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| Women return $1m - Cash found handed to Portmore police |
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| www.jamaica-gleaner.com/... - egal secretary Dhaima Brookes when she stumbled upon $1 million in an ATM in the Portmore Mall, St Catherine, yesterday. Undeterred by any possible temptation to walk away with the find, Brookes displayed an act of goodwill, which angered many when she handed the money over to the authorities. more... () |
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| TOMAS PALERMO'S TOP DANCEHALL AND REGGAE ARTISTS 2008 |
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| www.sfbg.com/entry.php?e... - This year saw American pop (Rhianna, Kardinal Offishall, and Sean Kingston) broadly embracing Jamaican music. Likewise, Jamaican artists emulated, covered, and incorporated American pop and R&B motifs more than ever. The trend in JA was toward hot singles over hot albums, while dozens of new artists broke out. Women in particular had a massive resurgence in reggae (Queen Ifrica, Etana, Cherine Anderson) and dancehall (Tifa, Timberly, D'Angel, Tami Chynn). more... () |
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| The jury still out on Sting |
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| www.jamaicaobserver.com/... - Depending on who you ask, where you were and what you heard, the jury is still out as to who won the most anticipated clash at Sting in years - the settlement of all arguments. more... () |
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| Mr Vegas rides crest of reggae wave |
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| www.eastandard.net/Insid... - Jamaican dancehall artiste Mr Vegas (Clifford Smith) has become a worldwide phenomenon with his mega-hit Heads High. He spoke to CAROLINE NYANGA about his music and private life. more... () |
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| Music Review: Baby Cham - Ghetto Story feat. Rhianna, Alicia Keys, and Akon |
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| blogcritics.org/archives... - Dancehall king Cham (aka Baby Cham) is in full stride with his latest effort, Ghetto Story. The well known Jamaican deejay has recently dropped the "Baby" from his name, but that seems to be all he lost as he drops this blazing album. more... () |
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| Heavy D Gains Grammy Nomination 'Best Reggae Album' With Hit Reggae Album Vibes |
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| top40-charts.com/news/Rn... - LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Federal Distribution) - Legendary and now four-time Grammy nominee Heavy D, (Dwight Myers) has not only found himself with one of the country's hottest new reggae albums, Vibes, but has also received a Grammy Nomination for Best Reggae Album. more... () |
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| Jamaica's Reggae Boyz rule the Caribbean |
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| www.jamaica-gleaner.com/... - Luton Shelton fired in two penalties in both halves to repay the industry of Eric Vernan who was cut down on both occasions in the box, as Jamaica topped the Digicel Caribbean Championship with a 2-0 victory over Grenada in the final at the National Stadium last night. more... () |
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| Lewis handed Hall of Fame honour |
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| news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi... - Britain's former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis will headline the 2009 inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. more... () |
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| Caribbean Artistes Make 51st Annual GRAMMY Nominations |
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www.caribbeanworldnews.c... - CaribWorldNews, LOS ANGELES, CA, Thurs. Dec. 4, 2008: Seven Caribbean artistes last night made the nomination list for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Bajan-born Grammy singer, Rihanna, received three nominations Wednesday night. Rihanna was nominated in the Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals category for her collaboration with Maroon 5 on `If I Never See Your Face Again,` in the Best Long Form Music Video category for `Good Girl Gone Bad Live` and in the Best Dance Recording for `Disturbia.` more... () |
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| Recap of Peter Simon's Reggae Scrapbook Slideshow at Johnny D's |
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| thephoenix.com/BLOGS/ont... - Forget Jay-Z; and to hell with Mariah Carey?s frontal massage therapist. If I could switch places with anyone on earth it would be esteemed reggae photographer and king Trustafarian Peter Simon. more... () |
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| Anthony B Live At Reggae Rising - A Top Story This Week |
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| www.antimusic.com/news/0... - Anthony B Live At Reggae Rising was a top story for this week. Here it is again: (PR) The Real Revolutionary, the Dancehall King, the Spiritual Warrior... Anthony B presents a stunning performance at the 1st Annual Reggae Rising Music Festival in Humboldt County, California. Available on DVD January 20, 2009. more... () |
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| Jamaica appeals for looted music |
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| news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/amer... - In January this year, staff from at Jamaica's Public Broadcasting Corporation made a shocking discovery.One of the country's most important music collections, including original recordings by Bob Marley and Pete Tosh, had been ransacked. more... () |
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| Police warning over cancelled reggae gig |
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| www.lutontoday.co.uk/lut... - A performance by a popular reggae DJ in Luton tonight (Thursday 04/12) has been cancelled, prompting a police warning to revellers not to turn up. more... () |
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| Akon: Pop star or businessman? |
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| news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/ente... - He has sold more than five million albums, shifted four million ring tones, part-owns a diamond trading company, and had ceasefires called in his honour in Africa. more... () |
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| Caribbean coalition lauds community leaders for World AIDS Day |
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| www.caribdaily.com/artic... - The Caribbean Communities Coalition (CVC) yesterday observed World AIDS Day by recognising the leadership of some its members of the vulnerable communities in keeping who risk stigma and discrimination by taking a stand for their community. more... () |
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| Jamaica urged to recognise Court of Human Rights |
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www.caribdaily.com/artic... - KINGSTON, Jamaica: The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) is bemoaning the fact that Jamaica has not yet recognised the Commission on Human Rights.
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| Belize football league wins regional social innovation contest |
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| www.caribdaily.com/artic... - Medell?n, Colombia: A football league that motivates and commits its players, their families and communities with environmental protection in Belize won first place in the Experiences in Social Innovation contest organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) with support from the Kellogg Foundation. more... () |
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| Amnesty criticizes Jamaica death penalty vote |
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www.amnesty.org/en/for-m... - Amnesty International is urging Jamaica to reform its justice system rather than resume executions to deal with violent crime.
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| Lady G is not dead |
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| www.caribdaily.com/artic... - Reports circulating that dancehall artiste Lady G has been shot and killed are false, her family says. more... () |
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| Inflation soars |
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| www.trinidadexpress.com/... - Citizens will continue to pay more for food and services as inflation continues to soar.Headline inflation climbed to 13.5 per cent in August, up from 11.9 per cent a month earlier, the Central Bank's latest data showed yesterday. more... () |
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| ACP states and Guyana's EPA stand |
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With the Sixth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the 79-member Group of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States scheduled for Accra, Ghana on October 2 and 3, interest is growing as to the prominence of the future of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with Europe. more... () |
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| JPS donates $1 million to NCU scholarship fund |
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| jamaicagleaner.com/glean... - EARLIER THIS month, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) presented a cheque for $1 million to Northern Caribbean University (NCU). The donation, which was made by Lloyd Tyme, JPS director of customer operations for the southern region, is to go into the university's scholarship fund. more... () |
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| Sean Kingston Loses $500,000 Bling In The Mail |
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www.caribdaily.com/artic... - Reggae star Sean Kingston is at the center of a police investigation in Los Angeles after jewelry worth $500,000 went missing in the mail.
Unfortunately, Kingston's sibling insured the contents for just $500, reports TMZ.com. The authorities were alerted to the missing bling when the FedEx package Kingston's sister sent arrived at the jewelers empty. more... () |
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| $150-m upgrade for fishing beaches |
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| www.jamaicaobserver.com/... - MONTEGO BAY, St James - Agriculture Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said a $150-million upgrade of 30 of the island's 187 fishing beaches is expected to commence within another two months."We are now doing the environmental assessment to make sure that it is complementary to the vulnerability of the sensitive eco-system on the beaches," Dr Tufton said during a public forum at the Meeting Place in Montego Bay on Thursday. more... () |
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| US expert to help fight gang crimes |
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| www.trinidadexpress.com/... - National Security Minister Martin Joseph last night announced that the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (SAUTT) has been given the lead responsibility for solving all gang-related homicides. more... () |
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| Public Safety Communications Network 'almost there' |
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| www.antiguasun.com/paper... - he near complete Public Safety Communications Network, which will equip the nation with the highest possible security standards in Emergency 911 services, was unveiled yesterday. Dr. Edmond Mansoor, minister for information, broadcasting and telecommunications at a press conference at Parliament buildings where the network is based, explained the scope of ?one of the largest investments by government in the safety of the citizenry of Antigua and Barbuda? and the developments the system represents in terms of enhanced public safety. more... () |
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| New plans to promote tourism |
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| www.antiguasun.com/paper... - The Ministry of Tourism and the Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association (AH&TA) will be running a joint advertising campaign on Expedia from next week in a quest to promote Antigua and Barbuda as a safe and attractive destination.?This is to try and boost arrivals for the next few months,? General Manager of AH&TA Neil Forrester told the Antigua Sun.Forrester went on to say that Expedia was identified as an important source of business so they have chosen that Web site to run the campaign. more... () |
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| US financial crisis could hurt Jamaica |
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| jamaicagleaner.com/glean... - JAMAICA IS taking a wait-and-see approach to the current financial crisis now affecting the economy of the United States.It is uncertain how long the 'storm' will last as major financial institutions continue to crumble under the weight of a subprime mortgage disaster that has forced the US Government to craft a US$700 billion bailout plan for banks. Up to press time yesterday, the legislators were yet to approve the plan. more... () |
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| Caricom insurance, former GuyFlag, should receive license this year |
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| www.stabroeknews.com/new... - It would be before the end of the year?we are working on it,? says Assistant Commis-sioner Tracy Gibson at the Office of the Insurance Commission(OCI), with reference to the application for an insurance licence submitted by the Caricom General Insurance Company, formerly the Guyana Fire Life and General Insurance Company (GuyFlag). more... () |
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