Trinidad: Carnival 2012, bigger and better than ever

$43.5 Million has already been given to the various interest groups for Carnival 2012 and another $53 million was approved by Cabinet to cover additional expenses to ensure masqueraders, performers and audiences have the best experience. Minister Peters also advised that Caribbean Airlines has confirmed 220,000 visitors expected for 2012.

Chedda Shoots Two New Videos With Award Winning Director

KINGSTON, JAMAICA :: MARCH 14, 2011 :: Rising dancehall artiste Chedda known for the hits ‘Fake Jeans Admit It’ and ‘Cleanest’ over the weekend shot two new videos for the singles ‘Bad Inna Song’ and ‘Worry Dem’, the latter produced by 2011 EME Award Rhythm of the Year Winner (Reggae) – Cash Flow Records. Shot [...]

Jamaican Stage Play “Ghett-Out” Makes U.S. Debut

Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaica’s entertaining and humorous hit play “Ghett-Out,” featuring Keith “Shebada” Ramsay and an all-star cast, is making it’s long awaited U.S. debut on March 19, 2011 (Hartford, Connecticut – Weaver High School) and March 20, 2011 (Queens, New York – York College). Promotions company Irish and Chin promises two full nights of [...]

Lima Calbio to Represent Trinidad and Tobago at the 2011 Seychelles Carnaval International de Victoria

AGSelectPR, PORT OF SPAIN, Wednesday, February 16th 2011: After a 40 year hiatus since the 1972 debut of carnival in Seychelles, the festivities have returned and Trinidad Soca darling Lima Calbio will be in the midst of the celebrations; waving the red, white, and black. Carnaval International de Victoria, under the theme “a melting pot [...]

I-OCTANE INVADED NEW YORK CITY AND WOWED FANS WTIH THREE STELLAR PERFORMANCES

I-Octane invaded New York’s Tri-State area with not one but three stellar performances last week. After a whirlwind media tour at the end of January, I-Octane returned to New York a week later for his anticipated performances at SOBs in New York City, Temptations Night Club in Brooklyn and The Hut in New Jersey. On [...]

Nicky B: Cooking Up Hits for 2011

AGSelectPR, KINGSTON, Monday, February 7th 2011: Though his dream of being a professional chef did not materialize, Nicky B is busy in the studio cooking up sweet-sounding treats that he is ready to dish out for anxious fans starting with his newest single “Golddigger” featuring Elephant Man. The 2011 menu also promises collaborations with international [...]

New Orleans Ben Hunter to Perform at the Opening for New Music Seminar, Hollywood Ca Feb 14th

Reggae artist Ben E. Hunter, a native of New Orleans, has been selected to perform on Monday, Feb. 14 at Opening Night Party for the New Music Seminar, “The After Grammy Jammy,” at the Music Box in Los Angeles. The event will take place the day after the 53rd Grammy Award Ceremony on Feb. 13. [...]

Darius Avila and Paul Nabor Taking Music to its Highest Level in Belize

By Wellington C. Ramos Through the efforts of the Battle of the Drums Secretariat Darius Avila, national recognition has been given to Paul Nabor the most popular Garifuna Parandero in the country of Belize. Not only was he recognized but the area Representative for Toledo West constituency Honourable Eden Martinez Minster of Human Development and [...]

The allure of Jamaica Jazz & Blues

By Sheena Gayle Just like how her music relative Machel Mantano dominated the Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival last year, soca queen Alison Hinds wore her crown well and injected a carnival-like energy in the Greenfield Stadium to steal the show on Thursday night. The whining and gyrating never stopped until she exited the stage [...]

I-Octane Scheduled to Travel to New York To Promote “My Life” Tour

New York, New York (January 20, 2011): With three number one hits, Lose A Friend, My Life and Puff It, in 2010, accolades that include, Stone Love culture artist of the year, Jamaica Observer male singer of the year, Jamaica Star People’s Choice Award male singjay of the year and Hitz 92FM Male Reggae Artist [...]

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