REPUTED Klansman gang leader Tesha Miller has been further remanded in police custody following the refusal of his bail application in the Home Circuit Court on Wednesday.
Miller's application was refused on the basis that he left the island illegally in 2005 while on bail, pending trial for the murder of four persons.

Following the failed application, a September 29 date was set for 27-year-old Miller and his co-accused to go on trial for the April 7, 2004 murder of Robert Haughton on St John's Road in Spanish Town.

The second charge, which involves three counts of murder for the January 14, 2005 gun slaying of Oraine Jackson, Jeffery Johnson, and Nicole Allen in Braeton, St Catherine, was set for mention on September 18. Miller has been charged along with Rohan Brown in these murders.

Miller's attorney Everton Bird argued to no avail that when his client fled the island to the United States in 2005, he did so out of fear for his life - triggered by a police officer's comment which he interpreted as a threat.

In asking for his client to be admitted to bail, Bird told the court that the prosecution's case was very tenuous and said that his client had religiously adhered to his bail condition, except for the time when he fled to the US.

Miller was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment last year for absconding bail.

Meanwhile, Bird's junior in the matter, Valerie Neita-Robertson, alleged that Miller was only re-arrested this month because his name was being linked to last month's shooting death of then JUTC chairman Douglas Chambers at the Spanish Town depot.

Miller was arrested earlier this month for another bail violation. His arrest sparked a fiery demonstration in Spanish Town where the Klansman gang is based.

O.K COULD IT BE THAT THESE LADIES ARE BEING TARGETED??? WELL IT WASN'T TOO LONG AGO WHEN DANCEHALL ARTIST TIFA WAS ROBBED AT GUN POINT. BUT WITHIN DAYS NOW TIMBERLEE, FROM SAME WARD 21 CAMP WAS ROBBED OF HER VEHICLE. NOW THE STRANGE THING IS THEY TOOK IT RIGHT OUT OF HER YARD. ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS BE CAREFUL PEEPS, THIEFS ARE GETTING BOLDER EVERYDAY.

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Don denies phone in butt

By Dwayne Mcleod, Staff Reporter

Tesha Miller, reputed leader of the Spanish Town, St Catherine, based 'Klansman' gang is denying reports that the police took a cellphone from his butt recently.

Although incarcerated, Miller sent a letter to THE STAR via courier service which denied and questioned the initial reports.

Earlier this month, the police had reported that Miller could possibly be charged with possession of a contraband after a cellphone was alleged to have been removed from inside his body. In addition, the police in a release also claimed that a cellular charger and Vaseline was also found.

However in Miller's letter to THE STAR he claims that the whole scenario is a 'lie'.

The incarcerated Miller says that the report was "published to damage my name and to lead the public to question my sexual preference."

Miller then goes on to list six parts of the police reports which he says are lies. He writes;



Lie No 1

The police person who fed the false story to THE STAR obviously thought I was being held in the section of the Horizon Remand Centre where the police could enter and investigate crimes. Wrong! I was being held in the section of the prison controlled by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) where the police would not be able to conduct any search!



Lie No 2

On Tuesday July 8, 2008 after leaving the Half-Way Tree Resident Magistrate's Court, I was told about this front-page story. No phone was found anywhere on my body. The story is ridiculous from start to finish and anyone with a little sense could see from the front-page headlines and picture that what was reported was impossible.


Lie No 3

On Monday July14 about 10:30 a.m., the leader of the search party who had searched my cell about 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday July 6, 2008, ... (name removed) of the JDF, told my lawyer, in my presence that the story that Vaseline was found in my cell was not true.


Lie No 4

... also told my lawyer, in my presence, that it was also not true that he had found a cellphone charger in my cell.


Lie No 5

No cellphone or landline rang in my body. No telephone rang anywhere during the search by the soldiers, so that was something that the police dreamed about since no police was anywhere nearby.

In fact who was that 'absent policeman' who performed the medical procedure of removing the cellphone as the news report said? Was that police or (soldier) medically trained to perform operations on inmates bodies. This is ridiculous! Unlike the person who is spreading these rumours I do not think of the opposite of sex, just a man to a woman or a woman to a man.



Lie No 6

No cellphone was removed from my body with or without gloves. When my lawyer asked ... why I was not taken to the Kingston Public Hospital and allowed to 'pass out' the phone like what they do to aeroplane passengers who swallow cocaine, ... told my lawyer that he could not give him a statement and that the one hour interview time was up.

In ending, Miller also questioned how he could have had the two cellphones since he was searched three times before entering the remand centre.

Beenie Man was in awesome form at the Weddy Weddy Anniversary this morning, thrilling the crowd but also dissing Wee Pow of Stone Love Movements saying that he wasn't invited. He was so upset that he refused to perform on the stage instead choosing to do his thing from the bar section of the venue, the mike was passed to him over there.

"Wee Pow dem never invite me but mi still de ya a perform," he said, before doing some of 'drop-word' songs like Dun Know Say Dem Nuh Like Me.

Shane O showed that he is riding a groundswell of underground support when he devastated the Weddy Weddy anniversary at Stone Love HQ this morning with a well-received performance.

Emcee Nikki Z was just about to introduce Mavado to the crowd after being informed of the running order by Stampede, the stage manager. However, Shane O was already on the stage and the Z attempted to be diplomatic by asking the crowd who they wanted, the Alliance or Shane O . The crowd shouted Shane O. She asked them twice more who they wanted and the response was the same.

Then a confident Shane O took the microphone and declared:
Some people nuh waan see mi strive, but who God bless, no man curseCrab inna Barrel waan draw me down he introed, then the crowd shouted, we nah go down, we nah go down.
He deejayed a few verses with the crowd offering backup support, singing the verses and the chorus in one strong voice. He exited after doing the well-received Ghetto Prayer.

Afterwards, Mavado was at his best, giving the crowd a medley of his ultra-popular hits like Touch the Road, Im So Special and On the Rock, he got the most forwards after Beenie Man. Hezron did very well even distributing t-shirts during his performance, while Nesbeth, Tyrical and Bling Dawg performed too.

KIMONE THOMPSON, Observer staff reporter thompsonk@jamaicaobserver.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008

Visa applicants outside the United States Embassy in Liguanea, Kingston. (Observer file photo)

SEVERAL Jamaicans applying for non-immigrant United States visas have been waiting for up to four months - roughly 120 days - to secure inter-view appointments, raising new questions about the security of the embassy's online non-immigrant visa (NIV) system.

The typical wait time to schedule interviews is six weeks or 45 days, according to the State Department's website, but in recent months, Jamaicans have been waiting for months on end without being able to secure spots. Part of the problem, based on information gathered from travel agents and individual applicants, is that the embassy only makes dates
available in small batches at a time.

"For the past three months, we have not done any (appointments)," general manager of Great Vacations Ltd, Paula Carnegie, told the Observer.

"The dates haven't been opening up, then all of a sudden, you look and they are filled and we're on the system constantly so we don't know how. We've never had this experience before," she said from her office in Ocho Rios.
It's frustrating her clients, she said, but from the looks of things, the frustration might last a while longer - at least until the embassy figures out exactly what is wrong and tightens the security features of the NIV system.

A source told the Observer that dates were only being made available to visa applicants in small increments in an attempt to lock persons with ulterior motives out of the system.
"It appears that the system is being hacked into and that dates are being sold," the source said.

And what apparently got the consular officers suspicious was the fact that, according to the source, "a lot of people weren't showing up for their appointments".

Though it may seem far-fetched in terms of the high-level security measures employed by the embassy, hacking is a very real possibility, says a Kingston-based IT expert who used to work with the US Customs Department.

"A system is only foolproof until somebody breaks it," he said. "Unless I look at their system I couldn't say for sure what the weaknesses are. It depends on what they are using to encrypt the passwords. It could also be a flaw in the code or a weakness with the database server... and if they outsource it would be harder to maintain the quality."

The embassy itself, just over a year ago, issued a release saying it was investigating a manipulation of the online appointment system and warned visa applicants against paying individuals to secure early dates. It said then that a growing number of online appointments had false information and said that they were created just to secure a place in its interview schedule.

And earlier this year, the embassy posted a similar warning on its website warning the public against using so-called "visa-fixers" to obtain fraudulent
visa appointments and other visa scams.
"A growing number of applicants present fraudulent appointment letters obtained from "visa-fixers" who operate illegally. These fictitious appointments cause problems not only for the person who buys these services, but also for every bonafide applicant by slowing down the interview process," it said.
But for bona fide applicants like a St Catherine man with whom the Observer spoke last week, the wait and the constant checking for available dates has become unbearable. He said he has been trying since March of this year to secure an appointment at the US Embassy, but has not succeeded up to now.

"I used to check every day until I get frustrated," he said.
"It's very hard nowadays to get dates," a clerk in the Visa Care Centre at Paymaster Ltd added. It was also her experience, she said, that as soon as the embassy made appointment dates available, they were booked out.

"They open the dates by 6:30 or 7:00 in the mornings and we're not here yet. By the time we get here [9:00 am], they are gone and I know that there are travel agents and Internet users who also use it, so it's difficult for us," she said.
Paymaster has the contract to collect visa fees on behalf of the embassy. They, like some travel agencies and independent consultancies, also offer to fill up visa forms for a fee which they retain.

Unlike most people, however, Cheryll Tulloch-Meatley of Cheryll's Travel Docs and Recruitment Centre, was one of those lucky persons who managed to get a date last week. She told the Observer that last Wednesday she was able to schedule a client for an interview on Friday because her staff was "constantly" searching the system.

"We have to be real vigilant because they (US visas) are
so much in demand," she said, adding that someone had perhaps cancelled his online appointment, making the
date available.

The Observer made random visits to the embassy's non-immigrant visa (NIV) ap-pointment site every day for the past week to try and schedule dates, but all the slots up to the end of August were taken and there were no openings for September.

The public affairs office has assured, however, that the consular section of the embassy would be doing all it could to speed up the interview process.

"The consular section at the embassy is working at full capacity and scheduling
as many interviews as possible via the current appointment system," head of the section, Patricia Attkisson, told the Observer.

According to figures she supplied, the embassy sees an average of 900 persons per day, have conducted 79,128 non-immigrant visa interviews so far this fiscal year (October 1, 2007 - September 31, 2008), and have issued almost 40,000 non-immigrant visas of all types.

MONTEGO BAY, St James - The St James police are offering rewards totalling $800,000 for information leading to the capture of the parish's eight most wanted men, whose names they released yesterday.

"We are offering rewards of $100,000 each for any assistance that leads to the arrest of these men," said Police Superintendent Steve McGregor, commanding officer for St James.

McGregor, who was speaking at a press conference called for the purpose of releasing the list of the men who are wanted for several crimes including rape, murder, shooting and robbery, said the money was coming out of an initiative of the police high command.

The men are:

. Twenty-one-year-old Orlando 'Ollie' Richardson, who is wanted for murder and shooting and frequents Baulk District in Westmoreland, downtown Montego Bay and the Norwood community;

. Twenty-five-year-old Anthony 'Bolo' Christie, who is wanted for murder and shooting and frequents Cousins Cove in Hanover and the People's Arcade in Montego Bay;

. Twenty-eight-year-old Tadmar 'Kanti' White, who is wanted for murder and shooting and frequents Summer Hill in Maldon and Maroon Town in St James;

. Thirty-one-year-old Omar 'Yellow' Lamey, who is wanted for murder and frequents the communities of Lilliput and Barret Town;

. Twenty-six-year-old Andrew Franklin Cross, who is wanted for shooting a policeman and frequents the Norwood community and Downtown Montego Bay;

. Twenty-one-year-old Oneil 'Kelly' Brown, who is wanted for rape and frequents Gloucester Avenue and Doctor's Cave Bathing Club;

. Twenty-one-year-old Orlando 'Indian' Minto, an escapee charged for murder, shooting and robbery and who frequents the Westmoreland communities of Seafort Town, Lambs River, Bethel and Bethel Town; and

. Zetroy 'Bella' Jones of Tucker district, who escaped custody while being transported to the Montego Bay lockup and who is wanted for murder, shooting and robbery.

Meanwhile, yesterday McGregor said the Organised Crime Unit had come up with new strategies to crack down on the illegal and deadly lotto scam believed to be one of the main forces driving crime in this second city. He, however, did not elaborate.

"You will see some new strategies that will be rolled out soon," he said.

OH MY GAWWWWWWWD!!!! WHAT IS THAT MAN DOING TO THAT GOAT (PARENTAL DISCRETION IS DEFINITELY ADVISED)

As sleep disorder becomes more prevalent in an increasingly stressful environment, a new study has linked a history of heart disease to symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), or difficulty breathing at nights, among Caribbean nationals.

The study - the first to examine symptoms of OSA among Caribbean men and women residing in Brooklyn - was recently conducted by the Brooklyn Centre for Health Disparities (BCHD) at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Centre and University Hospital of Brooklyn.

Principal authors of the study were Drs Girardin Jean-Louis, associate professor in the Department of Medicine and research core director at BCHD, and Ferdinand Zizi, BCHD associate - two Haitian experts assigned to the centre. The other author was African-American Dr Clinton Brown, BCHD director and clinical associate professor of medicine at the Division of Renal Diseases at SUNY Downstate.

The study found that a significant number of Caribbean nationals report OSA symptoms - snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness - and that a history of heart disease was a "strong predictor of the likelihood of reporting these symptoms".

"The estimate of habitual snoring, the typical symptom of OSA, in our sample (45 per cent) was greater than estimates derived from the general US population or from other ethnic groups, including African-Americans," said the study, dubbed 'Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in a Caribbean Sample'.

It found that excessive daytime sleepiness tended to be more common in a sample of Caribbean-born black men and women, stating that 33 per cent of participants reported this symptom.

In contrast, the authors said 27 per cent was the estimated rate of daytime sleepiness in the 2005 Sleep in America poll.
Comparatively, they said estimates of daytime sleepiness in Sweden, France and the United Kingdom were 16, 20 and 15 per cent, respectively.

"Of particular interest is the observation that rates of daytime sleepiness among Caribbean-born blacks are also higher than that generally observed in blacks (19 per cent), who typically experience more severe daytime sleepiness than do age-matched whites," the study said.

"These findings support the notion that blacks in America do not constitute a homogenous group regarding snoring and daytime sleepiness," it added.

In their analysis, the authors said a history of heart disease is the strongest independent predictor of OSA risk among Caribbean men and women.
They said the odds of reporting OSA symptoms - snoring, daytime sleepiness and sleep fragmentation - are 11 times greater for respondents with a history of heart disease.
At the same time, they said, to a lesser extent, the likelihood of reporting OSA symptoms was also associated with a history of hypertension, reduced satisfaction with sleep, reduced ability to concentrate and inability to stay awake while watching TV.
The authors said that the association of heart disease with OSA "was expected since numerous studies have established that OSA is more prevalent among individuals with cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias".

In addition, they said data from the Sleep Heart Health Study showed that sleep apnoea increased the risk of heart failure by 140 per cent, stroke by 60 per cent and coronary heart disease by 30 per cent.

"However, we were surprised by such a high frequency of OSA symptoms among participants with a history of heart disease," the authors said.

"This is particularly alarming, given the fact that only 10 per cent of patients with OSA have received a diagnosis, which is often attributed to a lack of training among primary care physicians and lack of referrals for sleep assessment when symptoms are detected," the researchers added.

The authors said one implication of the findings was that Caribbean-born patients with a history of heart disease should be a "prime target for interventions that promote adequate screening and timely diagnosis of sleep apnea".
They pointed to a recent chart audit survey, conducted in a sleep clinic serving primarily minority patients in Brooklyn, as revealing that black patients do not routinely adhere to the physician's recommendation to see a sleep specialist.

They, therefore, urged Caribbean nationals, with a history of heart disease, to receive a brief screening for sleep apnoea while attending regular visits in primary care facilities, stating that appropriate referrals for comprehensive sleep assessment must be encouraged.

The authors, however, noted that while Caribbean-born blacks have a higher rate of sleep-related complaints, than previously determined, respondents in the study were recruited in a clinical setting.

They, therefore, warned that estimates in the sample should not be used in a 'head-to-head' match with population-based ones.

The authors also acknowledged some limitations about the study, regarding generalisation of the entire population of Caribbean-born individuals.

"Judging from the geographic location of the participating clinics, most of the patients were from Jamaica, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago, which, by no means, constituted an accurate sampling of Caribbean people living in Brooklyn," they said.

Additionally, the authors said the sample comprised patients attending regular visits with their physicians, "who, evidently, had medical problems likely affecting their sleep".

Notwithstanding their limitation, they said their data suggest the possibility that Caribbean-born Blacks may be at a greater risk of developing OSA than African-Americans and whites, and that those with a history of heart disease might be particularly vulnerable.

"This suggests that more aggressive effort should be made to increase screening rates for sleep apnoea in that population, thereby increasing the likelihood of early detection and treatment to prevent cardiovascular complications," the authors said.

They recommend that further studies assess sleep patterns among Caribbean nationals, using epidemiologic methodologies.

A total of 554 patients, with an average age of 48, participated in the study; 55 per cent were women.
The purpose of the study was explained to interested patients by a health educator, who also assisted consenting participants in completing questionnaires, which required 15 minutes to complete.

Tempted, a drinks-inclusive party hosted by Delano from Renaissance Disco, will kick off the RTI weekend of parties on Thursday, July 31. It will take place at Temptation Beach in Negril just next door to Chances.

The exciting thing about Tempted this year (this is the eighth staging) is the Hawaii theme. "Well, this year RTI is working with the world parties theme, so for Tempted we decided to do Hawaii this time around. People can come and expect the whole venue converted into Hawaii. Just imagine all the ingredients that make Hawaii exciting. We're going to have it all at Tempted," Delano explained.

Tempted is also Delano's birthday bash, and patrons can expect only the best.

In addition the Renaissance Disco, patrons to Tempted will be treated to intense musical juggling from Black Chiney, ZJ Liquid and Tony Matterhorn.

Asked why party patrons should attend Tempted, Delano explained, "Well it's the first party for the RTI weekend and people need to come see and feel the look of this party because the décor and set-up is going to be crazy. We're going to have non-stop party vibes, huge bars for easy access and good people to have a great time."

The RTI season band guarantees patrons entry into the Tempted party.

 

Sasha, Turbulence back Together? - Couple shares kiss in music video

Sasha performing with Turbulence at a Macka Diamond Birthday Bash. - file

The saying 'ol' fire stick easy fi ketch' would seem to apply to singers Sasha and Turbulence in their latest music video for the single Don't Wanna Be Alone.

The two ex-lovers reunited recently in their latest video and has been creating waves in the streets, causing tongues to wag about the nature of their relationship.

In the video, which was done a week ago, the two were very intimate, hugging, dancing/wining closely and even kissing. The video opens with the two accidentally meeting up at a local craft market, and as they meet and greet, Turbulence says to Sasha "wha gwaan Sasha? Long time no see, yuh still look phat and sexy... mi waan ask yuh a question still."

"Pain and tears"

He then begins to sing "why did you leave me? From my heart I wanna let yuh know, I'm used to waking up with you", as she responds "and I'm used to having you near." In the chorus the two sing, "I don't wanna be alone, want you right here by my side."

The two seem to chronicle their relationship and all that was said in the public as Turbulence deejays, "a mi same one, di natty pon di front line yuh said, so why yuh mek a bald head, yuh brethren captivate yuh meds, an turn yuh likkle heart into lead/ A dats why me vex."

Sasha responds, "natty a di pain and tears weh mi shed fi di next girl weh yuh bring inna ma bed, yuh diss me, that's why mi haffi fled, a mek a flex wid a bald head."

When THE STAR spoke with Sasha she denied that the two were more than just friends.

About relationship

According to Sasha she is single and loving it. She, however admits that the song is partially about their relationship, and is done to answer the questions about their break up but can also be applied to persons who have been hurt in any relationshipbut does not want to be alone anymore.

Sasha told THE STAR that the song was recorded a month ago on her 'Breeze' rhythm, while they were in studio vibing.

"We're just friends, we just have a very good energy. The fact that he was in my life means that we have an extra connection. It's just an energy we know people are gonna say whatever they want... even when we broke up people were accusing us of still being together. The energy was there, I will always care for him and he will always care for me," she said.

Sasha and Turbulence performing together. - Winston Sill

When THE STAR contacted Turbulence, he also agreed that they have a chemistry in studio, saying, "every time we do a c****ination song it's a hit. The chemistry is still there, the song haffi be done, is what di people want."

According to Turbulence Sasha is a 'good friend' and nothing else.

As for the kiss, Sasha says she could not have kissed any other male artiste in a video and it was only because of her past with Turbulence why they kissed in the video.

For Turbulence the kiss was like playing a part in a movie.

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (AP) -- An official at a Christian radio station in central Pennsylvania says police shot and killed a man who reportedly threatened the station.

WTLR station manager Mark VanOuse says police showed up and warned employees to stay inside around 10:30 a.m. Friday.

He says the station got a tip that an armed man was on his way.

VanOuse says that within minutes he could hear shots being fired.

He says police later told him the man was dead.

A witness told the Centre Daily Times that the man appeared to challenge police with his Ford Bronco and rammed a police cruiser.

Rev. Says Focus Only On Voter Education

It appears that the Rev. Al Sharpton's dancing shoes will remain in the closet this fall.
Sharpton told N.Y. Daily News columnists Rush & Molloy that he was invited to appear on the ABC reality competition -- as well as Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" on NBC -- but declined over the importance of the November election.
"This is a serious election," Sharpton told the columnists. "I don't want to be dancing with the stars when I should be protecting the vote."
Sharpton has shown his lighter side before, however. He's appeared as host of NBC's "Saturday Night Live."

PARLIAMENTARIANS will in September decide if Jamaica should retain the death penalty for capital murder.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding tabled a motion in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, calling on the House to either affirm support for the death penalty, or request its removal, as specified in the Offences Against the Person Act.

He said that the matter would remain on the table of the House during the summer recess, which started Wednesday, and would continue to the first week of September. He said that he expects the vote by the end of September.

Responding to questions at Wednesday's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Golding said a decision had been made from as far back as 1995 for a conscience vote in Parliament on the issue, but said that nothing had been done about it.

The prime minister said he had already advised Government MPs that they should vote according to their conscience. However, he could not say whether the Opposition would take the same position.

Jamaica's prime minister is proposing to let police hold criminal suspects as long as 72 hours without bail as a measure to fight violent crime.

Bruce Golding's amendment to Jamaica's Bail Act would extend the legal detention period by two full days.

Golding says police are reporting increasing numbers of suspects committing crimes shortly after being arrested and released on bail. He did not offer statistics Tuesday evening when he announced the measure in Parliament.

The government has been under pressure to reduce violent crime in this Caribbean nation of 2.8 million. More than 850 people have been killed here this year.

Lawmakers will take up the proposal in coming days.

Hello, everybody

Yesterday I was having dinner at a popular seafood resturant in New Kingston with friends and a famous DJ, to make things nice I will not give away full details. Like most artist back in the day this artist goes by the last name of Ranks and has and currently doing work with the Youngest Most Talented Producer in the business now.

Well we was having a few drinks over a conversation about women, when all of a sudden Mr. Ranks said "A ur bonified girl fi a suck u hood no other gal" to all of us astonishment, the place then got quiet as we was not expecting this from the artist and as we sat and thought about it, we all was thinking the same thing, he must be going down also.

I know this is serious but it is very true and there are several witness to back up this conversation.

-- Edited by kolonji at 17:53, 2008-06-25

Prime Minister Bruce Golding is defending his government's new anti-crime measures following stinging criticisms from some members of the local human-rights community.

Yesterday, the prime minister scoffed at claims that the anti-crime proposals announced in Parliament on Tuesday are insufficient to make an immediate impact on the orgy of violence gripping the island.

A fired-up Golding rejected claims that some of the proposed measures would not stand up in court. He said the measures he announced in Parliament would be accompanied by tough policing, aimed at getting the "warlords" who are creating mayhem in the society.

"I listen to some of my friends in the human-rights organisations and I get a sense that what we really ought to do is go in with some powder puffs, and we really ought to sit down and engage these people to persuade them that they must stop killing off people," Golding quipped during yesterday's post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Golding announced pending legislative changes on Tuesday, as part of an effort to clamp down on criminals and to give the police more tools to keep offenders off the streets.

But human-rights activists and some members of the legal community responded with immediate concern about some of the proposals.

The prime minister was strident as he vowed not to apologise for going after the killers.

He argued that while human-rights groups can "pick out" what interests they are going to pursue, the Government has to embrace all the interests which are best for the country.

Accepting that the speedy arrests of criminals, securing convictions, and imposing punishment remained the biggest deterrents to crime, Golding said the operational measures implemented by the police have started to show positive results in several communities which have been under siege by criminals in recent months.

But the details of these operational measures could not be made public, the prime minister said.

In the first 20 days of this month, 69 persons were killed, a 26 per cent reduction over the 93 persons killed for the first 20 days of June, and a 46 per cent reduction when compared with the corresponding period in May.

The prime minister argued that while the decline was encouraging, the State could not relax and the country could not afford to have more than 300 persons charged with gun crimes out on bail.

This was a direct reaction to the criticisms of his proposal to refuse bail to persons charged with serious crimes and repeat offenders for the first 60 days after their arrests.

"We didn't take these decisions lightly; we looked very carefully at what the Constitution provides and the Constitution does make provisions for Parliament to take action in exceptional circumstances," Golding said.

He argued that these provisions are contained in Section 50 of the Constitution but require a two-thirds majority of Parliament to be approved.

Golding also sought to allay fears that the proposal for persons convicted of gun crimes to serve 10 years before being eligible for parole was an attempt by the legislature to interfere with the judiciary.

According to Golding, the proposal would not prevent judges from deciding on sentences to be handed down but, in cases where persons were sentenced to more than 10 years, the period before they become eligible for parole would be enforced.

Mavado takes dancehall night

This confuses me alot....please people giv ur views, because i'm not the only one who is confuse also. Both Ladies and Males of MediaZone

-- Edited by Duein at 07:21, 2008-02-04

DEMARCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The saying 'ol' fire stick easy fi ketch' would seem to apply to singers Sasha and Turbulence in their latest music video for the single Don't Wanna Be Alone.

The two ex-lovers reunited recently in their latest video and has been creating waves in the streets, causing tongues to wag about the nature of their relationship.

In the video, which was done a week ago, the two were very intimate, hugging, dancing/wining closely and even kissing. The video opens with the two accidentally meeting up at a local craft market, and as they meet and greet, Turbulence says to Sasha "wha gwaan Sasha? Long time no see, yuh still look phat and sexy... mi waan ask yuh a question still."

"Pain and tears"

He then begins to sing "why did you leave me? From my heart I wanna let yuh know, I'm used to waking up with you", as she responds "and I'm used to having you near." In the chorus the two sing, "I don't wanna be alone, want you right here by my side."

The two seem to chronicle their relationship and all that was said in the public as Turbulence deejays, "a mi same one, di natty pon di front line yuh said, so why yuh mek a bald head, yuh brethren captivate yuh meds, an turn yuh likkle heart into lead/ A dats why me vex."

Sasha responds, "natty a di pain and tears weh mi shed fi di next girl weh yuh bring inna ma bed, yuh diss me, that's why mi haffi fled, a mek a flex wid a bald head."

When THE STAR spoke with Sasha she denied that the two were more than just friends.

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Album: Challenges

Artiste: Tarrus Riley

Genre: Reggae

Rating: 4 1/2 stars

When Tarrus Riley released his album, 'Challenges', in 2004, there was little buzz over the talented reggae singer, who has since taken the business by storm.

However, long before Riley became the campaign face for rising roots reggae artistes, his debut album, Challenges, showed that he was way ahead of the game.

With a late start, Riley blossomed in music through his second album, Parables, which started off slowly before burning up the airwaves with the smash hit She's Royal. Not wanting to slow down, Riley and VP Records have re-released Challenges, banking on the singer's success with Parables, to gain interest in the album. The sticker on the album cover proudly proclaims 'debut album from critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Tarrus Riley.'

Bonus tracks

Challenges is a 14-track album, which includes two bonus tracks, Love Created I and Save The Children. Challenges is original in lyrics and beats. Although it is a roots reggae CD, the beats are not strictly reggae, showcasing influences from American popular culture and jazz music. Jah Will, which is upbeat and positive, is a good example of a reggae pop/indie-styled song.

Don't Give Up also has a positive feel as Riley croons, "where there's a will there's a way, this rugged old road gets rocky and I know there'll be days where you won't be so unhappy/challenges we all must face".

Moody jazz

Some might be familiar with the opening track, Larger Than Life, which has been featured on mix CDs and played on the radio. Larger Than Life starts the CD off on a moody note with a jazzy sound, as Riley warns "when the lightening strikes, everyone runs", effectively showing that woes and tribulations can befall anyone, no matter if they believe they are larger than life.

A revival/church strain is heard on I'll Be Your Friend and The Other Half, while Rasta At The Control brings a little rub-a-dub dancehall into the already eclectic mix. All written by Riley, lyrically, the songwriter's variety of topics knows no end. From love, to society, friendship, to the representation of Rasta and social concerns, such as those in Save The Children, almost all topics are touched in some form.

Vocally, in Challenges, Riley's voice is on par, never off beat, but shows more maturity in tone than in Parables. However, for those who love Parables, Challenges will only delight. It is a CD that can be listened to from beginning to end.

Track Listing

1) Larger Than Life

2) Jah Will

3) It's Better This Way

4) All Is Vanity

5) Who Can Stand It

6) Don't Give Up

7) I'll Be Your Friend

8) The Other Half

9) Take Me Higher

10) Ego

11) Rasta At The Control

12) Barber Chair

Bonus Tracks

13) Love Created I

14) Save The Children

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Vh1 Reveals Next Wave Of Hip Hop Programming
July 23rd, 2008 | Author: Aliya Ewing

VH1 announced today (July 23) it will have three new original series premiering Monday, August 4. I Want To Work For Diddy, tracks 13 applicants as they compete to work for the music mogul. They'll be challenged emotionally, physically and mentally to earn the "privilege" of being Diddy's minion. As some might recall, Diddy held a world-wide YouTube hunt for his next assistant, who was then announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show months ago. But apparently with Diddy's growing success comes a growing need for assistance. Something tells us to stay tuned for many marathon hikes for cheesecake...

New York Goes To Hollywood" is the latest installment from reality-show star Tiffany "New York" Pollard from the hit Vh1 series I Love New York (the spin-off of Flavor Flav's Flavor of Love). This time around, since finding love with Tailor Made on her last show, New York is ready to take the next step of trying her hand at Hollywood stardom. Follow her as she goes through the trials and tribulations of being a little fish in a big pond.

Rounding out the new Monday night line-up is Luke's Parental Advisory. One of Hip Hop's original bad boys (and former member of 2 Live Crew) , Luther "Luke" Campbell made his mark by challenging America's judicial system in terms what is classified as "obscenity" versus freedom of artistic expression with 2 Live Crew's 1989 hit album As Nasty As They Wanna Be. Now, in an ironic twist of fate, Luke is getting a taste of his own medicine as he tries to protect his two children from the often lewd media images of today, just as some parents tried to shield their children from the likes of 2 Live Crew. Watch as Luke, now better known for his involvement in the porn industry than Hip Hop music, tries to separate his raunchy adult entertainment business from his family life.

Over the past few years it seems as if Vh1 has continuously reached out to provide programming to the Hip Hop generation, from the Hip Hop Honors (which will debut its fifth edition on October 7th this year), to the various documentaries on Hip Hop culture and artists, and now with their new Monday night Line-up of reality shows featuring Diddy and Luke. A Vh1 representative acknowledges this shift in programming, telling DX, "About five years ago, Vh1 expanded its focus to include all facets of pop culture in addition to music. Hip Hop now dominates pop culture, influencing everything from music, to film, to television and fashion. As the music and pop culture authority for adults, Hip Hop now has a natural home at Vh1."

Vh1.com will sneak peek the first episode of each new series on Monday, July 28- One week before the on-air premiere.

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After giving a good account of themselves at the recently concluded Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, what else could their fans ask for. How about some new music and to up the stakes how about a couple of new albums. Now that Sumfest is out the way, that is exactly what Alliance members Busy Signal and Mavado intends to do. 876radio.com has just recieved an exclusive insiders tip that the Gully god from Cassava Piece is currently putting together the finals tracks for his upcoming album titled "Mr. Brooks - A Better Tomorrow" slated for release sometime this year. While the Shane Brown managed Busy Signal has almost completed his multi-tracked compilation. Details surrounding Mavado's album are very sketchy at this time as efforts by our team to reach his manager Julian Jones-Griffith for a comment proved futile. However Busy's project titled "Loaded" is scheduled for release on September 9th 2008 and will feature some of his current hits along with some never before heard exclusives. "Tic Toc" one of the tracks on the album is sure to get the ladies amped with it's infectious beat while Busy lays his cleverly pens vocals instructing them what to do. Speaking of albums 876radio.com understands that later this year the Warlord Bounty Killer is also planning to drop a b****shell in collaboration with his Alliance croonies titled "Bounty Killer Presents - The Deadly Alliance". Details surrounding the album are very limited, as parties close to the project were very tight lipped when we tried to interview them. We have embedded a copy of the proposed cover for Busy Signal's upcoming album for your viewing pleasure. (see image below)

The Doctor Beenie Man, still basking in the spotlight after a stellar performance at Reggae Sumfest 2008 in Montego Bay, Jamaica, that some say, firmly establishes him as the current "King of the Dancehall," has signed on as one of the headline performers at Irie Jamboree, North America's premier reggae festival.  "Beenieman has an impressive catalogue of songs. He is among the most popular dancehall recorder and is arguably the most seasoned performer in the industry," Bobby Clarke, CEO of Irie Jam Radio, co-producers of Irie Jamboree disclosed. Also confirmed for Irie Jamboree are rising reggae stars Serani, DeMarco and Little Hero. "We feel excited to have all three stars in the lineup. Serani is riding high with popular singles Stinking Rich, DOH, She Loves Me and Rising; Little Hero is bubbling with The Prayer while DeMarco's Fallen Soldier is enjoyed heavy rotation on all Caribbean radio programs here in the tri-state area," Clarke disclosed. To continue to expand their marketing efforts internationally, this year, the executive team will in addition to hosting launch parties in Jamaica and New York, will host an Irie Jamboree launch in downtown Toronto, right smack in the middle of the Caribana celebrations.  Stephen 'Yello' Williams of Irie Jamboree, who will travel to Canada for the launch noted, "We plan to host the Toronto launch three days before the Caribana street parade. The city has a huge Caribbean population and given that Caribana brings in an additional one million people to the shores of Toronto, it is the perfect place to expand our banding efforts." The all day Irie Jamboree family festival will again be recorded in HDTV surround sound and will include a food court with an eclectic array of vendors merchandising exotic foods, arts and crafts and other cultural items that reflect the diversity of the Caribbean.   Among the other acts slated to perform are Tarrus Riley, Coco Tea, Sizzla and Elephant Man. More acts to be added.

A married father of three faces indecency charges after allegedly having sex with a picnic table.

Art Price Jr, 40, was seen doing the dirty with the garden furniture at his home in Bellevue, Ohio, on four occasions by a neighbour.

When D'Angel descended on stage at the 16th staging of Reggae Sumfest on July 17 fans were mesmerized. Mist engulfed the stage and in the midst of the darkness, decked out in a full white robe and angelic wings, D'Angel gave the Sumfest fans all they expected and more. D'Angel's set symbolized the tremendous growth that the artiste has seen over the past year. She opened her Sumfest performance with Blaze and went through a well choreographed routine with her dancers. She then delved into Baby Father and even did a piece from Vybz Kartel's verse. D'Angel's set was energetic and the crowd participated throughout the entire performance. In the end she did her rendition of Stronger and left the stage more powerful than she entered. "I am very happy that the fans at reggae Sumfest accepted me with open arms, I did one of my best performances for the year and Sumfest and  fans can expect bigger and better things from me as the summer party season continues" Recording Artiste, D'Angel Sumfest was the next step in a series of great performances by D'Angel.  Since that start of the summer she has graced the grand opening for the new hit Club Amazon in St. Elizabeth and performed to a crowd of over 25,000 at the 2008 staging of Portland Jerk Festival held at the Folly Estate, Port Antonio. D'Angel's next few stops will be at the JCDCs Reggae Dance Championships at Ranny Williams Center in Kingston on August 1, Ochi Seafood Festival in Ochi Rios on August 3, and Beenie Man's show, 'Beenie Sizzle' (formerly called Beenie Summer Sizzle) to be held at Jamalco Sports Club in Clarendon on August 6, 2008 and the expectations are already growing.

roomers are that beenie man and d'angel are back together bcuz of frenz and family do u think this is posible?

Approximately two months ago 876radio.com broke the story about the Nike shoe deal with the then world's fastest man alive Asafa Powell (record has since been broken by Usain Bolt) and dancehall's bad boy Mavado, initially many doubted it's authenticity and were quick to dismiss it was just a mere hoax. However an official press release issued by Alliance Entertainment regarding the promotional campaign of the project quickly added some clarity.

According to the release Sportswear giant Nike has chosen Dancehall megastar Mavado to be a part of the largest consumer marketing campaign in the brands history.

Nike has commissioned Mavado to appear in an EPK (Electronic Promotional Kit) and make an original track to support the Jamaican efforts at the 2008 Olympics, starting 08.08.08 in China.

Whilst the project is part of a larger campaign that includes an original mix CD and an iTunes Asafa Powell Reggae mix, Mavados track, called Faster than a Bullet, is the only original music produced for the project. The fast-paced beat, produced by Shane Brown, provides the perfect soundbed for Mavados patriotic lyrics.

Mavado joins an illustrious list of music names that have collaborated with Nike, such as Nelly Furtado and Timabaland.

Footage for the EPK was directed by Ras Kassa and will be turned into a viral campaign via Nikes own websites and a myriad of other websites and blogs. Two edits will be made - 30 seconds and 5 minutes, and includes the former fastest man on the planet, Asafa Powell, meeting his musical hero Mavado.

Nike made a limited number of sneakers to help promote the campaign, which when leaked to the internet caused a frenzy, including people calling Nike to see if they will be made available at retail. Nike does not do endorsement deals with Entertainment personalities, just athletes, so they will remain as coveted limited edition sneakers.

Having Nike choose Jamaicas athletic superstar alongside one of Jamaicas biggest Dancehall stars is a huge statement, said Mavados manager Julian Jones-Griffith. Having the two of them representing Jamaica and one of the most recognized brands in the world on a global stage illustrates just how far Mavado has reached.




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Today is the 116th earthday of H.I.M Emperor Haile Sellasie I.
THIS man IS a HERO of mine dont know bout you but if you nuh know bout him more than  the Ras dem ah call up him name you fi educate yourself bout him you might learn something bout you self
open your mind and heart and be blessed!!!
Nuff Respect to The KING
Jah RAstaFARI
WHO JAH BLESS NO MAN CURSE!!!!

FULLY LOADED is set to return to Fort Clarence Beach in Portmore, St. Catherine this weekend. This is the premiere annual Selector driven show in the entire world, many of todays biggest sounds, artists and selects have graced the stage at this event. This weekend is expected to be much of the same except, Jamaica and the world will see the future of what sounds will become with SIGHT AND SOUND HD movements scheduled to perform at this years event.   SIGHT AND SOUND HD movements has revolutionized how people will forever look at music. Notice we said look because everything they play is visual including VIDEO DUBPLATES and a lot of refixed video editing that creates a visual and audio experience never been seen before on the planet. Originally based in Fort Lauderdale and under the KaribLINK TV umbrella, this type of music presentation is definitely a plus for the whole Reggae and Dancehall industry as well as music on a whole. The facilitator of SIGHT AND SOUND is Chip Lee formerly of Black Chiney and son of famed music producer Fadda Lee the owner of the legendary Lees Unlimited sound system.  Sunday July 27, 2008 the revolution will truly be televised at FULLY LOADED with SIGHT AND SOUND HD movements set to change how we will forever look at music

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By Joel Marino |South Florida Sun-Sentinel July 24, 2008 Pompano Beach Fire Rescue paramedics found Buchanan's body and pronounced her dead at the scene.

Davis was arrested at the house, said sheriff's spokesman Mike Jachles.

Davis later told investigators that he grabbed Buchanan by the throat during an argument.

He then threw her down and her head struck the floor, Jachles said.

Authorities said he continued to choke her as she lay on the floor.

"There was no knife, no gun, just his hands," Jachles said.

Property records show Davis has owned the house since 1980.

A group of people in the house on Wednesday declined to comment.

Davis has been convicted of various crimes since the 1960s; his last conviction was in 1996 for driving under the influence, according to state records.

Buchanan was convicted in 2002 for aggravated assault. She was sentenced to three months in jail and 21 months of probation, state records show.

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my favorite place is my toilet seat....yep.......ever realize when u go to do ur ummm....u know......u always tend to think alot....

wats ur place of concentration?

Reputed leader of the Clans-man gang, 27-year-old Tesha Miller, will have to remain behind bars until his murder trial begins on September 29.

He was denied bail when he appeared yesterday in the Home Circuit Court.

He is to face trial for the murder of Rohan Haughton, who was fatally shot in April 2004.

He is facing four counts of murder but his triple-murder case has been set for mention on September 18.

Justice Marjorie Cole Smith, after hearing a lengthy bail application from defence lawyers Everton Bird and Valerie Neita Robertson, turned down the application.

Absconded

The Crown had opposed bail on the grounds that Miller had breached the conditions of his bail and had absconded bail.

While Miller was on bail on the murder charges, he fled to the United States of America in May 2005, but the federal authorities sent him back.

The judge said that because of the breaches, the only thing she could do in the circumstances was to order an early trial date for September.

The triple-murder case against Miller is alleged to have taken place in Braeton, St Catherine, on January 1, 2005.

Miller was taken into custody on July 4 for allegedly breaching a condition of his bail.

He was ordered to be at home from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., but the police claim that when they went to his house on July 2, he was not there.

Miller's lawyers told the court yesterday that Miller was at home but had to hide from the police because of constant threats and intimidation from them.

Feared threats

They said Miller fled the island in 2005 because a policeman had threatened him.

The lawyers argued that Miller's July 2 detention was due partly to the death of Jamaica Urban Transit Company chairman Douglas Chambers, but so far no accusations have been made against Miller.

*Do you think it is possible to bring UNITY among us all reguardless of who we are and the role we all play on this peaceful community??
*If so what are some measures that would have to be put in place??
*If you have any adds to this please feel free to say.....

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Dwayne Mcleod, Staff Reporter

St Mark's Anglican Parish Church, Mandeville, facing the bus park. - Norman Grindley photos

Worshippers at the St Mark's Anglican Parish Church in Mandeville say unscrupulous persons have turned the place of worship into a public bathroom.

A low fence separates the church from the area where taxis to May Pen pick up and let off passengers. Consequently, the house of God has become a chosen spot for persons wishing to 'relieve' themselves, THE STAR has learnt.

One member of the church, Mrs James, explained that a gate leading from the church into the taxi park made for easy access. Not even signs and a padlocked gate have discouraged persons from relieving themselves on sacred ground.

"The church used to be so pretty, and now nobody don't even walk through that gate. It's terrible," she said, before noting that she had been worshipping at the church for some 40 years.

Ignore urinal

This man was caught on camara urinating in the St Mark's Anglican Parish Churchyard.

Despite the erection of a urinal in the taxi park, persons choose to urinate and defecate elsewhere, including inside the churchyard.

Upon walking through the park en route to the church, an unbearable stench defiled the air. church members say this is also a problem.

"Yes, sir, it is a big problem for us. It has been a problem for some years now," one church member said when asked about the stench.

Not even the dead have been shown the least bit of respect as even graves and other prepared burial spots are regularly used as toilets.

During a tour of the churchyard, faeces covered by dirt and walls stained by urine marks were noticed.

Created a mess

Miss Margaret, who has been a member of the church for 24 years, also pointed to a tiled area, just in front of the church kitchen, in which she claims the alleged intruders have, on a number of occasions, created a mess.

She also pointed to a burial spot where a known drug addict relieves himself daily while he carries out his illicit act.

These actions have even forced Miss Margaret to grille her grandmother's grave.

"Yu lucky seh since me and unnu deh yah, yu nuh si dem jump ova di wall and come stoop down," she said in a disgruntled tone of voice.

In just a matter of moments, however, THE STAR team would get a picture of the tales that were being told.

Upon leaving the churchyard, an individual was noticed urinating just beside the front gate of the church, in full view of about four church members, after which, the man simply turned around and sat beside the spot where he had just urinated.

"Unnu si him! Ketch him! Ketch him, nuh!" yelled two elderly men as they urged the photographer to take the man's photograph.

Brenda Ramsay, mayor of Mandeville, said the council, through the municipal police, had tried to deter the practice; however, despite arresting a few persons, the problem continued.

Low fines

She also said the fines were not high enough to deter those held. Ramsay said getting people to respect the church is the only way to stop them from using the churchyard as a toilet.

In the meantime, church members with whom THE STAR spoke, said that there was very little they could do.

"If yu eva si dem and try talk to dem, yu wouldn't believe di words weh dem tell yuh," James said.

A couple of weeks ago i met this guy, so happened i ended up workin for him, over this period of time we got to know each other. At certain times, where he was in need and i always offered wat ever assistance i cud, for that, as an elder head he really checks 4 me. This guy is well respected out on the streets cuz he did just about everything 2 survive. Right now he's like my teacher and my soldier, i know im gonna ride for this guy cuz i think he's worthy.

We are in a lot of trouble says one internet expert as hackers take advantage of security flaw in internet that allows them to control traffic...

"Security researchers on Tuesday said they had discovered an enormous flaw that could let hackers steer most people using corporate computer networks to malicious websites of their own devising."

"It took a couple of hours to find the bug," said Kaminsky, "and a couple of months to fix it."

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