Five days. Eighteen resorts. One travel agent; now full of knowledge on the best Jamaican getaways. Taking “familiarization trips” is an important part of what Stacey Hachey does. The travel expert said experiencing far-off destinations firsthand allows her to help travellers make the most informed decisions before boarding a plane. via From resorts to the [...]
Internationally-acclaimed Reggae singer, Ziggy Marley, will host a new program on American satellite radio; promoting the best that Reggae music has to offer. Ziggy’s new monthly show, Legends of Reggae launched this past Sunday on SiriusXM satellite radio in the United States, a day prior to what would have been his legendary father, Bob Marley’s [...]
“Up, down and across” is probably the only way one can properly describe the aviation and travel sectors in the Caribbean for the year 2011. Fares were up and down; planes were up and down and politics played a subtle role across the archipelago In the middle of the second quarter, the region saw the [...]
Well-renowned Jamaican television personality, Pepita Little aka Chica Pepita has been relieved of her duties as host of the popular Television Jamaica TVJ program, Intense.The curvaceous personality, who’s hosted the TVJ entertainment show over the last three years, was axed from Intense on Monday following an altercation with a fellow co-worker last week; leading to [...]
Buju turns to academics – Artiste pursuing master’s degree
Reggae star Buju Banton sentenced to 10 years in prison Grammy-winning reggae star Buju Banton this morning was ordered to serve 10 years and one month in federal prison for conviction of cocaine trafficking. The sentence could have been longer – a minimum of 15 years – had U.S. District Judge James Moody not granted [...]
Buju Banton Sentenced to Ten Years For Cocaine Charge Reggae star Buju Banton has been sentenced to 10 years in a United States federal prison for his conviction for conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine. In addition to the conspiracy charge, Banton was also found guilty of another drug trafficking offense and a gun charge. [...]
‘Police in Helicopter’ promises fiery tit for tat While use may be commonplace and criticism of existing legislation rife, marijuana is still illegal in Jamaica. “Angry farmers in St Elizabeth are accusing the police of deliberately starting Tuesday’s massive fire, which destroyed several major farms between Big Woods and Malvern in the parish, leaving over [...]
Sean Kingston jet-ski accident: Reggae singer in ‘critical condition’ Rap star Sean Kingston is in critical conditional after being involved in a shocking jet skiing accident in Florida. The 21-year-old was rushed to a Miami Beach after he hit a bridge connecting Palm Island with the MacArthur Causeway while driving a jet ski at around [...]
LIME entertainers shine Students at the Denham Town Primary, Central Branch All-Age and St Aloysius Primary schools got a very special treat this week when LIME brought special celebrity guests into their classrooms for Read Across Jamaica Day. Popular songstress Ce’Cile and up-and-coming female vocalists Ishawna and Denyque joined LIME employee volunteers who read to [...]