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Scences from Wet Sundays

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T23:17:28-06:00

Photos By: MILTON RAYNOR

Official burial for Rex Nettleford February 16

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T14:50:07-06:00

The government of Jamaica has reportedly given the go-ahead for the late Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies, Professor Rex Nettleford, to be given an official funeral.

Professor Nettleford will be buried next week Tuesday and the government will be involved in the planning.

Details will be revealed at a meeting scheduled for later today.

Nettleford died on February 2 at the George Washington University Hospital in the United States, where he had been in a coma. He would have turned 77 on February 3.

Michael Jackson's doctor charged in singer’s death

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T14:50:04-06:00

Michael Jackson’s doctor was charged today with involuntary manslaughter, capping an exhaustive investigation into the pop star’s stunning death last summer and setting up the prospect of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama, the Associated Press has reported.

Dr Conrad Murray, a cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25 at his rented Los Angeles mansion, is accused of acting “unlawfully and without malice” in bringing about Jackson’s death, according to a complaint filed by prosecutors.

The complaint said Murray acted “without the caution and circumspection required” when he administered a powerful sedative to Jackson in an effort to help him sleep.

The charge was expected, and Murray’s attorney, Ed Chernoff, said his client planned to surrender to authorities later Monday.
“We’ll make bail, we’ll plead not guilty and we’ll fight like hell,” Chernoff said before the charge was filed.

Jackson hired Murray to be his personal physician as he prepared for a series of strenuous comeback concerts in London. Officials say the singer died after Murray administered the powerful general anesthetic propofol and two other sedatives to get the chronic insomniac to sleep.

Los Angeles investigators were methodical in building a case against Murray, wary of repeating missteps that have plagued some other high-profile celebrity cases, most notably O.J. Simpson and actor Robert Blake, both of whom were acquitted of murder.

After reviewing toxicology findings, the coroner ruled Jackson’s death at age 50 a homicide caused by acute intoxication of the powerful anesthetic propofol, with other sedatives a contributing factor.

Propofol is only supposed to be administered by an anesthesia professional in a medical setting, because it depresses breathing and heart rate while lowering blood pressure.

Get well soon, Iley

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T14:39:09-06:00

YardFlex wishes reggae singer, Iley Dread, a speedy recovery. The singer was riding his motorcycle last week, when he crashed and suffered a broken leg.

We understand that he is resting and taking it easy, even as he tries to re-arrange some of his contracted show dates.

Iley Dread recently released the album, Unleashed, which has reportedly been doing very well.

Renaissance Disco named Favourite Sound System at YVAs

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T14:36:59-06:00

After twenty years of entertaining partygoers, the Renaissance Disco continues to be dominant with the youth market.

This was evident in the sound system being named Favorite Sound System at the 2010 staging of the Youth View Awards (YVAs).

An elated Delano Thomas from Renaissance was lost for words when contacted on his way to the event that the sound had won. ‘It’s great to know that the youth appreciates us and enjoy our music’.

Known for their creative mixes, top class parties and events and intense juggling, the selectors aboard the Renaissance sound system have consistently raised the bar.

Said Thomas, ‘This award is important to us because the youth is the future and its good to connect with them’.

Renaissance is gearing for the staging of Beer it All. The date and venue will be announced shortly.

Viagra fi life!

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T10:45:53-06:00

Bwoy we a read a story in the Chat! and we really doan know what's worse. Fi get lifteime supply a Viagra or miss out on natural arousal. One Courts truck lick down this man when he was 19 years old and him lose part of him leg, plus him caan function properly inna di sex department.

Now him a 26 year old now and still caan function properly without the help of Viagra. Him teck di case a court and di furniture giant a go foot di bill to di tune of $1.53 million in a court ruling last month.

Him have couple more millions fi claim from dem but all we have to say is that somethings money caan meck up fa. Every time you want one erection yuh haffi fork out di viagra.

Drivers wi a beg yuh please be careful and stop mash up di likkle straight man dem wey left inna di country.

Mavado publicist robbed in Canada

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T10:32:55-06:00

Yardflex understands that Mavado's publicist Julian Griffiths Jones was robbed in Canada. His laptop was taken. It is still unclear what the thieves hope to find on his notebook as from what we understand, that's only thing that was stolen.

Yardflex will remain on top of this one and will update you as soon as we have more details.

The community where DJ Vybz Kartel is frequently referring to in his songs was under the spotlight recently. Teh Constant Spring Police found a quantity of ammunition off Mannings Hill Road in St Andrew last week.

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T10:27:14-06:00

According to Deputy Superintendent Altermoth 'Parro' Campbell, crime chief for the St Andrew North police Kartel was not present at the time of the seizure.

According to police reports, about 4:40 a.m., police on patrol in the area saw a group of men exiting the premises.

Their actions reportedly aroused the suspicions of the lawmen.

The police tried to accost the men but they ran, leaving behind a bag containing two M-16 magazines, each loaded with thirty 5.56 cartridges.

The police are continuing their investigations but say the identity of the men who fled the scene are not known.

The premises was also raided earlier this week and a number of men were taken into custody. They were, however, subsequently released.

Today's Daily Word - Friday, December 11, 2009

YardFlex — 2010-02-08T08:23:19-06:00

Grace

I gratefully accept every blessing of God's grace.

Knowing that the grace of God supports me at all times, I am alert to life-enriching opportunities. I not only recognize good, I draw it to me. Encouraged to accept all that blesses me and to bless others, I do not set limits on my capabilities. I have the courage to do what may have seemed impossible in the past.

As I act and speak from the inspiration of Spirit, I do my very best. Accepting the grace of God, I convey a confidence in my relationships with others. I am caring and compassionate, and I gratefully acknowledge these same qualities in others. Through prayer, I am immersed in spiritual understanding and open to divine ideas.

God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that ... you may share abundantly in every good work.--2 Corinthians 9:8

Scenes from Youth Views Awards

YardFlex — 2010-02-07T10:25:12-06:00

Photos By: MILTON RAYNOR

Scenes from Fresh Fridays

YardFlex — 2010-02-07T10:12:24-06:00

Photos By: MILTON RAYNOR

Scenes from JAVAA Dennis Brown & Bob Marley

YardFlex — 2010-02-06T23:17:19-06:00

Photos By: MILTON RAYNOR

Etana's Music Video Competition Ends on High Note

YardFlex — 2010-02-06T19:39:56-06:00

After thousands of votes were casted by viewers for over a month, the Etana/RETV music video competition came to a remarkable close recently. The competition, which featured Etana's three new videos "August Town," "Free" and "Happy Heart," was the first of it's kind. And from the overwhelming response, the competition went over with a bang. Impressively, votes from through out the Caribbean inundated RETV.

Votes are still being tallied, with no winner determined yet and excitement is building up for the live finale on February 27 at 5:00 PM, which will feature Etana announcing the winning video and calling the competition's winners. Etana's fans are on the edges of their seats as they wait to find out if they will be winners of any of the competition's coveted prizes. Several times a day, after viewing the three videos, fans were prompted to text in and vote for their favorite video. Their texts/votes were then entered into the respective video's pot. A lucky winner will be selected from each video pot.

The voter selected from the third favorite video pot will receive an Ipod loaded with Etana's music. Meanwhile, the voter selected from the second video pot will receive a chic Blackberry Curve. And finally, the voter selected from the first video pot will receive an ultra savvy 13" MacBook. In addition to fans supporting Etana's new videos and music, the prize incentive also played a major role in attracting voters.

"This video competition was one of Irish and Chin's unique vehicles of marketing Etana's Music," say Etana's manager Garfield "Chin" Bourne of Irish and Chin. "I am overjoyed by the response to the competition."

The results of the video competition will be hush hush until the live finale. Not even Etana will know of the winning video until it's announced on air -- that way one can catch her genuine, candid response.

"Although each of the videos is a #1 video to me, I am extremely anxious to see which one my fans chose as their favorite," says Etana.

Everyone who voted should keep their phones on between 5-7 PM on February 27, in case they are a lucky winner. If Etana calls a number and does not get an answer, she will move on and select another number. Viewers will be able to express their excitement live on air.

Jamaica cancels Bob Marley birthday concert

YardFlex — 2010-02-06T19:26:37-06:00

An annual concert that draws hundreds of tourists to celebrate Bob Marley's birthday has been canceled for the first time since its inception in 1992 over noise complaints, a report in the Associated Press stated.

Police denied promoter Clive Pringle an event permit because of several run-ins with police and residents in Negril, superintendent Dezeita Taylor said Thursday.

The Bob Marley Birthday Bash that Pringle organized every February 6, the birthday of Bob Marley regularly exceeded the 2 a.m. curfew established under the Noise Abatement Act, she said.

Last year Pringle was fined police said.

Pringle said he appealed, but doubts the concert will be held.

The show was launched in 1992 in Negril -- a seaside town west of Kingston -- and has attracted up to 3,500 people, Pringle said.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett recently called for a revision of the Noise Abatement Act to extend time for events popular with tourists.

Bob Marley birthday bashes are held worldwide in places including London, Hawaii and Miami.

Scenes from Eme Awards

YardFlex — 2010-02-05T13:17:07-06:00

Photos By: MILTON RAYNOR