CARIBBEAN-TOURISM-Barbados to host Caribbean Travel Marketplace this year
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Dancehall Disc Jockey DJ Kentucky Charged With Rape Of 12-Y-O Girl
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Veteran dancehall disc jockey, DJ Kentucky, is facing rape charges involving a minor girl.
According to the police report, DJ Kentucky, whose real name is Shawn Stewart, was arrested on Thursday (January 19) and charged with rape following an incident involving a 12-year-old girl last year. The young girl is reportedly a student at Anchovy High School in St. James.
The victim alleges that on August 18 last year, she asked Stewart to assist her in buying a gift for her mother’s birth. DJ Kentucky allegedly told her yes and asked her to follow him to his home for the money. She said she complied, but things took a turn when inside of the disc jockey’s home. She told her parents that Steward held her and forcibly had sex with her before dropping her off at a location in downtown Montego Bay.
Her parents filed a report at the Freeport police station, and cops immediately launched a search for the disc jockey, who had not been seen since then. However, some five months later, Kentucky turned himself into the police in the company of his attorney. He was arrested and booked for rape involving a minor.
DJ Kentucky is currently awaiting his first court appearance, where his lawyer will apply for bail.
If convicted, he could face decades in prison for the crime.
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Blue Diamond Resorts Announces the Opening of a Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Puerto Plata
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News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Fri. Jan. 20, 2023: In the midst of FITUR 2023, Blue Diamond Resorts, together with the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, announced the opening of the first Planet Hollywood Beach Resort that will debut in late 2024 in Puerto Plata. The hotel management company will be one of the main players in the industry as part of the Punta Bergantín relaunch project.
“Following the success of our all-inclusive models in Cancun and Costa Rica, we are proud to continue taking this lifestyle iconic brand to new trendy destinations of high relevance in our property portfolio” said Jordi Pelfort, President, Hotels and Resorts of Sunwing Travel Group. “A Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Puerto Plata will add great value to Dominican tourism and will be perfectly aligned with the purpose of hotel, real estate, innovation and especially cinematographic development that this great project pursues.”
Located in the northern part of the country, the Punta Bergantín region will offer Resorts, eco-tourism, an 18-hole golf course, a residential development, shopping and even a movie studio. This last concept is very well aligned to the lifestyle concept that Blue Diamond Resorts offers in their Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts in Cancun and Costa Rica.
This new property will feature the signature all-inclusive Vacation Like A Star experience and will bring authentic Hollywood memorabilia to the tranquil Bergantín Beach to delight guests of all ages. From modern accommodations to themed restaurants and bars, sparkling pools, day and night entertainment, relaxing treatments at PH Spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities at PUMPED, this Planet Hollywood Beach Resort will be one of the top vacation choices in the Caribbean.
Blue Diamond Resorts will continue working hand in hand with the Ministry of Tourism for the growth of this important tourism plan that will generate over 83,000 jobs in the region and will contribute new real estate developments such as hotels and resorts, housing units, and even a movie studio that will reinforce the essence of Planet Hollywood.
For more information about Blue Diamond Resorts and Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts visit www.bluediamondresorts.com and www.planethollywoodhotels.com
About Blue Diamond Resorts
Blue Diamond Resorts encompasses over 45 properties, exceeding 18,000 rooms in eight countries located in the most popular holiday destinations in the Caribbean. Its nine leading hotel brands include the Award-winning, All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts, where Everyone is Family. Whether guests come as friends, parents, kids, couples, weddings, corporate or incentive retreats, or solo travelers everyone is family in these properties that feature personalized services and signature amenities including All-In Connectivity, DreamBed, and the Sports Event Guarantee. To refocus on valued relationships and friendships, Hideaway at Royalton offers an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations to enhance Togetherness among their guests. Party Your Way at Royalton CHIC Resorts, an adults-only vibrant and effervescent all-inclusive brand to revel in the unexpected. Mystique by Royalton is Miles from Ordinary, offering their visitors the chance to connect with their surroundings in a boutique-style resort collection full of endless beauty and hip vibes. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril offers guests over the age of 21, a unique and all-inclusive Au Naturel vacation along with a secluded shore for the utmost privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa offers a vacation designed whether you´re planning a family vacation, reuniting with friends, or just have a relaxing moment with your significant other, while Starfish Resorts provides amazing value, breathtaking surroundings, and rich culture and heritage. Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts invites guests to Vacation Like A Star with an engaging and interactive experience, plus famous pop culture items from iconic movies, music, and sports while you will Dodge the Paparazzi at Planet Hollywood Adult Scene where your adults-only vacation will be the center of fascination and attention with glam and exclusivity.
To learn more about Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com
About Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts
Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts bring big-screen excitement to some of the most sought-after locales for an all-inclusive experience, where guests can Vacation Like A Star. From the pristine shores of Cancun to the tranquil beaches of Costa Rica, these all-ages resorts feature authentic Hollywood memorabilia, a world of flavors, themed entertainment and exclusive activities for the entire family, as well as a premium service with the Star Class category for a full A-list treatment. While, Planet Hollywood Adult Scene, offer an all-inclusive adults-only glam getaway (18+) ideal for a romantic escape or a fun-filled adventure with friends that will turn any vacation into the center of fascination and attention with glam and exclusivity.
This engaging and interactive experience at Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts, includes differentiated brand features and amenities, such as PHabulous Bed, Plugged In, Main Event Guarantee and star-quality accommodations.
To learn more about Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts, visit www.planethollywoodhotels.com
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GRENADA-FINANCE-Government defends amending Excise Tax bill
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DOMINICA-TOURISM-Dominica registers significant increase in visitor arrivals last year
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BAHAMAS-DEVELOPMENT-PM outlines priorities for 2023
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CARIBBEAN-FINANCE-ECLAC outlines new policy arrangements to help growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
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CARIBBEAN-FINANCE-ECCB celebrates 40th anniversary amid calls for it to continue playing meaningful role in OECS development
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Mavado Reacts To Usain Bolt $12 Million Fraud: ‘Jamaica full of white collar criminal’
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Mavado is the latest dancehall artist to react to Usain Bolt’s multimillion-dollar fraud case at the Stocks and Securities Limited.
Like Usain Bolt, the dancehall singjay also has his own fraud case playing out in the courts for years. In a post on his Instagram account on Thursday, Mavado shared an article about embattled former attorney Jennifer Messado, and her husband had their bail extended. We’ve covered the case of Vado and Messado extensively over the years. The singer alleges that the disbarred lawyer defrauded him out of over JM$30 million involving the sale of a real estate property.
While Mavado did not mention Bolt in his statement, it’s clear that he is calling out a certain class of people in Jamaica on the heels of the ex-athletes missing funds amounting to US$12.7 million, which is just over JM$2 billion.
“Jamaica full of white collar criminal and the government is not doing anything about it because the people who’s taking your money are friends of the bosses who runs the country and who makes the talk and support white collar crime against the people..who came from nothing to something under this government you will never see the real criminals goes to jail as long as they come from up town where everyone goes to the same school and grow up together lol all I can say Jamaica get f*** and we haveto pray because it’s a serious thing and it’s getting worse because now dem getting very dry eye with it so who’s going to save us [Prime Minister Andrew Holness] the DPP give them bail each time dem do it,” Mavado wrote.
Vado has been battling Messado since 2018 in the Jamaican court system. According to the singer’s attorney, the trial date for Messado is set for March 1-3 this year. He also wants to testify in the trial via live video since he is currently living in the United States.
In the meantime, Usain Bolt is among some 30 investors who lost funds at the Stocks and Securities Limited. The governing body of the financial sector, the Jamaica Financial Service Commission, FSC, has since stepped in to assume control of the company, while relevant law enforcement bodies have launched an investigation.
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Ice Spice Shares NSFW Artwork and Tracklist For “Like..?” EP
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Ice Spice has revealed the cover page and tracklist for her debut EP Like..?, which arrived at midnight on Friday.
The Bronx rapper revealed the provocative cover on Thursday night just before midnight, featuring a cartoon version of herself bent over with her butt showing out, only covered by a tiny bikini bottom and bra top. Ice Spice kept her orange fro and added long lashes while using her hand to cover the crotch and butt area.
Her rap name is blazed onto the back of her thighs. The six-track project features her debut song, “Munch,” at No. 6, followed by her follow-up track, “Bikini Bottom,” at No.5. The other songs are new tracks, including “In Ha Mood,” “Princess Diana,” “Gangsta Boo” featuring Lil Tjay, and “Actin’A Smoochie.”
The album is produced by RIOT USA. Ice Spice rose to fame last year after her song “Munch” took off on Tik Tok with the catchy intro. Since then, the rapper has had a few festival gigs and guest appearances as she got a feel of the big stage. Despite criticisms that her stage presence was lacking, the rapper has braved the unsavory pronouncements and continued to work, revealing last December that she was working on new music. This week, she shared snippets from what looks like a music video shoot for the upcoming project.
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Ice Spice made the news this week after collaborator Lil Tjay was arrested after the car he was in was searched, and police recovered several guns. The rapper was later released on a $90,000 bond. Under her album cover announcement post, Tjay posted the goat emoji.
Ice Spice, whose real name is Isis Gaston, was suspected to be considering signing to Drake’s OVO Label after she was spotted on his private jet and later hanging out together in Toronto. She had confirmed that Drake had linked her in the DMs but shortly after their meeting, the two rappers unfollowed each other.
Drake also seemed to have dissed Ice Spice in his 21 Savage joint album, Her Loss. “She a ten tryna rap, it’s good on mute, yeah,” Drake rapped, leading his fans to assume it was about Ice Spice.
The Bronx Baddie also didn’t care as she responded to speculations saying at least she is a 10.
Listen the project on Apple Music.
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