Talented, inspirational,superb, unique and focus are just the least of words to describe new reggae sensation Gransonn. A name given to him by his grandmother, he believes in differentiating himself from all negative forces in life. Creating quality musical entertainment for all people regardless of colour, class, creed or religion. His music will energize, rejuvenate and relax your mind.

Born Christopher Wallace, on the 19th day of November 1976, in Savannalamar, Westmoreland, on the beautiful Island of Jamaica. The birth parish of legendary reggae super star Peter Tosh. Gransonn attended Sir Clifford Campbell Primary School, then move on to Godfrey Stewart High School. During his school years Gransonn was a excellent footballer (soccer) scoring many goals and winning championships. Gransonn can recall music being a part of his life as far as he can remember, he always remember going to the shop singing the items his parent ask him to buy as a means of remembering.

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Born Janel Jackson is what you would call a disciple of music. Hailing from New Hope Westmoreland, she grew up with her and grandparents and uncles who all encouraged her to be diverse and go into music. She was introduced to different instruments, such as: the trumpet, the flute, piano & recorder. She was attending Mannings High School, she continued music through song writing and poetry.

In early 2008, got acquainted with Tomi Trouble, now manager, a selector from Equlibrium Sound in Portmore, Jamaica. “Fresh To Death” which had an old school Hip Hop feel to it captured Tomi’s attention. By this time, she knew the basics of mixing down a song since all the tracks that she had made thus far were recorded by herself at home. So far, so good , her future in music took a turn for the best when she was introduced to Waiting In Vain riddim created by the versatile Smokeshop from Smokeshop Studios in Canada. “Got Me Saying (Uh Oh)” was the first track that got recognition and airplay on radio stations such as Linkz FM by DJ Sani Ranks (in Savanna La Mar, Jamaica) and 876radio.com on the internet. She definately plans to set Jamaica on fire.

Check Out her Myspace Page at http://www.myspace.com/nelliemusicworld

ORLANDO Salmon otherwise called ‘Gunner’ of Prospect district, Westmoreland, was shot dead by gunmen and the house he was in set ablaze by his attackers this morning.

Police said that at 12:20 am, Salmon was at the house when gunmen kicked open a back door and entered. The gunmen immediately opened fire hitting him before setting the house ablaze.

Salmon ran from the house and collapsed in the yard where he died. The police and fire brigade were summoned and one unit from the Savanna-la-mar Fire Department extinguished the fire.

Westmoreland Broadcasting Service Limited launched the Vybz FM 20/20 female cricket tournament on Sunday November 2, 2008. As a community radio station we host a series of community oriented events yearly. This new initiative came about to showcase the talented female cricketers within our coverage area (Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth and Hanover).

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Not actual car!
Fact or Rumor?
There has been a lot of talking about a tinted motorcar (Toyota Corolla otherwise called the Kingfish Corolla) with kidnappers in and around Savanna la mar. At the moment it cannot be said if this is a fact or just a rumor, because after contacting the Savanna la mar Police they said there has been no report of these incidents made to them.

It is alleged that the car consist of 4-5 occupants who are said all to be HIV/AIDS victim and they are kidnapping young girls and transmitting the virus to them because according the words on the street “A Young Girl give them Aids so they are giving it to young girls”. It is said that the kidnappers roam the streets and has made numerous attempts to kidnap students from Petersfield High, Little London High and other schools by trying to bond them with rope.

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