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Entries from February 2008

Rapper Shyne to be released early and his father is elected as Belize’s first black Prime Minister

February 28th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Rapper Shyne to be released early and his father is elected as Belize’s first black Prime Minister

It’s being reported that rapper Shyne will be released early from prison for good behavior. Shyne is currently serving a 10 year sentence stemming from a shooting that occured at New York night club in 1999. Shyne along with Sean Combs, Jennifer Lopez and others were involved in an altercation with someone at the club, [...]

Tags: News


Macka Diamond is coming to Dallas!

February 28th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Macka Diamond is coming to Dallas!

If you live in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area, Macka Diamond will be here on March 29th. I’ll post another reminder as the date draws closer. Money-O!

Tags: Events


Reggae Academy Awards

February 28th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Reggae Academy Awards

Judging by the Winner’s List, it seems that Tarrus Riley ruled the first Annual Reggae Academy Awards. Riley and his song She’s Royal won a total of six awards! Other winners included Busy Signal for Best Solo Male Dancehall Vocal for Nah Go A Jail, Best Dancehall Vocal Performance By A Duo or Group went [...]

Tags: Reggae


I got my copy of Alaine’s latest CD, Sacrifice.

February 28th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

I got my copy of Alaine’s latest CD, Sacrifice.

I got my copy of Alaine’s CD, Sacrifice today and I’m excited. I really like her voice and the way she carries herself. I also think she’s slept on, I guess because she doesn’t have any controversy surrounding her. I wonder why she doesn’t perform at more concerts though…I don’t remember seeing her as a [...]

Tags: Reggae


Chris Brown and Rihanna in Jamaica

February 27th, 2008 by Tremaya | 2 Comments

Chris Brown and Rihanna in Jamaica

Everyone wants to know if Chris Brown and Rihanna are a couple…well judging by this picture they are definitely at least “friends”. This picture was taken while they were both in Jamaica to perform at the Smile Jamaica Concert.

Tags: Celebrities


Why are they trying to kill off my “husband” Beres Hammond?

February 26th, 2008 by Tremaya | 3 Comments

Why are they trying to kill off my “husband” Beres Hammond?

Rumor has it that there have been stories circulating that my “husband” Beres Hammond is dead from a heart attack. I didn’t get this memo and I’m glad that I didn’t, because I love Beres, he is my absolute favorite male reggae singer and if he even sang the ABC’s to me I would be [...]

Tags: News


OK, yeah I’ve been MIA!

February 26th, 2008 by Tremaya | 1 Comment

OK, yeah I’ve been MIA!

Hey everyone I’m back for real this time. It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, I’ve been busy building 4 websites on Wordpress, this one of course, my copywriting site LonelyIslandCopywriting.com, AllOverJamaica.com ( a site about things to see and places to go in Jamaica), and my personal one, Tremaya.com. I’m not sure if I’m [...]

Tags: YFA Info


Change is oh so hard!

February 18th, 2008 by Tremaya | 5 Comments

Change is oh so hard!

Well peeps, I did it. I made the big switch to Wordpress and what an endeavor it’s been! Transferring my files was oh so easy but as far as the hosting, templates, and FTP stuff….a total nightmare. I’m sure in a few months I’ll be a pro but for now I feel like I’m going [...]

Tags: YFA Info


I’m back with my two cents on the Grammy’s

February 14th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

I’m back with my two cents on the Grammy’s

Hey guys, yeah I know it’s been a minute since I last posted but I’ve had a lot of crazy things going on lately. My cousin from Trelawny left Tuesday, I’d been playing hostess for the last two weeks trying to keep him entertained. (I think I did a pretty good job???) I’m also [...]

Tags: Music


Veronica Campbell at The Great Wall of China

February 8th, 2008 by Tremaya | 2 Comments

Veronica Campbell at The Great Wall of China

Veronica Campbell was part of a group of Olympic athletes that visited The Great Wall of China this week. Nice pic!

Tags: Uncategorized


Pre Weekend Rundown

February 8th, 2008 by Tremaya | No Comments

Pre Weekend Rundown

Excellence in Music and Enetertainment award winners
AirJamaica cuts staff work hours by more than 60% in Miami
DevaBratt held in rape case involving a 14-year old girl and this isn’t the first time
“Beenie Tuesdays” and “Bounty Sundays” are a no-go according to policeThe Jamaica Council of Churches strongly oppose the legalization of abortion in Jamaica

Tags: Jamaica


Happy Birthday Bob Marley!

February 6th, 2008 by Tremaya | 2 Comments

Happy Birthday Bob Marley!

Bob Marley would have turned 63 years old today if he were still with us. Happy Birthday Bob!

Tags: Celebrity Birthdays


Ragga Muffins Festival

February 6th, 2008 by Tremaya | 2 Comments

Ragga Muffins Festival

President’s Day weekend, February 16th-17th, will be filled with reggae vibes in Long Beach, California. It’s time again for the annual Ragga Muffins Festival which is hailed as the best and largest Reggae Festival in the US. Performers this year include Beenie Man, Capleton, Anthony B, Cherine Anderson, Tarrus Riley, Gentleman, Collie Buddz, Sly & [...]

Tags: Events


Rumor has it that there’s another Marley in the world!

February 5th, 2008 by Tremaya | 1 Comment

Rumor has it that there’s another Marley in the world!

Various media outlets are reporting that Lauryn Hill has given birth to her 5th child by Rohan Marley “in the recent past”, a girl. I’m not sure if it’s true or not, but if so then as I stated before, congratulations!

Tags: News


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