Vybz Kartel charged with murder

Following the arrest and raid of his property, Major Investigation Taskforce (MIT) investigators this evening charged Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adijah Palmer, with murder, illegal possession of firearm and conspiracy to murder.
The charges against Palmer were made following the conduct of an interview this afternoon by detectives from the MIT in the presence of his attorneys.

The allegation is that on Monday, July 11, 2011, Palmer along with other men conspired to murder Barrington ‘Bossie’ Burton , a 27-year-old businessman and promoter of a Gregory Park address in St. Catherine.

Burton was murdered while he was standing with friends along Walkers Avenue in Gregory Park.

The preliminary hearing will take place tomorrow at the Half Way Tree Resident Magistrate’s Court.



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Ravi B being charged for Chutney Soca Monarch missile offence

Popular chutney soca artiste Ravi B (Ravi Bissambhar) has been summoned to appear in court on charges arising out of his alleged actions after his 2011 Chutney Soca Monarch defeat in February. Yesterday, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard gave instructions for the summary charge to be laid against the singer. Assistant Superintendent Carl Ramlal obtained a summons for Ravi B for the offence of encouraging patrons at the February 19 event at Skinner Park, San Fernando, to throw missiles on the stage.

He would appear before a San Fernando Magistrate on September 27 to answer the summary charge. It is alleged that after losing the coveted title and $2 million prize to Rikki Jai, Ravi B, lead singer of the band Karma, expressed outrage at the results. Ravi B allegedly called on the 3,000-plus patrons at the Skinner Park event to express their displeasure with the results. As a result, several missiles were thrown on the stage. He later apologised for the incident.

Source: Trinidad & Tobago Guardian

Comedian Rachel Price found Guilty

Local entertainer Rachel Price known for her outspoken style of comedy has been found guilty on a charge of using obscene language. For this she was fined $200 or in default will serve 30 days hard labour, to be suspended, upon completion of 180 hours of community service over a period of one year, effective 21/4/11.
She was also charged with assault by beating but was discharged and ordered by the court to make an open apolgy to teacher Michelle Mc Leod-Campbell, whom she had the altercation with.
The charge arose out of 2 offences which reportedly occurred during an incident in the lobby of the Bishop Anstey High School on November 16.
See T&T Newsday for more details.