21st Hapilos Executive Nabbed By Feds at JFK for Decade Old Murder

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

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evin Reynolds a reggae music executive with 21st Hapilos Digital Distribution was arrested by federal marshals at JFK Airport late Sunday night after eluding law enforcement for more than a decade. He was waiting to board a flight to Kingston, where   one of the offices is located.

Reynolds was wanted for the shooting death of Winston King in Silver Spring, Maryland that occurred in in November 2002.

Reports are that along with another man, Reynolds approached King and his 11-year-old daughter in the parking lot outside their Maryland apartment complex. Reynolds allegedly dragged King away while his accomplice puts his hand over his daughter’s mouth. She later heard gunshots and saw the men speed off, according to sources.

The daughter saw her father stagger and eventually collapses, but told cops she recognized Reynolds before he sped away, sources said.

According to the NYPost Reynolds allegedly changed his identity to become “Dennis Graham” and resided in Canarsie, Brooklyn, where he runs the music company.

Reynolds is expected to be extradited to Maryland to face murder charges.

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Asafa Powell Banned For 18 Months Over Doping Charge

Thursday, April 10, 2014

 

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amaican sprinter Asafa Powell was suspended for 18 months for the use of the banned substance Oxilofrine, when he was tested positive at the Jamaica National trials in June 2013.  He blamed the positive test on a new brand of nutritional supplements given to him by Canadian Chris Xuereb, his physical trainer at the time. 

Powell, who was absent for his ruling, was found negligent by the panel consisting of by Lennox Gayle, the chairman of   Jamaica Anti-Doping Disciplinary, physician Dr Jephthah Ford and former FIFA referee Peter Prendergast. 

"In all the circumstances, Mr. Powell was found to be negligent, and he was at fault," said commission chairman Lennox Gayle, adding the panel would issue a written statement explaining its decision in about a month.

He will be eligible to resume competition in December 2014, since the ban officially started from June 21, 2013.

Powell issued a statement through his publicist saying his defense team will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. He described the ruling as "not only unfair, it is patently unjust."

 

"I have never knowingly taken any banned substances, I did all the necessary checks before taking Epiphany D1 and it is my hope that the CAS will prove to be a more open and fair avenue for the review of all the facts in my case," Powell said.

Sherone Simpson, Powell’s training partner as well tested positive and also received an 18-month ban

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Vybz Kartel Sentenced To Life In Prison For The Murder Of Clive "Lizard" Williams

Thursday, April 3, 2014

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ybz Kartel was today sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after serving 35 years, for the 2011 murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams. Following his conviction last month, Kartel received the harshest sentence of any of his co-defendants: Shawn 'Shawn Storm' Campbell and  Kahira Jones each will serve 25 years before parole, while Andre St John to serve 30 years behind bars before he's eligible for parole.

Vybz Kartel leaving the Home Circuit Court 

 

Thirty-eight-year-old Vybz Kartel (real name Adidja Palmer) was found guilty of killing Williams at his house in Havendale on August 16 2011.

In passing down the sentences, Justice Lennox Campbell outlined that he took into consideration the fact that the murder of Clive 'Lizard' Williams on August 16, 2011 was planned and premeditated; that Williams' body had been concealed; the mental stress Williams had been put through before his murder; and the attempt to destroy evidence.

According to reports Williams was killed after being accused of stealing two guns from Kartel and other members of his crew. His body was never found. Cops, however, found a text message that Kartel allegedly wrote: "Tween me an u a chop we chop up the bwoy Lizard fine fine. Yeah man a mince meat dat … As long as u live dem can never find him."

Shawn 'Shawn Storm' Campbell

 

Defense lawyer Tom Tavares-Finson said that Vybz Kartel plans to appeal his conviction for murder.

In August, Kartel will face further charges related to the Williams murder case. He is accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

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Teflon Not Arrested, Artiste Denies Claim

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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ollowing an incident over the weekend where a motor vehicle occupied by members of Reggae singer Teflon’s promotional team was stopped by Police personnel, rumours have begun surfacing that the entertainer has been arrested.

According to the tittle-tattle which originated via a Blackberry message, on Sunday afternoon Teflon and three men were stopped, searched and arrested by the lawmen on the Hellshire Main Road. However a representative from ‘Yard A Love’ the artiste’s Management Company vehemently denied the rumours dismissing them as false and malicious.

“I am not sure where this rumour started or who is the perpetrator, but Teflon was NEVER stopped nor arrested by the authorities at any point over the weekend. Why are people so wicked and vicious spreading false propaganda, what do they intend to gain from this. 

According to Yard A Love, during the supposed time of the incident Teflon was at home with his family and nowhere near the vicinity of the aforementioned. However, they did admit receiving a phone call from a member of the camp about being stopped by the authorities but it was only part of a routine spot-check being conducted in the area on all motorist. Subsequent to the inspection NO ONE was detained or arrested.

When asked about the alleged incident a seemingly surprise Teflon added, “this is news to I and I, the ones them that doing these things need to try and find more productive and uplifting ways to occupy themselves. Look how much land out there. Why them nuh try some farming or do something that can contribute positively to the nation, this is what happens when society have too much idle hands and idle minds.”

Ironically it was only weeks earlier that Teflon performed for hundreds of recruits at the Twickenham Park Police Academy in St. Catherine where he delivered a fiery set as the special guest artiste at the gathering.

Meanwhile, after inking an international distribution deal with U.S based company New Millionaire Entertainment (NME) out of Delaware, Teflon is now gearing up to release a video for I’m Sure. The aesthetically pleasing visuals were shot by IceyJace Film Factory. The Rastafarian singer is also working on a number of tracks for his upcoming album titled Next Dimension slated for release later this year. Other releases will include In The Middle and Mama Kept Me Warm produced by Social yaad Records and Deadline Recordz respectively.

Teflon’s deal with New Millionaire Entertainment will see them becoming the exclusive agent handling both digital and physical distribution along with his marketing throughout the world for downloadable, mobile and video contents. The dissemination will be done in conjunction with Universal Records.

 

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Vybz Kartel Found Guilty In the Murder Trial of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams

Thursday, March 13, 2014

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YBZ Kartel along with three of co-defendants; Shawn Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St John have been found guilty of the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams. Shane Williams another accused was found not guilty and was cleared of wrongdoing.

The eleven-member deliberated for 1 hour and 53 minutes before returning a 10-1 verdict. Kartel and his co-defendants will be sentenced on March 27and are facing life imprisonment.

Prosecutors alleged Williams was beaten to death at Kartel’s home in Havendale, St Andrew in August 2011 after being lured there to answer for two missing illegal guns. His body has never been found. However, Police testified they retrieved a text message from Kartel’s phone saying Williams was chopped up in "mincemeat” so fine that his remains would never be found. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has been in jail since September 2011 in connection with the killing.

 

The 65-day trial was the longest running criminal hearing in the history of Jamaica’s circuit court system.
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Entertainer Sizzla Fined for Using Indecent Language

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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esterday (Tues, Feb 18) dancehall artiste Sizzla Kalonji  (real name Miguel Orlando Collins) was fined for $1000 by Resident Magistrate Jannef Anderson.

Sizzla appeared in court to answer charges for using indecent language, while performing at a nightclub in South Haven St Thomas earlier in the year. He has pleaded guilty to the charges.

Reports are that police appeared at the nightclub and turned the audio system off, as it was being played after the hours specified in the promoter’s permit. After the police left Sizzla turned the music, which prompted the police to return to the scene and seized the equipment. The artiste reportedly got verbally abusive towards the police.

Sizzla was served a summons to appear in court when he went to collect the confiscated sound equipment from the police station

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Jamaican DJ 'Flippa Mafia' Indicted on international Drug Charges - Faces 25 Years

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Fifteen people, including Jamaican dance hall DJ 'Flippa Mafia' and his brother Kemar Davis were indicted with running an international drug ring.

'Flippa Mafia'  real name Andrew K. Davis, faces a possible sentence of 25 years to life in state prison. He is charged with conspiracy, distribution of cocaine and money laundering.

Also indicted were Marsha Bernard, Sidonie McLeod, James McBride, Angel Rivera, Juan Cortez, all from New Jersey.

 

 

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UPDATE: The Mighty Sparrow Is Out of Coma - Conscious and Responsive

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Calypsonian “The MightySparrow” (Slinger Francisco) who was recently in coma is now conscious and responsive, according to a statement from his wife, Margaret Francisco.

 

Sparrow was admitted in a Queen’s hospital in New York last week after he was found comatose at home. 

 

 

 The statement said:

“We are pleased to inform the fans of the Dr Slinger Francisco, the Mighty Sparrow, and the population at large that he is conscious and responsive.  “He is being monitored and we are hopeful that he will continue to progress further. We are especially grateful to the doctors and nurses for their professional and attentive caring for him. “We also wish to express our profound appreciation for the prayers and outpouring of well wishes from all concerned and will issue further updates as it becomes necessary.” 

Social networks have been flooded with people from across the world extending best wishes to the Calypso King of the World.

 

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Breaking News: The Mighty Sparrow is in Coma at New York Hospital

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Calypso King of the World 'The Mighty Sparrow" is currently in coma at a hospital in New York.

 

In a brief statement his family has asked fans and the people of Trinidad and Tobago to pray for him, but to also respect their privacy during this difficult period.

 

His wife Margaret confirmed yesterday in a Facebook message, which read.......

“Your prayers are needed.

Sparrow (real name Slinger Francisco) was scheduled to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award last Thursday from the Trinidad and Tobago Consulate in New York City. However, he was unable to attend the ceremony. His son, Richard Francisco, accepted the award on his behalf and read a message from his father stating that he was unable to attend the function.

Sparrow, who in July turned 78, was admitted to hospital since last week. It was also stated that most of the immediate family are in New York and at his bedside.

Sparrow, the ‘‘birdie’’ is a lyricist, composer, singer, and grand entertainer who has won the National Calypso Monarch title on eight occasions.

 

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Usain Bolt Rumoured to Join the Cast of the Big Screen Movie "The Secret Service"

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Olympian Usain Bolt is best known for his talent on the tracks and his vibrant personality but, the Athlete might soon add Actor to his resume, this according g to reports.

Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson made the comment at the GQ Men of the Year awards in central London that producers are trying to recruit Bolt for an upcoming movie, “The Secret Service”

The Secret Service stars Colin Firth and Michael Caine as secret agents battling a variety of villains, one of whom is said to be played by Samuel L Jackson. Firth will reportedly play the uncle of the main character, a young tearaway from the mean streets of London recruited into a British spy school that turns out suave and sophisticated young agents in the vein of 007. Caine reportedly plays the head of the secret service.

Special cameo appearances will include: David Beckham who would be playing himself, Adele who will also play a villain, Sir Elton John and Taylor Swift. Unknown British actor Taron Egerton has been tipped for the role of the young spy.

The screenplay will be written by Jane Goldman, who worked with Matthew Vaughn on the Kick Ass movies.

The Secret Service is expected to be released in November 2014.

 

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Songstress Tessanne Chin to be a Contestant on “The Voice”

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Jamaican singer Tessanne Chin has auditioned for the popular US talent show “The Voice”.  The 27 year old broke the news via her twitter account yesterday.

Chin is best known for her hit singles "Hideaway" and "Messenger, and was the open acts for Patti Labelle, Peabo Bryson and Gladys Knight.  She also toured for 3 years with Jimmy Cliff as a back-up singer.

The Voice will return to NBC on September 23 with coaches Christina Aguilera, CeeLo Green, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton.

 

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