Archive for June 29th, 2009

Bernie MADoff Gets 150 Years in Jail

Wall street No. 1  Swindler Bernie MADoff  received a 150 year jail sentence for running a multi-billion dollar Ponzi Scheme. This sentence  sets a precedent and guideline for the Jamaica judges to follow in sentencing our own Ponzi Schemer, Carlos Hill, of Cash Plus. Ponzi Scheme in layman terms is robbing from Peter to pay Paul.  Anyway, how can  a 70 odd year old man gets 150 years in prison? Read the rest of this entry

BET Award Missing Reggae Category

I watched the BET award last night and except for the occasional tribute to Michael Jackson, and the appearance of the iconic group the O’Jays, there was nothing new. We had Lil”weird’ Wayne performing his usual antics and Jay Z and Beyonce trying to be supernatural as usual, but the show was too lengthy and sometimes boring. We wonder how a Black Entertainment Television award show could go on for 3 hours with not a single reggae artist performing. Read the rest of this entry