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The Caribbean After Chavez
Category: News Written by Edgar Nkosi White
It’s remarkably easy to remove a man from the earth. What is not so easy is to remove his memory. Chavez is dead.
Snoop Lion Receiving Death Threats From Rastas
Category: News Written by Entertainment News
Last month Snoop Lion, formerly Snoop Dogg, told NME that he may never do another reggae album in Jamaica due to issues with Bunny Wailer and members of the Rastafarian Millennium Council, who accused the rap icon of exploiting Rastafarian culture for profits.
Add a commentWill Smith and Jada In An Open Marriage?
Category: News Written by Entertainment Reporter
Jada Pinkett and Will Smith have been married for over 16 years, however they have sex with other people.
Add a commentU.S Lawmakers Ask if Beyonce & Jay Z Given Permission For Cuba Trip
Category: News Written by Caribbean Journal
Two Florida lawmakers are demanding to know if the U.S. Government sanctioned the vacation Jay-Z and Beyoncé took to Cuba.
Add a commentBeres Hammond UK Tour With Marcia Griffiths and Morgan Heritage
Category: News Written by Media Release
For the first time ever, The King of Lovers Rock, Queen of Reggae and Royal Family of Reggae have been brought together in the UK for a tour that will see them entertain crowds in London, Bristol, Birmingham and Huddersfield.
Add a commentHope for Buju Banton Retrial After Juror Misconduct Probe
Category: News Written by Nadine Gliceran
Buju Banton's quest for a new trial is taking shape in a Florida court. The embattled reggae star returns to court on February 19 after Federal Judge, James Moody, set a new hearing in the ongoing juror misconduct probe.
From Bamboo Sticks To An Oildrum: The History of the Steelpan
Category: News Written by Ursula Barzey
"They didn't care. A steelband man, you have sticks in your pockets; you would be the subject of police harassment." That is the opening line from Panomundo (the promo), a 7-minute video that explores the history of the steelpan. The film uses a series of interviews to give an account of the hardships that the pioneers of the steelpan faced.
New Photo Book Celebrates The Joy Of Carnival In The Caribbean
Category: News
Few picture books are set in the Caribbean, but a new picture book takes readers on a delightful journey to the village of John John in Trinidad. Drummer Boy of John John, released in October from multicultural children's book publisher LEE & LOW BOOKS, tells the story of a young boy named Winston who makes a surprising musical discovery just in time for Carnival.
Buju Banton Issues Statement On The Postponement Of His Sentencing
Category: News Written by Zaheera Blake
Embattled reggae superstar Buju Banton will have to wait a little longer to know his fate regarding a gun charge.
Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, along with his legal team appeared in the Sam M Gibbons Federal Court in Tampa, Florida yesterday morning.
Chris Brown's Upcoming Guyana Concert Sparks Outrage
Category: News Written by Media Release
Domestic violence activists and women's rights groups in Guyana have come out slugging against American R&B singer Chris Brown's "Unforgettable 2" concert scheduled to be held in that country on December 26.
Buju Banton May Have Hope Of Freedom After Juror Violation
Category: News Written by Kingsley Irish
A juror's violation of court orders in the Buju Banton trial could lead to a possible mistrial in his Florida case on drug and gun charges.
St. Maarten's +721 Dialling Code Now In Effect
Category: News Written by Bureau Telecommunication & Post
The Bureau Telecommunication & Post (BTPSXM) on the island of St. Maarten have announced that the island's new dialling code 1-721 will commence as of September 30.
Sizzla Kalonji To Perform In Zimbabwe Despite President Mugabe's Insult
Category: News Written by Zaheera Blake
Despite President Mugabe's controversial statements towards Jamaica, reggae singer, Sizzla Kalonji, is going ahead with plans to perform in Zimbabwe. Sizzla has two shows carded for Harare, Zimbabwe, as part of his upcoming 'Jah Put a Hand on Africa' tour across Africa.
A Verdict On Apple's Long Anticipated Iphone 5, Recently Released
Category: News Written by Rob Pegoraro (Discovery News)
There is a new iPhone, it's called the iPhone 5, it has a larger screen and it supports 4G LTE wireless broadband. That much you should have guessed.
Jamaican Artiste KK Holliday Places Second In U.S Unsigned Only Music Competition
Category: News Written by Unsigned Only Music
The Unsigned Only Music Competition is pleased to announce its 2012 inaugural winners. Nearly 7,500 songs were submitted and of those, Jamaican artist KK Holliday was awarded Second Place in the Pop/Top 40 category. Holliday's song "Shugga Daddy" showcases the Reggae Pop genre and puts Jamaica "on the map" in Unsigned Only's debut year--a trend that will hopefully continue in future years of the competition.
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