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Bus operators decide next move in latest battle with JUTC

Transport operators will today determine their response to what they claim is the Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s (JUTC) decision to remove coaster bus operators from its sub-franchise system come March 2015.

President of the Jamaica Association of Transport Operators and Owners (JATOO), Edgerton Newman, says operators were told of the JUTC’s decision at a meeting with the company last Thursday.

But he says the transport operators’ response to the JUTC’s move will be dependent on the Supreme Court’s ruling in a case filed by operators against the Government. The judgement is to be handed down today at 2 p.m.

Filed suits

The Rural Transit Company Limited had filed suits against the Transport Authority, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), the Office of Utilities Regulations, the Commissioner of Police and the Attorney General.

The operators claimed, among other things, that the Transport Authority acted illegally when it barred rural operators from picking up passengers in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR). They are also challenging the decision of the JUTC to commandeer a section of the Mandela Highway for exclusive use by its buses.

In addition, they are contesting JUTC’s decision to discontinue the sub-franchise licences of some operators in reclaiming routes in the KMTR.

Newman says operators will be holding a meeting at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston today to discuss the JUTC’s decision that was announced on Thursday. He says JATOO will earnestly fight the decision, which will affect some 10 per cent of its membership.

According to Newman, operators who were granted sub-franchise licences were told that they would receive contracts for up to four years.

He says JATOO will be seeking the intervention of the Minister of Transport and Works Dr Omar Davies and Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.

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LL Cool J hails Nikki Z"s promotion of his latest single

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CURTIS CAMPBELL, STAR Writer

Popular media personality Nikki Z recently received commendation from legendary American rapper, LL Cool J, for her role in the promotion of his current single, ‘Hustler’, which features Mavado.

Hustler has more than four million views on American hip hip website World Star Hip Hop. The Grammy award-winning rapper first took to social media to express his appreciation to Nikki Z before making it official by personally calling her cellphone.

Nikki Z, who premiered the song on her popular weekly radio countdown programme ‘Nikki Z HOT 20′, had this to say: “As soon as the producer Jerry Wonda sent it to my inbox, I loved it, so I uploaded the song with the Nikki Z’s Radio drop to prevent illegal download. It was late but I happened to be awake those hours. The post went viral while I was sleeping.”

“Jerry put me on a conference call with LL Cool J and he thanked me for starting the movement with this track. It’s still surreal to have someone you grew up watching through TV, magazines, someone so established, take time out to recognise my work.”

Following Nikka Z’s promotion of the song, the rapper also decided to feature Nikki Z’s radio drops in the official music video for Hustler. She said the rapper decided to use her radio drop because she was the first to show support for the song.

“I was told by Mavado’s manager that LL felt it was right because I was the first person to play the track.”

Nikki Z is gearing up to host upcoming events such as DNZ All Star, which features DJ Keemy, and the highly anticipated ‘Welcome to Jamrock Reggae’ cruise.

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Reggae Boyz 83rd in the world, but Costa Rica big mover in latest FIFA World Rankings

The latest FIFA world rankings shows CONCACAF’s Costa Rica as one of the confederation’s best teams.

The world cup quarter-finalists climbed 12 places to 16th place, just below the United States who fell two places to 15th.  Mexico inched two places to 18th, but bucking the trend of regional teams qualifying for the world cup was Honduras, who slipped  7 places to 40th.

The Reggae Boyz are ranked 83rd, a fall of two places.

Germany’s World Cup title has seen them return to the top of the world rankings for the first time in around 20 years. Argentina are placed second, an improvement of three places, with the Netherlands leaping 12 rungs into third after their impressive world cup third place finish.

Deposed world champions Spain slumped seven spots to their new modest placing of eighth, while disappointing Brazil dropped four spots to seventh.

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Bramma gives fans a new experience with latest single

Bramma – Contributed

Dancehall artiste Bramma ‘Di Gorilla’, this week released a new single that has fans perplexed as to the inspiration behind the composition.

The track, Birds of a Feather, showcases Bramma’s talent beyond toasting fiery lyrics on a hot beat. On this latest offering, he goes acoustic, allowing fans to experience the dichotomy of his musical artistry interlaced with great storytelling, backed by the sounds of a melodic steel-string guitar.

The single is produced by S-Lock Entertainment and alludes to a true story involving a treacherous act committed by a close friend once held in high esteem.

In a statement to the media, Bramma explains that he wanted to offer something different to his fans other than the clich?d hardcore lyrics on a computerised bass-laden dancehall beat.

“As an artiste, you have to explore new avenues and sounds if you intend to grow musically. I want to do something different. I can’t be singing the same type of music everyday. Hence, to broaden my horizon, I decided to rehash the art of storytelling on this project, backed by an acoustic guitar, showcasing a more contemporary side to me, allowing people to listen and hear the message in the music,” he said.

Now available on iTunes, Bramma added that plans are also afoot to shoot a video in the coming weeks.

The S-Lock recording artiste recently scored his second career No.1 with Have Dis, an audacious street-anthem featuring label-mates and newcomers Idus, Diamond, RP, X-File and Krucial. His previous chart topper came courtesy of Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor-produced Cha Cha Bwoy.

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Bramma gives fans a new experience with latest single

Bramma gives fans a new experience with latest single

Bramma – Contributed

Dancehall artiste Bramma ‘Di Gorilla’, this week released a new single that has fans perplexed as to the inspiration behind the composition.

The track, Birds of a Feather, showcases Bramma’s talent beyond toasting fiery lyrics on a hot beat. On this latest offering, he goes acoustic, allowing fans to experience the dichotomy of his musical artistry interlaced with great storytelling, backed by the sounds of a melodic steel-string guitar.

The single is produced by S-Lock Entertainment and alludes to a true story involving a treacherous act committed by a close friend once held in high esteem.

In a statement to the media, Bramma explains that he wanted to offer something different to his fans other than the clich?d hardcore lyrics on a computerised bass-laden dancehall beat.

“As an artiste, you have to explore new avenues and sounds if you intend to grow musically. I want to do something different. I can’t be singing the same type of music everyday. Hence, to broaden my horizon, I decided to rehash the art of storytelling on this project, backed by an acoustic guitar, showcasing a more contemporary side to me, allowing people to listen and hear the message in the music,” he said.

Now available on iTunes, Bramma added that plans are also afoot to shoot a video in the coming weeks.

The S-Lock recording artiste recently scored his second career No.1 with Have Dis, an audacious street-anthem featuring label-mates and newcomers Idus, Diamond, RP, X-File and Krucial. His previous chart topper came courtesy of Stephen ‘Di Genius’ McGregor-produced Cha Cha Bwoy.

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Jamaican athletes face the sword at latest Diamond League meet

Jamaican athletes found the going tough at the IAAF Diamond League meet in Lausanne with only two podium finishes.

National 100m champion Nickel Ashmeade was well beaten over 200 meters, posting 20.06 secs behind Panamanian 2009 world silver medallist Alonso Edward who produced a quick 19.84. Yohan Blake faded to sixth in a pedestrian 20.48 seconds, signallig he’s far from his best after returning this season from a hamstring injury.

Andrew Riley was a third place finisher in the 110 meter high hurdles. Fresh from winning his third national title, Riley produced a late surge to clock a season’s best 13.23 behind winner Pascal Martino Lagard of France who won in a personal best 13.07 seconds.  

Kemar Bailey-Cole could only manage 5th in the men’s 100 meters which was dominated by Americans. Justin Gatlin lowered his own world leading time to  9.80 with Tyson Gay, in his first race back from drug suspension clocking a fast 9.93 for second.

Michael Frater 10.44 was second in the “B” race won by Great Britain’s James Dasaolu in 10.03.

The performance of the night came in the men’s 400 meters, where olympic champion Kirani James produced a Grenadian record 43.74 secs to turn back American world champion Lashawn Merritt 43.92 into second.

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Jamaica passes latest IMF test

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Friday that Jamaica has passed the latest test
With the passing of that test, the fund has approved the disbursement of a further US$71 million.
In total, since the start of the programme last year, Jamaica has received US$414  from the IMF.

Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director, will be visiting Jamaica later this month.

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From behind bars - Vybz Kartel drops latest album

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Simone MorganFriday, July 19, 2013

Despite being incarcerated for almost two years, controversial deejay Vybz Kartel is still flooding the market with music.His latest album, The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto, was released early this month. It is also the title of Kartel’s book which has been out since June.According to an article posted on the website www. urbanislandz.com, Michael Dawson of Whirlwind Records, who is responsible for marketing both projects, is confident the 22-track album will impact Jamaican and overseas charts.Among the songs on The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto are Poor People Revolution, Life We Living, Struggling and Bad Reputation.Dawson told the website that Kartel’s legal woes have prevented him and his team from properly promoting the album and book.The 37-year-old deejay, whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, is one of dancehall’s most controversial figures, through many run-ins with the law.His hit songs include Romping Shop (with Spice), Clarks, Freaky Gal and World Boss.Kartel is currently on trial in Kingston’s Home Circuit Court for the July 2011 murder of Barrington Bryan.Since he was detained on multiple homicide charges in September, 2011, many of Kartel’s songs have been released as part of compilation albums.

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Simone MorganFriday, July 19, 2013

Despite being incarcerated for almost two years, controversial deejay Vybz Kartel is still flooding the market with music.His latest album, The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto, was released early this month. It is also the title of Kartel’s book which has been out since June.According to an article posted on the website www. urbanislandz.com, Michael Dawson of Whirlwind Records, who is responsible for marketing both projects, is confident the 22-track album will impact Jamaican and overseas charts.Among the songs on The Voice of The Jamaican Ghetto are Poor People Revolution, Life We Living, Struggling and Bad Reputation.Dawson told the website that Kartel’s legal woes have prevented him and his team from properly promoting the album and book.The 37-year-old deejay, whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, is one of dancehall’s most controversial figures, through many run-ins with the law.His hit songs include Romping Shop (with Spice), Clarks, Freaky Gal and World Boss.Kartel is currently on trial in Kingston’s Home Circuit Court for the July 2011 murder of Barrington Bryan.Since he was detained on multiple homicide charges in September, 2011, many of Kartel’s songs have been released as part of compilation albums.

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