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Caribbean Airlines deputy speaks on personal success

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What’s wrong with getting inspiration from Trinidadians when its positive? OCEAN STYLE writes that Mr. Jaikaran is credited with bringing Caribbean culture to the forefront in New York City. He has introduced successive generations of North American and Caribbean audiences to emerging talents from the islands of the Caribbean, many of whom are today among the most powerful brands in the region. He was also the director of the extremely successful International Soca Monarch franchise, the biggest competitive showcase for Soca music which was the driving force behind the world-famous…

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Jamaica MUSIC lyming March 4 – March 10, 2012

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[Some data taken from the Jamaica Star] Muse Music by Code Red and others. Kirov vodka inclusive. Cost:$1,500 Venue:Club Privilege, New Kingston Date:Saturday. 10 March 2012 @ 10:00 pm The Remixes 80s & 90s Edition Exotic Cars N’ Fashion Group presents The Remixes 80s & 90s Edition. From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Cost:$1,000 presold, $1,500 at the gate Venue:Stones Jerk Hut & Lounge, Braeton Parkway, Portmore Pines Date:Saturday. 24 March 2012 @ 9:00 pm A Di Gal Dem Tun Up Wi Ting Music by Electro Mar, Mad Ras and…

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Jamaica Music Countdown March 2-9, 2012 by Richie B

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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “HOT MIX” ON HOT 102FM MAR 2 – 8, 2012 TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 1 11 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (2wks@#1) NM 02 3 16 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records U-1 03 2 13 Wine – Cham – Cash Flow (2wks@#1) D-1 04 4 11 Shut Up – Bounty Killer – Starkutt Records NM 05 6 9 World Boss (Why Pree) – Vybz Kartel – Head…

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Mark Lyttle emerges a force to reckon with

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In an era where good lyrics are lacking, Mark Lyttle emerges as a force to be reckon with. A powerful baritone singer, and songwriter, Mark has a goal to touch as many hearts as possible with his music and varied, but positive messages. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Lyttle realised his talent in his late teens, while in a church choir, and his talent was propelled by a passion for music which surpassed all his other ambitions. He credits artistes such as Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass and James Ingram for…

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Jamaica Music Countdown Feb 24 – Mar 1 by Richie B

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JAMAICA MUSIC COUNTDOWN BY RICHIE B, HOST – “HOT MIX” ON HOT 102FM FEB 24 – MAR 1, 2012 TOP 25 DANCE HALL SINGLES TW LW WOC TITLE/ARTISTE/LABEL 01 5 10 Party Shot – Popcaan – TJ Records (1wk@#1) U-4 02 2 12 Wine – Cham – Cash Flow (2wks@#1) NM 03 3 15 If I Was Your Girl – Ms. Triniti – Trinigirl/Unseen Lab Records NM 04 4 10 Shut Up – Bounty Killer – Starkutt Records NM 05 1 11 Clean – Popcaan – TJ Records (2wks@#1) D-4…

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Susan Shirley shows at Harmony Hall March 4

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Susan Shirley will be presenting her eighth one-person exhibition at Harmony Hall, Ocho Rios on Sunday, March 4. Opening remarks will be made at 12 noon by Aloun Ndombet-Assamba, Attorney-at-Law & Mediator, former Minister of Tourism, Entertainment & Culture and Host of “TalkingPoint Assambalive” on Newstalk93fm. Born in Michigan, Susan met her Jamaican husband Greg at Michigan State University, and they returned to Jamaica in 1976. After teaching art at Alpha Academy for several years, she left to concentrate on her own artistic development and raising their children. Over the…

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