Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Tuesday | December 15, 2009
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Buju on tape - DEA claims to have recordings of reggae star participating in cocaine deal
International reggae superstar Buju Banton is facing the fight of his life with the revelation that United States drug enforcement agents have recordings of his participation in a cocaine deal. Buju has been arrested on charges of dealing in illegal drugs... ...

Buju Banton's Management mum
Up to late yesterday, there was no word from the management team of dancehall star Buju Banton on his arrest in Florida.Sources told The Gleaner that the management team and an attorney had discussed the case with Jamaican government officials...

Public reacts to Buju's arrest
What is your reaction to news that Buju Banton has been arrested on drug charges in the United States?

Downtown stores ready for shoppers
Several stores in the heart of Kingston are ready for customers who will be participating in tomorrow's grand shopping extravaganza dubbed 'Christmas in the City: Downtown Comes Alive'. Through this venture, shoppers will be able to enjoy adjusted prices...

Tax targets derailed by decreased revenue
A DECREASE in revenue from production and international trade has so far been the knockout punch that has hit Government's tax targets to the canvas.Both areas have underperformed by $13.1 billion. Local general consumption tax is off ...

Sugar authority faces controversy - Tufton demands answers on transactions
The Sugar Industry Authority (SIA) has found itself in the middle of a growing controversy over its decision to dump more than $40 million into the investment segments of two life-insurance schemes. The controversy has deepened ...

Michael Pryce is dead
HEARTBEATS ACROSS the media fraternity slowed yesterday as members struggled to process news that broadcaster Michael Pryce had died. Pryce, 48, died in an England hospital yesterday, where he was undergoing treatment...

Hanover student slain in school attack
Western Bureau: The school term will end on a sad note for Rhodes Hall High School in Orange Bay, Hanover, following yesterday's fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old student, allegedly by two schoolmates. The dead boy has been identified as ninth-grade student...


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