Higher electricity, gas prices to come

August 27, 2014 in Regional

Higher electricity, gas prices to come Jamaicans should brace for higher electricity bills and prices at the pump due to political unrest in oil-rich nations, according to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). It signals increased costs for businesses and consumers already affected by a double-digit currency...

Like father, like son

August 26, 2014 in Regional

Krishane Levy, the 20-year-old son of dancehall legend Barrington Levy, is preparing to release his debut single, Drunk & Incapable in the United Kingdom come October. The song was produced by British producer Bless Beats. Levy recently signed with Atlantic Records in the UK. Drunk & Incapable...

Dominican Republic bans Miley Cyrus concert

August 22, 2014 in Regional

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Dominican Republic government commission that oversees public performances is banning a September 13 concert by Miley Cyrus on morality grounds. The commission said in a statement Thursday it took the action because Cyrus often, in its words, "undertakes acts...

Father and son killed

August 22, 2014 in Regional

A manhunt is being staged by Central Division and Northern Division police as they search for a man who killed a 51-year-old man and his 29-year-old son late yesterday evening. While up to press time, full details remained unavailable, sources told the Express Devanand Gokool and...