Man reports dog to police. Said he was bitten 18 times by the animal
DEON P GREEN, STAR Writer
A St Thomas man who killed a dog after the dog bit him, was freed of cruelty to the animal in the Morant Bay Resident Magistrate's Court recently.
Richard Reid, 40, from Golden Grove, was allowed to go after the court heard that he acted in self defence when the animal attacked him first and bit him. The dog had bitten Reid on numerous occasions, the court heard.
Reid revealed to the court that he was on his way to work when he was attacked by the dog.
He said the dog had bitten him some 18 times as he walked on the road. He said he had even been to work late on several occasions because of the dog and was even told to leave work and seek medical attention after the dog had bitten him on one occasion.
problems
In his defence, he told the court that prior to him killing the dog, he had reported his problems with the animal to the Golden Grove Police Station.
He said when he complained to the lawmen at the station about the attack, one told him that duppy was on him, which is why the dog kept attacking him. He said nothing was done to address his concerns.
He said on the fatal day, he was on his way to work when he was attacked again by the dog. He used a stone to hit the animal. The dog later died of the injury caused by the stone.
Gun seized in St Ann
Police in St Ann seized a 9mm Sig Sauer pistol along with a magazine containing nine 9mm rounds of ammunition and arrested three men in connection with the seizure yesterday.
St Ann's Bay police say about 12:15 a.m., the Operational Support Team was conducting a Vehicular Check Point along the AGI Byfield main road, when the driver of Honda motor car was signalled to stop. The driver complied and one man fled from the car, while three others were held. Consequently, the vehicle was searched and the firearm and ammunition found.
All three men were detained.
patrolling the area
Meanwhile on Saturday 10 rounds of ammunition were seized on the Portmore Toll Road, St Catherine.
The Portmore police said about 1:39 a.m., lawmen patrolling the area, signal the driver of a motor vehicle to stop. He refused but was later intercepted. The vehicle was searched and the ammunition found.
Four men have since been detyained in connection with the find. Their identities are being withheld pending further investigations.
Schoolboy face court on ammo charge
A 15-year-old schoolboy from a prominent high school in central Jamaica, is now awaiting his day in court after he was charged by the police for the possession of one round of ammunition.
The boy, who is to appear in court on October 7, is a fourth form student who lives with his 14-year-old brother in Trelawny. THE STAR learnt that their father abandoned them more than a year ago, when their mother left to live in the United States.
According to the police, the boy brought the ammunition to school last week to threaten another student who was reportedly provoking him.
It is understood that the ammunition was found after the student the boy threatened reported the matter to a security guard at the school. The boy was then searched and the ammunition found on his person. The police was then called in and the boy arrested.
THE STAR learnt that when the boy was asked by the police where he got the round of ammunition he reportedly said he found it on the street. He was then charged with illegal possession of ammunition and then bailed to a responsible guardian.
Bus operators decide next move in latest battle with JUTC
Transport operators will today determine their response to what they claim is the Jamaica Urban Transit Company's (JUTC) decision to remove coaster bus operators from its sub-franchise system come March 2015.
President of the Jamaica Association of Transport Operators and Owners (JATOO), Edgerton Newman, says operators were told of the JUTC's decision at a meeting with the company last Thursday.
But he says the transport operators' response to the JUTC's move will be dependent on the Supreme Court's ruling in a case filed by operators against the Government. The judgement is to be handed down today at 2 p.m.
Filed suits
The Rural Transit Company Limited had filed suits against the Transport Authority, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), the Office of Utilities Regulations, the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General.
The operators claimed, among other things, that the Transport Authority acted illegally when it barred rural operators from picking up passengers in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR). They are also challenging the decision of the JUTC to commandeer a section of the Mandela Highway for exclusive use by its buses.
In addition, they are contesting JUTC's decision to discontinue the sub-franchise licences of some operators in reclaiming routes in the KMTR.
Newman says operators will be holding a meeting at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston today to discuss the JUTC's decision that was announced on Thursday. He says JATOO will earnestly fight the decision, which will affect some 10 per cent of its membership.
According to Newman, operators who were granted sub-franchise licences were told that they would receive contracts for up to four years.
He says JATOO will be seeking the intervention of the Minister of Transport and Works Dr Omar Davies and Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.
Accused battery thief denied bail
One of the accused men considered to be a significant player in a major battery-stealing ring from telecommunications service providers was denied bail in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday.
He is Oneil Nicely of Mango Valley, St Mary, charged with receiving stolen property and possession of criminal property. He is charged along with another man.
The allegations are that between January 2013 and July 2014, more than 2,300 radio base station batteries were stolen from cell sites across the island, along with diesel fuel used in the generators. The theft and damage to equipment reportedly cost one company more than $100 million.
The police, it is being alleged, recovered batteries from Nicely.
In court, the prosecution denied bail on the basis that Nicely had no fixed address and that he allegedly sold the batteries to persons. The police want to recover the batteries. However persons want their money and also want to kill him.
Resident Magistrate Lorna Shelly-Williams ordered that the accused be taken back to court on October 10 in order to have his address verified. A bail application is also expected to be made then.
Bail extended for man on assault rap
Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter
An elderly man appeared to be the subject of much pain and embarrassment when he allegedly had his dentures damaged following an argument with the defendant, who had his bail extended when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court last Thursday.
Charged with malicious destruction of property and unlawful wounding is Wayne Brown, who pleaded guilty and not guilty, respectively, to the offences.
Damaging
Reports are that on the day of the incident, it is believed that Brown and the complainant got into an argument over an undisclosed sum of money that was reportedly owed to Brown. Things came to a head when Brown allegedly punched the senior in his mouth, damaging his dentures and causing cuts to his mouth.
"So why you punch him?" asked Resident Magistrate Simone Wolfe-Reece.
"Your Honour, him have some money for me, and I can't get the goods, and I can't get no money," replied Brown
"So when you punched him, you got the money?" RM Wolfe-Reece further inquired.
"No Your Honour," a seemingly dejected Brown replied.
Subsequently, Brown had his bail extended by the sitting magistrate. He was ordered to return to court on Friday. A fingerprint order was also made.
Bail extended for man on assault rap
Man reports dog to police. Said he was bitten 18 times by the animal
DEON P GREEN, STAR Writer
A St Thomas man who killed a dog after the dog bit him, was freed of cruelty to the animal in the Morant Bay Resident Magistrate's Court recently.
Richard Reid, 40, from Golden Grove, was allowed to go after the court heard that he acted in self defence when the animal attacked him first and bit him. The dog had bitten Reid on numerous occasions, the court heard.
Reid revealed to the court that he was on his way to work when he was attacked by the dog.
He said the dog had bitten him some 18 times as he walked on the road. He said he had even been to work late on several occasions because of the dog and was even told to leave work and seek medical attention after the dog had bitten him on one occasion.
problems
In his defence, he told the court that prior to him killing the dog, he had reported his problems with the animal to the Golden Grove Police Station.
He said when he complained to the lawmen at the station about the attack, one told him that duppy was on him, which is why the dog kept attacking him. He said nothing was done to address his concerns.
He said on the fatal day, he was on his way to work when he was attacked again by the dog. He used a stone to hit the animal. The dog later died of the injury caused by the stone.
Gun seized in St Ann
Police in St Ann seized a 9mm Sig Sauer pistol along with a magazine containing nine 9mm rounds of ammunition and arrested three men in connection with the seizure yesterday.
St Ann's Bay police say about 12:15 a.m., the Operational Support Team was conducting a Vehicular Check Point along the AGI Byfield main road, when the driver of Honda motor car was signalled to stop. The driver complied and one man fled from the car, while three others were held. Consequently, the vehicle was searched and the firearm and ammunition found.
All three men were detained.
patrolling the area
Meanwhile on Saturday 10 rounds of ammunition were seized on the Portmore Toll Road, St Catherine.
The Portmore police said about 1:39 a.m., lawmen patrolling the area, signal the driver of a motor vehicle to stop. He refused but was later intercepted. The vehicle was searched and the ammunition found.
Four men have since been detyained in connection with the find. Their identities are being withheld pending further investigations.
Schoolboy face court on ammo charge
A 15-year-old schoolboy from a prominent high school in central Jamaica, is now awaiting his day in court after he was charged by the police for the possession of one round of ammunition.
The boy, who is to appear in court on October 7, is a fourth form student who lives with his 14-year-old brother in Trelawny. THE STAR learnt that their father abandoned them more than a year ago, when their mother left to live in the United States.
According to the police, the boy brought the ammunition to school last week to threaten another student who was reportedly provoking him.
It is understood that the ammunition was found after the student the boy threatened reported the matter to a security guard at the school. The boy was then searched and the ammunition found on his person. The police was then called in and the boy arrested.
THE STAR learnt that when the boy was asked by the police where he got the round of ammunition he reportedly said he found it on the street. He was then charged with illegal possession of ammunition and then bailed to a responsible guardian.
Bus operators decide next move in latest battle with JUTC
Transport operators will today determine their response to what they claim is the Jamaica Urban Transit Company's (JUTC) decision to remove coaster bus operators from its sub-franchise system come March 2015.
President of the Jamaica Association of Transport Operators and Owners (JATOO), Edgerton Newman, says operators were told of the JUTC's decision at a meeting with the company last Thursday.
But he says the transport operators' response to the JUTC's move will be dependent on the Supreme Court's ruling in a case filed by operators against the Government. The judgement is to be handed down today at 2 p.m.
Filed suits
The Rural Transit Company Limited had filed suits against the Transport Authority, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), the Office of Utilities Regulations, the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General.
The operators claimed, among other things, that the Transport Authority acted illegally when it barred rural operators from picking up passengers in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR). They are also challenging the decision of the JUTC to commandeer a section of the Mandela Highway for exclusive use by its buses.
In addition, they are contesting JUTC's decision to discontinue the sub-franchise licences of some operators in reclaiming routes in the KMTR.
Newman says operators will be holding a meeting at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston today to discuss the JUTC's decision that was announced on Thursday. He says JATOO will earnestly fight the decision, which will affect some 10 per cent of its membership.
According to Newman, operators who were granted sub-franchise licences were told that they would receive contracts for up to four years.
He says JATOO will be seeking the intervention of the Minister of Transport and Works Dr Omar Davies and Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.
Accused battery thief denied bail
One of the accused men considered to be a significant player in a major battery-stealing ring from telecommunications service providers was denied bail in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Friday.
He is Oneil Nicely of Mango Valley, St Mary, charged with receiving stolen property and possession of criminal property. He is charged along with another man.
The allegations are that between January 2013 and July 2014, more than 2,300 radio base station batteries were stolen from cell sites across the island, along with diesel fuel used in the generators. The theft and damage to equipment reportedly cost one company more than $100 million.
The police, it is being alleged, recovered batteries from Nicely.
In court, the prosecution denied bail on the basis that Nicely had no fixed address and that he allegedly sold the batteries to persons. The police want to recover the batteries. However persons want their money and also want to kill him.
Resident Magistrate Lorna Shelly-Williams ordered that the accused be taken back to court on October 10 in order to have his address verified. A bail application is also expected to be made then.
Bail extended for man on assault rap
Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter
An elderly man appeared to be the subject of much pain and embarrassment when he allegedly had his dentures damaged following an argument with the defendant, who had his bail extended when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court last Thursday.
Charged with malicious destruction of property and unlawful wounding is Wayne Brown, who pleaded guilty and not guilty, respectively, to the offences.
Damaging
Reports are that on the day of the incident, it is believed that Brown and the complainant got into an argument over an undisclosed sum of money that was reportedly owed to Brown. Things came to a head when Brown allegedly punched the senior in his mouth, damaging his dentures and causing cuts to his mouth.
"So why you punch him?" asked Resident Magistrate Simone Wolfe-Reece.
"Your Honour, him have some money for me, and I can't get the goods, and I can't get no money," replied Brown
"So when you punched him, you got the money?" RM Wolfe-Reece further inquired.
"No Your Honour," a seemingly dejected Brown replied.
Subsequently, Brown had his bail extended by the sitting magistrate. He was ordered to return to court on Friday. A fingerprint order was also made.
Bail extended for man on assault rap
Sentinel Sound - Riddim Check #11
28. September 2014 7 28 /09 /September /2014 14:09
Sentinel Sound - Riddim Check #11
2014, 97 Min., 1-track, mp3, 320 kBit/s cbr, 224 mb,
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RIDDIM CHECK #11 (SEP OKT 2014)
RIDDIM MAGAZIN & SENTINEL präsentieren den RIDDIM CHECK!
Mr Williamz – Ganja Palaca [Necessary Mayhem]
Jah Cure – life we live [Iyan Cure Music]
-No more slaving Riddim [Island Life Rec]
Jah Bouks – no slave
Lutan Fyah – naw pull it
Gappy Ranks – selling stories
Capleton – to much man a dead
-Simply Natural Riddim [Larger than life Rec]
Luciano – mandela
Droop Lion – ganja baby
Chino – rasta calling
RC – running away
Clay – fire
Clay – shadow after dark
Clay – exodus
Vybz Kartel – don´t call this a love song [TJ Records]
-The Good Book Riddim [H20 Rec]
Vybz Kartel – life me say
Mavado – my own
Bounty Killer – kill and destroy
Alkaline – wha a gwaan
Demarco – good book
QQ – tweety bird
-Sunscreen Riddim [Dancehall Rulerz]
Navino – in and out of love
Don Tippa – its friday
Teacha Dee – party day
Mitch – ready fi di summer
Dahliha ft Masicka – mad ova mi [Zionnoiz Rec]
-Energy Up Riddim [First Name Music]
Mr Vegas – dem luv fi chat
Agent Sasco – instagram pose
Demarco – gal dem time
Busy Signal – hill & gully ride
-Gwaan Bad Riddim [DJ Fras]
Elephant Man – empty di clip
Mavado – nuh trust fren
I Octane – don´t give a fuck
Buju Banton – make it
-Coolie Ghee Riddim [Dee Buzz & Hard2def]
Sizzla – set di trend
Beenie Man ft Skarra Mucci – sunlight
G Mac ft Fido Guido - fire red
-Greatest Creation Riddim [Jukeboxx Rec]
Konshens – don dadda
Agent Sasco – big time
Shabba Ranks – hear mi nuh greatest
-Boat Riddim [Greezly Prod]
Skarra Mucci – self employed
Don Tippa – money move
Suga Banton & Add V – high everyday
Roddy – live my life
Omi & Busy Signal – color of my lips
Charly Black – bike back
-Soca
Peter Ram – juck she
Shortpree – ah like it
Tallpree – ole mass
Skinny Banton – ancient job
Sheldon Douglas – horn child
Mongstar – in a fete
Ricky T – nasty pressure
Ricardo Drue – hide & seek
-Moonshine Riddim [Bassrunner Prod.]
DaVille – call me anytime DUB
Wonda Prince – my love
Ronny Trettmann ft Stereo Luchs – bodyguard (gebt die Noten frei)
RC – blessing a rain
-Jah Blessing Riddim [Maximum Sound]
Chris Martin – jah in it
Cecile – war
Loyal Flames – go hard
Jah Cure – save my soul
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Court to decide if ... FEMALE COP STEALS BABY
Rasbert Turner, Star Writer
A policewoman who is alleged to have tried to register a baby that wasn't her own as her biological child was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 when she appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
She is Andrea Bryan of the Harman Barracks in Kingston.
When the matter came up in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court, attorney-at-law Churchill Neita successfully applied for bail.
He told the court that his client was not a flight-risk and had a fixed address.
Bail was subsequently granted on condition that she reappears in court on November 25,
Allegations are that in August of last year, the accused went to the Registrar General's Department and applied for a birth certificate for a child.
She reportedly told attendants that she was the child's biological mother and that the child was delivered at home.
Initial investigations by the RGD revealed that the child was not hers and that the biological mother had registered it earlier.
The matter was subsequently reported to the Central Village police.
An investigation was launched and a file compiled and sent the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A ruling was handed down that the accused be charged with child stealing and possession of forged documents.
Constable freed of attempted murder
Police constable André Thomas was acquitted of attempted murder in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Thomas was freed after the testimony of the complainant who told the court she did not want to proceed with the matter.
The woman told the court that she had only wanted the police to warn Thomas when she reported the case.
As a result, Resident Magistrate Anmarie Nembhard told the accused that he was free to go.
Thomas still remains with the police, as he is still answering to a charge of rape. He is to appear in the St Catherine Circuit Court on Tuesday on that matter.
Thomas' appearance in court arose from an incident in Eltham, St Catherine, when he allegedly took the complainant to an area and beat her, and attempted to set her ablaze.
The police said the accused went back to the woman's residence, where he sexually assaulted a teenager.
Following a report to the police, a file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A ruling was made that Thomas be charged with attempted murder and rape.
- R.T.
Accused fraudster to face court on November 6
A mention date was set in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court in a matter involving a man who allegedly took the complainant's money, purporting that he could obtain a BMW X6 on his behalf but failed to do so.
Charged with fraudulent conversion is Ricardo Malcolm of a Linstead, St Catherine address.
The Crown alleges that between July 22 and November 28, 2013, Malcolm was given a total of $4.3 million for the purchase of a 2011 BMW X6 motor vehicle, which Malcolm told the complainant would take two, to three months to arrive in the island, as it was coming from Saudi Arabia.
Sometime in late November 2013, the complainant made enquiries about the vehicle; however, information was not forthcoming. The complainant has yet to receive the vehicle or his $4.3 million back.
In court, the complainant told Resident Magistrate Lorna Shelly-Williams that this issue has caused him nothing but grief, and has led to him having a nervous breakdown.
She told him that she would deal with his matter and set it for mention on November 6.
Woman who neglected children remanded
A St Catherine woman who left her four children unprotected for days, plead guilty to four counts of negligence in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
Angella Foster of Point Hill district, St Catherine, is charged with negligence.
When the matter was called up before Resident Magistrate Anmarie Nembhard on September 25, Foster pleaded guilty.
The RM expressed concerns about the accused's conduct, as she failed to account for two of the victims.
She was subsequently ordered remanded in custody until October 16, when she is to be sentenced.
Allegations are that in March last year, she left her four underage children at home without care and protection.
The police was alerted, and an investigation launched by Detective Corporal Krishna Walker.
She was subsequently charged with negligence.
- R.T.
Pastor's ex-wife beats woman at church
Chad Bryan, Staff Reporter
A church secretary who rejected Facebook friend requests from a woman believed to be a justice of the peace and the former wife of the pastor of the institution, had to seek medical attention after she was beaten by the woman.
The drama reportedly unfolded Monday afternoon in the church secretary's office.
The accused woman had been sending friend requests to members of the church disguising herself as her estranged husband, in order to be accepted. However, members of the church who know that their pastor is not on the social-networking site are said to have kept rejecting the requests.
troublemaker woman
The woman, who is said to be a troublemaker, sent the secretary at least four requests; two with the pastor's pictures and the other two without.
The woman is said to have then sent the secretary a message via Facebook, which prompted the secretary to respond saying, "You are a fake".
"The pastor's former wife told the secretary some dirty words - Penny's don't sell those cloths. Nobody at the church deals with her," a source close to the incident stated.
"She [secretary] was in the office and the woman grabbed her by the hair and slammed her face into a desk. She just started pounding her. She did not do her anything," the source said, revealing what happened on the day of the incident.
She said that following the incident, the secretary's hair was torn out and her clothing damaged. She reportedly also had to seek medical attention for swellings she sustained to her face.
The Denham Town Police have confirmed the incident.
Sudden storm uproots trees in Cave, Westmoreland
Residents from the community of Cave Mountain in Westmoreland have reported that a freak storm uprooted several trees and downed power lines in the area on Wednesday.
According to John Perry, a resident, the unusual weather phenomenon began shortly after 3 p.m. but did not cover a wide area and travelled for about three or four square chains along a path in the community.
"We heard a sound like thunder rolling and then we saw smoke went up and then there was a breeze," he said. Although there was not much damage within the area, Perry said that a shop keeper's shed was destroyed as the wind, like a tornado, blew it away.
A lot of power lines came down, resulting in the loss of electricity to the area and the roadway becoming impassable. The Jamaica Public Service, he explained, restored power to the community shortly after midnight Thursday.
In the meantime, a representative from the Meteorological Service located on Half-Way Tree Road said he was unaware of a tornado happening in the area.
Alleged fake cop gets sick in court
Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter
An ailing man in custody, who is alleged to have presented himself as a police officer and collected a sum of money from another while making promises to clear all his outstanding traffic tickets, was whisked away to be given medical attention when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence is Beresford Lewis.
Reports are that Lewis, presenting himself as a sergeant of police, entered into an arrangement with the male complainant, for him to have all his traffic tickets cleared off without going through the prescribed method. The complainant reportedly paid over a sum of $25,000 to Lewis for same.
It is believed that after a period of time had passed and the agreement was not met, the complainant became suspicious later making a report to the police. Lewis was subsequently arrested and charged.
In court, a sickly Lewis was assisted by a police officer while hobbling into the docks, and was not able to even stand to answer to the charge.
As a result, the lawyer representing Lewis, who attempted to make a bail application on behalf of his client, was unsuccessful in doing so.
Instead, Resident Magistrate Simone Wolfe-Reece ordered that the accused man, who was in custody, receive immediate medical attention. The matter was stood down until later in the day.
Bartender, patron facing assault charges
Rasbert Turner, Star Writer
A dispute over the use of a dildo inside a bar has resulted in a bar owner and a woman being charged with assault.
The two were charged after an incident on September 17, 2014 along St John's Road in St Catherine.
It was revealed that the proprietor of a bar went to his business place where he reported that he spotted two women including a former employee, playing with a dildo in a suggestive manner.
The man, it is understood, reportedly grabbed on to one of the females and started to hit her with a piece of iron. It is said that the woman retaliated by flinging bottles which resulted in injuries to the bar owner.
Both parties were taken to hospital where they were treated. Following this they were also charged with assault occasioning bodily harm for injuring each other. They are to appear in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court later this month.
Man fined for damage to motor vehicle
Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter
A man who allegedly went ballistic, damaging several sections of a motor vehicle belonging to another, was sentenced when he appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday.
Charged with malicious destruction of property is Ashaun Smith.
Allegations are that on the day of the incident, the accused man and the male complainant had a disagreement, which was a spin-off from a long-standing dispute, resulting in a motor vehicle belonging to the complainant allegedly being damaged by Smith. It is believed that Smith inflicted damages to the right side of the complainant's motor car.
The fracas that unfolded appeared to be the final straw for Smith, who sought to put an end to the clash.
According to Smith, the complainant would repeatedly drive his motor vehicle in close proximity to his home, causing a number of disturbances to him and members of his family, including his grandmother. Smith told the court that the complainant was a nuisance, constantly revving the engine of his vehicle, emitting a puff of smoke into the premises he occupied.
"Your Honour, I only damage the right side," Smith said.
"Why did you do that, sir?" asked Resident Magistrate Simone Wolfe-Reece.
"Your Honour, I didn't trouble this man at all. Your Honour, this man disrespect my mom and grandma," said an outwardly agitated Smith.
"Is it by saying something, or doing something?" RM Wolfe-Reece further inquired.
"Saying," Smith replied.
"The damage that you do to his vehicle, it makes it any less disrespectful?" RM Wolfe-Reece asked.
The court heard that on the day of the alleged incident, the accused man is believed to have "ran down like a mad man", grabbing a nearby pickaxe stick, ravaging sections of the vehicle, in turn, shattering the windscreen.
Subsequently, the sitting magistrate sentenced Smith to pay a fine of $20,000, or serve 30 days in prison.
Resigration woes spark protest from UTech students
Chad Bryan, Staff Reporter
Students of the University of Technology, located on Old Hope Road in St Andrew, staged a protest outside the school's gate yesterday over a registration payment plan set up by the institution, for which some of the students are unable to meet.
The protest began with a number of participants wearing black.
According to the advisor to the student union president, Oshane Hall, the university told students that they were required to pay 80 per cent of their tuition or registration fees up front and the remaining 20 per cent by the end of September.
Hall said that based on the number of students which have still not registered, which stands at roughly 30 per cent, and a breakdown in negotiations, the guild president has taken the decision to stage a protest.
The student advisor is beseeching the school to be more sensitive to the financial needs of the students and is, therefore, requesting an extension of one more month or a month and a half in order to settle outstanding sums.
There have also been news reports that classrooms and accommodations have been lacking, and amenities such as Wi-Fi have not been easily accessible on the campus.
Meanwhile, Lorraine Watson, special assistant to Ambassador Burchell Whiteman, the university's president, said a meeting has been called to address the concerns of the students.
Massaya - Forward Ever, Backward Never
26. September 2014 5 26 /09 /September /2014 13:09
Massaya - Forward Ever, Backward Never
2014, 79 Min., 1-track, mp3, 320 kBit/s cbr, 182 mb,
download über http://ift.tt/1BNs7VS
1. Forward Ever by Luciano
2.Ten Plagues by Lyrical Benjie
3.Let Jah Love Shine Down by Dre Island
4.Raising Your Voices For Freedom by Jesse Royal
5.Reflection by King Mas
6.Radical by Sizzla
7.Mental Disturbance by Pressure Busspipe, Tarrus Riley & Damian Marley
8.No Slave by Jah Bouks
9.To Every Father by Adventurous
10.To Much Man A Dead by Capleton
11.Dark Days by Sadiki
12.Perfect Tree by Chronixx
13.Good Ganja Herb by Pressure
14.Sweet To My Brain by Sizzla
15.I’m Living by Sizzla
16.Guide Me Oh Jah by Pinchers
17.Addis A Baba by Prince Alla
18.Pressure by Burro Banton & Cornel Campbell
19.Lock Di Endz by Busy Signal & Chris Martin
20.Zion Train by Jah Cure
21.Liv Up by Tarrus Riley
22.Time Will Come by I-Octane
23.Greedy Ba by lon by Jesse Royal
24.Better Than Love by Christopher Ellis
25.Left Unsaid by Christopher Ellis
26.Dem A Watch by Tarrus Riley
27.Soon Come by Shy FX & Liam Bailey
28.Waiting by Seeed
29.1, 2, 3 I Love You by Tarrus Riley
30.Somewhere by Chronixx
31.Move Up by Dre Island
32.Who Knows by Chronixx & Protoje
33.Uptown Downtown by Dre Island
34.Rockstone by Stephen Marley, Capleton & Sizzla
35.Octane - Pain & Suffering by Bugle & I
36.Angola by Jah Bouks
37.Good Love by Torch
38.Welcome The King by Exco Levi
39.Ba by lon by I-Octane
40.False Prophets by Bugle
41.Never Gonna Be A Slave by Kabaka Pyramid
42.Why Dem Come Around by Morgan Heritage
43.It’s Allright by I-Octane & Gentleman
44.Shining Hope by Gappy Ranks
45.Stay With Me by Romain Virgo
46.You Give Me Shelter by Sanchez
47.Money by Terry Linen
48.Inna Me League by Burro Banton
49.Survivor by Beenie Man
50.Break The Chain by Randy Valentine
51.The Journey by Konshens
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ROCKSTEADY THE ROOTS OF REGGAE
The documentary film Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae is a musical journey to Jamaica's Golden Age of music, Rocksteady. The film features the music and stories of the legendary singers and musicians of the Rocksteady era. They come together after 40 years to record an album of Rocksteady hits, to perform together again at an All-Stars reunion concert in Kingston, Jamaica, and to tell their story. While everybody has heard the music of Bob Marley, the superstar of Reggae, few people know that it was Rocksteady that developed the buoyant rhythms, prominent bass pulse, soulful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that gave Reggae its power. This film features a mix of studio recording sessions at Tuff Gong Studios, rarely seen archival footage from the period and interviews with the performers at home or at places on the island that had had profound effects on their music and lives. In the spirit of Wim Wenders' BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, this lively documentary brings together legendary reggae artists for an exchange of music and memories. Hopeton Lewis, Stranger Cole, Ken Boothe, and many others trace the genre's roots to the mid-'60s an era when Jamaican ska began to give way to rocksteady and offer insights about the music's cultural and political impact through the ages.
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Three injured One dead after police shootout
Bjorn Burke, Staff Reporter
Detectives from the Spanish Town Police Station are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of four persons, one of whom has died, in Westmore Gardens, Spanish Town, St Catherine on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as 24-year-old Jeffrey James of a Job Lane, Spanish Town address in the parish.
The police's Corporate Communications Unit, the information arm of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), reports that sometime after 7 p.m., James and three other men were allegedly listening to music on a thoroughfare in the community when a motorcar approached them. One man alighted form the vehicle, opening fire on the group before escaping. The police were summoned and the injured men were taken to hospital where James was pronounced dead. Two of the were admitted in stable condition while one is admitted in serious condition
No motive has yet been established for the attack.
Persons with information are being urged to call 119, or the Spanish Town Police Station at (876) 984-3163.
The Lyrical Agent Sasco
Jeffrey Campbell, popularly known as Assassin or Agent Sasco, has become known as a great lyricist and songwriter.
The artiste, who is also a producer, and co-founder of Boardhouse Records, was named Assassin by classmates for his quick-witted lyrics and sharp shooting delivery, a talent recognised before age four.
Jeffrey has always carried with him this impressive ability. In the latter portion of his high-school years, he got his intro to the music industry when Spragga Benz recorded a song penned by them. Having a seasoned mentor and the drive, the young talent quickly escalated his efforts and by age 19, he had three number one hits in that same year.
Campbell grew up between Kintyre, St Andrew, with his mother, and St Catherine with his father. With humble beginnings, Jeffrey learned that the value of a fulfilled life is not measured by monetary possessions, but by the importance of personal output for good.
His mother, a strong Christian woman, and father, an ex -military officer, instilled a mindset of integrity, and emphasised the importance of education. Having this strong foundation has been an influence in the art and life of Assassin.
Fuelled by both purpose and passion, music comes naturally for the artiste. It is in his DNA to be a musician, and in his upbringing to succeed at everything he attempts. The day he discovered the most basic formula in music, the four-count bar, was the day he learned how to creatively infuse his lyrics into each song.
In addition, he continued his education in business management from University of Sunderland, adding to his skill sets of being a well-rounded professional artiste.
Signed to VP records in 2004, the deejay released two albums for the label, his debut album, Infiltration (2005), and a celebration of ghetto life, Gully Sit'in (2007), both of which were acclaimed by fans.
The year 2005 was a checkered year for the artiste, he released his first album, became a father and suffered the loss of his mother. Assassin took the experiences and directed his energy, motivating himself to strive and refresh his overall persona. The following year a name adaptation came into play, Agent 006 (2006), borrowed from a theme playing off James Bond. The agent theme eventually evolved into Agent Sasco, when close friends started calling him Sasco, a derivative of Assassin.
His discography over the past decade includes two full albums, and over 300 singles. He has performed solo shows and major festivals all over the globe. He has worked with major trendsetters in reggae music including, Shaggy, Marcia Griffiths, Beres Hammond, Spragga Benz, Sean Paul, Josie Wales, Bounty Killer, Maxi Priest, Buju Banton and many others.
In 2013, American hip-hop artiste Kanye West recognised Assassin's lyrical dexterity and selected his verse for the song I'm In It, on the Yeezus album. This opportunity has expanded his visibility and opened doors across genres. Since then his lyrics have contributed to additional hip-hop artistes, songs, having worked with Jerry Wonda, Raekwon, Melanie Fiona, Kardinal Offishall, Lil Jon and others that are currently under way. His interest in crossing genres is part of his musical experience, yet he remains true to the essence of his craft, which is dancehall.
Assassin is currently working on his third album, expected to be released in 2015. He is expected to deliver an amazing set at the Arthur Guinness Day concert today.
Man out on bail after attacking babymother's mom
A man accused of wounding the 53-year-old mother of his babymother, had his bail extended when he appeared before the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate Court on Tuesday.
Charged with unlawful wounding is 38-year-old mail dispatcher Howard Blackwood of an August Town, Kingston 7 address.
Allegations are that on August 29, the female complainant, who is grandmother to Blackwood's child, was at home when she and the accused man had an argument. It is believed that the argument escalated to the point where at that time, the angered accused man punched the complainant on her mouth, damaging her teeth and lips.
Upon hearing the allegations against the accused, Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey sought to counsel Blackwood, taking to special care to explain the sanctity of family relations stating: "This is the mother of your girlfriend, and the grandmother of your child. So the same way your blood run through your child's veins, her blood run through your child's veins."
"What kind of baby her daughter have for you?" RM Pusey inquired of the accused.
"Girl baby, Your Honour," Blackwood replied.
In a solemn tone, the sitting magistrate asked him how he would feel about his daughter being treated in a similar manner when she is older.
Blackwood appeared humbled by the query.
The court heard that the complainant spent approximately $5,000 in medical expenses, pending additional fees that are to be paid successive to a dental procedure.
"All right, I going put of the sentencing and you going come back and tell me how much it cost to fix the teeth," RM Pusey said, directing her attention to the complainant
Subsequently, the accused man had his bail extended until October 3, when he is to reappear.
- B.B
Alleged robber remanded
Rasbert Turner, Star Writer
A man who was held in a stolen car in St Elizabeth was ordered remanded when he appeared in court yesterday.
O'Brian Parchment, 27-year-old air condition technician of St Elizabeth was denied bail when he appeared in the Spanish Town Magistrate's Court.
The defence attorney told the court her client is a trained professional.
She said that after Parchment repaired the car's air condition, he was test driving it when he was held.
Resident Magistrate Anmarie Nembhard told the lawyer that the accused from all indications, played a role in crime.
Allegations are that in March this year a 2001 Honda motor car was stolen in Portmore, St Catherine.
On August 27, police personnel from Santa Cruz police in St Elizabeth were in search of a car that was involved in a robbery.
The accused seen driving a car fitting the description.
It was stopped and the police observed that the key ignition was damaged and other irregularities.
Parchment was held and further investigations conducted which revealed that was stolen in St Catherine.
He is to reappear in court on October 7 when the matter will again be mentioned.
Scammers improve technique
As local scammers find more inventive ways to rip off the unsuspecting, the fraudsters are now employing style and panache in their schemes by sending cabs to the doors of potential victims.
Reports from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Ontario, Canada are that lottery fraud attempts targeting single elderly residents in the county appear to be on the rise.
In addition to convincing unsuspecting persons to withdraw substantial amounts of money from their local bank accounts and transfering the money, this time around there is an interesting twist. It appears as though the fraudsters calling from Jamaica contact Canadian based taxi companies to order cabs to their victim's front door.
This method appears to be an attempt to provide a cloak of legitimacy, all the while making it convenient for the victim to be transported to their local bank with the ultimate goal of swindling the victim's hard-earned cash.
A number of taxi drivers in the area have reported that they have been dispatched to the homes of elderly residents by individuals calling from Jamaica.
As a result, Canadian authorities have warned the elderly to be wary of anyone attempting to have money sent to them in return for a prize. -BB
Man pleads guilty to criminal charges
A man, who sells condoms for a living, was sentenced to three months in prison when he appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Pleading guilty to criminal trespassing and resisting arrest is 35-year-old Rohan Davy of a Kingston 20 address.
According to reports, on September 19 around 2 a.m., Davy was caught trespassing on the premises of a doctor's office located on Ripon Road, Kingston 5. He was accosted by the police, but managed to wriggle his body away from an officer and ran.
The accused was held shortly after on Oxford Road in the area.
Davy told the court that he was in the Ripon Road area because he sells condoms to sex workers. He also admitted to Senior Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey that he has appeared before the court for a similar offence earlier this year.
"I explained to the other judge that I was tired and I drop asleep over there and she tell me be careful and fined me five grand," he said.
"Well, I'm going to send you to prison for it. I know what you were doing over there and you know that I know what you were doing over there," RM Pusey stated.
After RM Pusey handed down the sentencing, Davy pleaded, "I can't just pay a fine Your Honour?"
He was sentenced to three months in prison for the criminal trespassing and 10 days in prison for resisting arrest, the sentences are to run consecutively.
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