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DANCEHALL ARTIST TOMMY LEE SPARTA AIMING FOR A $20-MILLION LAWSUIT!

DANCEHALL ARTIST TOMMY LEE SPARTA AIMING FOR A $20-MILLION LAWSUIT!

Tommy Lee Sparta, the entertainer who has been accused by the police of being involved in lottery scamming, will be suing the State, and according to his lawyer, taxpayers could be left with a $20-million burden. Arguing that Tommy Lee Sparta has faced discrimination, and that his rights as a citizen has been breached by the police who refuse to grant permits for shows on which he has been booked, Ernest Smith said he intends to … Read entire article »

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GRANDSON OF BOB MARLEY FREED OF GUN AND ASSAULT CHARGES!

GRANDSON OF BOB MARLEY FREED OF GUN AND ASSAULT CHARGES!

The grandson of late Reggae icon Bob Marley, Matthew Prendergast, has been freed of gun and assault charges. Prendergast was freed in the Gun Court yesterday after the Crown offered no further evidence. He was arrested and charged in 2014 with illegal possession of a firearm and common assault. Prendergast, who was represented by attorney Tom Tavares Finson and Donahue Martin Jr, was on bail. The charges stemmed from an incident where Prendergast allegedly pointed a firearm at a … Read entire article »

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FEMALE PRODUCER HALIE DIXON, OPENS HER OWN STUDIO!

FEMALE PRODUCER HALIE DIXON, OPENS HER OWN STUDIO!

By Curtis Campbell— Halie Dixon— In a male-dominated music industry, it is not the easiest task to stand out; however, female producer Halie Dixon is hoping her work will be the deciding factor. The producer, who hails from Manchester, recently launched her record label Ragz to Richez Records. She told THE STAR that music holds no biases for gender. “When I work on a project I am looking to reach everybody and to inspire females that ‘hey you can … Read entire article »

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ROOTS SINGER CHRONIXX, SET TO TOUR WITH NAS AND LAURYN HILL!

ROOTS SINGER CHRONIXX,  SET TO TOUR WITH NAS AND LAURYN HILL!

Reggae artist, Chronixx is expected to hit the road with two of music’s biggest acts this September. It was revealed last week that the ‘Behind Curtain’ singer will join Nas and Lauryn Hill on their joint North-American tour which gets underway on September 7. Several reports from the international media say the roots reggae singer will serve as the opening act for 11 shows on the tour which is expected to make stops in Florida, Boston, Chicago … Read entire article »

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BANNED JAMAICAN CRICKETER ANDRE RUSSELL, OPENS T20 SPORTS BAR IN OLD HARBOR!

BANNED JAMAICAN CRICKETER ANDRE RUSSELL, OPENS T20 SPORTS BAR IN OLD HARBOR!

Andre Russell is utilizing his time off from the cricket pitch to broaden his reach as a businessman more specifically, as a restaurateur. Last Friday, the star cricketer, who is serving a yearlong ban from the game, opened his own sports bar and restaurant in Old Harbor called Russell’s T20. Russell told THE STAR that though the idea began to take shape about six months ago, it had been on his mind for almost two years. “I always thought … Read entire article »

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JAMAICA FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT HORACE BURRELL DIES AT 67!

JAMAICA FOOTBALL FEDERATION PRESIDENT HORACE BURRELL DIES AT 67!

  Burrell was known to be battling cancer since last year. Jamaica’s football has suffered a major blow with the passing of Captain Horace Burrell, the president of the Jamaica Football Federation. Burrell died overseas this afternoon after a long struggle with illness. Burrell was 67 years-old. Known as a strong leader, Burrell a captain in the Jamaica Defence Force rose to prominence with the military team before being elected to the JFF presidency in 1994. Burrell was instrumental in Jamaica’s … Read entire article »

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RADIO EDIT VERSIONS OF MIXTAPE NOT SELLING, RAW ONES ARE!

RADIO EDIT VERSIONS OF MIXTAPE NOT SELLING, RAW ONES ARE!

Veteran mixtape DJ, CD Banging, believes the underground mixtape industry has been holding up the integrity of authentic Jamaican music, since radio stations are forced to play only watered-down versions of songs following the Broadcasting Commission’s decision to enforce the ‘no bleep’ rule back in 2010. According to CD Banging, the clean version of songs are usually less interesting and fans of Jamaican music usually prefer to purchase explicit versions. “We as mixtape DJs create mixes of … Read entire article »

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IF JLP COUNCILOR HAS HIS WAY EXTORTIONISTS WILL BE COLLECTING MARKET FEES!

IF JLP COUNCILOR HAS HIS WAY EXTORTIONISTS WILL BE COLLECTING MARKET FEES!

Jamaica  Labour Party (JLP) Councilor John Myers has suggested that the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation use the “collection skills” of extortionists to make markets profitable. Vernon McLeod told the Finance Committee meeting of the KSAMC on May 31 that something had to be done to turn the monthly market deficit of $5.5 million around. He said that a cashless system was being examined as one of the ways to address the fee collection … Read entire article »

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NICO MARLEY WANTS TO ADD FOOTBALL TO MARLEY’S REGGAE LEGACY!

NICO MARLEY WANTS TO ADD FOOTBALL TO MARLEY’S REGGAE LEGACY!

Oftentimes, the offspring of celebrated icons are eager to distance themselves from their famous relatives and forge their own path. Nico Marley has the opportunity to make his own name for himself, should the undersized linebacker stick with the Redskins. But Bob Marley’s grandson embraces his family history. If he can make it in the NFL, he hopes it draws attention to his grandfather’s role in making reggae a global phenomenon. “It’s a blessing, it’s a blessing,” Marley said. “Because, you know, … Read entire article »

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LADY COOKE, WIDOW OF FORMER GOVERNOR GENERAL SIR HOWARD COOKE, DIES AT 100!

LADY COOKE, WIDOW OF FORMER GOVERNOR GENERAL SIR HOWARD COOKE, DIES AT 100!

 Lady Cooke (Photo: JIS)— Prime Minister Andrew Holness has expressed regret at the passing of Ivy Cooke, wife of the late former Governor General, Sir Howard Cooke.Lady Cooke died at the Andrews Memorial Hospital a short while ago. She was 100 years old. Holness hailed Lady Cooke as an outstanding educator who held several leadership positions in the education field. “Lady Cooke served the nation well. She was passionate about education, child development and guidance counseling,” he noted. In … Read entire article »

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