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Jah Cure released in Trinidad and Tobago after paying US$19,993

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:02:17 -0500

Tobago concert promoter Handel Anthony, recouped US$19,993, that was owed to him by Jah Cure on Saturday. Justice Sebastien Ventour agreed with Anthony that the Jamaican reggae superstar breached his contract with Anthony, by headlining the �It�s Jah Cure Again� concert in Guaracara Park, Pointe-a-Pierre, Trinidad later that night.

Jah Cure arrested in Trinidad and Tobago

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:03:03 -0500

Jah Cure, aka Siccature Alcock, Jamaican reggae singer, was arrested in Trinidad and Tobago last night at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad Hotel. The reason for the charge is failure to pay a local business man money owed in the amount of US$ 19,993. The court order was issued by Justice Sebastian Ventor. Jah Cure was recently released from prison in Jamaica after serving time for rape.

New constitution for Trinidad and Tobago

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:33:28 -0500

Trinidad and Tobago political leaders, Prime Minister Patrick Manning and Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday have agreed in principle that Trinidad and Tobago needs a new constitution. Both leaders met yesterday at the newly constructed Diplomatic Centre in St. Ann�s, Trinidad. One stumbling block is in regards to the post of Executive President, with Panday and Manning at odds on the election process.

Mavado and Vybz Kartel top Peter Tosh in Google

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:36:29 -0500

Dancehall stars Vybz Kartel and Mavado have since April 2009, usurped the great reggae legend Peter Tosh in terms of Internet searches, a measure of online popularity. In previous years Peter Tosh was more popular in internet searches that any dancehall artist. Currently, for every 100 searches for Vybz Kartel there were 63 for Tosh. Google Trends was used to compile the figures.

Marleys wage war on trademark piracy

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:59:24 -0400

The Marleys, heirs of the Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley taking up the fight against the global trademark pirates, wanting to enforce their exclusive rights to Bob Marley�s image that has grown steadily in scope and appeal since the reggae superstar died of brain cancer in 1981 at the young age of 36. The Marley name, look and sound are estimated to generate an estimated $600 million a year in sales of pirated items.

Trinidad and Tobago revolution coming

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:34:36 -0400

Makandal Daaga, head of NJAC, held a public consultation about the current Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago situation at the Scherzando Pan Yard in Curepe, where he announced a revolution, similar to the Black Power Movement of the 1970s, is coming to Trinidad and Tobago, if controversy surrounding UDeCOTT is not sorted out at present. Daaga annouced that he is willing to go to jail as well, just as he did 39 years ago.

Machel Montano and Beenie Man - friends for life

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:33:41 -0400

Beenie Man and Machel Montano were on stage together in Miami recently to dispel rumours that the two were at odds over a supposed altercation at a recent concert in Miami. Rumours were swirling that Machel Montano and his band sabotaged Beenie Man and his band while they were performing, causing Beenie Man�s microphone to continually malfunction.

Two more die from H1N1 in Trinidad and Tobago

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:47:49 -0400

Two more people have died from the H1N1 virus in Trinidad and Tobago. There are now four reported deaths related to swine flu in Trinidad and Tobago. Three deaths were at the San Fernando General Hospital while the fourth was at the Port Of Spain General Hospital. The deceased are a 28 year old man from Penal and a 62 year old business woman.

Two H1N1 deaths in Trinidad and Tobago reported

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:35:17 -0400

Trinidad and Tobago have confirmed two deaths from the the H1N1 virus, otherwise incorrectly known as the swine flu. A third death is also currently under investigation. This has been confirmed by the Trinidad and Tobago Health Minister Jerry Narace, at a press conference at the Ministry Of Health in Port Of Spain, Trinidad. All cases were from the San Fernando General Hospital.

Edward Seaga does not like dancehall reggae

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:21:51 -0400

Ex Jamaican Prime Minister, Edward Seaga, has lashed out on the Gully versus Gaza conflict and dancehall reggae as an art form during during National Heritage Week in Jamaica. The Gully versus Gaza conflict recently received international attention after the world�s fastest man, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, endorsed Vybz Kartel during an interview with New York radio station Hot 97.

Carnival bandleaders not happy with mobile toilet ban

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:14:15 -0400

Trinidad and Tobago Carnival bandleaders are set to face off with the Port Of Spain Mayor and other stakeholders tomorrow over a proposed band on mobile restrooms. The bands are arguing that the mobile washrooms have become the norm for all-inclusive bands, and have already been purchased as part of the all-inclusive packages for next year�s Carnival.

Kenwyne Jones recruited for England 2018 World Cup bid

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:46:46 -0400

England has recruited a number of stars including Trinidad and Tobago international Kenwyne Jones to help boost their bid to host the World Cup in 2018. This announcement comes on the heels of FIFA Vice President, CONCACAF President and TTFF Special Advisor Jack Warner�s recent stinging criticism of the English FA�s management of the bid.

Bounty Killer charged with ganja possession

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:33:05 -0400

Bounty Killer was arrested for possession of marijuana yesterday. Bounty was spotted at a popular venue in New Kingston, St Andrew earlier, celebrating a friend�s birthday. Over the weekend Bounty Killer was also denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago when he arrived for the Ceasefire concert with Vybz Kartel.

Jack Warner on Caribbean football at Chelsea FC

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:21:22 -0400

Trinidad and Tobago Football Special Advisor, CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice President Jack Warner will be delivering the feature address at the FIFA Global Conference in London, England. The conference is aimed at ensuring development and growth in the beatiful game and has been labeled by Warner as an opportunity to expose Caribbean football.

Bounty Killer denied entry into Trinidad

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:01:42 -0400

Jamaica dancehall star Bounty Killer was denied entry to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday and subsequently sent back to Kingston, Jamaica by Trinidad and Tobago Immigration authorities upon arrival at Piarco International Airport. He was supposed to perform with Vybz Kartel yesterday.

Serani making moves in US - combo with Latifah

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:21:57 -0400

Singjay Serani is making big moves overseas. Not only is Serani bubbling up the Billboard charts with She Loves Me, but he also has some hot collaborations that should soon be heating up the airwaves. The DASECA producer, turned singjay has been collaborating with mainstream American rappers such as Queen Latifah, DJ Webstar and the Making the Band winners Day 26.

Buju Banton concerts cancelled in the United States

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:33:24 -0400

All Buju Banton concerts in his United States tour promoted by AEG Live/Goldenvoice and Live Nation Inc. has been canceled after mounting pressure from gay rights groups in the United States. Although Buju Banton signed the Reggae Compassionate Act, gay rights groups are adamant that the popular reggae artist not perform.

Usain Bolt for long jump event

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:17:26 -0400

Stop the press, World Record holder Usain Bolt is thinking about adding the long jump as on his list of events. The Jamaican sprint star said yesterday he would like to try the long jump some day. If Bolt comes close to the standards he has set in the sprints, the world record of 8.95 metres could be in danger some day, although he said the addition of a new event to his schedule was not around the corner.

Tivoli don Christopher 'Dudus' Coke wanted by United States

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:03:33 -0400

Christopher �Dudus� Coke, Tivoli don, and son of the late Shower Posse don, Lester Lloyd Coke, aka �Jim Brown�, is wanted by the United States government. This was confirmed yesterday by Foreign Affairs Minister Kenneth Baugh, stating that an extradition request has been filed.

U-20 Soca Warriors for Manchester Utd vs Arsenal

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:27:41 -0400

Manchester United FC have extended an invitation to the young Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors to attend the game versus Arsenal this coming Saturday at Old Trafford. The invitation followed a meeting between FIFA Vice President and TTFF Technical Advisor Jack Warner and the English FA almost one month ago.

Beenie Man Sizzle was a fizzle

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:09:37 -0400

The much anticipated Beenie Man �Sizzle�, was ultimately more of a fizzle with long drawn out no name performances, which ultimately climaxed at 5:30 a.m. with Vybz Kartel and Beenie Man bringing down the curtain on an extremely long day for patrons. The sun was about to rise when Vybz Kartel was being introduced.

Jamaica police shoot up Carlton Grant memorial

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:57:25 -0400

Spragga Benz�s son Carlton Grant�s memorial was shot up by Jamaica police early yesterday morning. Family members, friends and supporters of the Spragga and his deceased son Carlton gathered near the corner of Law and Hanover streets in memory of the youth who died under questionable circumstances on August 23, last year.

Trinidad and Tobago second to Jamaica in 4x100 relay in record time

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:39:40 -0400

Jamaica continued their domination of the World Championships in Berlin, Germany, by winning the 4x100m men�s relay, with Trinidad and Tobago taking the silver in a national record time of 37.62 seconds. The Trinidad and Tobago team was Darrel Brown, Marc Burns, Emmanuel Callander and Richard Thompson.

Usain Bolt breaks 200m record at World Championships

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:35:33 -0400

Usain Bolt once again proved he is the best runner on the planet, and possibly the solar system, with another record breaking performance, this time in the 200m at the World Championships being held in Berlin, Germany. Bolt declared, �I am on my way to being a legend.� Gritting his teeth and pointing to the clock as soon as the record flashed, Bolt is now unbeaten in major sprint events going back to the Beijing Olympics, winning gold each time with a world record.

Renny Quow strikes bronze for Trinidad and Tobago

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:24:26 -0400

The World Championships in Berlin, Germany is turning out to be an excellent games for Trinidad and Tobago. Renny Quow won an unlikely bronze medal for Trinidad and Tobago in the 400m yesterday. Quow, posted a 45.02 to claim this country�s second medal in two days. �I worked really hard this season,� said the 23-year-old national champion.