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"Humanitarian Wars Are A Lie" - Tulsi Gabbard On MSNBC.

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Venezuelan Authorities Arrest US-linked 'Terrorist Cell’ & France Allows...

2019-03-22T13:18:00.001-07:00

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2019-03-08T11:45:00.001-08:00

Why Kamala Harris Is Eerily Similar to Previous Neoliberal Presidents

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Bolt returns to Ostrava in May for 100m

2016-04-27T00:08:00.001-07:00

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt will run the 100 metres

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AFP) — Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt will run the 100 metres at the Golden Spike meet in

the eastern Czech city of Ostrava on May 20, the event's organisers said Tuesday.

This will be Bolt's second race in the run-up to the Rio read more

Bogdanovich’s DSR buys Reggae Sumfest

2016-04-23T20:26:00.000-07:00

CEO of DownSound Records (DSR) acquired reggae sumfest

JOE Bogdanovich, CEO of DownSound Records (DSR) has announced his company’s acquisition of the major Jamaican summer music festival brand, Reggae Sumfest.

Although the deal was done about three weeks ago in Kingston, a public confirmation of the deal was only made Monday by Bogdonavich

and Summerfest Productions, former owners and founder of the annual summer music festival in Montego Bay, which features both local and foreign acts.

According to Bogdanovich, Summerfest’s CEO, Johnny Gourzong, felt that it was for a number of reasons, including the fact that both he and Robert Russell, Summerfest’s chairman, liked his “new and fresh” ideas to revitalise Reggae Sumfest.

“Over the years, his commitment to the music and to make things happen for the industry financially is like no other in today’s market,” Russell was quoted as saying.

Bogdanovich said that there will be major changes in the next two years for the brand, as 2016 will be the transitional year during which DSR will be working closely with Summerfest’s Gourzong, Russell and Tina Davis, who have developed the Sumfest brand over the past 25 years. Read More

Bolt among top athletes on Time’s ‘most influential’ list

2016-04-22T09:51:00.002-07:00

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New York, United States (AFP) — Sports figures including Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt and NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry pepper Time magazine’s 2016 “100 Most Influential People” list published

yesterday.

US golfer Jordan Spieth, Britain’s Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, UFC great Ronda Rousey and American swimmer Katie Ledecky also made the list.

So did Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, ranked number one in the world in doubles who was praised as an inspiration to a generation of Indians in a tribute written by cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

Ziggy Marley writes on Bolt, calling him a “unifying force” in Jamaica, while ballerina Misty Copeland writes in appreciation of Golden State Warriors star Curry.Read more

Donald Sterling says Jews help their own, but successful African Americans do not

2016-04-21T23:13:00.000-07:00

Donald Sterling views on successful American

Donald Sterling got into a bit of trouble recently with some controversial remarks about the African American community. Most notably was his demand that his girlfriend, V. Stiviano
, not invite black people to his games and not be seen with them in public. Sterling also received criticism for his remarks about Magic Johnson and his HIV positive status. Sterling stated that Magic is a hypocrite for sleeping around with so many women, catching HIV and then judging the actions of other people.Read More

Yohan Blake elated after world-leading run in Jamaica

2016-04-18T17:14:00.001-07:00

Yohan Blake, the joint second fastest man ever, praised God, thanked his coach and friends who stood by him for his return to world-beating form which saw him sizzle to 9.95 seconds at the MVP Classic inside the National Stadium, Saturday night.

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Blake, who was considered down with hamstring injury over a two-year period, proved not to be out. The 2011 IAAF World Champion and 2012 London Olympics double silver medallist lit up a small National Stadium crowd in his first 100-metre race of the season.Read More

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2016-04-09T09:07:00.000-07:00

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TOLL RATES N-S HIGHWAY – SPEAK OUT!

2016-03-18T12:59:00.001-07:00

The people of St Ann and of the North Coast in general, including motorists from Montego Bay, are facing proposed toll charges that are excessive, even compared to the toll on the orginal east-west Highway 2000.
As the toll proposal stand, if you intend to use the
full length of the highway from Mammee Bay to Caymanas, you will be required to pay ONE WAY $1,220 if you drive a typical motorcar or small SUV, so called class one vehicle. If you drive a large SUV and some of the higher pick-ups, small truck or small minibus you will pay $2,450 and if you drive a truck or bus you will pay $3,700. All those are one way.
So if you work in Kingston and drive back and forth five days a week using your car the cost per week would be $12,200 for the total if the rates remain as proposed. If you drive a larger size SUV or pick up, your cost for using the toll would be $24,500 a week. None of that includes fuel or other costs involved in using a vehicle
We at the North Coast Times want to hear your views about the proposed toll rates. Send to our facebook page or at instagram or whatsapp at 835-5486 or email to editorial@northcoasttimesja.com
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DAUGHTER FATHER AT ODDS OVER HIGH JUMP FOCUS

2016-03-18T07:15:00.000-07:00

Fifteen-year-old Janique Burgher won gold in the Class Three high jump on yesterday’s third day of the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletic Championships to go with the bronze she won in the event in 2014 while competing in Class Four.

Despite the Edwin Allen High School athlete’s exploits, her father is not totally satisfied, as his dream is for her to be on the track.

“I am fairly proud, but I think she should doing something (running) on track as well, because I think she has the potential to do it,” 60-year-old Hopeton Burgher Read More

"The Voice" crowned Tessanne Chin its season five champion

2013-12-18T03:00:00.001-08:00

The Voice" crowned Tessanne Chin its season five champion Tuesday night, capping a star-studded two-hour finale with a stunned reaction — and emotional performance — from its usually sunny-faced winning diva.

Tessanne's victory was announced after a parade of performances by divas from Celine Dion to Lady Gaga, plus a nostalgic look back at some of the other talents eliminated from "The Voice" stage earlier in the season.

The Jamaican powerhouse singer's…….Read More

All Africa happenings: Mandela To Return To Homeland For Funeral

2013-12-14T01:45:00.003-08:00

All Africa happenings: Mandela To Return To Homeland For Funeral: Events Happenings He is Qunu's most famous son and the return of Mr Mandela's body to his ancestral homeland is no...

All Africa happenings: Mandela To Return To Homeland For Funeral

2013-12-14T01:45:00.001-08:00

All Africa happenings: Mandela To Return To Homeland For Funeral: Events Happenings He is Qunu's most famous son and the return of Mr Mandela's body to his ancestral homeland is no...

Travesty if Snoop wins Reggae Grammy

2013-12-12T05:25:00.002-08:00

ROGER Steffens, who headed the Grammy Awards Reggae Committee for 27 years, says it would be a travesty if American rapper Snoop Lion won the Best Reggae Album category at next month's show.

In an interview with the Jamaica Observer, Steffens described Snoop as a "pretentious wanna-be". He is also not impressed with nominees for Best Reggae Album who were announced last Friday in Los Angeles.

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"I think it would be a travesty if Snoop wins. He, like Matisyahu and many others before him, have used a Rasta-influenced format and warped it toward their own ends," said Steffens.

Snoop (formerly Snoop Dogg) is nominated for Reincarnated. He says his conversion to Rastafari was inspired by a visit to Jamaica in 2012 when he experienced a spiritual awakening while meeting with a group of Rastafarian elders.

Sly and Robbie and the Jam Masters' Reggae Connection, Sizzla's The Messiah, One Love, One Life by Beres Hammond and Ziggy Marley in Concert are the other nominees for Best Reggae Album.

Steffens formed the Reggae Committee and served as its chairman until 2011. He has openly criticised the selection process, claiming that judges favour albums produced by the Marley family.

The Marleys have dominated the category since it was established in 1985. Brothers Ziggy, Damian and Stephen have won Grammys as solo acts, while Ziggy and Steve won multiple times as members of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers.

Steffens, considered an authority on Bob Marley and the Wailers, believes this year's nominees maintain the trend of mediocre selections.

"The nominations this year fit into the pocket of name recognition more than anything else, regardless of sales or actual quality," he said.

Reincarnated, with sales of over 80,000 units, is the best selling reggae album for 2013. The year has been poor in terms of sales by Jamaican artistes, with American reggae bands performing better on the Billboard charts.

The Snoop set attracted mass coverage from mainstream media in the United States, due to his conversion from 'gangsta rap' icon to cultural artiste.

The lanky rapper (real name Calvin Broadus) is one of the godfathers of gangsta rap which emerged out of southern California's impoverished communities in the early 1990s with hardcore rap acts such as NWA and Ice T.

The 56th annual Grammy Awards is scheduled for the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on January 26.

EDUCATION MINISTER HAILS EXPANSION OF UTECH TO MONTEGO BAY

2013-12-03T23:45:00.001-08:00

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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has welcomed the expansion of the University of Technology (UTech) to western Jamaica, noting that the move represents a good investment by the institution in Jamaica’s future.

He was speaking at the official opening ceremony for the new campus located on Dome Street in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday, November 8.

“Today is a good day for Jamaica and a good day for all of us.The Ministry of Education, on behalf of the people of Jamaica…is happy to welcome this new addition to western Jamaica,” Minister Thwaites said.

He called on the community of Montego Bay and its environs to support the university, noting that “this is a huge investment and so it must be given pride of place.”

“The coming of UTech in full splendor to Montego Bay marks another aspect of the maturity of this city and I trust that the institution will be demand-driven,” he stated.

Observing that there are some seven university campuses in western Jamaica, Minister Thwaities that by coming to Montego Bay, UTech is now part of a proud university family in the second city.

He urged the UTech administration to seek to build a close relationship with the HEART Trust/NTA, which is located “next door”, and to emphasise science and technology in its programme offerings to equip students “to transform the economy of our country.”

Bad man Police! Sting promoter pens book

2013-12-03T08:47:00.003-08:00

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Supreme Promotion head Isaiah Laing is adding the title of author to his resume.

The former police detective-turned-promoter has penned his debut autobiography entitled ‘Point Blank Range, A Jamaican Bad Man Police — the story of Isaiah Laing’.

Published by US-based company Create Space, the 147-page novel also credits Vernella Fuller as author and Brian Ricketts as illustrator.

Laing made the announcement at last Tuesday’s launch of Sting held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The annual Boxing Day Dancehall stage show is celebrating its 30th staging.

According to the promoter, the novel details Laing’s role as a crime fighter.

“The aim of this book is to create awareness not only to Jamaica but the world on a whole. It will give them a feel of lawmen go through on a daily through my experience,” Laing told OBSERVER ONLINE.

“It also has guidelines for police officers as not all of them are aware of some of the rules of the Jamaica Constabulary Force,” he added.

Point Blank Range is currently available on Amazon and will hit the local bookstores on December 17. It will also be available for sale at Sting in Portmore, St Catherine, on Boxing Day.

Laing joined the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in 1976 and was stationed at Admiral Town for 12 years. He then spent two years at Denham Town.

He retired in 1996.

Trinidad &Tobago Prime Minister backs deportation of 13 Jamaicans

2013-11-28T13:52:00.000-08:00

TRINIDAD and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her country did absolutely nothing wrong in the deportation of 13 Jamaicans last week, the Trinidad Express reported in its online edition yesterday.

According to the newspaper, the prime minister's stance was taken following receipt of the official report from the Immigration Division that was presented to her by Security Minister Gary Griffith.

Until any further evidence comes forward, based on that report it appears we are in compliance with the law," the Express reported Persad-Bissessar as saying yesterday.

Despite her strong position, however, Persad-Bissessar has advised Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Dookeran to travel to Jamaica in order to have discussions with his "counterparts" to address the issue.

She has also signalled her intention to hold discussions with Trade Minister Vasant Bharath over the threat of a boycott of Trinidad and Tobago products in Jamaica, in response to last week's deportation.

"I have advised Minister Dookeran to accept the invitation, a letter of invitation came (yesterday) from Jamaica to Minister Dookeran and I have asked him to accept that invitation to speak with his counterparts there," Persad-Bissessar said yesterday after the official hand-over ceremony of the Arima Police Station.

The invitation to Dookeran from Jamaica's Foreign Minister AJ Nicholson came in the wake of 13 Jamaican nationals being deported after being denied entry into this country last week. The 13 Jamaicans were not allowed to leave the Piarco International Airport after landing there last week Tuesday, in breach of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas which allows for free movement of Caribbean Community (Caricom) nationals among Caricom Member States.

However, the Express said Persad-Bissessar yesterday referenced the recent ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in the Shanique Myrie case to highlight this county's adherence to all rules.

Myrie had filed a lawsuit against the Barbados Government, claiming that on March 14, 2011, she was made to undergo a painful and humiliating body cavity search by a Barbadian border official upon her arrival at the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport from Jamaica.

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Persad-Bissessar said following the CCJ's ruling in the Myrie matter Caricom issued some guidelines to all the governments of members states, but maintained that there are discretions that can be exercised by immigration officials.