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The Caribbean Dominican Republic bans concert by Miley Cyrus, saying her actions ‘go against morals’

Citing safety concerns, gay rights activist withdraws court challenge to Jamaica anti gay law Jamaica’s rarely used anti-sodomy law bans anal sex and sets a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment and hard labour. Anything interpreted as ``gross indecency’’ between men can be punished by two years in prison.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) _ The Dominican Republic government commission that oversees public performances is banning a Sept. 13 concert by Miley Cyrus on morality grounds.

The commission said in a statement Thursday it took the action because Cyrus often, in its words, ``undertakes acts that go against morals and customs, which are punishable by Dominican law.’’

Tickets ranging from $27 to $370 for the concert in the capital have been on sale since July.

Some critics have declared Cyrus’ onstage antics, including twerking and crotch-grabbing, as vulgar.

A representative for Cyrus did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Concert organizers in the Dominican Republic did not comment on the ban.

The commission in the past has banned songs it considers vulgar from the airwaves, including some by Calle 13 of Puerto Rico.

Haitian authorities burn 4.5 tons worth of marijuana, cocaine PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) _ Authorities in Haiti have destroyed nearly 10,000 pounds (4,500 kilograms) of marijuana and 57 kilograms (126 pounds) of cocaine seized in the past two years.

The government said in a statement Friday that the drugs were burned in the community of Ganthier east of the capital of Port-au-Prince.

Officials said the majority of the marijuana had been seized in Haiti’s southern region.

Janet Burak of New York-based advocacy group AIDS-Free World said the fear that pushed Jaghai to end his court challenge is an all-too familiar fear among the LGBT community in Jamaica. It’s ``the same fear that keeps gay men in Jamaica underground, away from effective HIV testing, prevention treatment, care and support interventions,’’ she said in a statement.

By David McFadden THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

KINGSTON, Jamaica _ A young Jamaican gay rights activist who brought an unprecedented legal challenge to the Caribbean island’s anti-sodomy law has withdrawn the claim after growing fearful about violent backlashes, advocacy groups and colleagues said Friday.

Last year, Javed Jaghai made headlines after initiating a constitutional court challenge to Jamaica’s 1864 law that bans sex between men. He argued that the anti-sodomy law fuels homophobia and violates a charter of human rights adopted in 2011 that guarantees people the right to privacy.

But in an affidavit, Jaghai said he has been ``threatened enough times to know that I am vulnerable.’’ The 25-year-old man believes his ``loved ones are under threat’’ by intolerant people and the drawn-out court challenge is causing too much stress and anxiety. ``Though the cause and the case are noble, I am no longer willing to gamble with my life or the lives of my parents and siblings,’’ Jaghai wrote in a statement withdrawing his Supreme Court claim.

When Jaghai initiated the legal challenge last year, several church pastors led crowded revival meetings in Jamaica’s two biggest cities to oppose overturning the anti-sodomy law.

Many Jamaicans consider homosexuality to be wrong, but insist violence against gays is blown out of proportion by activists. But anti-gay epithets are heard frequently and attacks on LGBT Jamaicans or people perceived to be gay do occur from time to time. Last year, a transgender teen named Dwayne Jones was murdered by a mob at a crowded street dance and his slaying remains unsolved.

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller vowed to put the anti-sodomy law to a ``conscience vote’’ in Parliament during the leadup to 2011 elections but nothing has been accomplished.

J-FLAG, Jamaica’s biggest gay rights group, says Jaghai’s courage has inspired other young homosexuals in Jamaica who are not willing to live in the shadows. ``Javed has made history and will forever remain a hero to the Jamaican LGBT community,’’ said activist Brian-Paul Welsh.

Lawyer lead New York protest for Jamaica man who died after beating in island lockup

Dominican Republic approves first residency permits but few migrants make the cut

The remaining applicants are trying to come up with documentation to prove they meet the eligibility requirements.

Migrants must have come to the Dominican Republic before October 2011 to qualify for legal residency. Migrants and advocates say the required documentation is hard to come up with and many applicants may not make the May 31, 2015 deadline.

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DETROIT _ Hundreds of items that belonged to civil rights icon Rosa Parks that have been sitting unseen for years in a New York warehouse have been sold to a foundation run by the son of billionaire investment guru

The items include Parks’ Presidential Medal of Freedom. Howard G. Buffett told The Associated Press on Thursday that his foundation plans to give the items to an institute he hasn’t yet selected.

Buffett says that the items belong to the American people.

A years-long legal fight between Parks’ heirs and her friends led to the memorabilia being removed from her Detroit home and offered up to the highest bidder.

Parks became an enduring civil rights symbol after refusing to cede her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus to a white man.

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US celebrities, civil rights leaders turn out for 18 year old Michael Brown’s funeral ST. LOUIS _ Several civil rights leaders and celebrities were among thousands of mourners who turned out for the funeral of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Missouri.

Brown, who was black and unarmed, was fatally shot Aug. 9 by a white police officer in Ferguson, a St. Louis suburb. His funeral was Monday at a church in St. Louis.

Several politicians also attended.

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KINGSTON, Jamaica _ An attorney for relatives of a Jamaican man who died after a beating in a lockup earlier this month lead a protest outside the Jamaican consulate in New York.

Michael Lorne represents the family of Mario Deane, a 31-year-old Jamaican who died on Aug. 6 after he was beaten in a police lockup in Montego Bay. Police have charged two inmates with the beating of Deane, who was arrested for possession of a small amount of marijuana. But

Lorne asserts his death resulted from police brutality or misconduct.

Lorne is organizing a Wednesday protest in front of the Caribbean island’s consulate in New York.

In a statement, Lorne also said an American attorney who represented the parents of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin has joined Deane’s legal team.

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Also in attendance were the parents of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed 17-year-old African-American fatally shot by a neighbourhood watch volunteer in Florida, along with a cousin of Emmitt Till, a 14-year-old murdered by several white men while visiting Mississippi in 1955.

Till’s killing galvanized the civil rights movement.

So far very few of the mostly Haitian migrants have qualified. Deputy Interior Minister Washington Gonzalez says only 275 people have produced sufficient documentation as of Thursday.

80 people in the coming days.

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson was in the pews, along with entertainers Sean Combs and MC Hammer, and movie maker Spike Lee.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) _ The Dominican Republic is approving the first residency and work permits for migrants under a new program that has drawn more than 115,000 applicants.

Gonzalez says the government expects to issue the first residency documents to about

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An experimental Ebola drug healed all 18 monkeys infected with the deadly virus in a study, boosting hopes that the treatment might help fight the outbreak raging through West Africa _ once more of it can be made.

The disease has now spread to a fifth African country _ Senegal, where a university student who travelled there from Guinea was being treated. By Chief Medical Writer Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press

Community Jamaica agriculture minister dies in Florida after experiencing chest pains at Miami airport

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ister for the opposition Jamaica Labor Party.

The U.S. Embassy in Kingston said Clarke led Jamaica's agriculture sector with ``experience'' and ``deep knowledge.''

He grew up on a vegetable and root crop farm in the western parish of Westmoreland and worked for nearly 30 years on Jamaican sugar estates. He owns a large farm in St. Elizabeth parish producing cane and various other crops.

By David McFadden THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

KINGSTON, Jamaica _ Roger Clarke, a Jamaican government minister whose affable personality often bridged the Caribbean island's deep political divide, died Thursday in Florida. He was 74.

The Jamaican prime minister's office said Clarke experienced chest pains Thursday morning while waiting for a flight at Miami International Airport. Rescuers began CPR and an ambulance rushed him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at around noon.

Officials from both of Jamaica's main political parties expressed sadness and shock at the news of his death. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller said Clarke was a rare Jamaican politician ``who was loved not only by

members of his party but people on the other side.''

Clarke was the island's agriculture and fisheries minister and served as a parliamentarian since the early 1990s. A farmer for years, the seriously overweight Clarke was known as a man of big appetites who was always quick with a joke. Tourism Minister Wykeham McNeill described him as ``a giant of a man with a giant personality.''

Clarke was on leave from his political duties while receiving medical treatment for a back condition in Florida. ``He can easily be described as one of the most colorful Jamaican political figures during this period of history and I am sure he will be sadly missed by many Jamaicans,'' said Christopher Tufton, a former agriculture min-

The parliamentarian for central Westmoreland was agriculture minister for about a decade between the late 1990s and 2007, when the People's National Party lost power. He was reappointed in 2012 when Simpson Miller brought her party back to power.

He said a top priority was boosting food security in Jamaica, where dependence on imported food has ballooned in recent decades.

A few years ago, Clarke was charged with dangerous driving after a fatal crash with a 25-year-old motorcyclist. Clarke was behind the wheel of an SUV. The charge against him was dismissed by a judge in January 2011.

He is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral arrangements were pending.

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Colorful floats fill streets for NYC West Indian Day Parade, marred early on by nearby slaying above the festivities.

``I love the culture, the dancing, the food and the fun,’’ said Giovanni Oriol, 35, a Brooklyn resident of Haitian descent. ``My culture is very important to me, and this is a celebration of all that is good about all of these people and places.’’

By Jonathan Lemire THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK _ Colorful floats, elaborate costumes, politicians and merrymakers filled Brooklyn’s streets Monday for the annual West Indian Day Parade, a massive Caribbean celebration that was marred by a fatal shooting nearby before the official festivities got underway.

The annual parade _ which draws about 1 million people _ features loud music and louder costumes. Many revelers dance their way through much of the 2-mile (3.2-kilometre)-long route, which winds through some of the city’s most diverse neighbourhoods and draws scores of politicians eager for a big statement just a week before primary election day.

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``The vast, vast majority have a wonderful time and only a few individuals get out of line,’’ he said after a breakfast attended by elected officials, parade organizers and local dignitaries before the parade.

But the march often kicks off under a shadow of violence, and this year’s was no different. Hours before the parade stepped off, a recent parolee opened fire on a crowd partaking in pre-dawn festivities not far from the parade site, police Commissioner William Bratton said. A 55-year-old man, identified as Michael Sampson, was killed and a 20-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were both shot in their left legs. A 26-year-old man was taken into custody and faces charges including murder and assault.

``This parade started small, became big and is one of the great events in our city,’’ he said.

Last year, two people were fatally stabbed at the parade, and a man was shot to death in 2011. Another man was killed in broad daylight on the parade route years earlier, and a photo of his body on the sidewalk ran in city tabloids.

Bratton said more than 4,000 police officers were deployed along the parade route, including dozens of undercover officers mingling with partygoers, and several police helicopters thundered

Sporting a colorful tribal shirt, the mayor was joined on the hot, humid day by his wife, Chirlane McCray, who is of Caribbean decent, and their children, Dante and Chiara. They received cheers throughout the march and frequently shook hands with revelers.

This was de Blasio’s first time marching as mayor; a year ago, the raucous reception he received at the parade foreshadowed his blowout win in the Democratic primary. He and his family marked the occasion last year by debuting a family dance they dubbed ``The Smackdown,’’ which calls for them to pantomime licking their hands, swirling them over the heads, slapping their palms to the concrete and then jumping backward.

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Mayor Bill de Blasio defended the importance of the parade despite the violence that has all-too-frequently surrounded it.

Mike Tyson Undisputed Truth

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Venue: Belleenys Martini Lounge Address: 4000 Steeles Ave. W Date: September 27th, 2014

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The burdens of office didn’t stop the family from delivering an encore performance Monday, drawing cheers from the sweaty crowd and a gasp from the parade’s master of ceremonies.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo also received a warm welcome a week from his bid to reclaim the Democratic nomination for governor. He dismissed chatter that he could replace his choice for lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, amid a surge of support for a previously unheralded candidate, Tim Wu. Cuomo has refused to debate Wu’s running mate, longshot candidate Zephyr Teachout, who has received a wave of favourable press and endorsements from liberal groups in recent weeks. She spent much of the parade granting interview requests when she wasn’t dancing and waving at flag-toting partiers.

The parade celebrates Caribbean culture and echoes traditional pre-Lenten Carnival festivities, with dancers wearing elaborate costumes, some of which are feathered, others quite revealing. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was this year’s grand marshal.

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September Weekends Scarborough Museum

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Scarborough Museum 1007 Brimley Rd, Scarborough Date: Sept 6th - 28th 2014 Time: 12 - 4pm Admission: donate what you can afford.

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Toronto Botanical Garden - Harvest Day

Toronto Botanical Gardens, Address: 231 Queens Quay West Date: September 27, 2014 Time: 12 - 4pm Admission: Free

Cabbagetown Festival of the Arts

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Interview With Platinum Selling, Award Winning Music Producer Marcus Kane dream dinner party?

A: If this is a dream dinner party then lets go all the way and do some time travel as well. Let’s go to Manhattan 1963 at Alfredo’s.

Fine Italian Dinning with The Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford) and whatever guests they wanted to bring along. I’m sure that would be an entertaining evening to say the least.

Q: What is your most treasured possession?

Q:What do you consider your greatest achievement?

A: Having sold over 4 Million albums world wide as a producer :) Q: Before you where famous...

What was the worst job you’ve done?

A: Famous? LOL I guess moderately famous as I am more behind the scenes. Well maybe when I was on Ytv’s “The Next

Star” I did get a lot of meals interrupted. The worst job ever, now that’s easy...sweeping hair in a salon run by some real pretentious people.

A: There isn’t necessarily a possession (Maybe my Roland Jupiter-8?), however, what I value the most are my beautiful wife and kids.

Q: Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Q: Property aside, what’s the most expensive thing you’ve bought?

A:I literally use the word literally all the time.

Q: Who would you invite to your

A: A Vanden Plas Jag with Dayton Rims in British Racing Green.

Q: What is your guilty pleasure?

A: When I play “Need for Speed” and select the music for my car, I somehow pick songs that I produced. I just don’t know how that happens...

It’s a real trip as I am driving a sleek black virtual car and hearing “Marcus Kane Productions” in the background.

Q: Who inspired you and why?

A: As a producer Quincy Jones would be the most inspiring. He has consistently produced hit records for decades from Frank Sinatra toMichael Jackson. He also produced the biggest selling album of all time “Thriller”. He scored a ton of soundtracks as well...

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MUSIC INDUSTRY SURVIVAL 101

- by Deana Myers Reggae and dancehall are definitely two authentic styles of music and with its rich cultural backdrop, new talent is showcased in different ways. With that said, the competition is always very high, in terms of artists trying to ‘make it’. Understandably, this is often the primary aim of a lot of young artists who are just emerging – to claim their space in the industry.

The pursuit of one’s desired career is always a good thing; however, it often comes with lots of challenges and a music career is no different! When it comes to reggae and dancehall, every successful artist/group will testify to the many challenges that they faced on their journey.

Management plays a very important role in an artist’s career as they can nurture growth and development and can potentially

make or break it. Additionally, every artist should think of themselves as a brand that they are selling to the world. Therefore their image, as well as music, should be of a good standard and appealing to the consumer. It is especially important for younger artists to have a marketing team.

Such a team would be dedicated to building and maintaining good PR for the artist, which would have a direct impact on establishing a reputable image for them – this is key.

What I am having difficulty condoning is the fact that some artists get a management team whose core mission is to make money, thus having a tendency to forget about the quality of music produced and the longevity of said artist’s career. We’ve seen many an artist burst on the scene with a ‘bang!’ who, because of lack of guidance and experience, end up not prevailing in the business. What’s more, in many instances their music starts to sound the same with no apparent flavour, as they are perceived as somewhat boring. With that said, some rising artists – who are lucky enough to score a hit single – often become consumed by ‘hype’ and forget about the fans and the buyers of their music.

With proper management these damaging scenarios would not occur.

The artist is not a ‘one man army’ and cannot manage all of the

areas that make for a truly fruitful career. Their main focus should be on making good music! Whilst they should definitely have input in, and awareness of, the steps taken to enhance their career – the execution of these measures should be the responsibility of another.

Live events and touring have gradually become the biggest source of income for reggae and dancehall artists – they look forward to touring the world to perform for the many supporters of their music. On the other hand, through advancements in internet and technology, a greater emphasis has been placed upon online sales and legal download platforms such as iTunes. However this does not necessarily mean that the dancehall and reggae artists profit from these mediums as typically fans who listen to and like this type of music don’t buy it, particularly when there are many illegal downloading alternatives!

So, therein lies the importance of tours and live shows. These can be challenging for Promoters as they are often faced with many challenges in their bid to provide income for themselves, the artist, as well as put on a good show.

However, because of dedication they still host events despite resounding difficulties and plentiful opportunities for losses. On the whole, promoters are undervalued which is not right as it is

them who provide an additional platform for artists’ music to be showcased.

With the gainful opportunities for both the artist and promoter, the very least that the artist should do is to put on a great show for the patrons, who come out to see and support them! Again, this is where a management team’s uses would be maximized, as it would be their responsibility to help arrange and ensure preparation for a performance.

Personal problems should be put aside. After all, the audience does not care about that. What they care about is a good performance and getting their money’s worth! It is unfair for patrons to come out to support an artist or even come to enjoy the show and the artiste fails to deliver; particularly in a economically difficult time when many end up having to sacrifice one thing or another, in order to find the funds to attend an event.

Sustainability as an artist is no easy task. However, like every other job, dedication and quality are what count and to stay on top you have to be humble, willing to take honest criticism and build from it. Take most experiences as a learning process. After all, veterans did not become so overnight!

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ERROL DUNKLEY - THE FIRST CHILD STAR OF JAMAICAN MUSIC

Errol Dunkley started his music career in 1965, as a 12 year old child, in the volatile downtown Kingston area of Jamaica.

the music industry. They started a record label and record shop business called “The African Museum Record Company”. Gregory took total control of that entity His first recording was a duet with so Errol started another label Roy Shirley called “Gypsy” for a individually in 1972 called “Silver producer named Lynden Pottinger Ring” on his Gaydisc Label.

He followed up that same year He teamed up with producer with another duet titled “My Jimmy Radway and together they Queen”, with Junior English on made two of his most memorable Prince Busters Label and then singles “Keep the Pressure On” “Love me forever” on the Rio and “Black Cinderella”.

Label.

The success of those two singles generated more of a buzz for the He kept on recording and the singer and led him to one of the songs kept coming. More and most recognized producers of more producers and writers were that time Ms Sonia Pottinger. recognizing Errol as a youth with astonishing talent.

Sonia Pottinger recorded his He recorded a few more singles debut album “Presenting Errol for Joe Gibbs, “Please Stop Your Dunkley” which had another one Lying” & Love Brother” before of his highly popular songs * A switching to Coxsone Dodd’s LITTLE WAY DIFFERENT * Label in 1965 where he recorded a lot more singles there.

His popularity in the Jamaican music scene started to increase In the early 1970’s he introduced by the minute.

Gregory Issacs and Big Youth to He was gaining popularity abroad

as well. He released a single titled “OK Fred” which peeked at number 11 on British charts in 1979 and followed up with another hit on the British charts SIT DOWN & CRY. It was now possible for the young artist to tour, so he did touring USA and England. In June 1980 the political warfare was having a direct effect on Jamaicans with its ugly tribalism. Errol Duckley was no exception, he traveled to England to perform at 6 events, which should last a month, but it took Errol away from Jamaica for 19 years. He returned to Jamaica in 1999.

His career was now in limbo because of his prolonged absence from the Jamaican music scene.

Plus illegally living in England denied him of the access of recording new material, and performing.

Out of site out of mind.

So when he returned to Jamaica

in 1999 he had to reintroduce himself to the people as dancehall music was now the popular choice and he had not been visable for a while.

The youths who supported the shows, parties, dances and concerts didn’t know him and only had slight knowledge of the songs he did but Sugar Minott, “The Dancehall Godfather” knew and he helped to reintroduce him to the people by inviting him to come out with him on many performances all over the island.

Today you can hear Errol Duckley on new “riddims” from various producers in the industry.

Check out his latest single “Champion Sound” ft Sizzla Kilonji and follow him on facebook and twitter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGA0CpKA-bI https://www.facebook.com/errol.dunkley.7 https://www.twitter.com/erroldunkley By: Robert W. Gordon

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WAYNE MARSHALL debut video on 106 & Park Dancehall deejays Wayne Marshall, Elephant Man, Kranium and QQ represented for Jamaica on the popular music countdown show “106 and Park”, late August.

Wayne Marshall debut the music video for “Go Harder” which is a remix for his smash hit “Go Hard”.

LL COOL J helps kids

NIKKI MINAJ wardrobe malfunction

ALKALINE vs Guyanese

Minaj’s black velvet dress didn’t close in the front, so she performed holding it in place with both hands.

Minaj later said they ran out of time getting the dress zipped

NEW YORK _ LL Cool J says it is important to help out kids in need.

The ``NCIS’’ actor and hip-hop star handed out backpacks with school supplies to children in Jamaica, Queens, on Sunday.

He notes that a relatively small contribution can have a big effect on the families.

About 2,000 children attended the Worldstar Foundation event.

Controversial dancehall deejay Alkaline performed at the Jamzone Summer Break in Guyana recently but not before an outreach organization made it clear that they didn’t want the deejay performing there.

In a letter sent to the newspaper, the outreach group stated that dancehall deejays like Alkaline and others contribute to the deterioration of the society’s moral standings and stated that they also want the local radio stations to stop playing his songs.

LOS ANGELES -- For once, Nicki Minaj DIDN’T want the world to see a lot of skin.

Minaj performed ``Anaconda’’ as part of the M-T-V Video Music Awards last night and did a quick wardrobe change before performing ``Bang Bang’’ with Jessie J and Ariana Grande (GRAHN’-day).

Things didn’t go as planned.

BEYONCE ends divorce rumours

BUJU BANTON granted appeal hearing operation.

MACKA DIAMOND wins 2 awards

In a Tuesday email, attorney Charles Ogletree says the full 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta will hold a hearing on the case.

LOS ANGELES -- Beyonce’ and Jay Z seem to be kicking rumours of marital troubles to the curb.

Jay Z and their daughter, Blue Ivy, presented Beyonce’ with the Video Vanguard Award at last night’s M-T-V Video Music Awards.

He called her ``the greatest living entertainer’’ -- while Beyonce’ referred to him as ``my beloved’’ and seemed choked up.

KINGSTON, Jamaica _ A lawyer for convicted Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton says a U.S. federal appellate court has agreed to hear his appeal.

The Grammy-winning singer is serving a 10-year sentence for convictions on cocaine conspiracy and trafficking charges stemming from a 2009 arrest. He was convicted in 2011 following a sting

The decision comes after a panel of that court in 2012 upheld Banton’s convictions. His former defence lawyer had argued that a government informant improperly entrapped the singer.

Ogletree says Banton is pleased with the court’s decision. It’s not clear when the hearing will take place.

Dancehall superstar Macka Diamond recently won two awards for the female deejay of the year and song of the year for her breakout hit, 'Dye Dye', marking a very successful year for the artist.

Currentle Macka Diamond is generating a buzz with her latest single and video Karma.

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TOP 15 VOCAL

1. Ginjah - Sweet Killer 2. Tom Laing - Finally Free 3. D’Angel & G Whizz - Can’t love you like me 4. Dalton Harris - Pauper 5. Loyal Flames - Break Free 6. I Octane - Love you like I do 7. Shuga - Bun Dem Down 8. Jah Bouks - Angola 9. Jah Cure - Wake up 10. Romain Virgo - Soul Provider 11. Exco Levi - Walk in my Shoes 12. Sanchez - Buy you a Drink 13. D Major - Anthem for the Meek 14. Loyal Flames - Rolling down the Highway 15. Jah Cure - That Girl

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TOP 10 DANCEHALL

Alkaline - Things me Love Konshens ft J Capri - Pull up to the Bumper Samantha J - Tight up Skirt Cham ft. Damian Jr Gong Marley - Fighter Bounty Killer ft. Patexx - Mi Aright I Octane - Happy Time Agent Sasco - Shell Movado ft Nicki Minaj - Give it all to Me Kaledo - Good Good Bring Life

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Jeezy, formerly Young Jeezy, is one of the more successful artists to come out of Atlanta in the last decade.

Seen It All, his upcoming album includes the singles “Me OK” and the title track featuring Jay Z. Other guests to appear on the project include Akon, The Game, Rick Ross, Boosie, Future, and August Alisina.

Tetsuo & Youth is the upcoming fifth studio album

by American rapper Lupe Fiasco, set to be released on September 16, 2014 by Atlantic Records and 1st & 15th Entertainment. The album was promoted by the Tetsuo & Youth preview tour, which took place November 2, 2013 to December 15, 2013.

[1] Lupe’s label-mate Stalley was a supporting act on the tour, while The Boy Illinois took role as an opening act.

X is the upcoming sixth studio album by American recording artist Chris Brown, scheduled to be released on September 15, 2014, through RCA Records.

In September 2013, Brown stated that X will be a double disc album, with ten songs on each disc.

Fresh off the success of his big hit “Bruck it Down” reggae superstar Mr Vegas is set to release his new album titled “Reggae Euphoria”

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Straight from Yard with Irie FM’s DJ Amber Greetings,

determined by the agency

It’s the second half of the year and not much has roused my interest in the dancehall. The thing on everybody’s minds is the deteriorating state of the Jamaican economy and the rapid slide of the dollar/ exchange rate. I am heart broken by the state of affairs in my country, where the rich and the poor bawl about the same things. It will take more than the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and continuous taxation of citizens to return Jamaica to its former state of promise and potential.

For those who do not know, ‘JAMMS’ is the Jamaica Music Society which collects on behalf of owners of copyrighted music.

In order for recorded music to be played at any event, a JAMMS license is required. Otherwise it is deemed unauthorised to play any recorded music in public. In certain cases venue owners are required to pay this fee, as well as promoters. ‘JACAP’ – Jamaica Association of Composers and Publishers – is a national non-profit organisation which is responsible for collecting on behalf of music writers, producers and publishers. The licensing fees vary for both agencies based on criteria set by them, including gate price and amount of patrons expected to attend the event. The law which governs both agencies have existed since the 1990s but have only been enforced lately.

The problem promoters are having with this rule is getting an answer as to how both agencies go about determining what songs are played at each event, which would allow them to accurately pay out monies to composers, writers and artistes.

Up until now, no sensible answer has been provided by either agency. As a selector and promoter, I have never seen, done or heard of playlists being provided to JAMMS or JACAP to confirm which songs were played. Therefore there is no guarantee that the people, whom these agencies are collecting on

It seems that the government’s only solution to Jamaica’s problems is to take from the already suffering majority. Case in point: the current procedures that promoters have to comply with in order to put on shows, parties and other events.

The system is set up in such a way that each agency works with the other to ensure that all fees are paid before permits can be secured, and the fees are not cheap!

Here’s how it works: 1.Promoters put in a request letter to the police for their event 2.Pay JAMMS fee; amount determined by the agency 3.Pay JACAP; amount determined by the agency 4.Pay the parish council; amount

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behalf of, actually receive any part of the fees collected (which by the way range from $3000 to $50,000!).

After the parish council is paid then an Amusement License can be granted. However the police may or may not approve the license after doing their checks! These include double checking that all licenses have been paid for and that the location of the venue and planned activities therein, do not proceed contrary to the Noise Abatement Act. At the moment the cut off time for events during the week is 12 A.M., 2 A.M. on weekends and extensions for 4 A.M. are approved at the discretion of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture for weekend events only.

So those are the various steps that promoters usually have to go through, in order to be granted a permit for any event. Now add to that the many expenses associated with events including music, electricity, food, liquor, venue, etc.

It is certainly expensive to put on any event in Jamaica and the laws are enforced against anyone who doesn’t adhere, with the police locking down events that have no permits. As a matter of fact, it is practically impossible to proceed with any promotion without paying all the government fees as the agencies correspond to ensure that the steps are followed up to the point of issuance of any permits/

licenses.

With that said, it has become very hard for promoters to finance their events, especially if they do not have sponsors and it is well known that promoting an event is a risk – with no assurance of making money.

Another thing that promoters must bear in mind is that as of July 2014, they will be required to become a member of the entertainment registry which is set up through the ministry of tourism and culture. In the future, those who are not a part of the registry will not be considered authentic promoters. I see the registry as a good idea to formalise the business of events, but think the fees mentioned above tend to be too high. As a promoter myself, I can only hope for sponsors to come on board and for a good turn out when my annual event comes around in November.

Until next time, stay irie DJ AMBER

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Usain Bolt ends injury plagued season early after just 3 races, will not compete again in 2014 and injury free with a view on his preparations for the 2015 season.''

Bolt's preparations for the season were disrupted by a foot injury and his only other appearances in 2014 were in the 4x100 relay for Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and a 100 exhibition race in Rio de Janeiro.

He won all three events but without displaying the type of speed that has made him the sport's biggest star. His last race was the first time this year he ran a 100 race in under 10 seconds.

ZURICH, Switzerland _ Usain Bolt has decided to end his injury-plagued season early, having competed in just three races in 2014.

Organizers for the Diamond League meeting in Zurich said that Bolt had withdrawn from the event's 100-meter race and will

not compete again this season.

The decision comes a day after the Olympic champion and world record-holder won a 100 race in Warsaw, Poland, clocking 9.98 seconds.

With no major titles on offer in 2014, Bolt hopes to be back to full fitness for next year's world championships in Beijing, which will mark a return to the Bird's Nest stadium where he won three Olympic golds in 2008 and set as many world records.

The statement said Bolt's coach Glen Mills ``feels it is now time to shut it down while he is healthy

His absence will be a major blow to European meet organizers, though, as the Jamaican remains the sport's

Bolt breaks 10 seconds for 1st time in 2014

biggest draw.

However, Zurich meet director Patrick Magyar said he understood Bolt's decision. ``Usain's body has delivered tremendous performances over the last years. But, it is a body and not a machine,'' Magyar said. ``If an athlete of that level and his coach feel more rest is needed, we are certainly not going to question this and fully support this decision.''

Liverpool Signs Italy Striker Mario Balotelli Liverpool has signed Italy striker Mario Balotelli from A-C Milan for a reported 26.5 million dollars, taking a calculated gamble on a headline-grabbing player known as much for his controversies as his goals. The move comes 19 months after Balotelli ended a two-and-a-half-year spell with Manchester City

WARSAW, Poland _ Usain Bolt ran a 100-meter race in under 10 seconds for the first time this year, clocking 9.98 for a comfortable victory at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial.

Bolt’s season has been disrupted by a foot injury and he used the minor meet, held under a roof at Warsaw’s National Stadium, as a warmup for the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, his first major European event of 2014.

His only previous races this year were the 4x100 relay with Jamaica at the Commonwealth Games

in Glasgow last month, and an exhibition race in Rio de Janeiro last weekend which he won in 10.06.

Jamaica vs Canada FIFA Friendly

Recently he was 0.35 seconds ahead of fellow Jamaican Sheldon Mitchell, who finished second.

TORONTO _ Veterans Atiba Hutchinson, Dwayne De Rosario and Julian de Guzman lead the 23-man Canadian squad for the Sept. 9 soccer friendly against Jamaica in Toronto.

Jamaica is ranked No. 85 in the world compared to No. 122 for Canada, which has never been lower down the FIFA ladder.

FILM GIRLFRIENDS NO GOOD DEED MISSION GETAWAY - NEW STARRING IDRIS CATWALK - NEW MOVIE ELBA SEASON ON TVJ 12

Set in Trinidad and Tobago, the comedy which is described as Waiting To Exhale meets The Hangover, Girlfriends’ Getaway is about four friends who take a trip to the Caribbean to celebrate two of their friends’ birthdays. One thing leads to another and they get into a bit of trouble.

No Good Deed - starring: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb, Kate del Castillo and Henry Simmons is a new thriller directed by Sam Miller and Screenwritten by Aimee Lagos.

Directed by Bobb (“Raising Izzie”), who also served as the film’s Executive Producer with Angi Bones serving as Producer, the film was written

by Cas Sigers-Beedles, and is a coproduction between Bobbcat Films and Siger’s and Vaughn’s Nina Holiday Entertainment.

The movie is about a devoted wife and mother of two who lives an ideal life that takes a dramatic turn when her home and children are threatened by Colin (Idris Elba), a charming stranger who smoothtalks his way into her house, claiming car trouble. The unexpected invitation leaves her and her family terrorized and fighting for survival.

Release Date: August 31, 2014

Release Date: September 12, 2014

Viewers are in for a spectacular season of Mission Catwalk as the dramatic creations showcase the uninhibited talent of our regional designers. Dubbed ‘The High Fashion Edition’, season four will allow designers to create one-of-a-kind pieces in every episode based on different challenge themes set by the producers.

Season four will feature designers from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and Guyana battling for the top prize to show a collection at Milan Fashion Week Release Date: September 20th 2014

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BLACK-ISH NEW TV SHOW ON ABC

BLACK-ISH” (ABC; Sept. 24). The versatile Anthony Anderson stars as Andre, a determined patriarch who sets out to restore (or is it establish?) a sense of cultural identity for his middle-class African-American family which, he worries, is ethnically unmoored.

Andre’s concern isn’t shared by his biracial wife, Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross), or their four kids. But Andre frets about “keeping it real.”

This is a clever premise, whose black-centricity has plenty to say about the pros and cons of assimilation by any group. It’s a lot of Deep Thoughts packed into a fluffy sitcom, but “black-ish” seems up to the challenge.

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CARIBBEAN - NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Caribbean New York Fashion Week is a fashion event showcasing some of the Caribbean’s emerging and established fashion designers collections, Caribbean models and highlights carnival costume designs.

This years Caribbean New York Fashion Week is produced by Face Of Fashion (FOF), a fashion modeling and fashion design management company located in New York City, under the direction of Carla Hazel. This premier fashion event takes place on Sunday September 7, 2014 during New York Fashion Week, and targets mainly Caribbean fashion designers and models. CNYFW fashion

events provide the platform for all talents to showcase their inspirations in creative fashion designs for brand launching, as well as, the forum for fashion buyers and investors.

Caribbean New York Fashion Week fuels the business of fashion for Caribbean designers and models to take their skills and talent to the next level, the New York City International Fashion Stage.

Participating talents become empowered and contribute to the fashion industry through Caribbean Fashion Tourism, who bring fashion at the forefront of participating Caribbean Islands.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to CTO Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization that provides scholarships and financial assistance to Caribbean nationals pursuing studies in tourism and hospitality.

Face Of Fashion primary goal is to emphasize the beauty of diversity in all nationalities. FOF – Founder and CEO, Carla Hazel state that this goal can be achieved by opening doors to the global fashion market. FOF is managed by a team of very skilled and qualified professionals with over 50 collective years of experience in all aspects of business.

Face of Fashion represent fash-

ion designers, provide fashion consultation, present models for print work, trade shows, local, regional and international commercials, television, film, runaway, music videos, special events and selective placements. For information contact us at: 1 (212) 726-1406 or info@fofashion.com Caribbean New York fashion Week 2014 tickets can be purchase online at: Face Of Fashion website www.fofashion.com or at www.facebook.com/CaribbeanNewYorkFashionWeek ticket links. No tickets at the door

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