Author: Clivette

‘Rant unlikely to hurt Chronixx’

April 13, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_4730" align="alignleft" width="300"] ‘RANT UNLIKELY TO HURT CHRONIXX’[/caption] SINGJAY Chronixx's controversial 'waste man' Instagram reference to American President Barack Obama is unlikely to harm his career in the United States, says music industry veteran Gary 'Doctor Dread' Himelfarb. Obama, who arrived in Jamaica last Wednesday, was...

US president cautions against hopes of ganja legalisation

April 10, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_4722" align="alignleft" width="300"] Miguel ‘Steppa’ Williams (left, standing) asks US President Barack Obama (right) a question about the legalisation of marijuana during a town hall meeting at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, yesterday. (PHOTO: AP)[/caption] UNITED States President Barack Obama yesterday cautioned...

US$68m investment in region’s youth

April 10, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_4719" align="alignleft" width="300"] Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller addressing yesterday’s meeting between Caricom leaders and US President Barack Obama (left) at the UWI. At centre is Caricom Chairman Perry Christie. (PHOTO: BRYAN CUMMINGS)[/caption] UNITED States President Barack Obama yesterday announced a US$68-million education/training programme just...