Fears were growing last night for a three-year-old British girl, whose mother was held in Jamaica on an alleged drug charge. According to THE SUN newspaper, little Ebony-May Richardson’s family in the United Kingdom have been told she is being looked after by an aunt after her mother Claire’s arrest. However, the youngster’s frantic elder sister Shanice James said convicted drug runner Claire, 37, has no relatives on the Caribbean island. She fears Ebony-May has been dumped with … Read entire article »

BURBANK, California (AP) — Guided by a thumping bass line from their backing band, the Jackson brothers strut forward to a row of four microphones, thrusting their pelvises along the way, before launching into “Can’t Let Her Get Away,” a song their superstar sibling released on his “Dangerous” album. If they had afros and matching powder blue suits, it might feel like 1977 again. It doesn’t. They’re casually sporting sunglasses, workout gear and a few more … Read entire article »

By Jeff Moses— Jason Sessler of Valley Love. Refer image features The Hourglass Cats: Chaz Fertal, saxophone; Cori Rios, guitar and vocals; Karl Maier, drums; and Bryan Holland, bass. Images by Jeff Moses. “I didn’t start playing in a (reggae) band until I saw Synrgy when I was in college,” said Cori Rios lead singer of The Hourglass Cats. “The reggae wave is coming in right now.”“Reggae is synonymous with world beat, and world beat is synonymous … Read entire article »

Lisa Hanna, youth and culture minister. – Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer Lisa Hanna, minister of youth and culture, says the Jamaican community in Canada is advanced in its plans to celebrate Jamaica’s 50th year of political Independence. In a statement following a visit to Toronto last week to participate in Jamaica 50 events in that city, Hanna lauded the Jamaicans in Canada for their enthusiasm and high level of participation. She said she was encouraged by the level of … Read entire article »

  POLICE have confirmed that the badly burnt body found in a cane field in St James last week is that of missing Trinidadian national Michelle Coudray-Greaves. Coudray-Greaves went missing on June 8. The police confirmed via a release from the Constabulary Communication Network that dental records supplied to them last week to carry out investigations and establish the identity of a burnt body, have been validated by a dental expert. “Against that background, investigators led by Assistant Commissioner … Read entire article »

  JAMAICAN triple world record holder Usain Bolt has been listed at number 63 on the Forbes top 100 highest paid sports personalities list. Bolt earned US$20.3 million over the last 12 months, with most of his money coming from endorsements and contracts. His highest sponsor is sporting goods company Puma, which pays the athlete US$9 million annually. Bolt reportedly earned US$300,000 for his on the track exploits over the last 12 months. Bolt…63 on Forbes top 100 … Read entire article »