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Buju Behind Bars

Marlie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:08:18 +0000

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- Grammy-winning reggae star Buju Banton has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by 5 years of probation, for his role in a cocaine deal. The 37-year-old Jamaican recording artist was sentenced in Tampa federal court Thursday morning. A jury convicted him in February of conspiring to set up a cocaine deal in 2009.

His attorney, David Markus, had asked U.S. District Judge James S. Moody for leniency. He contended that Banton's limited participation in the drug buy, his charitable work in Jamaica and otherwise clean record were worth a reduced sentence. Just before his conviction, Banton -- whose legal name is Mark Myrie -- won a Grammy for best reggae album for his work entitled "Before the Dawn."

REGGAE ICON TALKS MUSIC

Marlie — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:28:21 +0000

Island Insider TV caught up with Cat Coore from the Legendary reggae band Third World as he schools student in St. Kitts. He talks about music, life and more music. Watch more Caribbean entertainment videos at islandinsider.tv

Kaysha: Island Lover #1

Marlie — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:08:01 +0000

Jamaican Reggae Sensation Darrio

Marlie — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:02:25 +0000

Island Insider TV went all the way to Jamaica to find Darrio - one of the country's newest Reggae Chart-toppers. Reggae fans in America may not know is name, but they will soon. Watch more Caribbean entertainment videos at www.islandinsider.tv

Tasty St. Kitts Restaurant

Marlie — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:32:15 +0000

We went all the way to the island of St. Kitts for this one. Introducing the Spice Mill Restaurant at Cockleshell Beach. It's a totally authentic and unique Caribbean dining, wining and liming experience. Watch more Caribbean entertainment videos at www.islandinsider.tv

From Haiti to NYC, Those in Need Live in Tents

Marlie — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:09:36 +0000

When I first saw this story it reminded me of the tent cities in Haiti that are home to countless earthquake victims. It's about a NYC High School Principal and his students who are living in tents to win money to help their school. It's a Kohl's contest. Help out by casting your vote at www.eschs.org. Today's the last day to vote!

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video.

St. Lucian Soccer Star Shot Dead

Marlie — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:53:05 +0000

A St. Lucian soccer star in New York for a tournament was shot to death in Brooklyn Monday, hours after scoring a goal that sent his team to the finals, police sources said. Isidore Phillip Tisson, 27, was shot in a car outside a Crown Heights cafe around 4:25 a.m. where he’d stopped after leaving a nightclub where the team celebrated. When Tisson climbed back into the car, an unknown gunman approached from behind, and opened fire. (Source: NY Daily News)

A Bajan Mom's Heartbreak

Marlie — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:08:27 +0000

A woman from Barbados is facing deportation while in the US with her critically ill child. The thought of leaving her dying child in an Atlanta hospital alone is unthinkable and she is asking for help.

Experts doubt the health benefits of a now trendy island staple: coconut water

Marlie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:22:42 +0000

Found this interesting article on HuffingtonPost.com about one of my favorite island treats, coconut water. It’s become very trendy and expensive) these days. That’s crazy to me since I drank coconut water about two weeks ago in Haiti straight from the coconut and one hundred percent organic. The price: free. Just had to ask a kid to climb a coconut tree and get it for me... Marlie

Mighty Crown: The Far East Rulaz of Dancehall

Marlie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:47:26 +0000