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US-based artist Wyclef Jean is considering running for president of Haiti.

The Haitian-born entertainer's family says Jean might enter the 2010 presidential contest.



A family statement said his commitment to his homeland and its youth is boundless, and he will remain its greatest supporter… Continue

The Jamaica government says it is not ruling out re-imposing a state of emergency on sections of the country after it failed to get the support of the opposition for extending the measure last week.
Information Minister, Daryl Vaz, says a decision will be taken following talks with law enforcement officials and the National Security Minister.
He gave no indication as to when those talks would take place.
There have been reports of an increase in crime following last Thursday's expiration of the… Continue

Bounty Killer & Busy Signal Interview (June 2010)
Bounty Killer (born Rodney Basil Price , 1971 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay. He is the founder of a dancehall collective, known as The Alliance.
Alliance (June 2010)
Gulliance Turf (June 2010)
Bounty Killer (Reggae Sumfest 2010)
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Looks like Shabba Ranks popping through the ranks with two wicked tune...!The first “Drive Dem Crazy” produced by John John and the second is “Women Needs” on Free Willy Music’s 007 Riddim.


Update: 7/30/10… Continue

Well, I don't think you have to consistently break and set world record to carved your name into the track & field history books specially competing in Usain Bolt era, but Yohan Blake might just do that. Yohan Blake just open the eyes of track & field fans world wide by shocking the fans with… Continue

Everyone know that lane 8 in the 200m is the worst and people don't really win race running from lane 8 but Yohan Blake from Jamaica performance is something to take note off. Tyson Gay ran a nice 150 meter but shows a lot of stress in the face leading up to the end of the rice, I think if Yohan Blake was in any other lane other than 8 and he would have win the 200m against Gay.. Continue

Jamaican Merlene Ottey could become the oldest ever athlete to compete at the European championships, at the age of 50.

The three-time world champion is one of five to be picked for the Slovenia women's 4x100m relay squad who begin their Barcelona campaign on 31 July.

The sprinter, who became a naturalised Slovenian… Continue

This is serious, the Jamaica media reporting that four persons were shot dead at their home in Pleasant Hill in Bog Walk, St Catherine last night, while a fifth has been hospitalised.

Dead are 40-year-old Waymon Williams, otherwise called ‘Vinnie’, Keniel McForka 19, and Audrey Thomas, 41, all of Pleasant Hill. The fourth person is Shakira Clarke, a 20-year-old customer service representative of Lawrence Tavern in St Andrew.

Police report that about 9:45 pm residents heard loud explosi… Continue

20 July 2010 - The latest out of Jamaica sprinting factory Dexter Lee retain his 100 metres title with a spectacular performance at the 13th IAAF World Junior Championships in Moncton on Tuesday morning.

The youngster blast out of his starting block to grab a quick lead to take the win. Give him a few more years, 3 to 5 and we will see some serious running from Dexter.

Dexter Lee only 19-year old state that is priority at the moment is to collect gold medal ra… Continue

The United States has called on Guyana to investigate reports that members of the security forces murdered hundreds of people during the last 17 years.

Mr Jagdeo's government urged to probe alleged extra-judicial killings
US Charge d'Affaires Karen Williams says necessary steps should be taken to ensure that human rights are observed and protected in Guyana.

She said the government's investigation should be thorough, and where persons are found to be culpable of violating peoples rights they s… Continue