and the provocative pillow talk test will go towards final night totals.  The guys are mostly

 from across the United States and Canada but this year there are

 two entrants from Australia. One 

American entrant is a US Air Force veteran and a licensed pilot. Jamaica has three entrants competing as well, Apolo, Kenroy Larman and Andre Brown from Kingston and Romeo Mitchell 

from Portmore, St. Catherine.

The Friday before will see the staging of the international baby got back top model event to follow a week of erotic model shoots for the WET Calendar 

series and fashion showcase with the twelve sexy got ass girls wearing the new bikini line from Miss Pam Rodriguez of Los Angeles called pure Rodri swimwear.

To top off the already 24 hot sexy guys and gals will be an additional 12 of the most gorgeous live body canvases eyes have ever behold for the Hedonism exotic body art exhibition body painting week with the Jamaican Me Crazy Bikini team. This includes nightly presentations of the girls body-painted by some of the world's most famous body painters to the resorts theme of that evening. At Hedonism II no two nights are the same hence there is a different theme night Monday through Sunday such as Naughty School Reunion, Pirates, Fetish, Rock Star, Mask Parade to list a few.

Hedonism 11 is an adult all-inclusive playground for pleasure that nourishes the body, the mind, the spirit and the soul. This trend-setting resort has shattered inhibitions and brought untold joys and fulfillment to hedonists from all corners of the globe. And everything you've heard about Hedonism is true! But why settle for hear say go and experience it for yourself.

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Reports are that the Killer took his Alliance camp and Corey Todd to church at Club Riddim on Sunday. Of course, Bounty's girlfriend was also present and so too were two dancehall tettes, who felt the spirit so deeply that they just cried during the entire service. We know that a whole heap a tings a reach the artiste dem now, and so it look like Bounty a turn to God as the only answer. The other artiste dem must follow Bounty example, cause it sticky out deh.


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Chairman and founder of Digicel, Denis O'Brien. Unigestion Holding, a subsidiary of the Digicel Group, has inked a deal with Mariott Hotels & Resorts to construct a 173-room hotel in Port-au-Prince by the summer of 2014. The deal was made possible through the efforts of former U.S. President Bill Clinton who brought the two sides together. Chairman and founder of Digicel, Denis O'Brien, says the deal is a sign of confidence in the outlook for Haiti and is a huge step towards attracting more long-term investment into the country. The Digicel Group is responsible for designing and building the hotel. The new establishment will create much needed lodging and meeting space for business travelers seeking to invest in the country, non-government organizations, humanitarian groups, reconstruction teams, financial institutions and visitors to the capital.


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The Opposition is turning up the heat on the Jamaica Labour Party following allegations on the weekend of vote buying. The People's National Party (PNP) has announced that it will be submitting evidence of the practice to Political Ombudsman Bishop Herro Blair to facilitate a probe. Addressing a PNP rally on Sunday night in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, General Secretary Peter Bunting declared that unnamed JLP members were issuing money vouchers to constituents. He likened the activity to vote buying. On Monday Bishop Blair said he was prepared to investigate Mr. Bunting's claim as soon as a complaint is forwarded to him. Dr. Peter Phillips, PNP Campaign Director, told RJR News on Monday night the Opposition has evidence that efforts are being made to influence voters and will present it to the Ombudsman. Additionally, Dr. Phillips says the Opposition will be keeping the spotlight on the JLP in the event that the practice continues. "We will send it forward to the Ombudsman so he can be alerted to it in case it rears its ugly head again elsewhere," Dr. Phillips said. When our news centre contacted senior officials of the JLP on Monday night they declined to comment on the vote buying allegations. Meanwhile, Dr. Phillips has criticised Member of Parliament for Northern Clarendon, Laurence Broderick, for putting his photograph on vouchers issued under the Human and Social Development Constituency Development Fund. Mr. Broderick is insisting that he has done nothing wrong. But according to Dr. Phillips, the practice is offensive. "It is not that people benefited from the taxpayers' money, it is that the Jamaica Labour Party was using the taxpayers' money in an effort to secure political advantage from the taxpayers' money in a crass and crude way in putting their pictures on the vouchers and suggesting that this was a JLP benefit rather than a benefit to which people are entitled from the Government of Jamaica," Dr. Phillips said.


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Fantan Mojah and his travel crew received minor injuries when the vehicle in which they were traveling, from the Reggae Fever event in St. Ann, overturned in the wee hours of Sunday Morning. Fantan said the incident resulted from "slippery road surface" and was quick to point out that his driver was not speeding. The artiste said that while on their way from the show the bus started to skid when they got to Steer Town and the driver lost control of the vehicle. Shaken up from the incident, the artiste says he gives thanks for life though suffering from a broken finger. He said members of travel team are also suffering from minor injuries and pain as a result of the crash.


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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- American Airlines and its parent company are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as they seek to cut costs and unload massive debt built up by years of high jet fuel prices and labor struggles. The nation's third-largest airline also said that CEO Gerard Arpey had stepped down and was replaced by company president Thomas W. Horton. AMR Corp. has continued to lose money while other U.S. airlines returned to profitability in the last two years. Horton said the board of directors unanimously decided to file for bankruptcy after meeting yesterday in New York and again by conference call on Monday night. American said it would operate normally while it reorganizes in bankruptcy. The airline said it would continue to operate flights, honor tickets and take reservations. It said the AAdvantage frequent-flier program would not be affected. Horton said, however, that as the company goes through a restructuring it will probably reduce the flight schedule "modestly," with corresponding cuts in jobs. The company will delay the spin-off of its regional airline operation, American Eagle, which was expected in early 2012. AMR Eagle Holding Corp. also filed for bankruptcy. American was the only major U.S. airline that didn't file for bankruptcy protection in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks that triggered a deep slump in the airline industry. The last major airline to file for bankruptcy protection was Delta in 2005.


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MIAMI, CMC - United States authorities say that millions of dollars, tucked away by senior citizens for their retirement, are now ending up in the pockets of Jamaican crime syndicates. "It is a plague," said US Postal Inspector Bladismir Rojo, adding "when word-of-mouth spreads of free money, there is no way to put it out". Rojo told reporters that lottery frauds, based in Jamaica, have exploded in popularity, with estimates that as much as US$300 million will be bilked from US residents, largely the elderly, this year alone. He said proceeds from the alleged swindles are used to buy guns, drugs and flashy cars in Jamaica, with gang members sometimes fighting and dying over the illicit cash. Rojo said during this month alone, he received separate complaints involving senior citizens in Fort Lauderdale and Aventura, who each lost more than US$50,000 to Jamaican-based lottery scams. Authorities say victims of the frauds have lost homes, maxed out their credit cards and sometimes become targets of physical threats. While there are variations of the scam, the essence is always the same. Victims are informed they have won prizes or money, but to claim their winnings, they need to wire money to cover fees or taxes, Rojo said. He said once victims send money, the telemarketers press them to send more. In extreme cases, authorities say, victims have ended up losing more than US$500,000. Rojo said the telemarketers often disguise their phone numbers to make it look like they are calling from somewhere in the United States. He said sometimes the fraudsters ask for the money to be wired directly to Jamaica, while, at other times, they use middlemen in the United States, or they persuade other victims to act as intermediaries. Complaints regarding Jamaica-based scams have more than doubled in each of the last four years, skyrocketing from 1,867 in 2007 to 21,342 in 2010, according to the US Federal Trade Commission. Law enforcement officials fear the reported complaints may represent only a fraction of the true number of victims. The US immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency said it unveiled a task force in May 2009 with the Jamaican Constabulary Force, the nation's police agency, to combat the scams. Project JOLT (Jamaican Operations Linked to Telemarketing) was modeled after a similar effort established more than a decade ago to curb telemarketing fraud from Canada. Carmen Pino, ICE assistant special agent in charge for South Florida, said, in the last three years, US and Jamaican authorities have launched 389 investigations, arrested 111 people in Jamaica and the United States, and seized US$1.13 million in assets. In addition, she said US$251,000 has been returned to US victims. Pino said, in September, US and Jamaican authorities raided 12 locations and arrested 14 people in Montego Bay, the alleged hotbed for the lottery fraud in Jamaica. She also said four Jamaican men living in Pennsylvania were arrested last month, accused of convincing a Kansas man to give them US$25,000 to secure his winnings in the "Mega Million Lottery." Pino said a Deerfield Beach, South Florida man was arrested on November 19 outside his apartment as he waited for a package containing US$9,000 in cash sent by an 88-year-old Kansas man who had been told he had won a US$1 million sweepstakes. The US Postal Inspection Service said Trevor Charles Dolphy, 23, admitted that he was collecting the money for a friend nicknamed "Evil" from Montego Bay. Law enforcement officials say there is a simple rule to remember when it comes to phone calls or mailings involving lotteries. "If someone tells you that you have won a bunch of money, and they need you to pay any money for any reason, it's a fraud," said C. Steven Baker, director of the US Federal Trade Commission's Midwest Region. Baker said nearly 40 per cent of reported victims of lottery scams last year were over the age of 70.


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Dancehall artiste Blak Ryno was robbed over the weekend after the motor vehicle he was driving was broken into and several items stolen. The incident occurred on Friday night near the office of Supreme Promotions on Burlington Avenue while Ryno was at a meeting. After the meeting the entertainer discovered that thieves had broken into his car and removed several pieces of clothing along with his passport and other travel documents. Ryno issued a statement saying they can keep the suit and the other items, however, he needs back his passport as he has several overseas engagements in the coming days. The deejay, whose real name is Romane Anderson, is appealing to the perpetrator(s) to leave the passport at a police, radio or television station.


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JOURNEY 

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Who do you pick? A or B

A B

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Hedonism II promises a December to remember this Christmas with something for one and all, over the age of eighteen that is. The 2011 Men of Dream competition promises to be a buffet of unrestrained treats showcasing a combination of awesome talent, magnetic charming personalities and characters as solid as a rock. In short, a variety of men with one aim, to sweep all woman off their feet. The twelve hot hunks will compete in a week-long series of contests that will culminate on Saturday December 10 when a winner will be chosen. Sectional competitions will run throughout the week and scores for events such as the sports challenge, the magic hands massage contest and the provocative pillow talk test will go towards final night totals. The guys are mostly from across the United States and Canada but this year there are two entrants from Australia. One American entrant is a US Air Force veteran and a licensed pilot. Jamaica has three entrants competing as well, Apolo, Kenroy Larman and Andre Brown from Kingston and Romeo Mitchell from Portmore, St. Catherine. The Friday before will see the staging of the international baby got back top model event to follow a week of erotic model shoots for the WET Calendar series and fashion showcase with the twelve sexy got ass girls wearing the new bikini line from Miss Pam Rodriguez of Los Angeles called pure Rodri swimwear. To top off the already 24 hot sexy guys and gals will be an additional 12 of the most gorgeous live body canvases eyes have ever behold for the Hedonism exotic body art exhibition body painting week with the Jamaican Me Crazy Bikini team. This includes nightly presentations of the girls body-painted by some of the world's most famous body painters to the resorts theme of that evening. At Hedonism II no two nights are the same hence there is a different theme night Monday through Sunday such as Naughty School Reunion, Pirates, Fetish, Rock Star, Mask Parade to list a few. Hedonism 11 is an adult all-inclusive playground for pleasure that nourishes the body, the mind, the spirit and the soul.


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Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey sentenced 30 year old Junior Christie of Langward Avenue in Kingston, to three months in prison after he pleaded guilty to praedial larceny. Christie was accused of stealing 45 pods of ackee from Kings House. There were howls of protest late last week when Christie's story hit the media. The three month sentence for stealing 350 dollars worth of ackee coupled with RM Pusey's comments also got the attention of human rights lobby group Jamaicans for Justice. The RM was reported as saying how upset she had been when ackees in her yard were stolen. Speaking on the RJR News Centre's weekly review programme "That's a Rap", attorneys at Law Ian Wilkinson and Shirley Ann agreed that the sentence appeared excessive. Ms Eaton noted that it could be viewed that there was an imbalance in the justice system. For his part, Mr. Wilkinson noted that the RM's comments were unfortunate. In its statement on Friday Jamaicans for Justice said the sentence and the remarks reported will only serve to reinforce the widely-held belief that there is one standard of justice for the rich and another for the poor.


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The Portland Police are confirming the seizure of eight illegal firearms and a large quantity of ammunition. Two persons have been taken into custody in connection with the find. This seizure took place in the Manchioneal area early Monday morning. Detectives are now conducting their preliminary investigations, and more details will be provided as they become available.


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Fashionista Jennifer Lopez didn't go shopping on Black Friday. Instead, she feasted her eyes on Casper Smart, her 24-year-old dancer beau of just a few weeks, who doffed his top during a sexy Thanksgiving vacation in Kauai, Hawaii. New photos from Friday reveal Lopez, 42, sipping a tropical cocktail and lounging in her bikini in a cabana alongside her topless, muscular new man. As previously reported by Us Weekly, Lopez, Smart and her 3-year-old twins Max and Emme spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Hawaii. "Casper was great with the kids," a source told Us. During a Thursday outing on the beach, Smart (who's performed with Lopez onstage numerous times) "was twirling them around and doing flips with Emme and she seemed very comfortable with him." Two Sundays ago -- following a hot performance at the American Music Awards -- the new couple packed on the PDA at a post-AMAs bash in L.A. No word yet on whether Lopez and Smart are exclusive. In early November, Lopez hooked up with ex Marc Anthony (they split in July after seven years of marriage) in Puerto Rico.


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A Jamaican drug dealer, who was jailed for gun crime in the United Kingdom, has won his human rights case, which allows him to stay in Britain partly because he would return to a life of crime if he was deported. Andre James convinced judges that deporting him to Jamaica would make him more likely to reoffend - even though the home secretary wanted him removed from the country. This after he was jailed for five years in 2007 for possessing a revolver and ammunition, supplying class "A" drugs, carrying a blade in public and being in possession of criminal property. Mr. James was also allowed to stay on the grounds that his human right to a family life would be infringed by being forcibly returned, because he has two children in Britain. According to the Telegraph, the case highlights growing concerns over the use of human rights legislation by foreign criminals to frustrate legislation, which makes it clear that anyone serving more than a year in prison should be automatically deported. Coalition ministers have launched a review of the way the crucial element of the law, the controversial article 8 of the convention on human rights - which guarantees a right to a private and family life - is being used.


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November 26, 2011: - Ace disc jock, Collin Hines, is eagerly anticipating his maiden voyage to the Middle East where he is scheduled to play at an exclusive 80's party in Abu Dhabi, which is part of the United Arab Emirates(UAE). Dubbed Nostalgia, the event is being marketed as "Abu Dhabi's first Exclusive 80's Dance Party. Relive the era when everything was bigger, louder and brighter." The party will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on December 8 and will also feature the skills of another renowned Jamaican disc jockey, Delano of Renaissance Disco. The conceptualiser of the event is Jamaican Mandi Bent, who has been working in Abu Dhabi for the past six years as Event Director at the Dome Exhibition Centre. She explained that there is a community of Caribbean and UK expatriates thirsty for this kind of entertainment, therefore the decision was made to fill their cup. Bent sees this as a milestone in shaping and diversifying the entertainment offering in the Emirates, adding that the response has definitely been encouraging. She noted that in planning the event she went after 'A' list disc jockeys who have a keen sense of "situation appropriate" and the knowledge base to respond musically to any given situation. In their promotion and marketing efforts, the organizers have been using the social network options available, including placing an ad on youtube, voiced by The Captain Collin Hines. According to Mandi, in the next few weeks, all her systems will be in high gear as preparations are pumped up. As for Hines, he has declared that the turn of events that have led to this posting is nothing short of "serendipitous". Quizzed about his strategy for this trail-blazing event, The Captain, who always has a whole lot to say, paused briefly. "Actually, there's no specific plan," he confessed, seeming to edit his words as he spoke. "We are going to Abu Dhabi with an open mind and lots of music. The challenge will be for us to be as octopus as possible and have our musical tentacles out and ready. Musically, you have to think cosmopolitan, and since music is our forte, then that in itself will not be difficult," Hines added. He emphasized that his objective is to represent Jamaica so well that "we will return again and again". "We intend to entertain the crowd, enjoy ourselves in the process and just 'shell dung di place'. Mission accomplished ... Abu Dhabi will come calling again," Hines said with a huge smile.


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With a new board of directors in place, chairman and executive director of the Jamaica Reggae Industry association (JaRIA), Charles Campbell, says the organisation is now an umbrella entity that is representative of Jamaica's music industry. Campbell said the three-year-old organisation chose its new directors less than two weeks ago; increasing the number from 11 to 15. On this new board, he says there will be representatives from different groups such as the Jamaica Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers' Vernal 'Junior' Weir; a representative of the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes & Affiliates', Frankie Campbell O.D.; a representative of the Sound Systems Association, Winston 'Wee Pow' Powell; and a representative of Manifesto Jamaica, Rupert Abishai Hoilett. The other directors on the board are K. Michael 'Ibo' Cooper O.D., J.P. (chairman), Charles H.E. Campbell (vice-chairman/executive director), Junior Lincoln, Mary Isaacs Black, Stephen Stewart J.P., L. Nichole Brown, Coleen Douglas, Paul Love, Shani Nembhard, Deleon 'Jubba' White, and Carol Lawrence.


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Opposition Leader Portia Simpson Miller has threatened to stay away from official Government functions. The threat follows what Simpson Miller said was the instruction of a state minister to cancel a function of the National Youth Council, purely because she was slated to be the guest speaker. Last night, the state minister for youth Senator Warren Newby was unavailable for response to the claims by the Opposition Leader.


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A benefit concert is to be held for incarcerated reggae artiste Buju Banton on December 3 in Tampa, Florida. The lineup card for the benefit concert includes Delly Ranx, Gramps Morgan, Nadine Sutherland, Glen Washington and Norris Man along with a yet-to-be named special guest artiste. Proceeds from the concert will go towards Buju's efforts to appeal his conviction and ten year prison sentence. Also, persons planning to attend the show will be asked to make a donation for the cause as organizers hope to make at least US$50,000 from the concert for Buju's legal defense. According to event's main organizer, Taranee Jiles, they decided to do benefit concerts for the artiste. Buju Banton himself, through his legal team, issued a statement urging his fans to turn out for the concert stating, "I, Mark Myrie - aka Buju Banton, support and deem the concert being organized by Taranee Jiles to be a legitimate undertaking in order to raise funds for my legal defense and pending appeal. Your kind support will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance." "His fellow artists have come together in unity to aid this cause. It is time for the people to give back and uplift him now. It will give him the opportunity to defend himself," Ms Jiles said.


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The People's National Party is organising a mass meeting for Emancipation Square, Spanish Town, St. Catherine on Sunday evening. The meeting comes amid reports that the Jamaica Labour Party will be holding its next mass gathering on Wednesday in the Manchester Central town of Mandeville. There is heightened speculation that the Prime Minister could announce the Election Day at that meeting. At the JLP's annual conference on Sunday, the Prime Minister said he will be declaring that at the next meeting that electors should 'get set'


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Lady Gaga has said and done a lot of bizarre, outrageous things throughout her career. So I'm glad she's finally saying something that makes sense. The singer says the type of man she's attracted to varies a lot, but there is one quality she would like her guy to have--a good education. Yes, Lady Gaga needs someone who can match or surpass her in intelligence. She needs someone to challenge her intellect, preferably with a degree from an Ivy League university. Either that, or he has to have a big penis. "Talent and perseverance and pushing the boundaries of love and acceptance," Gaga said of what it takes for a man to win her over. "I don't know. I can't really say. It ranges from a really big [penis] to a degree at Harvard. Just about anything." Lady Gaga has been on and off with her drummer/bartender boyfriend, Luc Carl, even before she rose to fame. Curretly, their relationship status is off. But not to worry, they'll probably be back on by the time you're done reading. For the past two years, Gaga has been on tour, traveling the world. And recently, she's discussed her reluctance to settle down by owning a home. "I'm not ready to buy a house," Gaga said. "It feels like marriage or something. It's like such a commitment. I don't like it." On Thanksgiving, ABC aired A Very Gaga Thanksgiving. Because when I think of turkey day, I think of a wacky pop star who wears horns for the hell of it. But anyway, needless to say, the special was weird, and one of the weird things they revealed was that Lady Gaga got naked for Tony Bennett. The singer posed nude for Bennett so he could draw her for an upcoming issue of Vanity Fair. For Lady Gaga, this must have been a wonderfully iconic moment in her career. For Tony Bennett, he got to see a naked chick. Gaga explained the situation: "I walked in and said, 'Well, Tony, here we are,' and I dropped my robe and I got into position. I felt shy and thought 'It's Tony Bennett, why am I naked?'" A very sensible question. But Gaga went with it anyway. Because In addition to his legendary career as a multi-plantinum recording artist, Tony Bennett has also made a name for himself as a painter. His work is actually featured at the Smithsonian and National Arts Club.


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There is a fire storm brewing between the Ministry of Health and the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica after the association's President Valerie Germaine was interdicted. The disciplinary action was taken against Mrs. Germaine after comments she made in the media. Mrs. Germaine, who appeared on TVJ's Smile Jamaica two weeks ago, reiterated the association's cry for the government to desist from the use of pharmacy technicians to dispense drugs at public health facilities. The Pharmaceutial Society is fuming on Friday afternoon after the president of the organization was interdicted by the Ministry of Health on November 16, a week after she appeared on Smile Jamaica, pointing out inadequacies in the system of drug dispensing at public hospitals. This was the comment in question: "Section 18 of the law is very clear. It says compounding and dispensing of pharmaceuticals must take place in facilities where you have registered pharmacists but the Ministry of Health is currently using pharmacy technicians to dispense and compound drugs on their own, the government is breaking its own law." The association has had an emergency meeting on the matter and although not disclosing its next move says it is not taking the matter lightly.


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Throughout the years Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza has built up a reputation as an event of high standards. The annual Christmas night concert was first staged eleven years ago and is still going strong despite many obstacles. Promoter of the event GT Taylor will hasten to tell you that his event has grown to become one of the top events in Jamaica because it has always delivered the best acts each year. "Over the years I have tried my very best to present the best acts for the patrons and this has really helped the show to grow. Now people all over the world know that each Christmas they can come to Independence Park for a top quality stage show event where they will some of the biggest and brightest stars in reggae and dancehall music," said GT Taylor. GT has put together another exciting cadre of top acts for this year's staging of Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza. The lineup includes dancehall and reggae heavy weights such as Bounty Killer, Mavado, Coco Tea, I Octane, Aidonia, Kkago, John Holt, Macka Diamond, D'Angel, Professor Nuts, Tony Matterhorn, Iley Dread, Kiprich Twins Of Twins, Spice, Lutan Fyah, Romain Virgo, Chuck Fender, Warrior King, Harry Toddler, Charley Blacks and Junior X. The lineup also includes Hezron, Toya, Tanto Blacks, villa Dutch, Ibahmar, Zamunda, Baby Chris, Mikeylous, Chi Ching Ching, Specialist, Brimstone, Acid, Calli Blaxx, and Hitman Walley. The promoter also promises several improvements for this year's show. "This year will be the twelfth staging and my team and I will be doing everything possible to improve the show. We want to make our twelfth staging a special one; therefore all aspects of the show will be upgraded."


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Former Portmore Empire first lady, Lisa Hyper, is overjoyed at the crowd response to her performances during her US club tour. On Monday night the artiste performed on two shows in Long Island, New Jersey and also did a show with Vegas and Demarco in North Carolina. The deejay also has an upcoming show in the Bronx and she is set to appear in Philadelphia and Orlando over the next few weeks. When she returns to the island in December, Lisa Hyper plans to release a video for the popular Jam2-produced single, "Roll Deep" and "Power". The deejay also completed her album which will be released at the end of the year.


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He is usually singing about being a womanizer or living the high life as a celebrity. But recently Usher was seen performing his daddy duties with his adorable sons in New York. The DJ Got Us Falling In Love singer was seen taking his boys Usher V, three and Naviya, two, for a stroll in Manhattan before popping into the Balloon Store. The 33-year-old singer was happy to shower his sons with attention and was seen giving his eldest child a kiss and a cuddle. After their shopping spree the singer was seen carrying their goods home in the push chairs. Usher looked effortlessly cool in a pair of green trousers, a dark coat and a scarf. Meanwhile his sons were also sporting suitably stylish ensembles but were wrapped up warm against the chilly temperatures. The children's mother and Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster was not with the group. Recently it was revealed Usher had offered his protégée Justin Bieber advice in the wake of allegations made by a fan that he was the father of her child. The pair have had a close relationship and the 17-year-old tween pop star says that mentor Usher, who discovered and signed the star, is like his own personal 'Dr. Phil.'


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A 57-year-old racehorse owner was on Tuesday night gunned down at his home in Lime Tree Grove Housing Scheme in St. Catherine. He is Austin Matthis of 121 Lime Tree Boulevard.RJR News understands that Mr. Matthis was at home when residents heard explosions. The police were called to the house and they arrived and gained entry. Mr. Matthis' body was found on the floor of one of the bedrooms with what appeared to be gunshot wounds to his lower back.The police have not yet established a motive but are pursuing strong leads.


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'Twill be a busy Christmas for reggae singer, Colin Levy, as he takes time out of the recording studio to perform for fans. Although Levy is "very driven" and totally focused on getting out his album, Unleashed, while putting the finishing touches on his autobiographical novel, he says there are a few shows in Jamaica that he simply must attend. Among them are the Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza to be held in Independence Park in St Elizabeth on December 25; Yard Fest Family Fun Day, a Unite The People-endorsed event the night before and an annual show in Negril on New Year's Eve. The singer, whose single Lovers Holiday took up residence at the top of the Richie B Jamaica Countdown Chart earlier this year, says there's nothing better than Christmas in Jamaica. "It's an annual ritual for me and this year it will be no different," Colin Levy aka Iley Dred declared. He has been involved with the Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza since its inception and had words of praise for Irie FM's Dancehall Master GT Taylor and the planning committee of the event. "That show is always so very well produced and I definitely look forward to performing on GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza each year," Levy said. With his album just about ready to be released, Levy says he has quite a few new songs which he is confident will connect with his fans. "Yes, there is still the lovers rock songs, but sometimes you have to step out of the box and experiment with different types of songs. On this album, I will definitely be showing my versatility and maturity as an artiste, while keeping it real," he explained. Among the producers on Unleashed are Stephen Marley, Barry O'Hare, Bobby Digital, Dean Fraser and Stephen 'Di Genius' McGregor


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Internationally renowned superstars, Ne-Yo and Lauryn Hill will join Shaggy on stage during his charity concert to be held on December 30. The two will headline this year's Shaggy and Friends Concert, a benefit concert to aid the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston. Lauryn Hill, who gave birth to a son earlier this year, is one of the headline acts on the benefit show Hill and Ne-Yo will join Deniece Williams as the international acts on the show. Local artistes for the show include reggae superstars Stephen Marley, Chino, Romain Virgo and Half Pint as well as dancehall artiste such as Wayne Marshall, Tami Chynn and Assassin. The benefit concert will also feature prominent soca couple, Bunji Garlin and Fay-Ann Lyons from Trinidad. Proceeds will go towards furnishing the new cardiac centre and intensive care unit at the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Additionally, the Shaggy Foundation will partner with Chain of Hope, a group of volunteer doctors and nurses, who perform surgeries on children with heart disease.


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Barry Llewellyn, from Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal trio, The Heptones has died. Llewelyn fell ill and was taken to the Kingston Public hospital where he died in the wee hours this morning. The Heptones founding member Earl Morgan spoke to Music News this morning. Earl remembers his fondest moment with Barry. Leroy Sibbles who was the lead singer of The Heptones before he started his solo career, remembers working with Barry. The Heptones are a Jamaican rocksteady and reggae vocal trio most active in the 1960s and early 1970s. They were one of the more significant trios of that era, and played a major role in the gradual transition between ska and rocksteady with their three-part harmonies. Leroy Sibbles, Earl Morgan and Barry Llewellyn first came together as "The Hep Ones" in 1965 but later changed their name to "The Heptones". The name was chosen by Earl Morgan.


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Former Dean of Humanities and Education at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Aggrey Brown has died. Professor Brown was also a former director of the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) at the UWI. Professor Brown, who had been ailing for some time, died this morning at the Tony Thwaites Wing at the University Hospital of the West Indies. In 2002, after spending 22 years as head of the CARIMAC, Pofessor Brown left to become the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Education at the time. A past headboy of Cornwall College, Montego Bay, St James, Professor Brown is the author of several books and numerous articles, and has presented several papers at local and international conferences. Before joining CARIMAC in 1974, he taught in various capacities at such American universities as Howard, Rutgers, and Princeton. He is a former newspaper columnist, TV cameraman, radio announcer, news analyst, and moderator of the call-in programme 'The Public Eye'.


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A top level probe has been launched into a massive drug bust in St. Ann on Wednesday night. Several thousand pounds of compressed ganja was seized at a beach front property in Priory. The operation was conducted by personnel from the St. Ann Police. It is reported that about 9 o'clock a routine search was in progress when a Toyota Hiace mini bus was seen on the beach. It was discovered to be loaded with marijuana. Two men who were in the vehicle were taken into custody. Head of the St. Ann Police, Senior Superintendent Carlton Wilson, says further information cannot be released at this time as the investigation is at a sensitive stage. "Yes, a large drug bust happened in the Priory, St. Ann. We are still doing our investigations and we are yet to give full details on it. As soon as our investigations are complete we can give you some more details but I can also tell you that we have two persons in custody," SSP Wilson said. A canoe, which detectives believe was used to transport the weed, was also seized. Up to early Thursday morning teams from the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard were conducting searches along the coastline.


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Patrick Wong, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Works Agency (NWA), on Thursday morning pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to answer questions requested by the Contractor General. The former NWA boss had found himself in trouble after being accused of failing to answer a lawful request of the Contractor General. It is understood that the matter is in relation to a St. Catherine project. Mr. Wong was served with a summons last week Monday to appear before the court on Thursday. Following his guilty plea, Mr. Wong was fined $5,000 or 30 days on each count. Meanwhile, Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita Headley also appeared in court. She pleaded guilty to breaching the Integrity Commission Act. Last Friday a warrant of disobedience was issued for her arrest after she failed to appear in court. However, the warrant was stayed until Thursday. Mrs. Neita Headley was fined $10,000 or 30 days. They both appeared before Senior Magistrate Judith Pusey in the Corporate Area Criminal Court.


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Divine Love blesses and multiplies all that I have, all that I give and all that I receive. My heart is filled with thankfulness for the continuous flow of God's good. And while I earnestly give thanks for specific things, occurrences and people, I also maintain a grateful state of mind regardless of outer circumstances. I appreciate the world in which I live, its wonder and its opportunity. I grow in understanding as I experience all that life holds. The Christ Presence within me is my resource for living each day fully and confidently. It is the original blessing and the underlying foundation for a grateful heart. My prayer is one of simple thanksgiving. As the great Christian mystic Meister Eckhart once said, "If the only prayer you ever say is 'thank you,' that would suffice." Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!--2 Corinthians 9:15

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Fifteen Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters are being treated for injuries they sustained after the bus transporting them from the party's annual conference overturned near the Vineyards Toll Plaza in St. Catherine on Sunday afternoon. The mishap occurred shortly after 5 o'clock. Most of the injured passengers suffered broken limbs. Head of the Police Traffic Department Senior Superintendent Radcliffe Lewis says an investigation is in progress to determine if the Toyota Coaster bus overturned while speeding. He says the driver is to be questioned and could be charged with breaches of the Road Traffic Act.


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Canadian teacher Paul Martin, who is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, to his wife Cathy Lee Clayson, should know his fate today. Supreme Court Judge Bertram Morrison will begin his summation to the jury when the trial resumes this morning in the Hanover Circuit Court. On Monday, Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn and defence lawyers Jacqueline Samuels Brown and Bert Samuels completed their addresses to the jury. The crown is alleging at the trial which began last week, that the husband slashed his wife's throat, while they were vacationing in Jamaica in December last year. The wife testified that while they were travelling on a lonely road in Trelawny, her husband said he wanted to get his camera from the back of the motorcar to take photographs. She said while sitting in the car, he attacked her with a knife and cut her on her neck.


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The second Gun Court trial of reputed crime boss Christopher Linton, more popularly known as 'Dog Paw', is expected to get underway today. Linton is facing the charges shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition and shooting with intent. The charges stem from an alleged shootout with the police in April last year, along Tavern Drive in the Papine Area of St. Andrew. The alleged gang leader is also to stand trial in the Gun Court in relation to another shooting incident last year, where he is alleged to have shot at the police. Dog Paw, who was once listed as the country's most wanted man, was held during a police-military operation last January. The reputed gang leader is also to go before the Home Circuit Court on several charges including murder, wounding and arson.


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Officials of the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Monday emerged from the weekly meeting of the party's Standing Committee night [November 21] tight-lipped on when Prime Minister Andrew Holness will announce the election date. A senior party insider said discussions took place and confirmed that an announcement will be made in matter of days on when the mass meeting will be held during which the election date will be announced. He added that the party is in a high state of preparedness for the election. On Sunday, well placed JLP sources reportedly told RJR News the campaign team had identified four major towns for upcoming mass meetings. They are Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, St James; Munamar Square in Spanish Town, St. Catherine; Mandeville Town Square in Manchester and Half Way Tree in St Andrew. It is expected that Half Way Tree or Munamar Square could be the location for the election day announcement. Meanwhile, the Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is to hold a public meeting on Wednesday [November 23]. It will take place in St. Mary following a tour of the parish by Opposition Leader Portia Simpson-Miller. Dr. Peter Phillips, the PNP's Campaign Director, says the venue will be Annotto Bay.


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X6 driver, Patrick Powell, who is accused of the murder of former Kingston College student Khajeel Mais, was today offered bail in relation to the firearm charge against him in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court. Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey offered bail in the sum of $30,000. Powell is charged with failing to produce his firearm for inspection. He was ordered to return to court on November 30. Powell who was absent from court was represented by attorneys-at-law Patrick Atkinson and Deborah Martin. The 50-year-old businessman has also been granted $10 million on the murder charge. He is before the Home Circuit Court on the murder charge as well as shooting with intent, illegal possession of a firearm, and illegal possession of ammunition. As part of the conditions for bail, Powell has to report to the Matilda's Corner Police three days a week and had to surrender his travel documents. Khajeel Mais was shot dead on July 1 when the driver of a BMW X6 reportedly opened fire on the taxi in which he was travelling after it bumped into his SUV.

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A popular Jamaican dancehall artiste is reportedly wanted in Michigan, United States, on drug related allegations. A law enforcement officer said the entertainer, who has had several hit songs is also wanted on at least two warrants. The singjay, who is one of the top-ranked artistes in the dancehall is also a green card holder. The officer said he is not the only Jamaican entertainer being sought by the US on drug-related allegations. The latest information comes against the background of a recent statement made by head of the Criminal Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner Ealan Powell, that a number of entertainers have popped up on the police radar and will be arrested soon. Powell's comment came shortly after the arrest of controversial dancehall star, Adidja Palmer, who goes by the stage name 'Vybz Kartel'.

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Mavado recently attended the MTV Sucker-Free Awards in Miami with DJ Khaled and lablemate Ace Hood, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Busta Rhymes and has been spotted at the hottest club night in the US - Sundays at legendary Club Liv - sparring with some of Hip Hop's biggest names. As his mainstream profile continues to rise, Mavado will be appearing on two star-studded events over the next two weeks. Friday November 25th sees Gully Gad appear for We The Best Music boss DJ Khaled's birthday bash @ Club Mansion on South Beach, Miami. Rick Ross, Puff Daddy, Ace Hood, Meek Mills and a host of surprise guests are slated to perform alongside Gully Gad at the birthday bash that is one of the biggest annual parties in Miami. "Mavado being at my birthday celebration is a blessing," said DJ Khaled. "Its what the people want and We The Best always delivers that!" Scheduled for the following week, Mavado has just been added to the huge annual Jingle Jam concert presented by Connecticut's biggest Hip Hop and R'n'B station Hot 93.7 FM. Jingle Jam is being held on Friday December 2nd at the XL Centre in Hartford. This year sees Mavado starring alongside headliner and friend Drake, with Wiz Khalifa, Mindless Behavior, Diggy Simmons and Meek Mills amongst other performers. After that event Mavado dashes straight off to Boston to headline his own show inside Club Lido. "Its a great look for me to be on these types of events," said Mavado.

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Vybz Kartel is now being probed in relation to five other murder cases. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is now before the courts in relation to two murder cases. However, the Head of the Criminal Investigation Branch, Assistant Commissioner Ealan Powell, said probes carried out by detectives have implicated Kartel in five additional murders that took place in the Corporate Area and St Catherine. ACP Powell said charges are expected to be laid against the controversial DJ soon. On October 3, Kartel was charged with murder, conspiracy to murder and illegal possession of a firearm in connection with the killing of businessman Barrington 'Bossie' Burton. Weeks later, the artiste was slapped with the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams. Williams was beaten and stabbed on August 16 at a house in Havendale, St Andrew. ACP Powell said his team of detectives is also pursuing other members of the entertainment industry.


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ATLANTA (AP) -- Filmmaker Tyler Perry is defending his controversial decision to cast reality television star Kim Kardashian in an upcoming film about marriage. Perry announced that Kardashian will have a role in "The Marriage Counselor" shortly before she ended her 72-day marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries, creating a buzz on social media sites. Perry says he wanted a younger cast, which Kardashian rounds out, to help attract younger viewers. In a statement on his website, Perry says he thinks "it would be a very responsible of her to be a part of this film" and good for young people who see her as a role model to "see her in a film that is about what happens in life when you make the wrong choices." Perry asked for his fans' understanding.


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SAN DIEGO (AP) -- An estimated 17 tons of marijuana were seized in the discovery of a cross-border tunnel that authorities said Wednesday was one of the most significant secret drug smuggling passages ever found on the U.S.-Mexico border. The tunnel discovered Tuesday stretched about 400 yards (400 meters) and linked warehouses in San Diego and Tijuana, authorities said. U.S. authorities seized about nine tons of marijuana inside a truck and at the warehouse in San Diego's Otay Mesa area, said Derek Benner, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent in charge of investigations in San Diego. Mexican authorities recovered about eight tons south of the border. Authorities spoke at a news conference near packages of seized dope festooned with labels of Captain America, Sprite and Bud Light. The markings are codes to identify the owners. Photos taken by Mexican authorities show an entry blocked by bundles that were likely stuffed with marijuana, said Paul Beeson, chief of the Border Patrol's San Diego sector. Tunnel walls were lined with wood supports. The passage was equipped with lighting and ventilation systems. The tunnel was about four feet high and three feet wide. It dropped about 20 feet on the U.S. side. Two men allegedly seen leaving the warehouse in a truck packed with about three tons of pot were pulled over Tuesday on a highway in suburban La Mesa and arrested. A California Highway Patrol officer was overwhelmed by the smell, according to a federal complaint. Cesar Beltran and Ruben Gomez each face a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, said Alana Robinson, chief of the U.S. attorney's narcotics enforcement section in San Diego. They were scheduled to be arraigned Thursday. Cross-border tunnels have proliferated in recent years, but the latest find is one of the more significant, based on the amount of drugs seized.


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What kind a ting dat the honourable dread a galang wid. If him have the lickle 21-year-old girl a put up in apartment him must pay the rent. Nearly six months now the rent owe and the landlord out fi throw her out. But we hear say is a real mad girl to, so the dread, who is the last of his line, need to watch out. We don't want stay a we yard and hear the wails.


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Member of Parliament for North East Manchester Audley Shaw has rejected a demand from MP for Central Manchester Peter Bunting to apologize by Thursday for allegations he recently made against him on the political platform. Addressing a Jamaica Labour Party meeting in Runaway Bay, St. Ann on Wednesday night, Mr. Shaw said he received a letter advising him of the deadline to deliver the apology. However, Mr. Shaw says he has no intention of complying. He said he has referred the matter to his attorneys. "Because I want you know that 'Man a Yard' is not going to apologise to Peter Bunting. You must remember that politics have history and any how you spread your bed you better sleep in that bed. That is all I have to say to Peter Bunting tonight," Mr. Shaw said. Earlier this week Mr. Bunting characterised Mr. Shaw's allegations as vicious and spurious. He said he had no choice but to seek legal redress.


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Former National footballer, Marco McDonald, who was arrested and charged with carnal abuse, was offered bail, in the Half Way Tree Resident Magistrate's Court on Wednesday He is charged with carnal abuse and rape involving a 13-year-old girl in 2009. McDonald was granted bail by Magistrate, Henry-McKenzie, in the sum of $150,000. He was ordered to surrender his travel documents and a stop order was put in place. The accused is to return to court on November 29. Marco McDonald is a member of the Tivoli Gardens Football Club and a former national footballer who represented Jamaica in the Brazil World Cup, in 2006. He is being represented by Attorney-at-Law, Carolyn Chuck.


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After being convicted of the manslaughter or of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray is telling his jail visitors that he wants to kill himself. Sources say that Murray has been saying that he's lost the will to live, and even though his lawyers prepared him for this outcome, it never really sunk in for him. According to TMZ, Murray's baby mama, Nicole Alvarez, his bodyguard, Jeff, and his lawyers have all been to the jail to visited him. And Murray has told them all that he wants to die, as the verdict came as a shock to him. Murray is currently in the medical ward at L.A. County Jail, and has been there for more than a week. He is currently awaiting his sentencing, which is scheduled for later this month.


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So one of two things happened: The real father came back to get his dang ol'ed baby, or she's scared Beliebers really are going to kill her. Mariah Yeater, the woman who held steadfast by her claims that Justin Bieber was the father of her child, dismissed her paternity lawsuit against the singer. Somehow, the suit was dismissed quietly under the radar last week. Yeater's lawyers, Lance Rogers and Matt Pare, have bailed on her. Yes, they both withdrew from the case. I'm guessing Bieber's lawyers asked to use Yeater's crazy Facebook photo as evidence in his defense, and her lawyers said, "we're f-cked." Justin Bieber planned to take a DNA test when he returned to the U.S.


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After the big fight between Stacious and Bridgez at Hype TV car park on Saturday, Stacious says sorry to fans and the management of Hype TV. But she doesn't say much more. Meanwhile, Bridgez is boasting that she doesn't have a scratch or a scar. Is she trying to imply that she was the winner of the fight? The two of oonu say Alliance, so oonu must behave better than that.


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Model and Actress Jamairais Malone, who shined this past summer in the Arena Stage's production of RUINED merges her love of fashion and connection with Sickle Cell to produce her first ever fashion event. This red carpet extravaganza includes a captivating live vocal performance by Crystal Ki, a blind Sickle Cell patient; a cocktail reception; and an informational session featuring experts in the field. The fashion show begins promptly at 8:00PM featuring the latest fashion trends from Heydari Designs, Studio D'Maxsi, Red Hue Boutique and Tim Bradley Colors of Sickle Cell is sponsored in part by Graduate School USA, CSC, DeShield Enterprises, LLC, Cole Stevens, Marcella Ellis, Nubian Heritage, Carol's Daughter, Vita Coco, Suga Chef Desserts, LLC, Basket Treats by Alexis Streets and Palava Hut TV.


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Reports have surfaced of yet another security breach at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James. This has prompted the main group representing doctors attached to public health facilities to issue a warning that its members will take strong action if the situation continues. According to a statement from the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) on Monday night, a member of the medical staff at Cornwall Regional encountered an armed intruder in her assigned room. The incident followed the reported assault of a woman by an intruder on the hospital compound two weeks ago and the attempted rape of a doctor in August. The statement from the JMDA says doctors islandwide are now terrified and angry at the consistent disregard of their security at hospitals especially against the background of the challenging circumstances under which they have to attend to patients. The association said it is tired of empty promises by the Ministry of Health and issued another warning that its members will not provide medical attention if their personal security is in jeopardy.


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Nineteen students of Charlemont High School in St. Catherine were on Tuesday morning taken to hospital after the vehicle in which they were travelling was involved in a crash along the Ewarton main road. The crash took place shortly before 8 o'clock. Reports are that a Hiace minibus that was transporting the students to school was traveling along the road when on reaching an area known as Road House the driver made a sudden turn in order to enter an off road. While making the turn he placed the vehicle in the path of an oncoming truck and was hit, resulting in the minibus overturning. The students and the driver sustained several injuries and were treated at hospital and released.

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Was it really Shorty we saw being haul and pulled by cops at a popular small hotel in New Kingston? The very same hotel where the cops held on to her babyfada, Addie the World Boss. Well, if it was, then it surely was not a good weekend for poor Shorty. We hope the boys are being well looked after and are given some special attention. The last time we saw Shorty she was complaining that the boys miss their father and wanted to know when he was comeing home. All we know is that Shorty better try and keep herself at home so the boys won't have to strt asking where she is.

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It's time of the year again. Marco Dean's birthday party. This time at the Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The media was invited and was out in full force. Marco Dean and his mom were caught up in the videolight and this time the little boy seemed more relaxed than in previous years. So this begs the question: Is Marco Dean overexposed?


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In an interview with Australia's version of 60 minutes, 47-year-old Brad Pitt says he wants to retire at age 50. For someone who only seems to get better looking with age, this might be the worst news I've heard all morning. He tells 60 minutes that he's only got a few years left and he wants to go into the boring, non-attractive side of the business called "producing," which is what all actors do when they get too much money and want to seem important. "Three years," he says. .....Read More....


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There are more signs on Monday morning that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) is finalising preparations for the General Election. RJR News has been informed that the party's Secretariat will on Monday unveil the list of 63 candidates.....READ MORE...


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Six cops are now under investigation following the discovery of major security breaches at the Remand Centre at the Gun Court in Kingston... Read More.


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Healing

With gratitude, I accept health and wholeness. I have been given a great gift--the gift of my physical body. It is the housing for my spirit and my soul. I demonstrate gratitude for this gift by treating my body with love and respect. When I am tempted to fall into habits or ways of being that don't support my highest good, I call myself higher. I listen to the wisdom of my body temple and respond to the messages I hear. My inner voice guides me to make life-affirming choices. I think and speak in positive, uplifting ways. I envision myself healthy and whole. Each cell of my body responds to my loving, peaceful thoughts. With gratitude, I welcome and accept healing and wholeness. Peace, peace, to the far and the near, says the Lord; and I will heal them. --Isaiah 57:19


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Even though it got off to a late start, last week's Purple Touch party has the makings of becoming the breakout party for the holiday season in the Corporate Area. At least 80 persons, some of whom were dressed in purple, showed up at Club Riddim a.k.a The Building for the event. One of the Eye Candy models turned heads with a sexy lingerie outfit which showed off her bountiful assets. There have been several requests, mostly from males, for her to return this week and the organisers have assured us that she will be making another x-rated appearance this Saturday. Selectors DJ Rinse from Cash Flow, Teacha and Mackerel, and Hotta Ball kept the vibes flowing while patrons got a nice buzz from the popular intoxicating Purple Touch drink specials that glowed in the dark. "Dem sweet and dem mek you waan party," one male said, after knocking back one glass of the purple concoction. The swag meter was turned up as artistes G Whizz, Tiana, Savage, Charly Black, Posh, Sidra, Formila One and Flirtagious were all present, posing for photographs and swilling expensive drinks. There was a special appearance by New York's radio/mc Black Barbie who flew in for the event as well. Come experience this week's mad Purple Touch vibes this Saturday. You don't want to miss it.


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#BigShip artiste, Chino, will be releasing a slew of new singles in a few weeks, some of which will be ballads. He says there has not been a permanent shift in his lyrics or style, instead, "I like exploring new genres, beats and topics and some of the songs that will be released shortly will be more singing than singjaying. There's even a combination with myself and Di Genius singing called So Do I for the ladies - that will be hitting the airwaves in a few days." "...There's also the single, Desert Rose, which is out now with myself and an artiste out of Cayman by the name of Jeffery Wilson and the video will be released in a few days, so everyone can definitely look out for those and other singles coming in a few weeks," he says. Chino is no stranger to style exploration. In May of this year, Chino showcased his expansive knowledge of music when he released his debut US album, Chino, to rave reviews. The first two releases from the album, I Am (an upbeat club track with a French twist) and Seal Di Link (a slow provocative reggae ballad) were complete departures from Chino's prior style. Seal Di Link went on to top charts in the US and sold in excess of 150, 000 on iTunes during the first week of its release. Likewise, one of his most recent love ballads, Driving Me Insane featuring singer #Denyque, which was also featured on the album, has been a hit among fans. "Music is definitely one of the loves of my life, and as a result of that, I'm always going to be focused on it and exploring new areas and genres in an effort to please the fans," he says. Chino is also popularly known for his hits From Mawnin, Ruff It Up, Protected, Pon Yuh Head, Yeah Yeah (on the Peppa Riddim) and others.


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The Art of Music Productions (AMP) is the new company that will produce the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival 2012.Making the announcement at the launch of the event yesterday at the Iberostar Suites in Montego Bay, AMP's CEO, Stephen Dear, said TurnKey Productions, under whom the event has been produced for the last 16 years, have been relinquished.Walter Elmore remains chairman and executive producer of the festival, but has added a fresh team from the business community that includes marketer Oliver Mair and accountant Winsome Minott. Financial guru Leo Williams complements an older group of directors which includes artiste management agent Jerome Hamilton, hotelier Carol Bourke and engineer Martin Elmore. Future revenue streams for the AMP will include large-scale music festivals; ticketing/box-office services; talent booking and artiste management; theatrical productions; equipment rentals and multimedia services. "Turnkey was quite a popular name worldwide and, therefore, difficult to do international business, and so the name-change process started five years ago," revealed Dear. With AMP's first major event being Jamaica Jazz and Blues 2012, the group announced a mega line-up of artistes who will perform come January 26, closing with headline act Celine Dion on the 28th. "Bringing an act the magnitude of a Celine Dion is something I have dreamt of since the day I started the Jazz festival 16 years ago," Walter Elmore admitted, adding that he never thought he would be able to do it. With admiration, the AMP chairman spoke of the multi-million-dollar album seller, Dion, "A factor in the entertainment, when you see a Celine Dion performance, it is etched in your mind," he asserted. "We wanted a name that was versatile and spoke to the product we currently offer," he concluded. Dion, who really does not share the limelight with other artistes because of her reputation, will play alongside Kelly Rowland, Jamaican-Canadian Jully Black and jazz great Nicole Henry, an amazing performer who graced the stage in 2004. In celebration of Jamaica's 50th year of Independence, AMP has announced a stellar mix of musicians who will showcase the evolution of the country's music. They include Toots Hibbert, Marcia Griffiths, Yellow Man, #Shaggy, John Holt and Half Pint. Celebrating its 17th year in 2012, Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival will operate with one of the largest budgets ever, said the new CEO. He estimates that the event will cost approximately US$3 million.


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The accused killer of Khajeel Mais the Kingston College 17 - Years old student was offered bail today .Patrick Powell was given bail for the sum of 10 million Jamaican dollars. He was custody since early July when he was arrested as he disembarked an aircraft at the Norman Manley International Airport after returning from a destination in North America. Mais was shot in the head while travelling in a taxi which bumped into the rear of a BMW X6 sports utility vehicle Powell was allegedly driving. On Wedvesday, the court was told that a forensic report revealed that Mais had gunshot residue on his right hand. The was handed down from the lips of Justice Carol Beswick despite the crowns objection.


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Veteran journalist Mortimer "Tino" Geddes has died. Tino passed away in his St. Catherine home just after one o'clock Friday morning after a 10 year battle with cancer. He was 63. Tino Geddes had a distinguished career as a journalist much of which he spent with the RJR Communications Group. However he also worked at the now defunct Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation and the Daily Gleaner and was known to be knowledgeable in news, current affairs and sports. He was also Director of Information in the Ministry of Information in the early 1980's. Tino is survived by children Ryan, Dwight, Wendy and Marlene, three sisters and brother David Geddes. The annual Boys Championship trophy is named for Tino's father, Mortimer Geddes.


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Deejay Alley Cat has joined the growing list of artistes who have gotten married. The entertainer and his girlfriend walked down the aisle a few months ago, at a lavish ceremony in New York. These days he's sporting a wedding band and a huge smile as he goes about his business of making music. Congrats Alley Cat.


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There has been a slight ease in the visa requirements for Jamaicans entering the Cayman Islands. Under regulations approved by Cabinet, Jamaicans younger than 15 and older than 70 will no longer require a visa to enter. According to Caymanian officials, the change was requested as part of an easing of visa requirements sought by the country's government. Immigration law regulations state that all countries within the British Commonwealth can have their nationals land within the Cayman Islands without producing a visa, with the exception of eleven countries, including Jamaica. The change to visa requirements follows the refusal of Cayman Islands Governor Duncan Taylor in September to endorse a Cabinet proposal to ease visa requirements for Jamaican nationals. Governor Taylor cited concerns over national security in doing so.


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Howard Aris, confidant of People's National Party (PNP) President Portia Simpson Miller, died at the Port Antonio Hospital in Portland last night. Aris, who was also president of the Jamaica Administrative Athletics Association, was taking part in the party's Portland bus tour. Raymond Pryce, information aide to Simpson Miller, said Aris was found unconscious in a motor vehicle while the party president was making a presentation to PNP supporters in Port Antonio. Pryce said that after Aris was discovered unconscious, he was rushed to hospital where efforts to resuscitate him failed. He said Aris had been his usual self throughout the day.


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INNER PEACE In the Silence, I find peace. My peaceful place is not a room or a spot on the map. My peaceful place is a state of consciousness. The moment I turn my attention away from the outer world, I begin my journey into the Silence. With eyes closed, my heart knows the way. The rhythm of my breath carries me as if I were lying in a gently rocking boat. Troubled thoughts, fears and concerns fall away as I move deeper. I go within and rest from the cares and busyness of my day. I am a spiritual being; I am God's peace in expression. When I resume my usual activities, I remain centered in inner peace. My words are kinder. I am slow to anger and patient with myself and others. I am at peace. Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people. --Psalm 85:8

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Kartel says his legal team remains the same One of the attorneys for popular Jamaican artiste Vybz Kartel, yesterday released a letter over the entertainer's signature dismissing media reports that they have been sacked. "I have not authorised any change in my legal team in whom I have the fullest confidence," read a section of the three-paragraph letter signed by the artiste, whose given name is Adidja Palmer. The letter blindsided attorney-at-law Hannah Harris-Barrington, who yesterday repeated claims she made in a radio interview on Monday that she has been retained to represent the entertainer. Harris-Barrington, who is also the attorney for another jailed dancehall star Ninja Man - given name Desmond Ballentyne - told The Gleaner she has two letters, given to her by Palmer during separate jailhouse visits last week, to support her claim. "I really don't know what is happening," she said. Despite this, Harris-Barrington said she was willing to step away from the case. "If that (Palmer's letter) has today's (yesterday's) date then that must mean he has given them back the case and that's fine," she said. Palmer, in the letter released through his attorney Christian Tavares-Finson, said: "I have not retained or engaged the services of Hannah Harris-Barrington to represent me in any matter and she is not authorised to speak on my behalf or to discuss my case." His letter added "This serves to confirm that I have retained the services of attorneys-at-law Tom Tavares-Finson, Michael Deans and Chris Tavares-Finson to represent me in all the matters for which I am currently before the court." Palmer is facing two murder charges arising from the deaths of businessman/promoter Barrington Burton and Clive Williams in separate incidents in July and August this year. Burton was shot dead while standing with friends in Gregory Park, St Catherine, while Williams was beaten and stabbed to death in Havendale, St Andrew. He has been in custody since October 1 when he and three other persons were arrested at a New Kingston hotel for possession of ganja.

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Hot97Boston and VP Records are presenting the first Strictly The Best Concert. The one-day music event features an extraordinary line-up including Mr Vegas, I-Wayne, Khago, Demarco, Laza Morgan, and Wayne Marshall to celebrate the official album release of Strictly The Best, reggae's longest-running compilation in the business established in 1990. More artistes will be announced shortly. The concert will be held at Showcase Live in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on November 22 and hosted by Hot97 Boston radio personality Notorious V.O.G. Whether it is on the top of the Jamaican charts, a huge underground seller on the streets, or a massive club jam sweeping the dancehalls, Strictly The Best's (STB) annual series provides the hottest catalogue of dancehall/reggae music. Each year, VP Records releases two volumes in the STB series - one each for reggae and dancehall - showcasing the most buzz-worthy hits and biggest artistes in both genres for the year. VP Records' upcoming instalments Strictly The Best Vol. 44 and Vol. 45 feature top songs from more than 30 major international artistes, including Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley, Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Gyptian as well as I-Wayne, Demarco, Laza Morgan and Wayne Marshall, who will perform at the event. With more than a million listening hours a month from its one million-plus unique website visitors, Hot97 Boston is already one of the most popular digital music destinations for listening to dancehall/reggae programming online. Hot97 Boston currently offers reggae programming seven days of the week. Tickets are available to the general public for purchase by visiting Hot97Boston.com, Showcaselive.com, Livenation.com, and ticketmaster.com. Strictly The Best 44 & 45 album hits stores November 22.


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(National Review) "Don't you know I'm God?" taunted Muhammad Ali, in the first of the epic trilogy of heavyweight prizefights with Joe Frazier that defined the early 1970s. Ali even took to accompanying each word -- Don't -- you -- know -- I'm -- God? -- with a swing of his fists, unleashing another flurry of his lightning-fast punches. Frazier, undaunted, singularly unaffected by Ali's sophomoric doggerel and sophisticated psy-ops, kept boring in on his opponent, a steady, bobbing, weaving machine, and spat back through his bloodied mouthpiece: "Well, God, you gonna get whupped tonight!" And very near the end of that first encounter between them, on March 8, 1971 -- the Madison Square Garden spectacular between two undefeated heavyweight champions, billed, without hyperbole, as the Fight of the Century -- Frazier made good on his promise. It was 26 seconds into the 15th round. With his signature roundhouse left hook -- the 30th he'd landed, the final explosion in a breathtaking night of fireworks -- Frazier connected with Ali's right jaw, snapping his head back and dropping The Greatest to the canvas. Bedlam at the Garden! Ali was up quickly, but with that one punch, "Smokin' Joe" entered the ranks of the immortal, one of only two professional fighters ever to put Ali down. The pride of Philadelphia had answered definitively, at least for one night, the questions that haunted boxing, and America at large, at the close of the fiery Sixties. Who would triumph: the beautiful dancer and satirical poet, or the grunting, uneducated working man? Was history on the side of anti-establishment rebels and countercultural heroes, or unalloyed toughness and Richard Nixon's silent majority? At last, America had an answer: The uglier man, the less captivating figure, the African American who was darker and came from more impoverished southern origins, but whom Ali derided, inexplicably and unforgivably, as the Uncle Tom between them, the traitor to his people; yes, for one night, this man, Joe Frazier, would prevail. "What a man!" marveled screen legend Burt Lancaster, of Frazier, in his ringside color commentary. For those of a different mindset, the great event proved altogether depressing. "A very painful experience in every way," Hunter S. Thompson lamented in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, "a proper end to the Sixties . . . [with] Cassius/Ali belted incredibly off his pedestal by a human hamburger, a man on the verge of death. Joe Frazier, like Nixon, had finally prevailed for reasons that people like me refused to understand -- at least not out loud."


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Jamaican audiences will receive a special Christmas treat this year when Digicel hosts a free Christmas concert on Thursday November 17, featuring international gospel artiste Tye Tribbett. The concert, which will be held at the National Stadium parking lot, begins at 6:30 p.m., with gates opening from 4 p.m. Other performances will include popular local artistes such as Digicel brand ambassador gospel artiste Jermaine Edwards, 2007 Digicel Rising Stars winner Romain Virgo, 2011 top-three Digicel Rising Stars - Tash, Latty J and Delando Colley, and the dynamic music minister, Carlene Davis. Shelly-Ann Curran, senior sponsorship manager, Digicel Jamaica, explained, "In keeping with the spirit and vibrancy of the holiday season, Digicel is pleased to be hosting this free Christmas concert. This is an added opportunity for us to bring families together in the spirit of love and family entertainment as we say thank you to our customers this holiday season. As the excitement mounts around the stellar line-up that we have planned, especially our announcement of the headline act, gospel singer, songwriter and producer Tye Tribbett, we are really anticipating a great turn out and an electrifying show." Tickets for the concert will be available in select Digi-Centres islandwide as of Friday. Patrons will be able to view the Digicel Facebook fan page at www.Facebook.com/digiceljamaicafan to find the most convenient location.

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Reggae singer, Guidance and singjay Ico Flamez, are getting major attention with their collaboration, By The Window, which is # 13 on the highly recognized Stepping Razor chart in Africa and still climbing. Music insiders agree that these two Rastafarian artistes have surely done justice to this compelling love song, produced by Portmore-based producer, Shaka Indian. "It's really cool to see these two Rasta artistes sincerely pouring out their hearts about a woman," one radio disc jockey commented. Unfortunately, despite giving their all, the woman leaves and the artistes are in misery, sitting at the window, hoping that one day she will return. It's a theme which many persons - male and female - can identify with, and it's all the more inspiring that it's from a male perspective. Although Sitting By The Window is Guidance and Ico Flamez' only collaboration so far, they both have their solo repertoires which they have been unleashing at various stage shows across the island. They recently performed at the popular Plug 'n' Play at the Wyndham Hotel in New Kingston and also did a slot on morning television, both of which were very well received. "We are really happy and humbled at the way how things have been shaping up. Lots of respect to the management team and to the fans. We 'appreci-love' all the support and we will always take the higher ground. Motherland, here we come," declared Guidance, who is signed to Brown Brothers. With a video now ready, shows lined up for the festive season and an Africa tour on the horizon, both artistes preparing to savour the sweet taste of success.


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New York rap legend Heavy D died Tuesday (November 8) at age 44, MTV News has learned through a source. Heavy, who was born Dwight Arrington Myers, was most known for his role in the group Heavy D & the Boyz. Together, the group recorded an array of hip-hop dance hits like 1991's "Now That We Found Love" and 1994's "Nuttin' but Love." Aside from his own hits, Heavy rapped on Michael Jackson's 1991 hit "Jam" and a remix to Janet Jackson's 1990 single "Alright" from her Rhythm Nation album. His mother is Jamaican and he is the cousin of reggae singer, Maxi Priest. According to TMZ, the Mount Vernon, New York, MC was transported to an L.A. hospital after a 911 call was placed from the musician's Beverly Hills home. The call was made around 11:25 a.m. PT to report an unconscious male, but when the ambulance arrived, Heavy was conscious and speaking. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a few hours later at 1 p.m. ET. As of now, the cause of death is unknown. Most recently, the rapper/dancehall singer closed out the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards with an energetic performance consisting of several dance numbers. Heav powered through a host of his classics like "The Overweight Lover," "Mr. Big Stuff," "Is It Good to You" and "I Want Somebody" to the delight of the live crowd. Heavy was also active on Twitter, often sending positive messages to his followers. His last message, which came earlier Tuesday, read, "BE INSPIRED!"


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NEW YORK (AP) -- Kim Kardashian is "heartbroken" over her decision to divorce professional basketball player Kris Humphries after only two months of marriage, but life will go on, her mother says. "Just because somebody is getting a divorce doesn't mean life is over," mom Kris Jenner said. "She's not the first person to get a divorce, and she won't be the last, no matter what the length of the marriage." Jenner, who divorced Kardashian's father, O.J. Simpson's attorney Robert Kardashian, in the early 1990s and is married to former Olympic decathlon gold medalist Bruce Jenner, said reports her reality TV star daughter's relationship was made for TV are false. "That would be insulting to this wonderful viewership that has followed us from Day 1," she said. "I don't think any of us are in that kind of situation where we have to go out and ... create opportunities to make more money. I think we are just fine." She also said the family members won't stop sharing their lives with the public. "(The breakup) doesn't mean that the rest of us are going to change our personalities in any way and, you know, completely turn into different people," she said Thursday. "We're going to carry on and hopefully be much stronger as human beings and as a family." After Kardashian, 31, filed for divorce last week, citing irreconcilable differences, she left for a business trip to Australia with her sister Khloe Kardashian.

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Nassau, The Bahamas: The 2011 Caribbean HIV Conference: Strengthening Evidence To Achieve Sustainable Action will sharpen the focus on HIV in the Caribbean, the region with the world's second highest adult HIV prevalence. In 2008, approximately 240,000 people in the region were living with HIV, 20,000 new infections occurred, and 12,000 deaths resulted from AIDS-related illnesses (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. Caribbean Factsheet: Latest epidemiological trends, 2009). Over the course of November 18-21, 2011, a wide range of Caribbean HIV stakeholders will assemble again to build on earlier successes and to demonstrate the synergistic results of regional cooperation and collaboration. The conference is expected to attract 2,000-2,500 participants and will highlight scientific research findings, implementation lessons learned, skills-building tools, and networking opportunities. The audience for the conference includes individuals living or working in the Caribbean, such as: people living with HIV members of vulnerable groups researchers and clinicians allied health care professionals caregivers patient advocates advocates for social justice and health parity members of community- and faith-based organizations regional and international governmental representatives policy analysts and decisionmakers civil society and regional media representatives The conference is sponsored by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the University of Puerto Rico, and conference co-chairs are Professor Daisy M. Gely, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico; Dr. Perry Gomez, Director, Bahamian National AIDS Programme, Princess Margaret Hospital; and Dr. Jack Whitescarver, NIH Associate Director for AIDS Research and Director, Office of AIDS Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Last Wednesday, November 2, was the 81 anniversary of the crowning of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie and Twelve Tribes of Israel members around the globe held festive celebrations. In Toronto, the event saw both established artistes and upcoming acts paying tribute to the Emperor in song. And it would be fair to say that all the acts upheld the order and gave performances which befitted the occasion. Among the established acts was reggae singer, Colin Levy, aka Iley Dred, who used prayer and praises as the hallmark of his performance. The short Rastafarian, who always seems to grow in stature whenever he hits the stage, opened his set with a riveting prayer that paradoxically calmed and energized the gathering. Levy's five-song set proved to be way too short and included Forever Praising Jah; Toronto's favourite, Picture On The Wall; Rocky Road (Mighty Diamonds); Crown Her A Queen, from his upcoming album, Unleashed and his number 1 hit, Lovers Holiday. Other artistes who performed included Orthodox Issachar, one of the organizers and brother of Colin Levy; female acts Tanya P, Donna Makeda and Tasha T; Axe, Prince Everald and Treeson, an artiste to definitely watch out for.


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Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, was crowned the 2011 winner of the Miss World beauty pageant on Sunday at a glittering final ceremony in London. Wearing a pink dress with diamante studs that had a giant cascade of frills slashed below the waist, the 22-year-old gasped and threw her hands to her face as she was declared the winner. "I felt the most gorgeous woman in the world. I was so happy and I wanted to shout, to cry, to stand still and to smile. So many emotions," she told AFP. "I'm incredibly happy for this moment, for this opportunity and for winning and I'm grateful with my life." Sarcos, who was brought up in a nunnery after being orphaned aged eight, has a human resources degree and works for a broadcasting company. Last year's Miss World, Alexandria Mills of the United States, took off her sparkling crown and placed it on her successor's head as Sarcos sat in a shimmering silver throne. Miss Philippines, Gwendoline Ruais, was named the runner-up, while Miss Puerto Rico, Amanda Perez, came third in the contest, which was back in its home city to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Some 113 beauty queens from Albania to Zimbabwe took their place on the stage at the Earls Court Two auditorium in west London, with the show being broadcast live to an estimated audience of more than one billion viewers in 150 countries. Around 50 feminists rallied outside, waving placards reading "Objectification won't achieve world peace", "Being a woman is not a competition" and "Sexism is pretty ugly". A handful were veterans of the infamous 1970 Miss World final protest, when stink bombs were hurled on stage during a noisy demonstration. The thousands of fans inside -- many dressed to the nines -- cheered, waved flags and shouted for their favourites. Several point-scoring rounds were held over the previous two weeks during the contestants' tour of Britain, with the results revealed on stage and the top 15 going through to the semi-finals. While beauty remains central to the event, brains, skills and good causes also play a major role. The majority of this year's have degree-level education and can speak at least three languages.

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The Sunday Herald cover story proclaims, 'US probes Sandals; Hotel chain allegedly paid US$1.6 million to ex Turks and Caicos premier (Michael Missick). According to the report, the United States Department of Homeland Security is investigating whether Sandals Resorts International or its chairman, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart made political contributions to the seeming benefit of disgraced former Turks and Caicos premier, Michael Missick. The Sunday Herald interviewed investigator Brian McCormick, who was in Jamaica recently collecting statements and questioning persons, including former top Sandals executive, Dr Jeffrey Pine. Pyne is said to be the defendant in a multimillion dollar lawsuit in the Bahamian Supreme Court. According to the newspaper, the US is probing Sandals' operation in the Turks and Caicos islands, where it is alleged that US$1.65 million of the resort chain's funds was improperly transferred through the Bahamas to Missick. Details of the US probe are revealed in a legal action filed in the Bahamas Supreme Court on behalf of Bahamas-domiciled Sandals Resorts International 2000, a company that acts as the parent for numerous entities that own Sandals hotels throughout the Caribbean. Several telephone calls to Sandals' legal officer Dmitri Singh's office in Montego Bay were reportedly not returned. The action, filed on June 30, 2011, alleges that Dr Jeffrey Pyne, a former director of Sandals Resorts International 2000, and the group's former treasurer and governmental liaison officer, breached his fiduciary duty and employment contract by causing the Bahamian company and other Sandals entity to make a series of seven purportedly unauthorised wired transfers to three Turks and Caicos-based companies between March 3 2005 and October 26, 2006. The three entities that received the wire transfers included two law firms, Chalmers & Coe and Missick a& Stanbrook, both of which were headed by two of Michael Missick's brothers, Chal and Ariel. The other firm, Prestigious Propertities, is a real estate company run by another of Missick's brothers, Washington. Sandals Resorts Interntional 2000, in its statement of Claim, is alleging that the seven wire transfers totalling US$1.65 million, "were not made for any legitimate, commercial or other purpose of the plaintiff's business or interest". In further claims that "the purpose of most of the transfers" was to equip the three Turks and Caicos companies with funds "to pay the debts of certain third parties in Turks and Caicos", a cryptic reference to Michael Missick. Sandals is seeking the return of its allegedly missing US$1.65 million, either through the recovery of the original funds, or compensation from Dr Pyne. In his defence, Pyne has charged that the Bahamian action initiated against him, stems "from an investigation being carried out by the United States authorities in respect of whether Sandals or Gordon 'Butch' Stewart made political contributions to Michael Missick". "Based on the same, Mr Stewart has wrongfully sought to allege that I, in my capacity as managing director of Gorstew, forwarded the funds to Michael Missick without Mr Stewart's approval or instructions," Dr Pyne explained. "This is a fabrication which I have strenuously denied,and have taken steps to explain my involvement", In a September 22, 2011 affidavit, Dr Pyne alleged that the Bahamian Supreme Court action had been filed to avoid litigation in either the Turks & Caicos or Jamaica, and that Sandals was merely forum shopping. "The flow of all funds through the resort chain Dr Pyne alleged was controlled by Mr Stewart through Unique Vacations, Sandals' worldwide marketing and reservations agent, and Phyllis Thompson in Barbados. All payments of special requests or unusual bills had to be approved by Mr Stewart, Dr Pyne claimed. The Sunday Herald story noted that in response, via an October 21, 2011 affidavit, Dmitri Singh alleged that Dr Pyne was merely seeking to besmirch Sandals' and Mr Stewart's reputation by revealing the US investigations. Singh also admitted that there was an ongoing investigation by the US authorities into Sandals affairs in the Turks & Caicos Islands.


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The St. Andrew North Division last night released a list of 14 men described as persons of interest. The police high command said the men can help in several investigations into recent crimes in St Andrew North. They are Alliance and Gully Squad entertainer, Omar Henry, otherwise called 'Flexx' from Fagan Avenue, Grants Pen, Javy John from Collins Close,and Rory Griffiths and Jermaine Grant, otherwise called 'Scientist' both from Donmair Commons. The other 10 men are known only by their aliases. They are 'Scratchie', 'Freddy', 'Damani' and 'Belly' all from Donmair Commons, 'Rabidol', who is from the Duppy Gully area of Stony Hill, 'VIP' from White Hall Avenue, and 'Shane', 'Husky', 'Scubba' and 'Kevin' from Collins Close. The police say despite several attempts they have not been successful in contacting any of the14 men. They are now appealing to the men to immediately turn in themselves to the Constant Spring or the nearest police station. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of any of the men is being asked to contact the Constant Spring Police or 119.

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The Court of Appeal is today expected to begin hearing an application brought by former police superintendent Harry 'Bungles' Daley against his corruption conviction and sentencing. Daley, who is out on bail, was convicted of extortion in 2009 and sentenced to 18 months in prison. The former head of the St Catherine North Police was held during a sting operation on Arnold Road, Kingston, on July 31, 2008 collecting $15,000 in marked notes from businessman Tafari Clarke. Clarke was said to be paying protection money for a plaza in Ewarton St Catherine. However, Daley claimed that the funds he collected were for a loan owed to him by Clarke's father. In handing down sentencing, Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey said the breach of Section 14 of the Corruption Prevention Act, was grave and that the senior policeman had flagrantly abused his position.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif: David Heron, the award winning, Jamaican born playwright, producer and one of the most successful Caribbean actors of the past decade, has landed the lead role in the new Xoom.com TV ad for its new mobile site, which rolls out in the Diaspora on November 9. Heron, who flew to Los Angles to shoot the flick, was extremely elated about the role. "I'm really happy to be associated with this great product, which enables our Jamaicans here in the USA to easily and conveniently remit funds home with their mobile phone," Heron said with a beaming smile. With the new Xoom.com mobile site, the Diaspora can send money to Jamaica from anywhere, anytime using their Smartphone. Their loved one can pick up the money in minutes at over 100 locations islandwide, including Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) and Capital & Credit's Reggae Money Express. Customers can also send money directly to their loved one's bank account at any bank in Jamaica, that way they can receive the money safely and securely without leaving home. Customers can access the new Xoom mobile site by visitingxoom.com on their iPhone, Android Phone or any other Smartphone. "Our mobile site is especially convenient for Jamaicans who don't have time to go to the money transfer location between jobs or who don't have Internet access at home," said Jamaican-born Julian King, senior vice president of marketing and business development at Xoom. Heron, who performed some of his own stunts in the commercial, added "Filming the commercial was a blast, with a terrific and professional cast and crew. But, the best part for me was doing some of my own stunts -- riding on a pink bicycle meant for a five year old girl! Holding on to the back of a moving truck while riding a bike half my size is now the essence of cool for me! I would do it again in a second!" Jamaican born actress Kimberly Whittaker, who played Heron's wife in the Xoom commercial, has had guest roles on ABC's "Castle," "The Closer," "Law and Order LA," and NBC's "Outlaw." She has also starred on ABC's "I Survived a Japanese Game Show." She will play the lead role "Kathleen" in her first 3D Sci-Fi movie "Exedia Nation" later this year.

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he police are investigating what appears to be a case of vigilante justice off Red Hills Road in St. Andrew. The bodies of three men were found in the area on Thursday morning. It is reported that the men were chopped to death by a mob which accused them of committing robberies in the area. Two of the men are identified only by their aliases while the other man remained unidentified up to news time. One of the men known as Craig was found in a gully while the body of a man known as Howie was found next to the Donmair Common community centre. The body of the other man was not seen but the police confirmed that a third man had been killed. The bodies had several chop wounds.


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Radio personality Khadine Hylton, more popularly known as Miss Kitty, had written a salacious novel, the streets have been buzzing, and questions flying - what does Miss Kitty have to say now, and who, if anyone she is unmasking The launch of 'Good Girl Gone Bad' iis already sounding like a stellar occasion, with participation from a wide cross section of society's luminaries and celebrities, from the likes of opening prayer by Tommy Cowan, and readings from the likes of Yendi Phillipps, Oliver Samuels, Professor Donna Hope, ace disc jock Kurt Riley, and also an address from Mrs Valrie Francis from the Jamaica National Library, just to name a few. Good Girl Gone Bad will be available at all Sangster's Book Stores, all Kingston Bookshops, Bookophilia and wherever books are sold across the island. Fans can also catch Miss Kitty at any one of the over 20 islandwide signings set to begin this Saturday at Sangster's Book stores, Springs Plaza and Sovereign Centre.


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On Monday, when his wife Kim Kardashian shockingly filed for divorce in L.A. after 72 days of marriage, Humphries was sweating it out -- at a gym in his Minnesota hometown. A witness saw the NBA star, 26, "working out intensely," with his wedding ring still on his finger. Intimating he was blindsided by Kardashian's move, he told Us Weekly in a statement that day: "I'm committed to this marriage and everything this covenant represents. I love my wife and am devastated to learn she filed for divorce. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it work." Still, by Thursday, Humphries hit the same gym for another workout -- but this time, he was photographed with his wedding ring conspicuously missing from his finger. Did Humphries ever confide in his pals about marital woes with Kardashian, 31? "He didn't discuss it -- he's a very private guy," groomsman Anthony Polski tells the new Us Weekly. "The news is a shock. And, as his distraught future ex Kardashian cut her promotional Australian tour short Thursday, Humphries similarly nixed plans to host a party at Chateau Gardens this weekend in Las Vegas. "We can confirm that Kris Humphries has rescheduled his appearance at Chateau Gardens in Las Vegas," a rep for Chateau Gardens tells Us. "While he works through this very private matter, his friends here at Chateau Gardens understand and look forward to welcoming him back to Las Vegas when he will return to celebrate his birthday." What went wrong so quickly between the pair, anyway? After their glitzy, $10 million Aug. 20 wedding and super-luxe honeymoon in Italy, the newlyweds faced a harsh new reality. "She was like, 'Now what?'" a Kardashian insider tells Us. "They didn't know each other." And, in the aftermath, thanks to Kardashian's iron-clad prenup, "Anything earned during the marriage, she keeps," another source tells Us. "Kris does not receive any of Kim's money." Except for one thing: A cut of the hefty profits from their E! wedding special. "Kim and Kris got 30 percent of the revenue from every commercial that aired," another source says. "The wedding special aired in about 50 countries -- they made out like bandits!"


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Five Jamaican men are in police custody in the Cayman Islands after hundreds of pounds of ganja were recovered following a pursuit at sea. The Royal Cayman Islands Police reported that officers were conducting border patrols along the south coast of the island early Tuesday morning when they observed suspicious activities near the Pedro Bluff area. The police said they saw parcels being thrown from a speeding vessel which was stopped after a short pursuit. It was later confirmed to be a Jamaican canoe. The police said the five packages thrown overboard were all recovered. They were later discovered to contain 785 pounds of ganja.


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It was plenty grief on the faces of sellers and buyers on West Street in Downtown Kingston Tuesday as it was revealed that a six-year-old boy had been brutally sodomized. According to reports, the little boy had gone missing the day before and was subsequently found "in a bad condition". The child's mother rushed him to the hospital, where it was confirmed that he had been the victim of a cruel, lewd attack. Unofficial reports are that the police are following leads in this case as they try to flush out the sicko who attacked this little boy. Meanwhile, parents are being asked to be more vigilant in protecting their children from such persons.


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Investigators probing popular dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel and members of his empire for a string of alleged murders say they have video evidence of the artiste and other men killing a man at a house in Havendale, St. Andrew. The disclosure was made on Thursday morning when Vybz Kartel and three members of his empire network appeared before the Corporate Area Criminal Court. The other accused are dancehall artiste Shawn Campbell otherwise called Shawn Storm; fashion designer Calvin Haye otherwise called Moonie and Kiera Jones. The men are charged for the August 16 murder of Clive Williams otherwise called 'Lizard'. Government prosecutors reported that Mr. Williams was taken to a house in Havendale on August 16 where he was beaten and stabbed to death over a missing gun. Mr. Haye's attorney complained that he has not seen any statement linking his client to the case. However, this was dismissed by the investigator who disclosed that they are putting together telephone evidence linking him to the crime. In a surprise disclosure, the investigator told senior magistrate Judith Pusey that the police have video evidence and witness statements connecting the men to the murder. It was alleged that the killing of the young man was captured on a phone which was later seized by the police.


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I rest in the awareness of God, and I am guided in right ways. If I am facing a crossroads in my life, or an important decision, or if I simply want a greater sense of divine direction, I affirm the invocation as taught by Jesus, "Your will be done." This simple affirmation helps me turn within and reaffirm my faith in God. It allows me to release my fears and invite divine direction. My task is to get myself--including any negative thoughts, fears or concerns--out of the way and allow the presence of God to guide me. When I trust in the Presence within me and follow its lead, I am blessed in countless ways. I have confidence that the path I am following is leading me to opportunities for peace, joy and freedom. What a blessing it is to relax and trust in God. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.--Matthew 6:10


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Who woulda believe say di World Boss coulda get so sick unda police treatment that him did haffi beg di officer dem two panadol. Poor Addie, we hear say when the police dem shine di videolight and play back all a di nastiness that him have pon him laptop, all Kartel coulda do was beg dem two panadol. Teacha, you need more than two panadol fi get better.


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With the closure of the Mas Camp on Oxford Road scheduled to take place in another two weeks, several staple events will have to find new homes. There has been talk of closure from as far back as 2006, but year after the year the New Kingston venue remained open. It has, however, been reported that the venue owned by the Butch Stewart-owned ATL group will soon make way for a new hotel. A report carried in The Star stated that Gyete Ghartey, promoter of Mello Vibes and Yesterday, said he got the daunting call in October. "Going forward we have to find another venue, a venue that is accessible. Mas Camp had everything. It was quite central, you had parking and it wasn't so much in a residential area," he told THE STAR. With Mello Vibes being held at Mas Camp for the final time on the weekend, Ghartey said it will be a difficult task to find another venue that has similar characteristics. Nonetheless, he said the next staging of Yesterday will be on November 19 at Sugarman's Beach in Portmore. After that event, Ghartey said, it will be hard to find a venue for the December staging. Daunting for Ghartey, but Michael Ammar Jr, organiser of Bacchanal Jamaica, said his group has been preparing since becoming aware of the closure early this year. "From the last carnival we knew it was closing. It won't affect us, we will have a new 'Mas Camp'," he said. Ammar said they are well advanced with their plans for a new venue, but as for the details, he was tight-lipped. This new location, he said, might even improve the event. As for other events that were staged at Mas Camp, Ammar said "it's going to affect a lot of the independent operators that rent Mas Camp." Therefore, "we are trying to choose a venue that will be suitable for use by other people," he said, noting that one more event will he held at Mas Camp before it closes. Ghartey and Ammar are not alone with their views, as Jerome Hamilton a representative of Heineken Good Times, shares similar sentiments. "I think it is going to hurt Good Times as well as other events that were held there. It is going to create a void and I am not sure how we are going to fill that. It's a big blow to the industry," he told THE STAR, describing Mas Camp as a convenient location.


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With a tour scheduled to start this weekend, dancehall artiste Elephant Man is appealing for the return of documents that were stolen from his vehicle on Monday night. The artiste said he was at an event in New Kingston on Monday night and his vehicle was in a parking lot nearby. Upon returning to the Toyota Corolla and when he was about to drive off, he realised that one of the rear windows was broken and his two bags missing. "Mi passport, mi documents, mi just get a copy of the brand new video for Survivor and a today it did fi come pon RE TV. The studio stuff, mi hard drive, laptop, mi need the whole a dem back. It's a Gucci bag and a black travel pack," he told the Star yesterday. "Mi nah diss nobody, mi nah do nobody nutten, mi just need back mi bag dem. Dem fi stop walk and bruck people car. Mi just want back mi bag and mi documents. " However, Elephant Man also had another question. "How security deh deh and my things gone?" he asked. Although upset, Elephant Man said incidents of this nature are not new. He said friend DJ Niceness was recently a victim as his car was stolen after an event, and that same night another friend also lost his car to thieves. "This thing ya gone too far now, dem fi stop walk and disrespect people. These guys weh a walk and a bruck people car a get outta hand. Nobody nuh waan drive go out, dem a tek taxi," he said. Most important, Elephant Man said he needs the documents returned as he has already collected money for the upcoming shows in Europe, Africa and Haiti. "Mi fi go pon tour weekend and mi need back mi stuff dem. I am going Europe and Africa for three weeks and then I am going to Haiti. I already take the promoters' money so I need back mi stuff. If dem can just drop it off at any Alliance corner, throw it over the fence, whatever. Nobody inna Jamaica nuh fava mi, so you can't travel on my stuff," Elephant Man reportedly told THE STAR.


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Dancehall artiste, Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, is to hear today if he will be released on bail. A bail application was made last week by Kartel's lawyers in relation to the case involving the shooting death of St. Catherine businessman and promoter, Barrington Burton. Burton was killed while standing with friends in Gregory Park in Portmore, St. Catherine. Two other men are also charged with the murder of the businessman. In the meantime, Kartel is to return to court tomorrow to answer to the murder of a man in Havendale, St. Andrew. The controversial DJ is charged jointly with Kiro Jones, alias 'Ray Jones', and Calvin Haye with the August 16 murder of Clive Williams. The attack reportedly stemmed from the loss of an illegal gun. Kartel, has been in custody for just over a month.


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The police have charged dancehall artiste, Shawn Storm with murder. He was charged on Tuesday evening by detectives from the Constant Spring Police Station with one count of murder. The entertainer, whose given name is Shawn Campbell, was pointed out in an identification parade on Monday a week after being named as a person of interest. Shawn Storm, who is a member of Vybz Kartel's empire, had surrendered to investigators probing the murder of Clive Williams, otherwise called 'Lizard'. Vybz Kartel, who was charged a week ago with Mr. Williams' murder is to hear today if he will be granted bail. It is alleged that in August, Mr. Williams was taken to a house in Havendale, where he was beaten and stabbed to death over the loss of an illegal gun.


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Gaza girls and Addie sex tapes Anyhow the Kartel sex tapes ever buss, some girl haffi turn rat and mek puss nyam dem. Cause all who did a wonder if Teacha have dem pon tape ... wonder no more. Oonu deh dere ... raw ... live and in living colour, a perform oonu antics like oonu a compete fi see who can be the Teacha's Pet. All Addie do, a set up the laptop and tun on di web cam and mek it gwaan film while oonu a flick and a carry on like say oonu a go-go and oonu mek fi tek hot rod. What a ting! All the poor police dem cyaan believe dem eyes. Oonu can imagine di pop dung and di bawling when dem yah tape yah start mek di rounds. Young girls, tek sleep and mark death! Stop cheapen oonuself and turn entertainer mattress. Oonu hafi respeck up oonu body more than that. Gaza to du flippin' werl!!!


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A man is dead while a woman is in hospital in serious condition after a dispute between the two turned deadly. The dead man has been identified as 29-year-old Damion Gordon of Buff Bay in Portland. According to the police, about 7:30 on Tuesday morning, Mr. Gordon was involved in an argument with Surene White who is the sister of his girlfriend. Reports are that he accused her of meddling in his relationship and during a heated exchange used a knife to slash her throat. After committing the act, it is reported that Mr. Gordon went to an area of the nearby Oliveer Housing Scheme, where he reportedly used a gun to shoot himself. He died on the spot.


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Dancehall artiste, Shawn Storm, who surrendered to the police a week ago after being named as a person of interest is facing more trouble today. Shawn Storm was pointed out during an identification parade held on Monday evening. It is likely that the police will lay charges against him on Tuesday. Shawn Storm, a member of Vybz Kartel's empire, surrendered to the police last week Monday, after he was named as a person of interest by investigators probing the murder of Clive Williams, otherwise called 'Lizard'. A week ago Vybz Kartel, was charged with Mr. Williams' murder. It is alleged that in August, Mr. Williams was taken to a house in Havendale, where he was beaten and stabbed to death over the loss of an illegal gun.


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THE RECENTLY published National Geographic: Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe has listed Devon House as the fourth-best place in the world to eat ice cream. The book noted the following: "Devon House is a masterpiece of Caribbean Victorian architecture and home to the island's most celebrated ice-cream stand. "The 27 flavours run a broad gamut, from traditional cherry and pistachio to exotic island treats like mango, coconut, and soursop. There is even an offbeat, beer-based ice cream called Devon Stout. Grab a cone and recline in the sprawling gardens," the rave review of the Jamaican-based ice-cream parlour continued.


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It looks like Steve Harvey is not the only person going after the coveted daytime talk arena since Oprah Winfrey has left. Word has it that Queen Latifah has set up a new daytime talk show and has partnered with Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment company and plans on launching her own talk show! Here is the article from Deadline: With a slew of daytime syndicated talk show projects jockeying for a fall 2012 berth, a big one is entering the fray for fall 2013. Queen Latifah is set to host a new daytime talk show that Flavor Unit, her company with Shakim Compere, will co-produce with Will Smith and James Lassiter's Overbrook Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television. Compere and Overbrook's Miguel Melendez, who were instrumental in getting the project together, will serve as executive producers with Queen Latifah and Overbrook's Lassiter, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Queen Latifah and Smith have a lot in common - both started in hip-hop before segueing into acting and then producing and both have earned Oscar nominations. In fact, Latifah's first role was an arc on NBC's The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, which starred Smith, also in his first acting gig. movie Set It Off. "We are excited to join forces with Latifah and as well as Sony Pictures TV on this new venture," Melendez said. "This forum is the perfect place to showcase Latifah's tremendous range of talents and unique ability to connect and inspire people." Sony TV's relationship with Pinkett Smith and Overbrook stems from their recent collaboration on the TNT series Hawthorne, which starred Pinkett Smith and was produced by Sony and Overbrook. Additionally, Overbrook has had a long relationship with Sony on the film side, most recently producing together the hit Karate Kid remake. Queen Latifah first hosted a syndicated daytime talk show a decade ago: The Telepictures-produced Queen Latifah Show launched in 1999 and ran for two seasons.


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The Bob Andy Unplugged concert took over Jamaica College last Friday evening pulling scores of supporters and performers. Twenty-nine artistes turned out to celebrate the veteran songwriter's compositions on his 67th birthday. Some of the most memorable performances were given by Della Manley, Myrna Hague and dub poet, Mutabaruka who did a medley of four songs. Meanwhile, the man of the moment sang 'Friends', from his 1983 album, to show his gratitude for the concert, which was organised to fund his present and future medical bills.


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On a ship an American, an English man, and a Jamaican were sailing. Suddenly the Devil appeared and said, "Drop something in the sea; if I find it I will eat you ... If I can't, then I will be your slave!"

The American dropped a diamond. The Devil quickly found it and ate him.

The English man dropped tiny platinum piece. The Devil found it and ate him too.

Now it's the Jamaican man's turn .... He proceeded to open a bottle of water, and poured it in the sea! His words to the Devil, "Yeah man, find that bloodclaat nuh!!! Yuh tink seh jamaicans a idiot?"

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