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Dream Weavers: Exploring Kratom Strains Known for...

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2025/03/20

Kratom has long been used for its relaxing and calming effects, making it a popular choice for those seeking better sleep and nighttime tranquility. While some strains provide energy and focus, others are known for their soothing properties, helping to ease the body and mind before bed. Understanding which kratom strains work best for relaxation …

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Footage Shows Moment Man was Fatally Shot by Police...

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2025/03/19

Franklyn Hyman of White Hall, St. Thomas, was shot and killed during a police operation Tuesday morning. Footage was recorded at the scene of the shooting by a resident. Several armed police officers stood in front of Hyman’s house during the operation, with one seemingly entering the home after a woman was seen exiting in …

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Pardison Fontaine Confirms Breakup with Jada Kingdom:...

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2025/03/19

Rumour has been circulating since last year that rapper Pardison ‘Pardi’ Fontaine and Dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom split. Neither spoke openly on the matter until this week. The Hip Hop artiste finally confirmed their breakup in an interview released on Tuesday. Speaking on #Respectfully The Justin Laboy Show, Pardi stated that he is single and …

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Mavado Vows to Take “full legal action” in Lengthy...

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2025/03/08

Hours after the release of his son Dantay Brooks, Mavado took to Instagram to Saturday to talk his mind regarding the controversial verdict and sentencing of his son back in 2018. As per the Gully Side deejay, he has been processing the information, however, he is sure that he will be taking legal actions against …

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Dantay Will Not be Retried: Walked Free Because of...

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2025/03/08

The Court of Appeal overturned the convictions of Dantay Brooks, son of Dancehall veteran Mavado, and his co-accused Andre Hinds, after identifying critical judicial errors in their trial. The two, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment four years ago, were freed due to a judge’s mismanagement of key evidence. As reported by the Jamaica …

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Blam Dem Reveals Nicki Minaj Signed Him and Goes Off...

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2025/03/08

In an unfiltered interview released on Friday, controversial TikToker Blam Dem lashed out at Dancehall artiste Squash and TikTokers Prettii Don and World Dawg, who he accused of plotting against him. Born in Montego Bay before moving to America, Blam Dem shared that he and Squash were once friends. According to Blam Dem, they were …

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Mavado’s Son and Co-accused Freed

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2025/03/07

The murder conviction for Dantay Brooks, the son of Dancehall artiste David Brooks, professionally known as Mavado, was overturned by the Court of Appeal on Friday. The murder conviction of Brooks’ co-accused, Andre Hines, was also overturned. In 2021, Brooks and Hines were given life sentences for the 2018 murder of Lorenzo Thomas in the …

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Noah Lyles Apologises for ‘Spreading Misinformation’...

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2025/03/07

American sprinter Noah Lyels believed that Jamaica’s Boys and Girls Championships are free to attend, hence the usually large turnouts. The World Champion was speaking on the Beyond the Record podcast, which was published on Thursday, when he claimed that the only reason the event is so well supported is that it does not cost …

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Jamaica’s Cavalier FC Loses to Inter Miami in First...

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2025/03/07

Inter Miami secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Jamaica’s Cavalier FC in the first leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16 matchup Thursday night, despite the absence of star player Lionel Messi. The Argentine legend was rested for the second consecutive match as part of the club’s “load management” strategy, though he was present at …

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Police Officers Caught on Camera Assaulting Man in...

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2025/03/06

This video surfaced on Thursday, showing several police officers accosting and also assaulting a male individual beside a white motor car. As per unconfirmed reports, the man who seemingly was driving the white motor car was transporting a quantity of weed. At least 7 police officers were on the scene with at least two of …

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Marion Hall Prays for RT Boss and Recounts Running...

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2025/03/06

Minister Marion Hall was caught off guard during her recent live stream, with the gospel singer expressing surprise when she shared with her viewers that RT Boss had joined the stream. Initially, Hall refused to call RT by name and instead identified him as the “accuser.” She recalled his past allegations, which accused her of …

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Squash Detained By ICE

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2025/03/06

Following his arrest last week, Montego Bay deejay Squash has been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Squash, born Andre Whittaker was initially locked up at the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office. Speculations followed days after his arrest on the heels of his booking informforming showing that he was out on bail …

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Jada Kingdom Caught up in ‘Bangawrong’: Promoter in...

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2025/03/06

Dancehall artiste Jada Kingdom has been vocal in recent weeks about being featured on the flyer for an upcoming event in the UK without being correctly booked. As per Jada Kingdom, the promoter was refusing to take her off the show despite not being officially booked. The event, titled ‘One World Music Festival’, was slated …

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Ricky Trooper Says ‘Jamaica Government’ is Causing...

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2025/03/01

In his latest interview, veteran Dancehall music selector Ricky Trooper who has been in around sound systems for over 50 years talked on several topics including losing his US visa about 13 years ago. While talking on the matter, Trooper got animated, highlighting that it was not the video of himself brandishing a gun nor …

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Sizzla Criticises the Government and Gives Holness...

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2025/03/01

Outspoken Reggae artiste Sizzla Kaloji took time out of a recent performance to talk on various things that he does not like regarding the handling of Jamaica’s affairs by the government. He also gave advice to the leader of the country, Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Voicing his opinion on stage, the Solid As A Rock …

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Mavado Made First Move to End Feud with Kartel says...

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2025/02/28

The Gully Vs Gaza feud between Vybz Kartel and Mavado remains one of the most infamous feuds in Dancehall, and according to Ricky Trooper, he was the one who orchestrated the peace. The veteran sound system selector made the disclosure during an interview published on Friday. Trooper said that he was a strong supporter of …

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50YO Charged for Killing of 2 Females in Mandeville

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2025/02/28

After turning himself over to the police and a question and answer session on Wednesday, 50-year-old Patrick Thompson was formally charged with two counts of murder on Thursday with the expectation that more charges will follow. Thompson, who is a telephone engineer/ technician that resides in Mandeville, shot a total of five persons last weekend, …

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These School Fights Making Rounds: Video

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2025/02/28

Ever so often videos surface showing local schoolers involved in brawls and fights. These two video are two of the latest that have been making rounds online. While one video shows a fight between primary school students, a male and a female, the other video shows a fight between multiple girls from a high school. …

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Squash Released From Police Custody

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2025/02/27

Following his arrest earlier this week, 33-year-old Dancehall artiste Squash whose real name is Andre Whittaker seemingly has been granted bail in relation to his gun-related charges. Two sources that broke the news days ago, King Mixup and Pinkwall on Instagram presented information on Thursday that the deejay is no longer being held at the …

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Jamaican Man Arrested in Mississippi While Trying to...

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2025/02/27

Jamaican national Jermaine Barrett, who is reportedly living in Nevada in the United States, was arrested in Mississippi for trafficking a controlled substance. According to reports, the drugs were discovered by a Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department deputy during a traffic stop. In addition to over 715 pounds of marijuana, over 26,500 marijuana-infused gummies weighing in …

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