Reggae artist Buju Banton has countered statements from Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz, who previously dismissed his claims about stolen relief supplies. Banton maintains that items, including stoves and Starlink devices, were taken from a shipment at Norman Manley International Airport intended for western Jamaica.
He disputed the official account that the goods moved directly from the aircraft to waiting trucks. Banton stated his team waited for hours during the clearance process and discovered broken seals upon finally receiving the cargo. He emphasized that the non-partisan relief effort, supported by donors including Florida Commissioners, was meant to aid citizens.
Banton described the response to his allegations as an attempt...
Member of Parliament Daryl Vaz has denied the artist Buju Banton's claim that relief supplies were stolen from a Kingston airport. Following Banton's viral video expressing anger over allegedly tampered packages, Vaz called the accusations unfounded.
Vaz stated an investigation revealed the shipment was cleared directly from the aircraft to a receiving truck, with photographic evidence showing sealed pallets. He clarified that the contested items, including stoves and Starlink devices, were not part of this specific consignment. Vaz indicated the goods were later transported to a private warehouse in Spanish Town, suggesting any potential issues occurred after they left official custody. He emphasized a commitment to transparent relief...
Four men were killed in a reported shootout with police on the Linstead Bypass in St. Catherine. Authorities indicated the individuals were suspected of involvement in an earlier fatal shooting in Guys Hill. Police sources stated the group was stopped while attempting to flee and opened fire on officers, leading to the lethal exchange.
The deceased, who have not been publicly identified, were pronounced dead at a hospital. Officials from INDECOM and the Bureau of Special Investigations are examining the event.
This incident occurred amid heightened police operations in St. Catherine, which the Jamaica Constabulary Force says are intended to counter gang violence and seize illegal weapons.
In the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland, a government forensic analyst testified that blood samples from his Chelsea Manor apartment were a 99.9999 percent match for Donna-Lee Donaldson. Under cross-examination from defense attorney Chadwick Berry, the analyst confirmed that DNA can be transferred through casual contact and that menstrual blood contains genetic material.
Donaldson's DNA was reportedly identified on several items within the residence, including a brown drape, a Puma shoe, and a pillow cover. A separate DNA analysis of a swab from a grey BMW's trunk revealed a mixture from at least four individuals, excluding a sample from Donaldson's toothbrush.
Maitland, a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, has denied...
The musician Buju Banton reported that a large quantity of relief supplies he sent was stolen upon arrival at Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport. He expressed profound disappointment, stating that numerous items, including stoves and Star Links, were missing from tampered packages.
Banton emphasized that he had worked hard to procure the donations, which were intended for people in need. He questioned the security at the airport facility and demanded accountability for the theft. The artist shared a photograph of a barrel that was more than half empty as evidence of the incident.
S Hotels secured two World Travel Awards for 2025, with its S Hotel Montego Bay recognized as Jamaica’s Leading Hotel and S Hotel Kingston winning Jamaica’s Leading Business Hotel. This repeated the company's success from the previous year.
Andres Cope, the Hotel and Brand Manager, attributed this achievement to the property's deep connection with local culture. He explained that their strategy focuses on exceeding guest expectations and actively listening to customer feedback. Cope also stated that S Hotel Kingston successfully serves business travelers, vacationers, and backpackers alike by prioritizing complete customer satisfaction.
zplane has released version 2.5 of its Elastique Pitch plugin, featuring a fully redesigned and resizable interface. The update, which marks the company's 25th anniversary, also doubles multichannel support to 16 channels for complex audio configurations.
New functionalities include switchable MIDI Pitch control with visual indicators and enhanced automation options. The software also incorporates the latest Elastique Pro time-stretching and pitch-shifting algorithm.
This upgrade is available at no cost for current Elastique Pitch V2 owners. New customers are being offered a 45 percent discount for a limited period.
The Songzap mobile application has been updated to version three, introducing an AI-powered feature called Headphone-Free Recording. This technology, developed by RT60, uses a source-agnostic algorithm to instantly isolate and remove audio bleed during recording. The process happens locally on the device, providing clean vocal tracks without requiring cloud processing or rendering time.
This update also includes a redesigned interface for its loop-recording function, which now offers import, pre-roll, and live sync modes. The app is compatible with Apple devices running iOS 16 or iPad OS 16 and newer.
Songzap can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. A free version is available, while a premium subscription costing twenty dollars...
Sound Skulptor has released the MP566-II, an updated 500-series tube microphone preamplifier. This new version incorporates a variable high-pass filter and is inspired by classic 1960s designs, utilizing a dual-triode valve and high-quality transformers.
The module provides 70dB of gain and features controls for tube saturation. Its redesigned front panel replaces toggle switches with a trio of buttons for pad, polarity, and phantom power functions, while two large knobs manage gain and output level. A quarter-inch instrument input is also included.
The MP566-II is offered as a fully assembled unit for 549 pounds or as a complete do-it-yourself kit for 329 pounds.
