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FORMER JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER PORTIA SIMPSON-MILLER, REPORTEDLY HAS A NET WORTH OF OVER US$20m…MORE THAN THAT OF U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!

June 29th, 2016 | Add a Comment

By JAMAICA NEWS —-   According to Loop Jamaica – Jamaica’s Leader of the Opposition Portia Simpson Miller has a net worth valued at US$20 million, almost twice that of US President Barack Obama.News of the report surfaced at a time when it has been reported in the local press that Simpson Miller would on Tuesday table her integrity report in Parliament.  The report, which is yet to be tabled, is expected to give insight into her net worth. Meanwhile, the website that published Simpson Miller’s estimated wealth, didn’t outline how it came by the figure. Obama whose second term as president is drawing to a close, was estimated by Get Net Worth to have a net worth of US$11 million. The site did outline his source of income as coming from authoring two best sellers, from … Read entire article »

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JAMAICAN AUTHOR JAMES J.J. THOMAS, PUBLISHES “OBAMA’S DRAMA” ON AMAZON.COM!

September 20th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Carl Gilchrist—   Cover of ‘Obama’s Drama’ by Jamaican author James J.J. Thomas.— Three years ago when Jamaican author James J.J. Thomas published his first book on Amazon.com, Black America, Why?, it caused a stir. Now he’s back on Amazon.com with what he claims is a more riveting book, a 115-page fiction titled Obama’s Drama. The book tells the story of how the president’s wife and children are kidnapped while on a goodwill mission to Africa, and the subsequent impact it has on international security and on the global financial market. Completely Fictional Speaking to the Sunday Gleaner about the book, Thomas did not disclose the ending. Obama’s Drama is completely fictional, he pointed out. “It’s about the president sending his wife and children to Africa on a goodwill mission. They went to Nigeria then on to Tanzania where … Read entire article »

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REGGAE SUPERSTAR SHAGGY BELIEVES THE POWER OF REGGAE MUSIC COULD DEFEAT ISIS!

July 7th, 2015 | Add a Comment

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill for Metro.co.uk— Shaggy feels very strongly about terrorism (Picture: EPA) Shaggy’s certainly made some classic hits over the years, but does his music have healing powers? Well he certainly thinks so. The Boombastic singer, whose real name is Orville Richard Burrell, has been sharing his thoughts about ISIS in a bizarre interview and he’s come up with a cunning way to stop the Jihadist militant group – play them some Shaggy. ‘If you’re able to cut a man’s head off, you’re sick,’ he told the Miami New Times. ‘But right, music evokes emotion. The Boombastic singer has been sharing his thoughts on ISIS (Picture: Rex) ‘So if they’re listening to Shaggy music or reggae music, they’re not going to want to cut somebody’s head off.’ Shaggy, who previously served in the Gulf War, believes that reggae music has the power to … Read entire article »

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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN ANNOUNCES THE DEATH OF HIS SON, BEAU, 46, OF BRAIN CANCER!

May 31st, 2015 | Add a Comment

Beau Biden, Attorney General of Delaware and son of Vice President Joe Biden points towards the delegates before his nominates his father during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012. Los Angeles Mayor and Democratic Convention Chairman Antonio Villaraigosa claps in the background. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)– Vice President Joe Biden announced Saturday that his son, Beau, has died of brain cancer. Beau Biden was 46. “It is with broken hearts that Hallie, Hunter, Ashley, Jill and I announce the passing of our husband, brother and son, Beau, after he battled brain cancer with the same integrity, courage and strength he demonstrated every day of his life,” the vice president said in a statement late Saturday. “The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words. We know that Beau’s … Read entire article »

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“I DID NOT DIS OBAMA” DECLARES CHRONIXX AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA BACKLASH!

April 11th, 2015 | Add a Comment

Reggae artist Chronixx cleared the air, explaining that he did not disrespect US President Barack Obama in a social media post he made. This, after finding himself at the receiving end of harsh criticisms from fans. Chronixx posted a picture of Marcus Garvey and captioned the photo: “This man … Still have criminal record on the United States and we glorifying some waste man! This man was hunted and imprisoned by our Jamaican government … who some years later, paved a peaceful and safe path for the US president to address is a … “race of good for nothing’s”. That’s why black faces don’t mean anything to rasta anymore”. His post was met with harsh criticisms as many believed his ‘waste man’ comment was aimed at Obama. Many called him out for his hypocrisy, stating that he has … Read entire article »

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THE YOUTH FORUM AT UWI AND THE NATIONAL HEROES PARK, AMONG STOPS FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA IN JAMAICA!

April 5th, 2015 | Add a Comment

 US President Barack Obama alighting Air Force One at St Lucie International Airport on Saturday, March 28, 2015, in Fort Pierce, Florida. (PHOTO: AP)—- United States President Barack Obama will maintain a tight itinerary during his visit to Jamaica this week. According to Jamaican Government spokespersons, Obama, who is scheduled to arrive at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston late Wednesday evening on Air Force One, will be airlifted on one of the helicopters in the presidential Marine One fleet to the Jamaica Defence Force’s Up Park Camp headquarters, from where he will be transported to the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in one of the 12 limousines in the presidential fleet. The following morning Obama will journey to the Office of the Prime Minister at Jamaica House where he and his delegation will hold … Read entire article »

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JAMAICA DEFENCE FORCE RESERVE CALLED OUT TO STRENGTHEN SECURITY FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA VISIT!

April 2nd, 2015 | Add a Comment

The National Reserve of the Jamaica Defence Force has been called out to strengthen security for the April 9 visit of United States president, Barack Obama. The National Security Minister, Peter Bunting made the disclosure in a statement issued this afternoon, saying it was among several measures being pursued. In the statement, Bunting also said the public should expect traffic diversions and road closures for the visit. Additionally, there will be air space restrictions to be communicated by the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority. Meanwhile, Bunting has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the security arrangements being put in place by the Security Forces in collaboration with the United States Secret Service to welcome Obama and CARICOM Heads of Government. Bunting and his Permanent Secretary were briefed on the security and logistical plans surrounding the visit, … Read entire article »

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AS GLOBAL FANS SEEK OUT REGGAE’S MECCA, REBEL SALUTE CONTINUES TO ATTRACT INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION!

December 28th, 2014 | Add a Comment

AS GLOBAL FANS SEEK OUT REGGAE’S MECCA, REBEL SALUTE CONTINUES TO ATTRACT INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION!

Queen Ifrica – File By Curtis Campbell—- Reggae artist Queen Ifrica says the 22-year-old reggae lifestyle festival, Rebel Salute, will continue to pull thousands of tourists to the island annually. According to the conscious singer, tourists want to experience authentic reggae music from the place of its origin, and Rebel Salute provides that opportunity. Queen Ifrica, in a telephone interview with The Sunday Gleaner, said she has seen tourists attend the event from vast geographic locations. “I have seen people from … Read entire article »

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TESSANNE CHIN HAD TRINIDADIAN FANS “BEGGING FOR MORE!”

April 28th, 2014 | Add a Comment

TESSANNE CHIN HAD TRINIDADIAN FANS “BEGGING FOR MORE!”

 Tessanne Chin— PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Jamaican recording artist and Season Five winner of NBC’s reality singing competition The Voice, Tessanne Chin, had patrons asking for more at the Youthopia on Saturday evening, singing many of her popular tunes such as “Hide Away” and “Redemption Song. Speaking with the media following her performance on stage, she said her life has changed since The Voice, and her upcoming album was 80 per cent completed. “I try to do my … Read entire article »

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BEYONCE, JAMES TAYLOR AND KELLY CLARKSON – TO SING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AT SECOND INAUGURATION, JANUARY 21!

January 9th, 2013 | Add a Comment

BEYONCE, JAMES TAYLOR AND KELLY CLARKSON – TO SING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AT SECOND INAUGURATION, JANUARY 21!

(Photo: Charles Sykes, AP) STORY HIGHLIGHTS Beyonce, James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson to sing at Obama inauguration They’ll be performing the patriotic songs, including national anthem Public swearing-in ceremony to take place Jan. 21 at the Capitol Beyoncé, James Taylor and Kelly Clarkson will perform the patriotic songs at the second inauguration of President Obama on Jan. 21, the inauguration committee will announce today. Beyoncé, who’s also starring at the Super Bowl halftime show next month, will sing the national anthem, always a … Read entire article »

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