Post Archive

August 2011

Photos from the Edge

Here’s a photo courtesy of Steve Urchin of some friendly neighbourhood caterpillars -just hanging out in his yard and adding to the vibrant colours of the Caribbean. Thanks Steve!

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MusicSean Paul

BUY NOW: Available worldwide exclusively on the Apple iTunes Store -Blaze Fia Riddim With the release of the Blaze Fia Riddim, Grammy Award winning artist Sean Paul has taken his love for music to new heights and added the title of “producer” to his list of accomplishments. For his debut effort,

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Dance

Artistic Expressions will present two evenings of dance, bringing together diverse dance styles and cultures, September 3rd- 4th at the Little Theatre in this year’s offering ‘Cultural Fusion’.  The first of two evenings will feature, Cherylyn Lavagnino  Dance, a New York City based contemporary ballet company alongside the time treasured National

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Drama

Here’s the official trailer for HAIRPEACE, directed by Fabian Thomas and Sankofa Arts & Facilitation on now at the Pantry Playhouse. HAIRPEACE will run until September 18. For more info see Hairpeace-a-celebration-of-the-healing-power-of-friendship

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Art

This year again the demonstration of talent amongst the younger generation of artists is on display at The Mutual Gallery with the staging of the 2011 Super Plus Under 40 Artist of the Year Competition and Exhibition. The opening of the exhibition was held on  Thursday August 18. Three artists are vying

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Current Affairs

TVJ’s Kay Osbourne, explains why J-FLAG’s advertisement campaign was rejected but why Jamaica needs to become more tolerant… This makes absolutely no sense.  Mrs. Osbourne calls for more tolerance in Jamaica while rejecting the message of tolerance of the ad campaign…? See Ad unconditional-love-for-all-jamaicans-the-controversial-pro-gay-psa  

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Drama

Do go see Keiran King’s new romantic comedy musical, “Last Call” at the Phillip Sherlock Centre, UWI, it’s closing Sunday! Set in the 40’s this production is a well staged and acted musical production well worth seeing. Last Call is written by Keiran king with direction from Keiran King and

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Current Affairs

I just don’t get what the big deal about this video is. Personally, I think all Jamaicans could all benefit from hearing its message  – tolerance for all despite our differences. I dont’ think this video is pro or con being homosexual or any other kind of “sexual”, it just

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Music

With the release of the Blaze Fia Riddim, Grammy Award winning artist Sean Paul has taken his love for music to new heights and added the title of “producer” to his list of accomplishments. For his debut effort, Sean decided to stick with his true love– dancehall. Blaze Fia is

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Good Food

  There is a new line of flavoured water on the market and this time by a local manufacturer! It’s called Island62 Fruit Flavoured waters. It is now available in select supermarkets (including Loshusan in Barbican) and made with 100%  pure Jamaican fruit extract. They are 35 calories per serving, sweetened

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