JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “HOT MIX” ON HOT 102FM MAR 23 – 29, 2012 TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 1 19 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records (2wks@#1) NM 02 4 11 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music U-2 03 2 14 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (3wks@#1) D-1 04 3 12 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion (pp#3) D-1 05 6 15 School Fee – Darrio –…
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EDITORIAL: Why are people of mixed race labelled BLACK?
This is why some people EXCEPT me run from the label Black- I a not chinese nor indian nor Jamaican white nor a mix. I am a natural blend – brown if you please.
Read MoreBusiness events March 18-26 in Jamaica
Shipping Association of Jamaica workshop on ‘How to Win and Keep Customers’, at SAJ offices, 4 Fourth Avenue, Newport West, Kingston, 8:30 a.m. dahliac@jamports.com Business Development Options workshop on performance management, at Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston, 8:30 a.m. projectsandtrainingja@yahoo.com PSOJ/CADRC ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ seminar, March 20-21, at Altamont Court Hotel, Tucker Avenue, New Kingston, 8:30 a.m. andreenl@psoj.org Institute of Chartered Accounts of Jamaica launch the ICAJ Writer’s Club, at ICAJ Secretariat, 8 Ruthven Road, New Kingston, 5:30 p.m. prassistant@icaj.org Jamaica Business Development Corporation hosts HACCP workshop,…
Read MoreHOLD ON! US Judge tells Jamaican ‘don’ Dudus, lawyers
“Federal prosecutors must prove convicted Jamaican drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke’s life of violence extended far beyond his admitted crimes…” at hearings
Read MoreFethi Tabet in concert March 22 in Jamaica
The Alliance française de la Jamaïque, in association with JNBS, presents the first ever concert in Jamaica by Algerian-born singer and instrumentalist, Fethi Tabet. This concert by Tabet who has performed the world over, from India to China, with stops in Africa, America and the Middle East, will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2012 starting at 8 p.m. at the Courtleigh Auditorium. This musical master delivers a message of peace and fraternity, through his powerful voice and instruments, captivating audiences and delivering magical performances in his own exceptional style.…
Read MoreWhat Jamaican herbs can help build muscle tone?
Dear Jamaican Herbalist, Hello! I would love to know if there are any herbs that you know of that are good for muscle tone because I’m not fond of pharmaceutical medicine. Jay Dear Jay, Several herbs can be effective to building muscle tone – building tissues. The tonifying herb, Ginseng is often used to build muscle tone. A good tea blend of Ginger, Peppermint, Raspberry, Spearmint, and Wild Yam increases muscle tone. Here are some other useful ones Marshmallow root, Sage, Dandelion leaves, Alfalfa, Kelp, Rose Hips, Licorice, Mullein, Nettles,…
Read More2012 Francophone Film Festival starts March 24
The Alliance française de la Jamaïque, in association with the Diplomatic Missions of Belgium, Canada, France and Senegal, presents the 2012 edition of the Francophone Film Festival in Jamaica to be held March 24 – April 4, 2012. For two weeks, the best of French, Belgian, Senegalese, Haitian and Canadian cinema will be on show at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston. The Jamaican public, movie enthusiasts and lovers of cultural diversity in particular, will be treated to a different kind of cinema, completely free of cost. Movies will be…
Read MoreArt walk 2012 fine arts festival for Montego Bay
The first ever “Art Walk” fine arts festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica West Indies is slated for Saturday March 31, and Sunday April 1, 2012. The event, hosted by Elgosart Gallery begins each day at 10:00am and ends at 7:00 pm, and set for 31 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay St. James and at the former Native Restaurant Building. This art event is in commemoration of Jamaica’s 50th independence celebrations. Artists from across Jamaica will be participating, and admission will be free to the public. Fine arts, sculpture, pottery and other…
Read MoreJamaica Music Countdown Mar 16 – 22, 2012 by Richie B
JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “HOT MIX” ON HOT 102FM MAR 16 – 22, 2012 TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 2 18 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records (1wk@#1) U-1 02 1 13 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (3wks@#1) D-1 03 4 11 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head Concussion U-1 04 6 10 Do Sumn – Konshens – Subkonshus Music U-2 05 5 15 Wine – Cham – Cash Flow…
Read MoreCanada-Jamaicans kick off Jamaica 50th April
To Toronto,”One Love” from Jamaica: Canadians Celebrate Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary Sunday, 10 April 2011 The Jamaica 50th (J50) Steering Committee Toronto Chapter will present the City of Toronto with gifts as a gesture of goodwill and friendship to kick off the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence in 2012.
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