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Archived: Caribbean Artiste, Buju Banton Signs Agreement With US Authorities for No Future Appeals

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Buju Banton will serve another four years in a US Federal prison.

Buju Banton will serve another four years in a US Federal prison.

Confirmation this afternoon that embattled Jamaican reggae and dancehall artiste, Mark Myrie, best known as Buju Banton has signed an agreement with US authorities to drop any further appeals in his conviction. He will remain imprisoned in the United States until 2019. Buju was convicted of conspiracy to possess cocaine and drug trafficking offences in 2011, following a sting operation in 2009. Today, ETCETERABUZZ.COM received correspondence from the Buju Banton Defense Support Committee, which is coordinated by Rosemary Duncan. In the correspondence, Ms. Duncan said Buju would be serving out his sentence to 2019 with no further efforts to appeal the conviction.

It was only recently that rumours of Buju’s release circulated in the Caribbean, however that was soon quelled. An appeal by the reggae star earlier this year proved futile with the US Appeals Court arguing that they did not have jurisdiction over the case.

The artiste who is undeniably loved by Caribbean people across the world, has delivered decades of music that has influenced generations. During his case in the United States, he claimed that he had been entrapped by US authorities. Today, in her letter, Ms. Rosemary Duncan said the Buju Banton Defense Support Committee would remain vigilant over “our Dear brother as he continues to remain standing strong in the belly of the beast.”

In a follow up correspondence with Ms. Duncan we were told that Buju’s decision made in tandem with his attorney, came as a result of Buju Banton seeing for himself, that justice would not be given to minorities. Ms. Duncan also said the artiste faced a lot of pressure brought on by the US government.

REPRODUCTION OF MS. DUNCAN’S LETTER 

It has been made clear that there will be no justice for Buju Banton, Mark Myrie, in amerikkka. Despite his having been denied a fair trial;despite the jury foreperson having committed contempt of court by lying to the defense attorney, prosecutors and judge; despite Terri Wright having purposely turned in a bogus hard drive after her having been court ordered to turn over the hard drive she used to do her contemptuous outside of the courtroom research; despite a juror having given a statement she heard at least two white men and a white woman discuss outside of the courtroom research  (Terri Wright is a Black Woman) the illegal entrapment that began with a 2009 plane ride from Europe to amerikkka has done it’s unjust work.

In May2015 the honorable and highly principled Buju Banton recognized the futility of continuing to seek justice in amerikkka. To avoid having an additional five years added to his sentence our Brother, Mark Myrie/Buju Banton, was pressured into an agreement to drop any further appeals of his unjust conviction. He is now resigned to serving out his sentence and being deported back to his native Jamaica in January 2019.  

We of the Buju Banton Defense Support Committee will remain vigilant over our Dear Brother as he continues to remain standing strong in the belly of the beast. Though his head may have been bloodied by the amerikkkan criminal just-us system, it remains unbowed. Aluta Continua – The Struggle Continues. 

MUSIC BY BUJU BANTON

 

 

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Denise Belfon Thanks Drake’s ‘OVO’ Team for Inclusion of Her ‘Work’ on New Track.

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Canadian rapper, Drake is once again teaming up with Caribbean entertainers, delivering a brand new album called, ‘Maid of Honor,’ which is now available on all streaming platforms. It was one of three albums the artiste simultaneously dropped on May 15th – the other two being ICEMAN and HABIBTI.

Rapper, Drake has released three new albums simultaneously.

One of the singles on ‘Maid of Honor,’ called ‘BBW’ features the work of Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, Denise ‘Saucy Wow’ Belfon – her 1998 track, ‘Work.’

The lyrics, ‘Put Yuh Back in It’ became a trending expression on TikTok in 2020 when it became a challenge on the popular platform. That viral opportunity six years ago, led to the song’s resurgence and Belfon’s name being called by younger generations whose parents, aunts and uncles would’ve more than likely grown up on her music and performances in the Caribbean. Fast forward to 2026, and Belfon is once again enjoying a viral moment as news broke that her song had been sampled by Drake. “Everything is legitimate and I want to thank the team – Fabian Alfonso, a copyright specialist out of Trinidad and Tobago ; He was very instrumental in making this deal become reality, said Belfon in a chat with Ebuzztt, before expressing gratitude to several other instrumental people, and Drake’s OVO team.

In 2022, dancehall artiste, Shenseea and rapper, Megan Thee Stallion also sampled ‘Work’ on the single, ‘Lick.’ Belfon, who lives in New York, had, at that time, attended a release party at a nightclub in New York, where Shenseea acknowledged the Soca artiste’s influence on the new release.

The Maid of Honor album delivers 14 singles and added to T&T’s Denise Belfon, Jamaican artiste, Popcaan is also featured on a single called, ‘Amazing Shape.’

Denise Belfon’s personality and charisma has, for a very long time, made her a fan favorite in the Caribbean. A vocal powerhouse and unique stage performer, she has stood the test of time in the Soca music industry, having created massive soca anthems like ‘Work,’ ‘Wine and Bend Over’ and ‘Wining Queen’ among countless other flavorful singles.

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Caribbean Fashion Is A Big Deal. Designer, Ecliff Elie Expands With Women In Mind.

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Caribbean fashion is top tier. In a world of copy and paste designs, Caribbean brands like the incomparable Ecliff Elie, stand in a class of their own. Earlier this month, the menswear brand made a major announcement and whether you’ve heard or not, we’re here to tell you, this is huge.

The Ecliff Elie brand will now be delivering its seamless, tailored appeal to women. The brand is known for its precision tailoring and disciplined garment construction so with that at its foundation, women can now feel the complete effect of the Ecliff Elie touch. The company steps out into this aspect of its business after what it says has been years of delivering this service privately to women. Dubbed ‘Bespoke — Tailored for Women,’ Ecliff Elie is now offering the service, at scale.

The introduction reflects a focused extension of Elie’s established approach to tailoring – one built on proportion, control, and consistency. Each garment is developed through a guided process that considers posture, movement, and presence, ensuring that the final result aligns with how the individual operates and presents herself.

From custom blazers to trousers, skirts, and dresses, customers will now be able to get their custom designed Ecliff Elie apparel, through a consultation-led process where every decision—from cut to finish—is deliberate. The company says fabric selection will be approached with the same level of discipline, with materials chosen for structure, performance, and longevity, allowing each piece to maintain its standard over time.

“This is not a new direction,” Elie states. “It is a continuation of work I have done over time, now introduced with structure and clarity.”

With more than three decades of experience, Ecliff Elie has consistently positioned presentation as a defining factor in how individuals are perceived. His work has guided clients across industries to approach style as a matter of precision and intent rather than preference.

“When the garment is correct, everything changes,” he adds. “You move differently. You carry yourself differently. That is the standard.”

As more women continue to operate at the highest levels across business, leadership, and professional environments, the demand for tailoring that reflects both authority and individuality has grown. This offering responds to that shift with a process designed to deliver consistency, clarity, and control.

Through Bespoke — Tailored for Women, Ecliff Elie continues to refine his approach while maintaining a clear focus on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a disciplined standard of execution.

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