Articles Tagged “London”
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Filmmakers travel to uncover steelpan communities in six countries in “Panomundo”
“The time has come and we are ready to make this happen,” says British award-winning director Keith Musaman Morton, as he raises a picture of a rusted steelpan. “Who would believe that [the steelpan] has come to symbolize so much?” Morton is one month away from beginning the second round of production for his documentary [...]
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Natural Black to headline Guyana’s Independence Anniversary Celebrations in London
Conscious reggae star Natural Black embarks on the UK leg of his current tour schedule, when he headlines Guyana’s 47th Independence Anniversary celebrations at Platinum Suite in London, England on May 26, 2013. British promoters Dan Fox Promotions and Vizion Sounds Records only had one choice when it came to nabbing an international reggae act [...]
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Have you heard of the new web series “DEAR JESUS?”
Dear Jesus is back for a second season following the drama filled life of Mercedes. Picking up where season one ended, Mercedes is forced to choose between her cheating ex-boyfriend who wants a second try at their relationship, and the new man in her life, David. Season one also ended with Mercedes being rocked with [...]
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Reggae Broadcaster David Rodigan moves to BBC
REGGAE broadcaster David Rodigan is to join BBC Radio 1Xtra, weeks after he ended his long association with London’s hip Kiss FM.Starting February 17, Rodigan, 61, will host a two-hour show on Sundays. In the summer, he will be on BBC Radio 2 for a 13-part series, Britain’s Press Association reports. Rodigan ended his over [...]
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RIP: Reggae & Ska artist Lloyd Charmers dead at 74.
Reggae artist Lloyd Charmers has passed away at the age of 74. The singer, keyboard player and record producer died in London on December 27, after suffering a heart attack behind the wheel of his car. He was taken to Homerton Hospital, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The versatile Charmers grew up in Trench [...]
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VIDEO: Rave reviews for Heather Headley’s performance in UK’s “The Bodyguard” musical
Trinidadian-born Tony and Grammy winner Heather Headley made her West End debut in the stage musical of Whitney Houston’s classic 1992 movie “The Bodyguard” to rave reviews at London’s Adelphi Theatre. The Bodyguard, a new musical based on the 1992 Warner Bros. film was scripted by Lawrence Kasdan and starred the late Whitney Houston, officially [...]
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Rihanna FULLY clothed for London Christmas tree lighting + her 2013 Diamonds European dates
In case you missed it, Rihanna switched on the Christmas lights at the Westfield shopping centre in Stratford, London this past Monday. Talk about one extreme to the next. The Bajan beauty who stripped down in the December 2012 issue of GQ, was fully clothed in an androgynous look with a matching blue and grey [...]
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World Class Impact by Trinidad and Tobago at World Travel Market
Trinidad and Tobago created a big splash at the first official day of the World Travel Market on November 5 at the ExCel Centre in London. His Excellency High Commissioner Garvin Nicholas and the Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Stephen Cadiz showed London and the rest of the world what Trini hospitality is all about [...]
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Jamaica wins ‘Favorite Worldwide Destination’ at British Travel Awards
Jamaica was been named the ‘Favorite Worldwide Destination’ by the readers of British Travel Awards’ ‘Check In’ magazine. The island took the top spot from more than 70 other destinations in the magazine’s new Readers’ Choice Awards, announced at the weekend. The Readers’ Choice Awards are voted for exclusively by readers of Check In, the [...]
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Turks and Caicos head to the polls of Friday for general elections
Voters in this British Overseas Territory will go to the polls on Friday to elect a new government, three years after London resumed daily administration of Turks& Caicos Islands (TCI), disbanded the locally elected government and suspended the legislature. The move by London came after a one-man Commission of Inquiry said it found widespread corruption [...]
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VIDEO: Team Minaj UK questions Nicki in a hilarious interview
Last week Nicki Minaj joined British radio personality Tim Westwood in London for their latest interview this year. However, in a unique twist, the interview saw members of the Rapper’s UK fan base and not Westwood direct the line of questioning- making for hilarious viewing. Check out the Minaj madness below: Nicki Minaj’s ‘The Re-Up’ album [...]
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The Holy Bible now available with Jamaican Patois translation
The Jamaican Patois translation of the New Testament of the Holy Bible had its official launch in London recently at the Jamaican High Commission. General secretary of the Bible Society of the West Indies, the Reverend Courtney Stewart, told JIS news that the launch, held on October 9, was an acknowledgement of the strong ties [...]
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LIAT might name Aircraft after Grenada’s Kirani James
It is possible that LIAT will be naming one of its planes after Kirani James, in honor of the young man who made his country and the Caribbean proud. This was a move proposed by Antigua’s Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer, after the young Grenadian lad gave the spice isle their first gold medal. Spencer made [...]
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T&T’s Olympic Gold medalist, Keshorn Walcott to recieve cash, house, land + more. (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
Monday August 13th was a national holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, in honor of their Olympic gold medalist Keshorn Walcott and fellow Olympians’ return home. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and thousands of locals, dressed in the national colors of red, black and white awaited the hero’s return at Trinidad’s Piarco International Airport. The 19-year-old javelin [...]
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VIDEO: Damian “Jr Gong” Marley speaks on Jamaica’s 50th independence.
Our girl Sharon Carpenter and GlobalGrind sat down with reggae royalty Damian “Jr Gong” Marley at the Indig02 Arena, where he recently performed at one of the many concerts celebrating Jamaica 50. Marley spoken of the importance and significance of Jamaica’s Independence and gave his opinion on what his father would say if he was alive [...]
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PHOTOS: Puma celebrates Jamaica’s 50th Independence with Party in London
Sports apparel giant -Puma hosted a Jamaica’s 50th Independence party in Puma Yard on August 8, 2012, in London. Puma can be credited for the Jamaican athlete’s Olympic 2012 uniforms which were designed by Cedella Marley, daughter of the great Bob Marley and of course, for being the official sponsor of the Jamaican athletic team that [...]
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PHOTOS: Caribbean and CARICOM nations represent at London Olympics Parade of Nations
Of the 204 countries participating in the 2012 London Olympics, 22 are from the Caribbean region. On Friday July 27th, 2012 all 22 CARICOM countries were represented at the Parade of Nations at this years Opening Ceremony in London, England. Check out photos of each national contingent and their flag-bearers from the Parade of Nations [...]
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PHOTOS: Usain Bolt Wax Figure “Lands” at London’s Heathrow Airport
International sports star and Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, is literally the man to watch for the 2012 Olympics, as a life size waxwork of the 25 year old athlete is now at display at London’s Heathrow Airport. Adopting his signature pose, the waxen image is already causing a buzz with visitors. The statue will remain [...]
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At 62, Grammy winner Billy Ocean reveals the secrets behind a healthy and positive life!
Grammy award-winning vocalist and Caribbean man, Billy Ocean, 62, recently sat down for an interview with UK Daily Mail to dish on why he became a vegetarian, how he stays positive and being at his most creative at night. Check out the full interview below: DO YOU GET YOUR FIVE A DAY? My wife is [...]
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London Caribbean Export to host Caribbean Soul Fusion with 6 new artistes!
Six emerging artistes and two headline acts will showcase regional talent during the London 2012 Olympics as Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) hosts Caribbean Soul Fusion on August 9, 2012, at Grosvenor House in London. This event, which forms a part of the agency’s London Engage initiative, will highlight a wide range of Caribbean [...]
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London’s IndigO2 to host 12-day Jamaica 50 Festival. List of major acts inside…
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence in spectacular style, London’s IndigO2 will play host to the Jamaica 50 Festival with some of the most iconic reggae, ska and dub artists appearing together on stage during a twelve-day event. Despite being a small island state, Jamaica’s cultural impact on the world and musical legacy [...]
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Etana releases new single – “Reggae” + 2012 European tour dates inside…
Etana has released a brand new single affectionately titled from her favorite genre of music. The single, Reggae will be featured on the popular compilation series, Strictly The Best which will be released this June. Reggae is a high quality production created by a group of young, talented musicians. The track was produced by A-Team [...]
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Rihanna squashes beef rumors by kissing labelmate, Rita Ora
Rihanna squashed beef rumors when she gave her fellow Roc Nation labelmate Rita Ora a warm kiss on the cheek, at a party in London. Back in March, MediaTakeOut had alleged that Rihanna was “furious” after Rita was given track R.I.P. as her debut single – which Drake had apparently penned with the Bajan babe [...]
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Busy Signal Fled US on Drug Charge, Changed Name, now facing Extradition
Authorities say that Busy Signal is a fugitive wanted on decade-old drug conspiracy charges in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Agents with Jamaica’s organized crime division arrested him at the international airport in the capital of Kingston. He had just arrived on a flight from London, where authorities first detained Busy Signal for allegedly traveling [...]
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Heather Headley lands role of Whitney Houston for “The Bodyguard” musical
Tony award-winning actress and Grammy award-winning songstress, Heather Headley, has secured the lead female role in the musical version of the classic Whitney Houston film, The Bodyguard. The Trinidadian-born Headley will play Houston’s role of singer in distress, Rachel Marron, while Lloyd Owen will play Kevin Costner’s part, in the UK-based production. The show marks [...]
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