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MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAMAICA CHURCH SERVICE COMMEMORATING JAMAICA’S 47TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAMAICA CHURCH SERVICE COMMEMORATING JAMAICA’S 47TH YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

Forty-seven (47) years ago, Jamaica attained one of the most singular achievements that any country could boast – its independence. At that time, such an accomplishment was met with much excitement and high expectations. Expectations of [...]

Hudson River ECO Reggae & World Music Festival – Saturday, August 22nd 2009

Hudson River ECO Reggae & World Music Festival – Saturday, August 22nd 2009

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND 2009 12:00PM to 8:00PM Croton Point Park Croton-on-Hudson NY Music by: Majestic Twin Sound Advance tickets $25 All Star line-up of Reggae, Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz & World Music artists. Calton Coffie formerly [...]

Jamaican minister urges EU to increase access for regional culture

KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between CARIFORUM and the European Union must address problems being faced by cultural practitioners in the region, who are seeking to export their services to Europe. Jamaica’s [...]

Beenie Man King of the Dancehall Indeed

Beenie Man King of the Dancehall Indeed

In what was probably the biggest dancehall night turnout in the 17-year history of Reggae Sumfest, Beenie Man proved that he was indeed the king of the dancehall. Dancehall artiste Beenie Man delivers a scintillating performance [...]

Sean Paul's Imperial Blaze Will Still Be 'Meaningful'

While the dancehall star’s new album has dance jams, it will still deal with some serious topics. NEW YORK — It’s hard to expect a dark album from a guy who made a song called “Gimme [...]

Usain Bolt Top Gear

Usain Bolt on Top Gear which aired on Sunday 12th July 2009 on BBC2. [...]

Barbados Signs Agreement with EU

Barbados Signs Agreement with EU

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Investment, Telecommunications and Energy, Sen. Darcy Boyce, signing the agreement on behalf of the Government of Barbados, witnessed by Head of the European Delegation, Ambassador Valeriano Diaz (right). [...]

Three days with Quincy Jones and friends at the Bermuda Music Festival

Three days with Quincy Jones and friends at the Bermuda Music Festival

The Bermuda Department of Tourism announced today that multi-Grammy winning producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones will be joined by a number of A-list artists, including Ne-Yo, for a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the 14(th) Annual Bermuda [...]

Selectors beg for peace – 'Man used to fling lyrics but dem neva used to fight'

Selectors beg for peace – 'Man used to fling lyrics but dem neva used to fight'

Several selectors have been abused in the past, whether by artistes or their entourages. However, these acts of violence are not encouraged by selector and other members of the dancehall industry. The lastest victim was selector [...]

VYBZ KARTEL, BOUNTY, ELEPHANT, BEENIE AND FLIPPA TOOK DANCEHALL NIGHT AT SUMFEST

VYBZ KARTEL, BOUNTY, ELEPHANT, BEENIE AND FLIPPA TOOK DANCEHALL NIGHT AT SUMFEST

Vybz Bartel Vybz Kartel underlined his dominance as dancehall’s top act with a brilliant performance at Reggae Sumfest 2009 this morning. Hitting the stage at a few minutes to 5 a.m., the EME deejay of the [...]