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Mark "Buju Banton" Myrie is appealing his federal drug conviction, insisting there was not enough evidence to prove he was involved in a cocaine conspiracy. Banton's attorney filed appeal papers on Friday December 16, 2011 claiming his client was the subject of entrapment by a federal informant who hounded the singer. Buju Banton appealed for a shorter jail term earlier this year in June and the judge presiding over the case received several letters from Banton's children, Jamaican officials and celebrities including actor Danny Glover, asking for leniency. Buju Banton is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence following his conviction in February 2011. He was taken into custody two years ago after he was arrested with two...

Volvo Buses has received an order for a total of 230 city buses from Kingston, Jamaica. The first 65 buses will be delivered at the end of 2011. The transaction is worth just over 16 million euros. The order encompasses 210 conventional Volvo B7R buses and 20 Volvo B12M articulated buses. The vehicles will be delivered over a three-year period starting this year. The purchaser is JUTC, the Jamaican Urban Transit Company. Alexandre Selski who is handling the transaction on behalf of Volvo stated: Volvo Buses currently has about a 60% share of the Jamaican city bus market.

Reggae singer Siccaturie 'Jah Cure' Alcock and Kamila McDonald, co-host of CVM TV's On Stage and university student, became man and wife at the luxurious Tryall Club Sandy Bay Hanover on Sunday. Jah Cure says he sees himself in the light of a role model for not just entertainers, but for real men who believe in showing their women how special they are. Jah Cure is set to tour Africa for the first time in coming weeks. It is not clear if that’s where the singer is planning to have his honeymoon.

Vanessa "Gaza Slim" Saddler has been charged by police with conspiracy to pervert the court of justice. Gaza Slim turned herself in to the Constant Spring Police on Monday after being named as a person of interest. She placed herself under investigation after reporting to cops that she was robbed by Clive Lizard Williams, the same man her Portmore Empire boss Vybz Kartel is charged for murdering. Police say they have seized a cellular phone which contains a message instructing her to report the story that she was robbed to the police.

Philip 'Fattis' Burrell, 57, died at Kingston's University of the West Indies Hospital on Saturday Dec. 3. Burrell, CEO of the Kingston, Jamaica based label Xterminator Records, suffered a stroke two weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital; his condition deteriorated last Tuesday when his doctors discovered a blood clot near his lungs; Burrell fell into a coma on Friday night from which he died from. Born in the Trench Town area of western Kingston, Burrell was raised in England but returned to Jamaica as a teenager. His production career commenced with singer Sugar Minott's 1984 single "More Dogs To The Bone", which Burrell released on his own Kings & Lions label. Two years later Burrell created the Vena imprint, releasing early...

Vanessa "Gaza Slim" Saddler has turned herself in to police on monday after being named a person of interest regarding a murder case involving her mentor Vybz Kartel. Gaza Slim reported to the Constant Spring Police Station on Monday afternoon, accompanied by her attorney. She was initially summoned by Jamaican Police to report to the station on Friday to face questioning in the regards to Vybz Kartel case. Gaza Slim faces a charge of perverting the course of justice after allegedly filing a false police report; claiming that she was robbed by Clive “Lizard” Williams, one of the men Vybz Kartel stands accused of killing at a Havendale, St. Andrew premises in August. Police officials insist they possess a cell phone containing a...

A stellar career continues for international icon Shaggy as he receives the 2012 Grammy Award nomination for best reggae album - the ultimate recognition for his latest studio effort, Summer In Kingston, released on his own Ranch Entertainment label, on July 19, 2011. The 8-track digital album was heavily marketed with a focus on fan-targeted promotions, and Shaggy has been touring non-stop since its release as he continues his global dominance. Shaggy This marks the tenth album from the diamond-selling artist, already a Grammy winner for his breakout album Boombastic, back in 1996. He has received three previous Grammy nominations, as well as multiple American Music Awards and MOBO (UK) nods.

(AP) A Jamaican anti-corruption agency opened a probe Tuesday into a troubled government office that is already undergoing an independent review of its alleged mismanagement of a stalled $400 million road program. Contractor General Greg Christie's staff is investigating the National Works Agency for its purchase of $720,000 worth of new office furniture using contract funds from the renovation of a narrow strip of shore road leading to Kingston's international airport. The shoreline work is being done by a Chinese company, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd., under a $65.3 million contract awarded by the National Works Agency. The project began in September 2010. Investigators with the contractor general's office, which...

Dancehall artistes Bounty Killer and Aidonia have officially buried the hatchet and recently recorded a collaboration called Mack 90. The Alliance and J.O.P bosses officially made the move towards unity when they recorded the song. According to Bounty Killer, who Aidonia credits as being his main influence in becoming an artiste, there has never been a real conflict between the two. "Killer and Aidonia been doing songs before and there was never a conflict between us. You have never heard I say nothing negative about Aidonia, likewise, he has never said anything bad about me," he said. According to Bounty, Aidonia made a bad decision splitting from the Alliance along with Vybz Kartel, however, it, understandable considering...

Jamaican investigators looking into a murder allegedly committed by Vybz Kartel and members of his crew say they have video evidence of the crime. Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm, fashion designer Moonie and Kiera Jones are all being accused of murdering Clive Williams on August 16th. Prosecutors are alleging that the Clive Williams was taken to a house in Havendale, stabbed and beaten to death over a missing gun. They also say they have witness statements to back up their claims

Streets is saying Killer has the lead. The dynamic of this clash is completely different to Mavado vs. Kartel last year. Both artists were at the top of the game, one a singjay, the other a deejay. Nobody really gave Mavado a chance due to his style. Kartel have most of Jamaica screaming "Gaza mi seh" including many artists (Flippa Mafia, Beenie Man and even Usain Bolt ahead of 100m semi-finals in Berlin), there isn't anyone in the game with a big enough name who possess the war lyrics to dethrone him - but is Killer that man? I don't think this will be settled until Sting. Vybz Kartel - Nuh Bore Tongue <object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.reggaeme.com/mediaplayer/flashaudioplayer.swf" width="400"...

Hip hop artist Heavy D died yesterday November 8th 2011 at the young age of 44. Dwight "Heavy D" Arrington Meyers collapsed outside his Beverly Hills condo after he suffered difficulty breathing while returning from a morning shopping trip, according to police. When paramedics arrived, Meyers regained consciousness and was transported to Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where he later died. The case was referred to the Coroner's Office to determine an exact cause of death. Heavy D was born in Jamaica.

DeAndre Cortez "Soulja Boy" Way was arrested Tuesday Oct. 18, 2011 outside Atlanta during a routine traffic Stop. After searching the car police found a felony amount of marijuana, firearms and a substantial amount of cash in the car.

Adidja “Vybz Kartel” Palmer will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future after his bail application was postponed. Kartel appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrates Court on Friday October 14. 2011 to answer charges of murder, conspiracy to murder & illegal possession of a firearm in relation to the shooting death of a St. Catherine businessman/promoter. It was the second hearing in three days for Kartel and his legal team after he was remanded at his initial hearing regarding the matter on Wednesday October 12, 2011. He was remanded into custody after his lawyers, Tom and Chris Tavares-Finson along with Michael Deans were forced to defer the application due to the absence of a witness statement. Kartel was...

Sicilian-born reggae artist Alborosie was among the list of winners at the 2011 MOBO Awards held in Glasgow's Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) this past Wednesday evening. Alborosie took home the title for Best New Reggae Act, which included other nominees Damian Marley & Nas, Khago and Mavado. Greensleeves Records’ artist Alborosie is both an in-demand reggae producer and solo artist with massive hits including “Kingston Town,” “Herbalist,” and “Blessing” featuring Etana. His latest studio album ‘2 Times Revolution’ was released in June 2011 and supported by an extensive summer tour throughout the western region of the United States and Europe. Check out his latest music video “Respect Yourself” featuring Junior...

The Jamaica Major Investigation Taskforce (MIT) charged Adijah ‘Vybz Kartel’ Palmer for the following offences today. 1. Murder 2. Illegal Possession of firearm 3. Conspiracy to murder The charges against Kartel were made following the conduct of an interview this afternoon by detectives from the MIT in the presence of Kartel attorneys. The police said.

Wiz Khalifa gained popularity with his impressive talent, especially when his Euro Dance-influenced single, Say Yeah received urban radio airplay, which charted on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008. He is also famous for his Atlantic Records debut single, Black and Yellow, which hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now that he is even more popular after winning Best New Artist at the BET Awards of 2011, we find it interesting to know more about his thoughts on Snoop Dogg and his love for Amber Rose. He will be holding it down with Snoop Dogg on the big screen in an upcoming stoner comedy film High School, the soundtrack to which they are working on together. In a recent interview with Rap-Up.com, Snoop said...

Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer is spending the weekend in jail following his arrest on a drug charge at a hotel in New Kingston yesterday by police who also say they are investigating the discovery of a body at a St Andrew house that he frequents. According to police, the house in Havendale was gutted by fire two weeks ago. Vybz Kartel, and three other persons were arrested and charged with possession of ganja. Following the arrest, Kartel was transported to several houses, one of which is in Havendale and which the police believe he visits frequently. The police searched the properties. Attorney Christian Tavares-Finson, who represents Vybz Kartel, yesterday said his client was informed of his rights and told to co-operate with the...

The Downtown Owners and Merchants Association (DOMA) has called on local importers and customs brokers in to temporarily suspend the use of shipping lines that use the Port of Kingston in Jamaica for trans-shipment of containers and other freight in which contraband or illegal items can be smuggled into Trinidad and Tobago. DOMA expressed concerns about the discovery of one ton of marijuana in a container at the Point Lisas Port last week which was valued at $30 million. The container of chicken parts and beef originated from the United States but the ship made a stop in Jamaica before docking at Point Lisas. The meats were imported by a Central businessman for use in burger patties.

Usain Bolt beats fellow Jamaicans Nesta carter and Lerone Clarke to clock the fastest 100 metre time of the year at the Diamond League in Brussels.