These ladies are regulars on the pages of The Lime, just wanted to let you know that apart from being famous for singing or modeling or whatever, their first and most important job is being a mother to their precious children!

Jamaican Dancehall artist D'Angel and son Marco Dean

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Grace Jones and her son Paulo Goude

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Mel B and kids: step-daughter Giselle, daughters Angel Iris and Phoenix Chi

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Misa Hylton-Brim and Kids Niko Devin Brim, Justin Dior Combs and Madison Star Brim

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Nia Long and her son Massai

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Former Turks and Caicos first lady Lisa Raye with her daughter Kaienja (Kai for short)

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Alani "Lala" Vasquez and her son Kiyan

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Kelis and her son Knight

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Actress Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon and twins Jaid and Jax

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Jennifer Lopez and her twins Max and Emme

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Christina Milian and her daughter Violet

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and her son, actor Etien Maurice

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Trini Soca powerhouse Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez and her daughter Syri

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Dominican Michele Henderson and daughters Ronelle and Kai (in her arms)

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And even though they are not regularly mentioned on my site, I want to wish a very Happy Mother's day to all my friends and family who are mothers especially my mom Jacinta Bannis and my aunt Carmen Hodge!

This week actress/reality tv star LisaRaye stopped by the Vibe and Uptown offices during her "Day in the Life" in New York City. Holding no punches, the former first Lady of Turks & Caicos went in on why her marriage failed, why she decided to do a reality TV show and being a gold digger.




On her marriage to Premier Misick:

Maybe I didn’t give my relationship the time to get close. I let a lot pf people into the relationship. I didn’t make time to be a wife.

On why she decided to do reality tv:

When I first decided to do a reality tv I needed money. It was a business decision.

On being precevied as a "gold digger":

People think that I’m a gold digger. I’m digging for platinum. I can’t do nothing with a Burger King man unless he own about 20 or 30 of them."
Read the rest of the interveiw HERE.

You can see Part 1 and Part 2 of her VIBE interview by clicking on them....


She was also on Wendy Williams talking about why she wears white and her new project with Queen Latifah's production company.

Hot daayyyuuum! This woman is 42 years old and fly as heck... Diamond still got it going on....

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Lisa Raye mentioned in an interview with Sandra Rose that her ex-husband former Turks and Caicos premier Michael Misick stopped payment on her 20-year old daughter Kai's university education.

Lisa Raye and ex-husband Michael Misick, former Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands.

I’m so proud of her. She’s a little upset coming from over in Europe abruptly. My ex-husband let his financial support… he just abruptly stopped [paying her tuition] and messed up her schooling. It was the same school he went to get his doctorate degree and that just f*cked her up. You don’t do that to no kid, you know what I’m sayin?

She's putting him on blast for doing that. But Kai is not his biological child, so should she even be angry that he cut her off???? What do you guys think?????

Lisa Raye in GIANT Mag photo spread.

On her relationship with Rev. Al Sharpton:

I think what people don’t know… they underestimated my role as First Lady… we were in a different country with different rules. Britain had taken over. They have suspended the Constitution and made my ex-husband step down and started a new government. So that made different rules and laws for me with my divorce. So when Rev. Sharpton came to me, he was like ‘you’re a little out of your league with this.’ So I actually leaned on him as one of our civil rights leaders and being a smart man and being one of the closest black men to our president that you can lay your hands on. I think that was a smart ass move. I was like, ‘come help me.’

SR: So he helped you out with the legal part of the divorce?

It’s not over. I’m divorced legally. But it’s two parts you know, the financial settlement, the divorce settlement. Because my ex-husband is up for corruption of governmental funds and money laundering… you know everything is just up in the air with that. And I’m like well, why I got to wait? I ain’t got nothing to do with all that? When I met my ex-husband I was my own millionaire. I was doing my own damn thing.

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see Lisa Raye's spread in GIANT Magazine by clicking HERE

Some pics of Lisa Raye and Lil Kim partying at the Mansion in Miami surfaced on the net. Once again Lil Kim looks like an Oompha Loompa. Wish she woulda stuck to the toned down look on the beach. Sighh....

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Some pics of Lisa Raye and Lil Kim partying at the Mansion in Miami surfaced on the net. Once again Lil Kim looks like an Oompha Loompa. Wish she woulda stuck to the toned down look on the beach. Sighh....

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More stars out and about:

Rihanna channels her inner Ertha Kitt in this Derek Lam number.
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Well she's back on US soil, hopefully with beefed up security. Here is Leona Lewis at Herve Leger event in California.
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Actor/musician/photographer Lenny Kravitz doing some promo in Madrid Spain
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Former First Lady of Turks and Caicos,Lisa Raye supporting her friend Wendy Raquel Robinson, who runs an after-school arts program in LA
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Etana and DJ Halo Boy of Kairi FM Dominica right before her performance at Mayfest '09



Here's Barbee at the IRAWMA on Sunday night May 3rd.
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Check out this video of Lisa Raye talking to Sister 2 Sister Magazine about her estranged husband Michael Misick.




I don't know what to make of it. One the one hand she feel she has been slighted, but I don't know that all this bad talking the man is working in her favor. At the same time, if he done wrong, she has the right to call him out. They say when one half of a couple talks so much about the other in this situation, they may still be in love/attached....Me personally I would just take my divorce and start over, but it's all about staying in the spotlight I guess....that's Hollywood for ya.

What's your take??? Should couples discuss their divorce or relationship in a public forum????

Michael Misick has tendered his resignation as Premier of Turks and Caicos a week earlier than expected:

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Here is the story on The Times (London)

The Prime Minister of the Turks and Caicos Islands has resigned as Britain prepares to take administrative control of the Caribbean territory.

Michael Misick, the Premier of the British dependency who has been at the centre of a corruption probe into the ruling elite, said in a statement he was resigning to give way to a unified government.

"I still think I have the majority of support in the public and in the country but suddenly the majority of elected members, who represent voters at this time, wanted me to step aside, therefore I think I have done the honourable thing," he the Caicos Free Press newspaper.

"At this time the country needs a unified government. I did not want to hold on to leadership at all costs," he added.

Mr Misick's resignation comes as the British Parliament considers legislation to suspend the constitution of the islands and hand power over to the British Governor, Gordon Wetherell.

Mr Wetherell announced plans to transfer authority into his hands last week, blaming “clear signs of political amorality and immaturity and general administrative incompetence” for the move.

The decision came after an investigation into the islands' administration by Sir Robin Auld, a former Lord Justice of Appeal, found a "high probability of systemic corruption or other serious dishonesty" among the ruling elite.

The inquiry was set up last year after a critical report by the commons Foreign Affairs Select Commisttee identified a "palpable climate of fear" on the islands.

The inquiry heard allegations of political corruption involving land sales, development deals and the granting of voting rights. It also heard details of the lavish lifestyle of Mr Misick and his estranged wife, the American actress LiseRaye McCoy-Misick, whose business dealings are at the heart of the investigation.

Mr Misick, 43, a British-trained lawyer who became the first Prime Minister of the Turks and Caicos in 2006, is accused with his fellow government ministers of selling off Crown land to property developers for personal gain.

The inquiry was also told that Mr Misick, who is also the Tourism Minister, arranged for his wife to be paid $300,000 (£203,000)from government funds to be the face of an international tourism campaign.

During the hearing on the island of Providenciales, it emerged that Mr Misick, who is also an estate agent, consultant to a firm of lawyers and director of a number of property companies, has received undeclared loans of $20 million from a number of financial institutions, foreign companies and members of the Government.

His wife regaled the hearing with details of the couple's opulent lifestyle. They flew by private jet for holidays in Africa and Europe and spent hundreds of thousands of pounds a month on clothes. She told the inquiry there was no limit on the couple's spending.

In his statement today, Mr Misick admitted he had "regrets and personal pain and agony" stemming from "mistaken judgement", but he attacked Britain's decision to strip the territory of its independence.

"No matter what my personal failings may have been, they do not support the pretext ... to suspend our constitution and take us back to a time we had thought long past," he said.

"This is tantamount to being re-colonised. It is a backwards step completely contrary to the whole movement of history."

Mr Misick repeatedly denied any wrong-doing during the hearing. However, Sir Robin could recommend criminal investigations in his final report, which is due in April. Mr Wetherell said the authorities were considering whether to bolster police resources and appoint a special prosecutor in anticipation of evidence that crimes were committed.

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Well here's my two cents. Ya the guy is corrupt, tell me one country where there is no corruption in govt???? Such a crock...they just want an excuse to go back to colonialism so instead of a black man running the scene...England can stretch its arm across the ocean and have the power over likkle Turks and Caicos. You think the british govt not corrupt????Bet they are, they just way better at hiding it than the likkle black man that get a taste of power and doh know what to do with himself.

Our favorite ex-first lady is in the news once again. Right now Lisa Raye McCoy-Misick is being linked to R& B singer Ginuwine. She is the leading lady in the video for his first release from his upcoming album A Mans Thoughts.The song is called "Last Chance."

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Ginuwine is married to (former rapper) Sole with whom he has three children. Lisa Raye of course is in the midst of a nasty divorce with Turks and Caicos Premier Michael Misick. Both sides deny any romatic involvement, though all who were on the set admitted their chemistry.Can't wait to see the vid.

By the way,I am a huge Ginuwine fan, His album 100% Ginuwine is sick, it's sexy, it's freaky, it's hot...Love it!!!!!!
Check out the vid for his song "So Anxious" . Ya'll I watched it about five times already (I think Imma need a cold shower soon). That song is just too hot.And peep the dance sequence at the end. Usher who????Chris Brown What??? You know is from him dey get their moves right???? Ok.. nuff said. YES I love Ginuwine...now watch de video eh.

Mr. Vegas and Chaka Bomani of Upscale Crowd Entertainment at Club Element's Caribbean Fridays event

Assasin, Rhona Fox, and Kevin Lyttle at SOBs in Manhattan


Lisa Raye at the 2nd Annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon.

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Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon was there too.

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FaithEvans and son CJ (his father is Christopher Wallace AKA Notorious B.I.G) atStreetfighter IV launchin L.A
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Faith Evans and Family at Street Fighter IV launch (Husband Todd Russaw holding son Ryder, CJ, daughter Chyna and son Joshua)
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Estelle atBrit Awards. SMH....SMH.....there are no words
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In the midst of his corruption trial Premier Michael Misick has released this statement:

“In recent months, there has been much discontent among some ministers and Progressive National Party elected members… It now appears to me that the divide within the party is too deep. I have decided that I will not seek the leadership of my party on 28th February 2009. This is a decision that I have not arrived at lightly. I would further like to announce that effective 31st March, I will resign as Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, allowing the new leader of the PNP to be sworn in as Premier. The period February 28th 2009 to March 31st 2009 will allow for an orderly transition.”

Not surprised. It was more a matter of when, not if.... for more on the drama that he has been through just type his name and search The Lime.

Lisa Raye, Tiffany "New York” Pollard, and an all African-American celebrity cast will perform Eve Ensler’s Obie-award winning play The Vagina Monologues in several cities in an effort to combat violence against women and girls.

Other cast members include Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tamara “Taj” Johnson George, Jill Marie Jones, Essence Atkins, Tocarra, Shar Jackson, Ella Joyce, Rolonda Watts, Yvette Wilson, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Tiffany Pollard (’New York’), London Charles (’Deelishis’) and Myra J. Source

I guess since she is in the throes of a divorce, and no longer first lady she is free to really express herself.

I guess with all the superstars who vacation in the Turks and Caicos islands, it wasn't too far fetched for the Preimier Micheal Misick to try a ting. After all he have to meet these stars on their level and more right??? So he got private jets on call, a Hollywood actress wife, attends Star-list events. Read part of an article in the Miami Herald on the investigation into Misiks lifestyle. Note the article calls him Prime Minister. His official title is Premier so doh make that hurt yuh head!!!

With two private jets on call and a Hollywood wife, the Turks and Caicos prime minister lived like the rich and famous who have made the Caribbean island chain one of the hottest stops for celebrities.

Michael Misick says his lifestyle allowed him to court high-end developers and helped put the British territory southeast of the Bahamas on the map.

But his financial dealings are now the focus of a British investigative commission that is wrapping up hearings this week on the main island of Providenciales.

The Turks and Caicos still answers to a London-appointed governor, who formed the commission last summer after a British Parliament report found complaints of rampant corruption on the islands. The commission could call for a criminal investigation based on what it finds.

The hearings that began Jan. 13 at the Regent Palms Hotel have included sworn testimony from Misick's estranged wife, actress LisaRaye McCoy, that she used a government-leased jet to vacation in Africa, visit her daughter in Switzerland and commute from Los Angeles. The couple also leased a Rolls-Royce and spent more than $1 million on the interior design of their home. Misick has denied abusing public funds.

Investigators said in the hearings that eastern European developer Mario Hoffman acquired resort land at a deep discount and received special tax breaks around the time one of his bankers gave the prime minister a $6 million loan - part of $20 million in personal loans that Misick has amassed from banks, a developer and political appointees.

Misick, 43, a London-educated lawyer and realty broker, testified himself that he continued to collect sales commissions after being elected prime minister.

But he makes no apologies.

When he was criticized for more than doubling his salary and earning more than British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, the stocky leader with a slightly graying goatee replied: "Sir, I submit I have done more for Turks and Caicos than Gordon Brown has done for England."

Now in his second term, Misick is also the tourism minister, the Turks and Caicos' promoter-in-chief. Since he took office in 2003, the gross domestic product in the territory of 22,000 people has more than doubled to $750 million - largely through a resort-building boom.

Island aficionado Mark Amherst of privateislandsblog.com said the Turks and Caicos is "the new No. 1 holiday retreat for A-list celebrities." It's the place where Ben Affleck married, Eva Longoria honeymooned and Bruce Willis built a home.

Misick helped feed the buzz by party-hopping with McCoy, a Chicago-born actress who starred in the television series "All of Us" and appeared in the movie "Beauty Shop."

But his troubles started in July when the commission, led by former British judge Sir Robin Auld, began probing a range of allegations, including claims that Misick and other island officials profited from the sale of government-owned land.

According to the testimony, Misick spent $275,000 in a jewelry store, chartered a jet for a Paris shopping spree and charged more than $1 million to an American Express account with his wife after they married in 2006.

McCoy acknowledged she spent as much as $200,000 a month, but she said it was necessary to buy new hats, gloves and suits to fit her "first lady lifestyle."

The prime minister last month said his government "may have made mistakes," but he is confident no laws were broken.

But the prospect of criminal charges has added to a growing list of problems.

In December, leaders of Misick's own party said they had lost confidence in him. He and McCoy had an ugly breakup, with Misick accusing her of attacking him in August.

Misick urged the commission to consider his finances in the context of the territory. Across the Caribbean, he said, politicians routinely receive personal donations of tens of thousands of dollars with no strings attached.

But he does concede some excesses. Looking back, he said it would have more prudent not to keep two Gulf Stream jets on call.

Misick said he now flies commercial.

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LisaRaye is in the latest Essence Magazine issue. Remember her? Diamond from Playas Club...first lady of Turks and Caicos, Neesee James on All of Us. Three images that though seemingly contradictory are probably all sides of the coin that is Lisa Raye. It's unfortunate that the time of her life that should be filled with joy has come to such an end. Of course The Lime brought you all the latest updates in her tumultuous relationship with husband Michael Misick Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands. Here are excerpts from her latest interview with Essence Magazine.

ESSENCE.COM: Many balked at your whirlwind romance and marriage and accused you of being an opportunist. How do you feel about that assessment of your character?
LISARAYE: First of all, I'm a fan of love and partnership. I would say this to my critics: If a man comes to you there obviously has to be a connection. I had a man who's smart and powerful and who I fell in love with. He's embracing my family. Add the fact that I have an opportunity to bring tourism to his country and be involved in something historical. Who in the hell would say no? But what scared me was the idea of being First Lady?
ESSENCE.COM: What frightened you about assuming that role?

LISARAYE: I knew nothing about being a First Lady or politics. I'm thinking, What am I going to have to change? I'm on a successful sitcom, my daughter is in high school and I'm the breadwinner. What am I going to do? Then Prince Charming comes my way and I'm saying, "God, did You send this man to me to take me away like Calgon?"

ESSENCE.COM: Was it difficult making the transition from Hollywood to a small island?
LISARAYE: I have a responsibility to LisaRaye the actress, the host, the motivating speaker, the mother, the model. That woman is still me. However, I understood that I had taken on this other responsibility to the countrymen and women of Turks and Caicos. I stepped into this position as the country's First Lady, and I will admit I was scared, because I'm an American girl, a city girl who is used to the lights, camera, and action. I knew nothing about being a politician's wife or First Lady. In Hollywood, we don't sell sugar and coffee; we sell the sand, the sea and the stars. Everything in Turks and Caicos is different—culturally, geographically and even the style of dress. It wasn't easy leaving my family and friends behind to come to a country where I know no one except my husband. There was no protocol person or committee to teach me what my role should be nor did anyone tell me, "This is what we expect of you."

Read the entire interview HERE

Or maybe just a typical hormonal man, which BTW when you have a public persona you should already know you can't be

Well here is what Anthony L Hall of Caribbean Net News says that one of the two women involved in a threesome with the Premier at his mansion while Lisa Raye was out of the country:

Hon. Dr Michael Misick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), might
be guilty of many crimes, but, according to a credible witness statement, rape
is not one of them. No doubt you recall the sensational allegation of rape an
American woman filed against Premier Misick last March. And, no doubt, few
people believed him when he issued the following denial: “I strongly and
categorically deny these false and outrageous allegations... I am confident that
I will be completely and fully exonerated.”

However, the signed statement of another woman -- whom I shall refer to only by her first name, Vanessa -- tends to corroborate the Premier’s denial. Not least because she claims to have not only witnessed but also participated in the sexual acts that gave rise to the allegations. Specifically, Vanessa states that she and the Premier began a sexual relationship in Paris sometime in February. Further, that she was a houseguest at his residence in TCI on March 28 when the alleged rape occurred. She confirms that the Premier’s wife, First Lady LisaRaye, was traveling at the time. Vanessa states that the Premier threw a party at which “everyone was having a good time drinking and singing and going into the pool.” And that at some point, just she and the Premier’s accuser – whom I shall refer to only by her first name, Cynthia - ended up in the pool together.

Vanessa states that after a little girl talk, Cynthia suggested they get naked. She notes here that fellow partiers “Mike Pernod and Andrew Ashcroft walked by the pool at one point and saw them but left after saying hello.” Vanessa states that Cynthia then “surprised” her with a kiss on the lips. And that they then proceeded to engage in lesbian sex acts that “went on for a long time.” Vanessa states that at some point the Premier arrived and saw them in flagrante delicto. Further, that she invited him to join in the fun and that he took off his clothes and jumped right in. At this point, she claims that their ménage-a-trois involved her having “sexual contact even while Cynthia was having sexual intercourse with the Premier.” Vanessa states, more to the point, that: “...at no time during their sexual encounter did she hear any complaints from Cynthia....”

Vanessa then states that after a while, they “all agreed to continue inside the guesthouse,” but soon they all fell asleep. Vanessa states that she heard the Premier get up and leave the next morning. And that when Cynthia finally got up Vanessa “asked how she was feeling and started to talk about all the sex with her and the Premier.” Vanessa states that she was “very hurt” when Cynthia became “uptight and agitated”; especially when Cynthia insisted that: “...she didn’t remember anything about that and she has a boyfriend and... she doesn’t do that...”
Vanessa ends her statement by noting that “the Premier along with Ashcroft came
to the guesthouse” later that morning. And that after pleasantries, during which
“Cynthia didn’t say anything” to the Premier about being raped, Ashcroft drove
her to her hotel at Nikki Beach. And that’s the material thrust of her
statement!

(Incidentally, I have omitted the more pornographic parts of her statement in the interest of public decency.) Of course, acquaintance rape (or date rape) is notoriously difficult to prosecute – as the prosecutor in the
William Kennedy Smith case can readily attest. But this is because such “she
said, he said” cases rarely have eyewitness testimony that can corroborate
either the allegation of the accuser or the denial of the accused. In this case,
I can’t imagine any prosecutor filing charges, let alone winning a conviction,
against the Premier given Vanessa’s statement. Moreover, it renders waiting for
FBI forensic evidence a complete waste of time since any finding would be
entirely consistent with consensual sex. Which brings me to TCI Attorney General
Kurt Defreitas; because TCIanders have been waiting anxiously for over five
months for AG Defreitas to either charge the Premier or announce that there is
insufficient evidence to do so. Moreover, I believe there is not only compelling
public interest in putting this matter to rest, but also a categorical
imperative to remove the cloud of suspicion from our Premier if prosecuting him
has virtually no prospect of success. That said, I am acutely mindful of
widespread suspicion that the Premier paid off Cynthia (with either millions of
US dollars or acres of Crown land) to recant her allegations. And I appreciate
that many will immediately suspect that he paid Vanessa to provide this
exculpatory statement as well. However, the problem with these suspicions is
that, even if true, the alleged payoffs would expose the Premier only to charges
for witness tampering and obstruction of justice. Because they would also
fatally compromise any indictment against him for rape since Cynthia’s
credibility as a victim, having accepted the payoff, would be irremediably
impeached. Accordingly, I urge AG Defeitas to quell the fury of speculation over
this rape case by issuing an immediate statement either assuring the public that
there is just cause to continue the investigation, or conceding that there is
not. In addition, it behooves him to indicate if Vanessa’s statement has already
been factored into the investigation, or if it constitutes newly discovered
evidence which might finally compel him to drop the allegations against the
Premier - as I believe justice now demands. That said, I also feel obliged to
urge AG Defreitas to re-examine his decision not to prosecute the Premier on
assault and obstruction of justice charges stemming from his alleged assault of
Mr. Arthur Robinson MP last year. Because I believe there is (was?) sufficient
(direct and circumstantial) evidence in that case to convict him. Not to mention
that, arguably, there is more compelling public interest in holding the Premier
to account for his alleged assault of Robinson than for his alleged rape of
Cynthia.

NOTE: I am reliably informed that members of the Commission of Inquiry
into government corruption in the TCI are currently conducting extensive
forensic investigations into the business and banking activities of government
officials and other suspect individuals. Furthermore, that this phase of the
Inquiry will continue for several more weeks -- at which time select
individuals will be invited to give oral testimony. But bear in mind that this
Commission will have access to all of the evidence TCIslanders submitted to the
UK Foreign Affairs Committee a few months ago.

Well that is evidence for her divorce case too......look drama I mean I don'teven have to watch celebreality ofVHI to get my little look into the freaky life of the stars. I have island representation now!

Please not I am not trying to make light of the situation or relish in this painful time that the Misicks are going through, but ol boy should have known better. When you are a politicion, actor, athelete, whatever there are women who will capitalize on that by any means necessary. Don't put yourself in these situations. This is the kind of shit that will hit de fan. Ya digg!

Lisa Raye keeping a very public profile, arriving at Mr Chow's in white Rolls Royce.

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Don Cheadle at the premiere of his new movie Traitor at Union Square in NY

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Busta at Traitor Premiere
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Estelle was there too

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And here she is hitting up the Trace magazine party for Keri Hilson (L) who was on the most recent cover. Ryan Leslie poses with the ladies. I love his song Diamnond Girl

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Estelle seen at the birthday party celebration for celebrity makeup artist AJ Crimson at ADIDAS Originals on Monday night in New York City. Along with AJ and Estelle are Letoya Luckett (formerly of Destinys Child) and Forest Whitiker's wife Keisha. Sidbar: Why Estelle always comeoff looking like the oldest one in the bunch....I think she trying too hard with this "Look at me I'm-mature-and-sophisticated look" free it up a likkle home girl!
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"Rihanna you can wer the hoodie but you cyan hide"Here she is shopping it up with lil bro Rajad at the Beverly Center in West Hollywood photo source

.....and yes C-Breezy was there too.

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