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Lee-Chin misses US$94-m bond deadline, risks Supreme Court lawsuit
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Elderly wife killer heard voice of God
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Heineken River Sundays ‘mad again’
April 27, 2010
The first staging of River Sundays, held on Easter Sunday at Grossman River in Brae's River, St Elizabeth was a hit and the next event, scheduled for ...
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Blak Diamon, Bugle, Konshens and Leftside shoot new video
April 27, 2010
UIM Records recording artiste Blak Diamon last week teamed up with noted entertainers Leftside, Konshens and Bugle to shoot the video for their chart ...
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Dubtonic Kru bringing people together through music
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April 27, 2010
A tonic is generally regarded as a brew taken for the improvement of one's health. While acknowledging this, the popular online encyclopedia, Wikipedi...
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One funny funeral
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April 26, 2010
The original Death at a Funeral only came out about three years ago, so it may seem a bit soon to resurrect it. But director Neil LaBute and an all-st...
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E-Dee making strides, hits Billboard
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April 26, 2010
Even though his songs have been featured in more movies than those of any other Jamaican recording artiste, E-Dee is still one of the best kept secret...
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Spragga Benz prepares for Life Fest
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April 26, 2010
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April 26, 2010
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Justin Bieber concert canceled after crowd crush
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April 25, 2010
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Studio: Avatar sells 6.7 million DVDs in 4 days
April 25, 2010
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‘Blakka’ Ellis’ Tick Tock opens at the Theatre Place
April 25, 2010
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Miss Versatile: Ishawna
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Miss Versatile: Ishawna
April 25, 2010
DANCEHALL act Ishawna, is just beginning to make her mark on the local music scene, but she is definitely not short on confidence. She is the first to...
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Zumjay to shoot new video
April 25, 2010
DANCEHALL act and member of the US army, Zumjay is slated to release a new single, Move It Around, produced by Jason 'Jigzagula' Henriques of Coppersh...
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Live music ‘died’ at Red Bones Blues Café
BY STEVEN JACKSON Observer writer 
April 25, 2010
LIVE-MUSIC died at Red Bones Blues Café on Friday night as technical difficulties halted for over 20 minutes performances by rising acts Jah9 and Blu ...
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‘Dragon’ wings it back to No 1 with US$15 million
April 25, 2010
LOS ANGELES, USA -- How to Train Your Dragon continues to breathe fire at the box office, while newer releases are mostly blowing smoke. The DreamWork...
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Sledge — making music to inspire and soothe
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Sledge — making music to inspire and soothe
April 25, 2010
CONNECTICUT-BASED reggae artiste, Sledge, is looking forward to renewing his Jamaican roots and performing on stage here. "Performing in Jamaica gives...
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Macka Diamond’s book launch for Caribbean-American Month in Florida
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Macka Diamond’s book launch for Caribbean-American Month in Florida
April 25, 2010
WITH all the negative press to hit the dancehall industry in recent months, it's refreshing to see that amidst it all, positive sparks are still being...
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Western Consciousness returns
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Western Consciousness returns
April 25, 2010
One of the island's top conscious Reggae stage shows returns to the entertainment calendar this year. The event which is staged by the legendary promo...
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Garden parish crowns festival queen
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Garden parish crowns festival queen
April 25, 2010
OCHO RIOS, St. Ann -- A University of Technology student emerged winner on Saturday night of the Miss St Ann Festival Queen competition, and will repr...
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Schroeter honoured to be among ‘Bigga 12’
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ON Saturday at Caymanas Park, 12 ladies were honoured for the outstanding services given to their various fields by Wisynco Group Limited through its ...
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April 24, 2010
ONCE again, there are indications that Jamaican music is at a crossroads. The latest signal has to do with the relocation of the Rototom Sunsplash and...
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