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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...

Countries such as the Cayman Islands, Britain, and Costa Rica have imposed visa restrictions for Jamaicans over the past 10 years, citing the number of crimes committed by Jamaican nationals and drug trafficking as the underlying factors. Countries in Latin America have now joined the list of states that have imposed visa restrictions on Jamaicans. Different Types Of visas: Transit Visa - usually valid for 5 days or less Tourist Visa - for a limited period of leisure travel Business Visa - for engaging in commerce in the country Temporary Worker Visa - for approved employment in the host country On-Arrival Visa - granted at a port of entry Spousal Visa or Partner Visa - granted to the spouse Student Visa - allows its...

The visas of five of Jamaica’s top entertainers have been revoked. According to information from the Fraud Prevention Arm of the United States Embassy in Kingston, the visas of Bounty Killer, Mavado, Beenie Man, Adonia and selector Ricky Trooper are now being cancelled. An advisory was sent out to the airlines not to allow any of the entertainers on flights bound for the United States. The document then names Moses Anthony Davis (Beenie Man) two visas; Garfield Augustus McKoy (Ricky Trooper), two visas; Sheldon Ricardo Aitana Lawrence, (Aidonia); David Brooks (Mavado), two visas; and Rodney Basil Price (Bounty Killer) two visas, as those persons whose visas are in the process of being revoked. The document also...

Flippa Mafia whose real name is Andrew Davis is currently being housed in a Miami detention center in Florida. The deejay known for his high roller profile and flossing is currently in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department custody. He is currently being held in the Federal Detention Centre (FDC) in Miami as a material witness in an illegal alien smuggling case. The deejay is alleged to have attempted to enter the United States on a boat from The Bahamas with the assistance of two men. Andrew "Flippa Mafia" Kendrick Davis, is now being held as a prosecution witness against the men, Julio Santiesteban and Armando Amat, who are charged with encouraging and inducing an alien to enter or reside in the...

Gathering of the Vibes 2010 marks the third installment of a five-year contract with the city of Bridgeport to host the annual music, arts and camping festival at Seaside Park through summer 2012. After drawing 20,000 revelers per day to the 370-acre venue last year, the city and festival organizers look to spread more positive Vibes in 2010. This all-ages, family-friendly event will be held from July 29 to August 1. The festival caters to both weekend campers and single-day guests; both will have access to the park, including its shaded groves, manicured fields and more than a mile of Long Island Sound beachfront. The initial 2010 lineup includes the reunion of Les Claypool's Primus, reggae legend and 2010 Rock and Roll...

On august 23rd, 2009 Conradine 'Connie' Campbell, had a seizure minutes before hitting the stage (while on tour) at the Crossroads Entertainment Complex in Maryland . Connie suffered a "Brainstem Stroke" and now has "locked in syndrome". The prognosis is guarded due to quadriplegia from brainstem cva. Favourable factors are her young age, good family and friends support and possible ability to comprehend and follow directions for rehabilitation. She is NOT in a coma and is able to open her eyes when her name is called and many times is able to follow commands to move her eyes in tracking objects as directed by physician. She will need extensive and prolonged therapy over 6-9 months. Therapy has not yet been...

Despite an online report that the singer is pregnant, Beyoncé's rep tells PEOPLE the story is "not true." In the past, Knowles, 28, has spoken about her desire to start a family with her husband, 40. "I hope that those things will just happen naturally," she told Allure magazine for its February issue. The pair, who were married in a secret ceremony, celebrate their second anniversary April 4. Source: People.com

The Mavado and Vybz Kartel concert scheduled for this weekend in Barbados have been officially cancelled. Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados made the announcement at a press conference held yesterday, exactly two days before the event. Thompson is quoted saying: "That quest to do the right thing by Barbadians prompted my request for the meeting with the organisers of the proposed show and I am happy to announce that in deference to the expressed wishes and the anxieties of a very wide cross-section of Barbadians, that the organisers of the Mavado/Vybz Kartel show and Youth Forum have agreed to the revamping of initiatives resulting in the cancellation of this weekend's activities." The prime minister said that...