Mother and Daughter found beheaded

The decapitated bodies of the two women, which were found at their home in Lauriston on the outskirts of Spanish Town in St. Catherine Wednesday morning, July 20, have been identified.

They are Charmaine Couver-Rattray, 40, and her 19-year old daughter Joyette Lynch otherwise called "Crystal".

It is understood that shortly after 6:00 a.m., a relative of the dead women called Joyette on her cellular phone, but did not receive a response.

The relative then went to the home of the women, where their headless bodies were found on a bed.

The police were called to scene and the bodies subsequently removed.

X6 suspect Patrick Powell charged

The police have finally charged the main suspect in the killing ofKingston Collegestudent Khajeel Mais.

Fifty-year-old Patrick Powell, a businessman ofBelgrade Loop, St Andrew who was implicated in the shooting death of 17-year-old Khajeel Mais on Friday, July 1, 2011 has been charged.

He was charged Monday by detectives from the Major Investigations Taskforce (MIT).

Powell has been charged with murder, shooting with intent, illegal possession offirearm, illegal possession of ammunition and failure to produce firearm for inspection.

He is to appear in the Half Way Tree Criminal Court tomorrow, July 21, 2011.

Ne-Yo Starts Label In Jamaica - Compound Island

R&B superstar Ne-Yo who was recently inJamaica over the weekend indicated that his trip to Jamaica was not just about attending some of the hottest street parties in Jamaica but also to expand hisCompound Entertainment label where he will be searching for Jamaican talents.

According to Ne-Yo reggae as the potential to reap as much success as other intentional genres but because of the lack of proper marketing expertise might be one of the reasons why local artistes are deprived of mainstream success.

Ne-Yo will be back in Jamaica within a couple of weeks for the launching of his Compound Island Party Series which will be held at the Jungle Night Club in Negril on July 29-30.

Nicki Minaj, Mavado and Jah Cure To Serve Up Great Performances

Nicki Minaj’s first performance in Jamaica will be at Reggae Sumfest along with Jamaican stalwartsMavado, Jah Cure, Beenie Man, Tanya Stephens and I Octane on Thursday July 21- Saturday July 23. The event, dubbed the greatest show on earth, kicks off with a beach party on Sunday July 17 and promises a bigger better experience for Jamaican and International patrons. With sponsors Red Stripe Bold, Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Iberostar and new comerPepsi among others on board the Reggae Sumfest experience will be high energy and great fun.

Onika Maraj aka Nicki Minaj, who is currently at the top of the rap game globally, will be one of the headline acts on International Night 2. Head honcho of Summerfest Productions, the organizers of the event, Johnny Gourzong, could not contain his excitement of having the irrepressible’Young Money’ Artiste on the bill.

“Last year we had a tremendous festival with great Jamaican and International acts. This time around patrons will again be treated to amazing performances with the likes of Mavado, I-Octane, Beenie Man, Jah Cure and so many other great artistes. Nicki Minaj is one of the hottest acts in the world right now, will also be treating her multitude of fans to a scintillating performance,” Gourzong said.

Pepsi Launches Bubbla

Kingston, Jamaica - Pepsi has done it again! Jamaica'sfavourite cola is giving back to its consumers in a very special way. The product Jamaicans have come to love and enjoy has decided to 'tun up' the refreshment by introducing a new Pepsi bottling called 'Pepsi Bubbla'.

The Bubbla is a new and stylish 500ML bottle. It is lightweight and has a slender grip for the convenience of consumers while boasting the same signature blue and red colours of Pepsi.

According to Carlo Redwood, Head of Marketing at Pepsi Cola Jamaica, the new bottle is being introduced as a response to consumers.

"Our consumers are most important to us. We realize these are harsh economic times for many and we wanted to make it easier on each consumer’s pocket. By creating this new bottle at only $50, consumers are able to continue to enjoy the same great taste of Pepsi in a sleek and convenient packaging," Mr. Redwood said.

"Pepsi is now more affordable for everyone and more appealing to the eye," he added.

Tony Matterhorn & Twin of Twins at odds

Popular Dancehall selector turned deejay, Tony Matterhorn is at odd renowned Dancehall comedic duo, Twin of Twins regarding comments the Twins made during an interview last Wednesday.

The Twins, Paul & Patrick Gaynor gave an interview for an Atlanta based radio station; calling Matterhorn out for the fact that the Bass Odysseysound selector chooses not to play their songs. "Yuh have nuff artistes weh seh dem nah do show weh wi deh pon. Matterhorn do it already and dem laugh wid mi when dem see wi and mi nuh hate Matterhorn. Mi nuh do Matterhorn nutten fi him nuh play mi song dem neither," one of the Twins intimated to ricovibes.com

The statement infuriated Matterhorn; prompting him the following day to blast the Twins via Twitter. "How y'all never told me Twin of Twins was dissing me today on a radio station in Atl! Now I have to diss those 2 ... it's on ... Those ... twins! DUMB and DUMBER ... it looks like Dancehall Duppy 3 is gonna be here sooner than I think! Lol," Matterhorn tweeted.

Craigy T to leave T.O.K? Artiste stops recording with Dancehall group

Craig "Craigy T" Thompson, a member of the popular Dancehall quartet, T.O.Kfor the past 15 years has decided to stop recording with the group; citing increasing tension within the camp.

Craigy T sent out aBlackberry Broadcast Message yesterday announcing that he would take time off from T.O.K."After careful consideration I have decided to stop recording in studio with T.O.K. You may still hear songs with the four vocals in the future but studio and public appearances are becoming increasingly difficult for the four of us to be present. I do not expect everyone to understand," Craigy T explained to his fans.

Danielle makes her return to the Sumfest stage

Dancehall recording artiste Danielle is marking her return to the Sumfest stage this summer. The self-proclaimed 'Rebel' with a cause will perform on Dancehall Night, the climax of the festival on a night that historically pulls the most patrons. The artiste is extremely excited as since the confirmation she has been busy in preparation to execute a well-planned set for her fans.

Danielle has been on the road heavily in recent months promoting and enhancing her craft for a variety of audiences on local and international soil and will use this Reggae Sumfest experience to share with patrons and media personnel’s alike what sensation she can bring to the dancehall stage.

Danielle has been having a good return to the music scene in 2011 riding high on the success of the Sly and Robbie (Taxi Records) produced hit single 'Rebel' which features Cherine Anderson. Over the past months the single has seen chart success locally and internationally. Having secured the number 1 spot on several occasions, the track has secured position onNew York Top 30, South Florida Top 25, Fiwi charts, ER charts, Hype TV VTX charts, CVM Hitlist charts, Carivibes Top 25 video charts, Richie Bcharts and on World Caribbean Countdown to name a few.

Mr. Vegas knows "Certain Law" on the Barbwire Riddim

PR Jamaican Ent: Popular Dancehall singjay, Clifford Smith aka Mr. Vegas has returned to the spotlight with his new, thought-provoking single "Certain Law" on the recently released Barbwire Riddim.

The track opens with horns from Harry Toddler's classic single, "Bad Man Nuh Dress Like Girl." Vegas goes on to address current fashion & social trends that have stirred controversy within the Dancehall community. In the song's chorus, Vegas deejays "Well as a man, yuh haffi know certain law, hipsters & belly skin a nuh fi gangsta, as a man yuh haffi know certain law, weave and False Hair a Fi Lady Saw. As a man yuh haffi know certain law, yuh caan get yuh liquor and a drink outta straw, every gangsta weh know bout di law, if yuh never wear a panty a swear to Jah Jah." Vegas main point within the single is for men to dress like men whenever they go out & not to imitate styles of females who they associate with or see on television. "Certain Law" has received frequent airplay on Jamaican radio stations & has received noteworthy buzz within the Dancehall fraternity.

More police on T&T streets

The National Security Minister says having more police on the streets should improve response to crime.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, - Government is moving to have a more visible presence of police officers in the communities and on the streets.

Minister of National Security Brigadier John Sandy said the concept “intends to ensure the entire citizenry feel more comfortable with a police presence so we have a crime free society…where victims do not feel like perpetrators”.

He outlined several elements of the programme which includes training and instilling integrity, accountability and better communication skills to police officers, adding that Government is hoping that the initiative brings about a more proactive police service.