TAMPA, Florida – Amid a flurry of rumours that Buju Banton has been freed, the Jamaican community here has one piece of advice: follow the Jamaica Observer.
The Observer is the only Jamaican newspaper with a reporter covering the trial here at the Gibbons US Court where Banton, real name Mark Myrie, is nervously awaiting a verdict on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
The jury is continuing its deliberations ahead of a verdict expected later today.
Our reporter at the trial, Paul Henry, will bring you further updates when confirmed news is available. You can follow us via our websitewww.jamaicaobserver.com or Twitter @jamaicaobserver.com.
At the time of writing, Buju is the sixth most popular trending topic on Twitter worldwide.
