Tag: Jamaican law

Government Challenges $120 Million Award for Man Imprisoned 50 Years Without Trial — Calls It “Excessive”

The Jamaican Government has mounted a challenge against a landmark $120 million…

Shadow Shadow December 7, 2025

FREED: Kiprich Walks as Prosecutors Abandon Case Accusing Him of Using Music to Promote One Order Gang

Dancehall artiste Kiprich was officially cleared of charges in the St. Catherine…

Shadow Shadow November 11, 2025

Dancehall Artists and Filmmakers Beware — That Fake Gun in Your Video Could Land You in Prison, According to Jamaica’s Gun Law

Reggae and Dancehall artists, filmmakers, and theatre producers across Jamaica are being…

Shadow Shadow October 5, 2025

“No Bad Words!” — Cops Issue Stern Warning to Promoters and Artistes Ahead of Reggae Sumfest 2025

With just one day to go before the 32nd staging of Reggae…

Shadow Shadow July 17, 2025

No Permit, No Party: JAMMS Cracks Down on Illegal Events, Aiming for 100% Copyright Compliance Across Jamaica

In a bold and decisive move, the Jamaica Music Society (JAMMS) has…

Shadow Shadow June 18, 2025

Jamaica’s Anti-Gang Law Targets Dancehall – What Kiprich’s Arrest Means for the Industry

Jamaica’s legal system has drawn a definitive line between artistic expression and…

Shadow Shadow February 11, 2025

Incarcerated Entertainers Vybz Kartel and Shawn Storm’s U.K Privy Council Appeal to be Streamed Live

The UK Privy Council appeal hearing for incarcerated dancehall artists Vybz Kartel, Shawn Storm,…

Shadow Shadow February 13, 2024

Vybz Kartel’s Attorney Isat Buchanan, Arrives in England and Ready for Privy Council Showdown

Isat Buchanan, the attorney representing Adidja 'Vybz Kartel' Palmer, has arrived in Britain and is ready…

Shadow Shadow February 12, 2024

L.A. Lewis Granted Bail But Slapped With Fine, Entertainer To Return To Court In September

L.A. Lewis, a well-known entertainment personality, was recently fined J$10,000 or 30…

Shadow Shadow May 14, 2023