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Magnum GT Taylor Reggae Christmas Extravaganza For Independence Park Black River On December 25th

The eight renewal of the annual Magnum GT Taylor Reggae Christmas Extravaganza to be held on December 25th at Independence Park, Black River, promises to be bigger and better this year. The event has featured some of Jamaica’s finest Reggae and Dance hall acts over the years such as, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Morgan Heritage, Sean Paul, Richie Stevens, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Mr. Vegas, Coco Tea, Sugar Minot and Elephant Man to name a few. With magnum as the title sponsor again this year, the event in keeping with tradition will feature a very exciting lineup of artists, to be announced at a later date. Continue reading Magnum GT Taylor Reggae Christmas Extravaganza For Independence Park Black River On December 25th

Beenie Man For Negril Impact On Nov. 17th

The tourist resort town of Negril will come alive on the 17th of November when the first annual Negril Impact unfolds at the Long bay Beach Park in Negril. The self proclaimed King of the Dancehall Beenie Man along with topflight Reggae singers Freddy Mcgregor & Richie Stevens will headline this event, which will also feature several other popular artists such as Macka Diamond, Professor Nuts, Little Hero, Terry Linen. There will also be several talented acts from in and around the area such as Timmy Burrell, Ras Slick, Shyam & Edge Michael on Negril Impact. Backing bands  will be Ruff Kut & Jah Freedom Recording Bands. Sound-system music will be provided by Lazeme Sound, MC will be Barry G. There will also be a raffle for a Yahma RX 100 motorcycle and three Motoral Razar phones. Negril Impact is a production of HAH Entertainment Productions, Money Cologne Promotions and Jah Freedom Recording Company.

Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited (C&WJ) pumps $2.8 billion in 120 cell towers

source: jamaicagleaner.com – Telecommunications provider Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited (C&WJ) is spending $2.8 billion to erect 120 new cellular towers over 18 months, to upgrade its mobile and broadband services.

The cell towers, also known as telecommunication base stations, will be deployed islandwide, but a review of planning approvals over the past few months indicates that the majority will be located in the parishes of St. Ann, St. Elizabeth and St. Catherine.

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The programme will boost C&WJ’s cell sites to more than 600. But this number is still far behind its chief rival competitor Digicel Jamaica Limited which has over 1,000 sites islandwide. Continue reading Cable & Wireless Jamaica Limited (C&WJ) pumps $2.8 billion in 120 cell towers

Beenie a wanted man

Source: JamaicaGleaner.com - Resident Magistrate Owen Parkins yesterday issued a warrant for the immediate arrest of deejay Beenie Man after he failed to appear in the Civil Division of the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court.

The deejay, whose real name is Moses Davis, was booked to appear before RM Parkins yesterday to answer to charges of tax evasion, due to his alleged failure to pay his income tax. RM Parkins, clearly upset by Beenie Man’s failure to honour the court date, told the court “no one is above the law, not even me.” He also wondered aloud how the deejay could miss a court date that was publicly mentioned on television and radio.

The ‘Doctor’ reportedly owes the Government $29.29 million in back taxes and $18.64 million in penalties, bringing the outstanding amount to $47.93 million. Continue reading Beenie a wanted man

Shady deal – Probe ordered into free Cuban light bulb distribution in Jamaica

Source: JamaicaGleaner.com - THE CONTRACTOR General and the Auditor General have been asked to investigate the circumstances under which the last People’s National Party (PNP) government accrued a bill of more than $276.5 million in the distribution of free Cuban light bulbs.

In a statement to Parliament yesterday, Clive Mullings, Minister of Energy, Mining and Telecommunications, said the matter requires the “most thorough investigation”.

“Accordingly, the Government has requested the Auditor General to conduct a detailed audit of all expenditure in respect of this project,” Mr. Mullings said.

He added, “We have also invited the Contractor General to investigate the circumstances in which such huge payments were made to these suppliers without the required procurement procedures being followed.” Continue reading Shady deal – Probe ordered into free Cuban light bulb distribution in Jamaica