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The legendary godfather of rap returns

Posted by CaribShout on November 21, 2009 at 12:30am

Gil Scott-Heron He was the man who invented rap, "the black Bob Dylan".As lanky as a basketball player, he delivered jeremiads against racism and poverty, but with such nonchalant poise that he might have been a Harlem Globetrotter. The phrase 'the

Jade Mountain wins GAVA Gold Award

Posted by CaribShout on November 21, 2009 at 12:54am

St Lucia’s Jade Mountain was the recipient of the first ever GAVA Gold Award at the inaugural award reception held at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas on November 15th. Also, the coral kaleidoscope pool of the Jade Mountain Club was chosen as the cover

Jr Gong, Nas for National Geographic event

Posted by CaribShout on November 19, 2009 at 11:00pm

Nas (left) and Damion 'Junior Gong' Marley shake hands following a performance at Reggae Sumfest this year American rapper Nas and Reggae's Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley thrilled audiences in Montego Bay this past summer as their performed together giving

Legendary international artistes Foreigner and Steel Pulse for St. Lucia Jazz 2010

Posted by CaribShout on November 19, 2009 at 10:16pm

American Rock band Foreigner. Some of the Jazz world’s most iconic and legendary musicians are set to perform on the luscious tropical gem of Saint Lucia at the prestigious Saint Lucia Jazz in May 2010. The ten-day celebration will take place from

Historic first for UWI Open Campus

Posted by CaribShout on November 13, 2009 at 8:38pm

The 2009 Open Campus Valedictorian, Denise Gordon from Montserrat, received a standing ovation for her inspiring address. CASTRIES, St Lucia -- The University of the West Indies (UWI) celebrated an historic first with the inaugural formal Graduation

Planning and Preparation emphasized at Elite Coaching weekend - St. Lucia

Posted by CaribShout on November 15, 2009 at 10:08pm

Coaches and participants during an elite coaching workshop in Soufriere. Improving planning, performance analysis, the principles behind fitness training and mental toughness were all key areas of discussion at an elite coaching workshop in Soufrier

ST LUCIAN SWIMMERS PLACE SECOND AT 2009 OECS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Posted by CaribShout on November 15, 2009 at 10:02pm

Jon L Innocent Dolor (L) earned two Gold, six Silver and three Bronze medals while Julian Brice (center) who placed first in the 15-17 age group came away with nine Gold and two Bronze medals. A highly motivated and enthusiastic St Lucia National S

Jerk Fest delivers more food, fun and festivities

Posted by CaribShout on November 13, 2009 at 9:09pm

With promises of a bigger and better festival, last Sunday, the 8th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival delivered! The unmistakable aroma of authentic Jamaican jerk permeated the air at Markham Park in Sunrise to herald the event, dubbed the biggest

Tyson Beckford Gets Into Carnival Groove With “Trini Ambassadors”

Posted by CaribShout on November 12, 2009 at 10:49pm

Wendy Fitzwilliam and Tyson Beckford at Antilia's Carnival event in New York. NEW YORK - World renowned super model and host of Bravo's Make Me a Super Model, Jamaican-American Tyson Beckford joined two "Trinidadian Ambassadors" last week at Antilia

Reality show films in St Lucia!

Posted by CaribShout on November 10, 2009 at 11:19pm

German celebrities in St Lucia to film Project Paradise. Reality shows are now what the sitcoms used to be to television in the 70’s and 80’s. Many of the popular ones have a cult following of millions of viewers world-wide who tune in week after we

WESTJET Launches Non-Stop Service To Turks and Caicos

Posted by CaribShout on November 9, 2009 at 11:48pm

Passengers disembarking WESTJET’s inaugural flight. PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands - WestJet, Canada’s preferred airline today launched their new non-stop service between Providenciales, Turks & Caicos and Toronto, Canada. The inaugural flig

Exciting literary festival for Montserrat

Posted by CaribShout on November 10, 2009 at 12:39am

By Cathy Buffonge SALEM, Montserrat -- This weekend a most exciting Literary Festival is planned, spearheaded by the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies here in Montserrat. The Alliouagana Festival of the Word, running from Thursday 12

La Croix Maingot boy is Courts reading champ!

Posted by CaribShout on November 7, 2009 at 9:47pm

Written By: Kayra Williams The Courts OECS Reading Competition reached the exciting final stages in St Lucia on Wednesday, November 4, and for the determining competition round, eight students who topped their respective district challenges were pre

Sean Paul wins Best Reggae Artist

Posted by CaribShout on November 7, 2009 at 10:50pm in Entertainment

Last night Sean Paul took home the award for Best Reggae Artist at the Soul Train Music Awards. The Soul Train Music Awards was held last night in Atlanta with honors going out to some of the best in the entertainment industry. The Best Reggae Artis

IMF adds to tourism gloom

Posted by CaribShout on October 27, 2009 at 10:13pm

The short-term outlook for Caribbean tourism is not promising, according to the International Monetary Fund. The IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook said the effects of the financial crisis on the Caribbean will likely persist into 2010 because t

Award winning Jamaican cooking star to display at Food, Rum and Rhythm event in London

Posted by CaribShout on November 4, 2009 at 10:37pm

LONDON, UK - The famed Jamaican born British entrepreneur, chef, musician, author and television personality, Levi Roots, will display his mastery of Caribbean cuisine at London’s prime wine and spirit-tasting venue, when the Caribbean Tourism Organ

Two Jamaican Icons honored by South Florida community

Posted by CaribShout on November 4, 2009 at 10:30pm

Professor Mervyn Morris, O.J. (left) and Mrs. Norma Darby, folklorist (right) sharing the spotlight with the Jamaica Folk Revue at a Community Reception in their honor. MIAMI GARDENS - A large number of Jamaicans paid tribute to two Jamaican icons,

Morgan Heritage - Reggae Royalty

Posted by CaribShout on November 3, 2009 at 9:30pm

Since their 1997 VP Records debut Protect Us Jah, Morgan Heritage has shined as one of reggae’s best bands. The accomplishments of the group and individual members are formidable; as songwriters, producers and a touring band. This family of talented

Usain Bolt's life in the fast lane

Posted by CaribShout on November 2, 2009 at 10:00pm

Life for Usain Bolt is far from normal these days. There are public appearances in every part of the world, long flights (in first class, naturally), endless interviews, and every once in a while, a bit of training to keep him in shape. He is fast b

Swine flu, round two: Caribbean outlook

Posted by CaribShout on October 29, 2009 at 11:00am

The incidence of swine flu in the Caribbean shows little sign of easing overall, neither does fear of the virus. In the past week, authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have closed schools and courthouses due to the spread of the H1N1 virus. In Grenada