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The Supreme Court of Jamaica is today set to hear a controversial motion that challenges the constitutionality of the 1864 buggery law. US based advocacy group AIDS-Free World filed the claim on behalf of Jamaican homosexual Javed Jaghai. The hearing follows rallies by Christian groups across the island on Sunday, to protest the repealing of …
An annual US trafficking report has removed Jamaica from the US State Department Trafficking in Persons Tier Two watch list whilst Russia and China are cited as being among the world’s worst offenders in fighting forced labour and sex trafficking. The annual report upgraded Jamaica which was last year downgraded in its ranking of the …
Benjamin Zephaniah headlines this year’s Sydenham Arts Festival. This is a rare chance to hear this iconic poet and musician hot from his international schedule. Zephaniah is a British Jamaican Rastafarian writer and dub poet. He is a well-known figure in contemporary English literature, and was included in The Times list of Britain’s top 50 …
Jamaica opened its doors to the global animation industry this month through KingstOON, a two-day animation conference and festival (June 20-21) to promote job opportunities among talented young people and to position the island as the next animation hub. KingstOON brings together international and Jamaican industry leaders, universities, businesses, government officials, animation professionals and amateurs, …
Electronic cigarettes are to be classed as medicines under new proposals to tighten up the regulation of nicotine-containing products. From 2016, they will be licensed and regulated as an aid to quit smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-operated devices that use a liquid-filled cartridge that can contain mint, vanilla or other flavourings. The contents are vaporised into …
Straz, who brought us the amazing Spartacus series, have given the greenlight to eight episodes of rapper turned actor, Curtis Jackson’s aka 50 Cent’s drama, Power. The series is executive produced by Jackson and Courtney Kemp Agboh. It tells the story of a wealthy New York City nightclub owner, James “Ghost” St Patrick, who wants …
Reports of Jamaican superstar Veronica Campbell-Brown’s failed drug test might have been blown way out of proportion, according to the Jamaica Observer. It reports that a well-placed source close to the issue, said that the situation might have grown out of proportion and the reports of dire consequences and banishment of up to two years …
Veronica Campbell-Brown tests positive for banned substance The Jamaican Gleaner reported on Friday that track star Veronica Campbell-Brown has tested positive for a banned substance. According to the Gleaner, the longtime sprint stars A sample tested positive for a diuretic at the Jamaica Invitational meet on 4 May. The B sample result was confirmed on …
A new study shows gene flaws that raise the risk of breast cancer are surprisingly common in black women with the disease. This is the first comprehensive testing in this racial group. The study found that one-fifth of these women have BRCA mutations, a problem usually associated with women of Eastern European Jewish descent but …
South African former president Nelson Mandela is seriously ill in hospital where he is being treated for a recurrence of a lung infection. The news was announced on the Nelson Mandela website. A statement from the office of current president Jacob Zuma said: “During the past few days, former President Nelson Mandela has had a …
When Rihanna hit Paris on the French leg of her Diamonds tour she got the chance to hang out in the iconic home of Coco Chanel. In true RiRi fashion, she took to Instagram to document the day, taking pictures all over the couch and steps that are so famous from Coco’s personal photographs. Her …
Lewisham raised author Malorie Blackman, OBE, was named Britain’s Children’s Laureate this week. A former scriptwriter for TV drama Byker Grove, she is the author of more than 60 books for children and teenagers, including Hacker, Cloud-Busting, Thief! and Pig-Heart Boy. Blackman, whose books tackle issues including racism and ethnic identity will use the role …
Scandal star Kerry Washington talks about notable moments in her career at a cover shoot for Parade. Kerry reminisces about her portrayals in Ray and Django Unchained, where she played Jamie Foxx’s wife both times. She also talks about Last King of Scotland, I Think I Love My Wife, Save the Last Dance and her …
I’ve watched this video almost a dozen times.But I need to stop now cos, I’m talking in rhymes.Sitting here listening and my head just bops.I look mega stupid, so I really need to stop! LOL. Seriously, Doc Brown Rap 101 was my first introduction to Doc Brown and I have to say, I found this …
Previously on ‘Black Twitter’: English Frank said some racist stuff and black folks got their feelings hurt. Some even threatened to run up in English Frank’s yard. Meanwhile, on the sidelines, some of us shrugged and said: “you reap what you sow”. Well, some (especially in the music biz) have given so many white friends …
UK rapper English Frank caused outrage on Twitter for two days when a video of him making racist comments to a security guard was discovered. The recording was taken at the Hip Hop Isn’t Dead event, featuring Black the Ripper, Akala, Swiss, and Ty. Frank referred to the guard as a ‘dumb African’ and when …
After appearing on the season premier of Iyanla: Fix My Life, 42-year-old rapper DMX has said Iyanla did not help him. Speaking to JET on Sunday, 14 April, he expressed that Vanzant “tricked” him and did not stick to the topic that he agreed to discuss. The former Ruff Ryders rapper expected spiritual life coach Iyanla …
According to the newspaper that should never be named, Mick Philpott is the poster child for people on benefits. This man set fire to his house because his mistress left him. His intention was to rescue his children and blame the fire on his mistress. Sadly, the fire got out of control and his six …
Opening in select theaters on 15 March is the new music documentary Reincarnated about Snoop Dogg. The movie follows artist Snoop Dogg as he travels to Jamaica to record his first reggae album, changes his name to Snoop Lion, and takes a look back at his career, which has spanned almost twenty years. In addition …
Snoop Lion might return to rap music. The gangsta-rapper – formerly known as Snoop Dogg – claimed to be ‘born again’ back when he announced his Rasta conversion in 2012. He reinvented himself with his latest album ‘Reincarnated’ after embracing the Rastafarian culture and music on a trip to Jamaica. The second coming seems to …
A video clip of 2Pac and Notorious BIG freestyling together at the Royalty Hotel has hit the spotlight. The video, which was shot by journalist Dream Hampton, dates back to 4 May, 1994. The rare footage of the two iconic emcees took place six months before the now-infamous Quad Recording Studio session in which 2Pac …
The father of Amy Winehouse will launch a major new drug and alcohol education programme today. Mitch Winehouse will demand changes to the way children are taught about drugs and alcohol in school. Mitch Winehouse has warned that a generation of children are being put at risk by “woefully underfunded” drug and alcohol education. Mr …
In the wake of the horsemeat scandal, new research has revealed a link between eating too much processed meat and premature death. Some 3% of all premature deaths may be due to the consumption of too much processed meat, the study suggests. Processed meats include sausages, bacon, ham, salami and pepperoni. The study involved almost …
Whilst leaders and regular people in the global black community try to rally black people to come together as one cohesive whole, there are people in the community perpetuating and playing on the infighting. Who actually sits down and compiles a piece of nonsense like this? It’s divisive but no doubt whoever came up with it …
