Jamaican producers Steely & Clevie are pushing forward with their high-stakes copyright infringement lawsuit targeting the reggaeton industry, after a pivotal ruling by a U.S. District Judge. The case revolves around claims that more than 1,800 reggaeton tracks have unlawfully borrowed a protected drum pattern from Steely & Clevie’s 1989 song “Fish Market.” Steely &…
Read MoreLeader of the Opposition People’s National Party, Mark Golding, refused to stand when Prime Minister Andrew Holness was announced at the podium at the Diaspora Conference. Both took the state at the 10th Biennial Diaspora Conference Opening Ceremony. The two men, despite their political differences, shared the stage at the conference. Nevertheless, Golding’s refusal to…
Read MoreKINGSTON, Jamaica — Prominent reggae artiste Queen Ifrica is embroiled in legal turmoil following a lawsuit filed against her for allegations made about her father. The artiste, known for her powerful voice and passionate music, is facing serious accusations. The lawsuit emerged after a series of public statements by Ifrica, where she made claims about…
Read MoreIn an unfortunate event, an 84-year-old Jamaican woman was shot while she was sitting in her walker in Brooklyn on Monday. She spoke to CBS New York on Tuesday evening. The woman who is a cancer survivor was struck by a stray bullet while sitting in her walker. “It’s a miracle,” Althea Lawson said from…
Read MoreDancehall artiste Shenseea has unveiled the new Jamaica 2024 away kit, which is expected to be worn by the Reggae Boyz during the Copa America this year. The jersey, designed by Adidas, incorporates the vibrant colours of the Jamaican flag—black, green, and gold—throughout its intricate design. Notable features include the national bird, the hummingbird, seamlessly…
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed legislation on Tuesday that would sanction the International Criminal Court for requesting arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials. The 247-155 vote amounts to Congress’ first legislative rebuke of the war-crimes court since its stunning decision last month to seek arrest warrants for the…
Read MoreIn a landmark move designed to substantially ease the financial strains of pursuing vocational education, the Government has declared a significant boost for all students enrolled at HEART/NSTA Trust institutions. A monthly transportation grant amounting to $15,000 is to be provided to each student, specifically intended to cover the travel expenses incurred on the journey…
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