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The house of former Portmore Empire member Blak Ryno was shot up Thursday Feburary 25, 2010 by unknown assailants. Checks with the Waterford Police station confirmed that shots had indeed been fired at a house in Waterford but the station officer could not confirm whose house or whether anyone had been injured in the attack. "Shots were fired at a house in Waterford this morning and police are now on the scene but we don't have any other details because the officers have not returned yet," the officer said. Vybz Kartel fiercely condemned the gun attack on the Waterford home of former Portmore Empire member Romane 'Blak Ryno' Anderson which was perpetrated by unknown persons on Thursday, February 25. "I condemn...

St Lucia government bans Vybz Kartel by denying work permits for HOT FM Supreme Weekend Show, a statement release stating that the Government deliberately refrained from rushing to judgment by establishing an adhoc committee to discuss the pros and cons of the request. One of the key factors the St. Lucia government used in their decision is the way neighboring countries treat Jamaican Dancehall artiste, the Ricky Trooper You-Chub video and the visa drama. St Lucia government went on to say that the committee’s deliberations were undertaken with the understanding, that notwithstanding its findings and recommendations, the ultimate decision would rest with the Minister for Labour, Information and Broadcasting. St...

Photo by Garfield Robinson Jamaica Observer - 'Bounty Killer' and 'church' were two words that just didn't sound as if they should be in the same sentence ... and so very close together. Anyway, the story was that Miss Ivy -- Bounty's beloved mother and an upright Christian lady -- had ordered her son Rodney, to be present at her church yesterday morning. And, as the source pointed out, "If Miss Ivy say him fi come a church, him haffi come." Needless to say, Bounty, and his entourage, was present and on time at Miss Ivy's place of worship, the Agape Christian Fellowship Church in Gregory Park, St Catherine. Photo by Garfield Robinson Dressed in his trademark 'full black' and looking none the worse for his 10-day...

Ricky Trooper "Put dis pon Youchube" interview on Hype TV Ricky Trooper talks about the infamous youchube video , his visa situation and sound clash business http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Jw5uumGSghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVXdfV-5aMk&

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has expressed condolences on behalf of the Government and the people of Jamaica, to the people of Poland, following the plane crash on Saturday, (April 10 ) which claimed the lives of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, the First Lady and many prominent members of Poland's political, military and church establishment. In his message of condolence Mr. Golding said, "We are deeply saddened by the magnitude of this tragedy and convey our deepest sympathies to the government, the bereaved families and people of Poland." "Jamaica's thoughts and prayers are with the Government and People of Poland during this difficult and traumatic time," he said. Issued By: OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Rodney "Bounty Killer" Pryce , was granted bail of $200,000 today Friday April 16, 2010 when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court this morning. Bounty Killer was arrested two weeks ago for assaulting his girlfriend Kadeem Baker. Bounty Killer Arrest came just a day or two after notice came down from the US embassy that bounty killer was one of five Jamaican Dancehall artiste and DJ whose visa got revoked. The complainant, Kadeem Baker, has since told police that she wishes to drop the charges against the Killer.

Last fall, the blue-chip law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips signed a $400,000 contract to lobby on behalf of the government of Jamaica, spending the next several months talking with the White House and other administration officials about why the United States should not extradite an accused Kingston drug kingpin Christopher 'Dudus' Coke. According to Justice Department records filed under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Manatt signed the contract to represent the government of Jamaica on Oct. 1, about a month after Coke's indictment was unsealed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The unusual arrangement has fallen apart amid a flurry of charges and counter charges that...

Authorities Wednesday identified two men accused of taking part in a failed smuggling operation that ended with a massive search for migrants at Haulover Beach. Janoy Garcia-Prieto, 22, and Renier Perez-Hernandez, 24, both of Miami, face alien-smuggling charges. Both appeared before a federal judge in Miami on Wednesday. The group came ashore Monday night near Haulover Beach after ramming a U.S. Coast Guard boat, then running aground, according to federal authorities. Moments later, people began jumping off the boat and onto the beach. Authorities found about 15 people from the boat. They included a 16-year old Haitian female, two Haitian adult women, one Haitian man, two Jamaican women, five Jamaican men and four...

Bounty Killer will have to spend another two nights in jail after being remanded again to prison on Wednesday. Bounty Killer was remanded into custody by Resident Magistrate Georgiana Fraser, again, during his appearance in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court Wednesday morning.Bounty will now have to wait until today Friday April 16th, to find out if he will be granted bail. He is accused of assaulting his girlfriend after she told him their three-year relationship was over, and of threatening her life over the telephone in the presence of police officers.

Its been well over a year since veteran dancehall deejay, Ninjaman, was arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy to murder, shooting with intent and illegal possession of a firearm. He appeared in court earlier this week, along with his son Janeil and two other men who are jointly charged, but no application was made for bail by his attorney (numerous previous bail attempts were denied). According to reports, Ninjaman appeared in Court with face looking bushy and his hair unkempt. The case is set to continue on April 23.

The festival also expands from a one-day event to four days of fun-filled fiestas for all journeying to Miami for the holiday weekend, thus renaming it Best of the Best weekend. The Best of the Best Weekend runs from Friday, May 28 to Monday, May 31. It kicks off on May 28 with the BOTB Official Welcome Party at the Opium Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Florida. On Friday, sun seekers can head to the BOTB All White Pool Party at the ravishing Deauville Beach Resort in South Beach. On Sunday, where else to be in Miami but at Bicentennial Park for the Best of the Best Concert, followed by the BOTB Official After Party at Bongos Nightclub at the American Airlines Arena. Then if that's not enough, join...

In a court order released Thursday April 08 2010, the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division decided that the trial will now get underway on Monday, June 21. Buju's lawyers immediately demanded a status conference to discuss the trial date, as they believe that any further delay of the trial date would only put their client at a disadvantage. Attorney David Markus, who is representing Buju Banton, said that the defense team had already laid the legal groundwork and preparation in anticipation of an earlier trial date. Now, Banton's legal claims says they'll go so far as to appeal for the transfer of the case to an entirely different judge, in the hopes of moving the trial date up.

David "Mavado" Brooks was involved in a Bike accident on Sunday evening, in the Manor park area of Kingston. ReggaeMe understands that Mavado was travelling on his motorcycle with a group of riders at approximately 5:00pm on sunday when a female driver decided to turn into her driveway, cutting across his lane in which he was riding. Mavado was immediately taken to the Medical Associates Hospital in Kingston where he underwent treatment for some minor cuts and bruises. Doctors also did several X-rays inwhich thankfully all came back as showing that mavado was ok.

Jamaica (AP) — Jamaica has repatriated 62 Haitian migrants, including three men authorities say escaped from prison after January's devastating earthquake. Police Inspector Steve Brown said Tuesday the group left for the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince aboard a Jamaican Defense Force boat. Authorities did not say what crimes the men had allegedly committed. The group of 48 men, eight women and six children arrived in two overloaded boats last week. They were towed ashore by local fishermen. Three of the migrants had been hospitalized with dehydration and high fever. Jamaican officials said they could not afford to let them stay.

Rodney "Bounty Killer" Pryce made headlines for his recurrent troubles with the law has been arrested by St Andrew North Police at his East Avenue home. Rodney Price already is being prosecuted on previous charges of illegal possession of a firearm, marijuana possession, and unlawful wounding and assault. Police say Bounty Killer physically abused his female companion after she decided to end their three year relationship. A report was made to the police and following investigations a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police report that while being processed at the Constant Spring Police Station, Bounty Killer was allowed to make a telephone call. Police stated the DJ used that opportunity to call the complainant and...

Jamaica (AP) A taxi driver has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl and then burying her alive after he thought he had strangled her to death, authorities said Wednesday. Garsha Wilson faces charges including rape, abduction, attempted murder and cruelty to a child, Deputy Police Superintendent Herfa Beckford said. Wilson abducted the girl last month at a bus station in the capital, Kingston, then took her to a house in nearby St. Andrew parish where he raped her and choked her until she was unconscious, Beckford said. Thinking she was dead, he buried her in a shallow grave and covered it with rocks, Beckford said. The girl, who reported the alleged crime, told police she regained consciousness and dug herself...

On April 7, religious and GLBT equality leaders sought to change that impression with a first time in the nation march for Gay tolerance. The march took place in Montego Bay and was led by International Movement of Metropolitan Community Churches bishop Nancy L. Wilson, who is openly lesbian. The march promoted tolerance not only of gays, but also of people living with HIV, AIDS patients, and others.

(AP) Jamaica's prime minister has asked local justice officials to review a U.S. request to extradite a man Washington says is one of the world's most dangerous drug kingpins. Prime Minister Bruce Golding said he believes the U.S. violated an extradition treaty, alleging its agents used illegal wiretaps in the arms- and drug-trafficking case against Christopher "Dudus" Coke. Golding said he has instructed the attorney general and justice minister to obtain a declaration from the courts on whether the treaty was violated before he signs off on the extradition order. A government statement said Thursday that officials were trying to resolve the issue. The U.S. has sought Coke's extradition since August and has suggested...

AIR Jamaica could be forced to shut down prematurely, leaving a major gap in air seats to the island, if the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) turns down an urgent request the national airline was making. On March 24, the airline wrote to the DOT asking for permission to continue to operate on the terms of its existing authority during the six-to-12-month transition period expected under the divestment agreement with Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL), which is to take effect on April 12, 2010. Failing that permission, the airline is asking the Americans for an urgent waiver of the DOT’s standard ownership and control policy, in order for it to maintain services for the one-year period under its Transitional...

Forty-one year old Reggae artist Lewin "Louie Culture" Brown has been shot and injured. The artist who resides in Windsor Forrest in Portland was shot in Priestman's River Portland, while at a tire shop. Police sources said that shortly after 1:30 p.m yesterday the artiste drove up to a tire shop in the area, when a blue Subaru motor car drove up, reversed and drove some distance away. According to the police, less than two minutes after the Subaru drove off, a man was spotted walking towards the tyre shop with one hand behind his back. It is reported that Louie Culture, who saw the man, became suspicious and ran towards the Priestman's River bridge but was shot in the left arm The operator of a tyre shop Anthony...