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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

Business of Culture Making it Profitable for Caribbean Multi-National business Conference to Focus Attention

Posted by CaribShout on November 2, 2009 at 10:27pm in Culture

Having given the world some of its most exciting musical art forms, the Caribbean has staked its claim as a major international cultural center. The steel band, calypso, reggae and soca made their entry into the world of entertainment and culture in

How Can Bright Green Cities Thrive Without Capital?

Posted by CaribShout on November 2, 2009 at 10:19pm

What do you do when things are booming but your credit's dried up? Perhaps you begin to invent new ways of doing business. U.N. Habitat recently released a report showing that the pace of urbanization is increasing, with "200,000 new dwellers floodi

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

University race quotas row in Brazil

Posted by CaribShout on November 2, 2009 at 9:47pm

Many Brazilian universities have already adopted affirmative action policies There are more people of African descent in Brazil than in any country outside the African continent itself, but the higher you go in Brazilian society the less evidence th

'Dumb' American criminals attempt robbery with ‘permanent marker pen disguises’

Posted by Troy Porter on October 30, 2009 at 12:30pm

Two hapless robbers in America, Matthew McNelly and Joey Miller, have been arrested with the “worst disguises ever” after trying to hide their faces with permanent marker pen. McNelly, 23, and Miller, 20 were arrested by armed police in Carroll, Iow

Jamaica's National Hero, Marcus Garvey Gets Major OAS Recognition

Posted by CaribShout on October 29, 2009 at 9:11pm in Culture

WASHINGTON, DC - Jamaica's first National Hero, The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, has received major hemispheric recognition with the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Washington D.C. in the USA re-naming its Hall of Culture in his hon

St Lucians embrace Jounen Kwéyòl! International Creole Day

Posted by CaribShout on October 29, 2009 at 8:56pm in Community

Jounen Kwéyòl Entenasyonal (International Creole Day) is officially October 28. However, Saint Lucians across the island participated in activities leading up to the day this past weekend. Throughout the island the sounds of Creole and folk music fi

Double Dare - Shaggy and Friends host second "I Dare You" concert

Posted by Rosey Clayton on October 29, 2009 at 4:30pm

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20091029/ent/ent1.html"Executive producer for the event, Shaggy, was first up to talk about the new developments and plans for the concert. This year, reminiscent of the diamond-selling artiste, there will be a

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

Driving while black

Posted by Ann-Rose Johnson-Lewis on October 28, 2009 at 9:46pm

I am just wondering when will it be possible for my husband(a black man with dreads, driving a nice vehicle) to drive through Virginia/West Virginia or any other state for that matter and not get stopped with some BS reason by the officer. Not all bl

New Zealand and Australia Ragamuffin Reggae Festival Headline By Shaggy & Wyclef

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2009 at 1:00pm

Hiphop superstar and reggae lover Wyclef Jean along with Shaggy (pictured above) will headline the third Ragamuffin Reggae Festival, which takes place again in New Zealand and Australia in January. A release from promoter Andrew McManus Presents sa

Legends Of Reggae & Soul For Brooklyn Academy Of Music

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2009 at 12:54pm

The appeal of reggae, like soul music, is universal. Both genres have been embraced over the years by music lovers worldwide, especially Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora. New York-based Jammins Entertainment will present the Reggae Legends and

Fashion's Night Out: Yendi's Style

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2009 at 12:30pm

Whether she's hosting the popular Rising Stars tv show, or doing the social rounds, she's definitely a fashionista. The beauty queen who thrilled local and international audiences with her looks and personality, continues to turn heads where she goe

The Original Bad Boys, Inner Circle Rocks California

Posted by CaribShout on October 28, 2009 at 12:00pm

Inner Circle Bio courtesy of www.audio-music.info & www.jamrockmagazine.com Inner Circle is, of course, best known for "Bad Boys," a ubiquitous crossover hit thanks to its use as the theme song for the long-running Fox TV reality series Cops. But t

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

Bahamas welcomes new US ambassador

Posted by CaribShout on October 27, 2009 at 10:00pm

The Bahamas welcomed the 13th Ambassador of the United States of America, on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in a ceremony at Government House. Pictured left iNicole Avant, Ambassador of the United States to The Bahamas. At right is Arthur Hanna, Governo

Who cares about Kwéyòl, (Creole) anyway? The language debate continues in St. Lucia

Posted by CaribShout on October 24, 2009 at 3:07pm

Have we been using our unique Creole culture to our advantage or have we spent too much time running away from it? Who cares about Kwéyòl? Why does it persist in spite of the greater necessity of English? Why does it survive when it has been insulte

Have some confidence in the CCJ! ‘Caribbean should be proud of our judges’

Posted by CaribShout on October 24, 2009 at 2:57pm

Judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice: Standing: Justice Jacob Wit, Justice Desiree Bernard, Justice Adrian Saunders, Justice David Hayton, Justice Rolston Nelson, Justice Michael de la Bastide TC, Justice Duke EE Pollard. (By: Denys Barrow SC)

Budding chefs get Sandals support!

Posted by CaribShout on October 24, 2009 at 2:53pm

The winners and the runners-up in the Sandals Schools Culinary program (Written By: Kayra Williams) Fourteen students who had been taken under the Sandals’ wing for an intensive culinary training program this week got the chance to prove to their i