No-Longer Politicks as Usual for Jamaica's Politicians

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It would take divine intervention to resurrect Prime minister Bruce Golding’s political career from the bottomless pit where it now lies motionless.

At this point, there is nothing Mr. Golding can do to save his political career, because of his alleged connection to Coke. And the fact that Coke’s future now rest on the United States criminal justice system will surely open a can of worms on Golding and other political officials.

There is no question that the likelihood of Coke seeking a

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Youth evade crime trap through employment programme

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CSJP, Monday, May 3, 2010: For unemployed young people from vulnerable and volatile communities served by the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) of the Ministry of National Security, there is a chance for a job and work experience through CSJP’s Employment Internship Programme (EIP).

The EIP, launched in 2008, engages partners in the public and private sector to employ youth for a set period after which they may be retained for fulltime employment. Continue reading Youth evade crime trap through employment programme

Wasp Tribute to Haiti

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Kingston Jamaica: January 17, 2010: Double EME nominated recording artiste Marvin Clarke more popularly known as Wasp after seeing the horrific scenes and the extensive devastation suffered by Haiti in the recent earthquake has re-recorded his hit single ‘Cry Fi Dem’ as a tribute to the Haitian people.

Since re-recording the single there has been a tremendous demand for the song which a number of radio jocks and sound system selectors have describe as a fitting anthem.

According to Wasp “when I watched the news and saw the gruesome scenes, I was really touched and decided I had to do my part to help, the song will be used throughout various campaigns aimed at soliciting aid for the people of Haiti”.

Over the weekend the fast rising deejay performed at the highly anticipated Coke Zero Concert delivering one of the most memorable sets of the night. Wasp took the stage at minutes after 10pm entering with his ‘Unfair Officer’ to loud cheers and applause, without skipping a beat he veered into the street anthem ‘Bag A Gyal’ reeling off a list of female names who were involved in a catfight over him. Continue reading Wasp Tribute to Haiti

Interview With Donny Yardas

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Donny Yardas had the streets buzzing in 2006 with his hit single Bullet featuring Mr. Easy, Noah wid di Powah & Ricky Blaze on the Wipe Out Riddim. A certified club banger with a grassroots buzz that started in the streets of Brooklyn, New York with the help of Steelie Bashment’s Waah Gwaan Radio. The Streets had spoken thus earning the single spins on Hot 97 and Power 105 the two top stations for Hip Hop & R&B in the New York Tri-State area. The momentum continued thru 2007 where Donny performed in packed dance clubs throughout the New York Tri-State area and went on tour in the US Virgin Islands as the opening act for Reggae star Sizzla. Fast forward to June 2008 where Donny is creating waves with his self titled debut album which is available on Apple iTunes. He recently opened for Sean Kingston at Jamaica Day 2008 in NYC. Stay tuned for more feel good and conscious music from Donny Yardas as he progresses on his musical journey.

Jud’s Interview with Donny Yardas is as followed:

Jud: Who is Donny Yardas?
Donny Yardas: A human being, a father, a son, a brother, a husband, a creative old soul i feel like i’ve been here before (earth i mean)

Jud: Where in Jamaica are you from?
Donny Yardas: Manchester, Jamaica Continue reading Interview With Donny Yardas

PM to unveil crime plan

In a matter of hours Jamaicans will hear how the Government intends to tackle the country’s crippling crime problem. Continue reading PM to unveil crime plan