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American Airline crashed last night December 22, 09 at the Norman Manley international Airport in Kingston Jamaica. Reports are that it was a rainy night and a bumpy ride and almost a catastrophic landing just days before Christmas. Thanks be to God this terrible tragedy was averted which could be chaos and devastation for many Jamaicans. Although 40 passengers were hurt with cuts, bruises and broken bones with only 4 passengers seriously hurt.

Mr. Mayor McKenzie I beg you pardon. How sir can you talk about having a Christmas when you and Mr. Golding have already interject your poisonous venom in the spirit of Christmas. When you all know of Mr. Golding plan to announce this vicious taxation on the people of Jamaica and you do nothing about it . Now you want to be the good concern Samaritan. Read the rest of this entry

Words are that Trinidad owned Caribbean Airlines are in the final stage of a deal to purchase Air Jamaica. Air Jamaica has been on the selling block since it was reported that it is indebted to the tune of  US$1.2 billion. While most Jamaicans may feel a sense of loss with Jamaica no longer owning the Airline they will cherish the idea that at least the Airline has not gone under and it is still Caribbean owned.

It is with uttermost admiration to learn that World Class athlete Usain Bolt will be offering himself to the Jamaica Tourist Board to use in its advertisement. We should bear in mind that Bolt’s image is worth millions of dollars and he is poised to be among the super rich athletes of the near future. So this gesture is not just a mere show of patriotism. Read the rest of this entry

The Jamaica people will be placed under more pressure from new government taxation on just about everything that moves. The ruling JLP government had squandered its first two years in office by trying to show how intellectually capable it was and totally ignored the practical reality of how a country is run. Now faced with a run away deficit, high unemployment, difficulty paying its debt, high crime rate the government is responding with nothing else except taxes, taxes and more taxes.

In a strategic move reggae artist Buju ‘Mark Myrie’ Banton attorney did not apply for bail yesterday in Miami as expected. According to attorney Herbert Walker III, the case will most likely be tried in Tampa and that is where he should apply for Bail for the artist as you only have one shot at a a bail hearing. Buju is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. Buju categorically denied all charges against him.

Popular lawman Superintendent Harry Daley also known as Harry Bungles was found guilty of corruption charge in the Half-Way Tree Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday. Daley will serve 18 months in prison according to Resident Magistrate Judith Pusey. Daley attorneys, as expected, will file an appeal and he will most likely be on bail until the appeal is concluded. There are mix reactions to Daley’s guilty verdict. Many believe Read the rest of this entry

Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt has been selected as a runner up for the prestigious time Magazine Person of the year. Read More

Reggae superstar Buju “Mark Myrie’ Banton is to go before a Florida court today to answer charges in conspiracy to deal cocaine among other charges. The artist is expected to deny all charges against him and his attorney will be requesting bail. Many of the artist fans believe that he has been set up because of his recordings targeting the Gay and Lesbian community. Whatever the case maybe we are hoping that Buju receives very good legal representation so that he can clear his name if he is innocent.