Dahved Levy "rocking you"'s Blog – February 2013 Archive (23)
Haitians among 10 killed in Dominican Republic collision
Accident in Puerto Plata
Two more people died Monday morning, bringing to 10 the number of fatal victims in the collision of a bus and a pickup truck occurred Sunday night near the town of Magiolo in Cofresi, Puerto Plata.
In addition to the deaths a considerable number of the passengers were seriously…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 26, 2013 at 2:00am — 1 Comment
Downtown shooting triggers Bahamas tourism worries
Shoppers and patrons on Bay Street, in downtown Nassau, Bahamas,
were shocked on Friday when a police officer opened fire on a suspect,
who was attempting to evade police capture.
According to police, a man suspected of fraud refused to step out of a gray Honda at around 11 a.m.
In a bid to escape, the suspect knocked the officer off his bicycle and attempted to hit a second…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 26, 2013 at 1:30am — No Comments
'FLY JAMAICA' LAUNCHED
There was an air of anticipation as the many passengers and dignitaries await at Kennedy Airport in New York, the arrival of FLY JAMAICA, for its inaugural flight. There were the usual greetings as Jamaicans gathered, but there was genuine excitement that the Jamaica Brand would be flying. There was also the genuine goodwill for the success of the venture.
When FLY JAMAICA landed at Kennedy…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 24, 2013 at 3:30am — 25 Comments
Trinidad & Tobago deports 750 illegal immigrants
National Security Minister Jack Warner.
Trinidad and Tobago has deported 750 illegal immigrants over the past two years.
This was disclosed by National Security Minister Jack Warner, who said his ministry has embarked on an "aggressive deportation policy" targeting illegal…
Massive fiery car wreck during NASCAR race at Daytona Speedway sends engine into stands, injuring at least 28 fans as organizers say Daytona 500 WILL still go forward on Sunday
The terrifying last-lap collision in Daytona that appeared to hurt at least 28 fans happened when rookie Kyle Larson's car sailed into the fence that separates the track from the seats. The front end of Larson's car was ripped away, and a gaping hole was cut in the fencing. Pieces of the car sailed into the grandstands and emergency workers could be seen attending to fans.
At least 28 NASCAR fans were injured on Saturday…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 24, 2013 at 3:11am — 2 Comments
Pictured: The extraordinary air canon used by Mexican gangs to fire drugs 1,300ft over the U.S. border
Police in Mexico seized a makeshift canon suspected of being used to launch small packages of drugs over the U.S. border late on Wednesday evening. The canon's compressor was connected to the car for power, and authorities believe it was capable of launching small packages of drugs up to a distance of 1,300ft.
Police in Mexico found a makeshift canon suspected of being used to launch drugs into the United States at around…
Watch These Impressive Kids Breakdance for King Of The Kidz
Check these crazy kids out! Bboying at a young age and battling each others for King Of The Kidz.
Video after the break.
Song: Gramatik - Day Of The So Called Glory…
The Blade Runner humiliated: Oscar Pistorius sobs as he walks through court on his deformed legs to recreate night he killed Reeva Steenkamp in final plea for leniency
Pistorius 'DID beat model girlfriend with a cricket bat' police tell horrified family and show them photographs of her extensive head injuries to prove it
A judge has dramatically agreed to release graphic pictures of Reeva Steenkamp's gunshot wounds after her parents begged for the 'world to see' the pain Oscar Pistorius had inflicted on their daughter.…
Kanye Goes On A Rant: Disses Justin Timberlake's 'Suit & Tie', The Grammys & more (Video)
Kanye West just got off the stage of London's Hammersmith Apollo and already has the internet buzzin'.
After performing "Clique", Kanye goes on a rant talking business, art and dissing the Grammys as well as Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z's new single "Suit…
Not all will be chosen
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is expected to name his Cabinet over the weekend, but has already told members of his successful New National Party (NNP) that not all…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 23, 2013 at 12:30pm — No Comments
VIDEO+PICS} IDOL winner arrested after smuggling heroin on flight to NY inside her platform heels
Latin American Idol winner Martha Heredia (pictured) was arrested on Wednesday boarding a plane to New York from the Dominican Republic allegedly smuggling heroin in high-heeled shoes. The 22-year-old had become a star in the Dominican Republic after she won the final Latin American Idol contest in 2009 before a dramatic fall from grace in notoriety.
A winner of TV talent show Latin American Idol, who was once loved by…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 22, 2013 at 10:00am — 3 Comments
Barbados voters got to the polls and provided the incumbent DLP party with a second consecutive term
The results are in mark contrast to the opinion polls that had predicted that the BLP, led by 63-year-old former prime minister Owen Arthur, would have won as many as 20 seats, while the DLP would have gained 13 seats at most.
Barbadian voters kept with tradition and provided the incumbent party with a second consecutive term in power following a nerve jangling…
Usain Bolt Dunk The Highlight Of NBA Celebrity Game [VIDEO+PICS]
Jamaica basketball team should be giving Usain Bolt a call after last night's NBA Celebrity Game during NBA All-Star Weekend.
The 6'5″ Jamaican sprinter, who played for the East Coast Squad, got a high pass in the last minute of the first quarter and then performed a two handed slam dunk.
Twitter immediately erupt with #usainbolt became a…
Beyoncé Opens Up on Marriage, Motherhood, & Tragic Miscarriage on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' [Full Episode]
Beyonce sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a special episode of Next Chapter on her OWN channel. She spoke on her upcoming documentary Life Is But A Dream which is set to debut tonight on HBO, being married to Jay-Z, her heartbreaking miscarriage and her incredible Super Bowl…
{VIDEOS+PICS} Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for the album Rebirth.
Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for the album Rebirth.
The Grammy award took place Sunday in Los Angeles at the Staples Center.
He beat four other nominees in the category for his second Grammy. His rivals were The Original Wailers (Miracle); Sean Paul (Tomahawk…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 10, 2013 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments
Though February has long been replete with special curriculum in schools, many elements of the past remain obscured.…
Added by Dahved Levy "rocking you" on February 10, 2013 at 9:30pm — 44 Comments
More than 100 MILLION pilgrims head to the Ganges and prepare to cleanse their sins during the holiest day of Indian festival
Pilgrims will plunge into the sacred River Ganges tomorrow as they take part in the Kumbh Mela - considered the holiest of the 55-day festival -- in north India. Around 7,000 police and 30,000 volunteers will control the crowds on the day, with 10 million women alone expected to bathe in the Ganges. Pilgrims believe that the river cleanses them of sin and frees them of the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Festival held every 12…
{VIDEO+PICS} Brazil's Carnival erupts in an explosion of colour as millions thunder through the streets for the start of the five-day fiesta
Brazil's Carnival celebrations opened with a bang yesterday at the start of the festivities across the country. Millions of tourists and locals are expected to flock to the visually stunning parades and street parties that showcase samba music and that have come to embody the spirit of the Latin American nation
Brazil's Carnival celebrations opened with a…
Rape – the sexual violence which faces us
Latchmin Punalall
By Latchmin Punalall
AFC Executive Member & Women For Change – Chairperson
Spanning the history of humanity, women have always united to fight for their rights and the chance of a better life. Socially, we elegantly fulfill the four-fold role of being mother, sister, daughter or wife. Professionally, we serve in almost any field,…
Father and teen son killed in Trinidad shooting with another son at hospital in critical condition
39-year-old Kerwyn Melville and his son, Jaliee, were shot multiple
times and that another son, Shaquille, 16, was in hospital in a critical condition.
A father and his 13-year-old son were shot and killed on Friday in the volatile Laventille area, along the east –west corridor, Trinidad and Tobago…