Magnum High Energy Christmas Party set for weekend

Magnum, the most popular tonic wine in dancehall, is giving 3000 consumers free tickets to attend the Magnum Christmas party on Friday, December 2 at the National Stadium Car Park. The event dubbed Magnum Christmas: Crank It Up High Energy, will feature, performers from the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall talent series such as; Tanto Blacks, and several dancehall heavy weights. Patrons will also enjoy music from top disc jockeys DJ Liquid, Coppershot, Fotta Hype and Renaissance. Leading up to the event, Lascelles Wines and Spirits, distributors of Magnum…

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US Embassy here closes November 11, Veteran’s Day

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kingston will be closed today Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans’ Day, a federal holiday in the United States. All parts of the U.S. Mission, including the Consular Section, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Information Resource Centre, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Peace Corps offices and the U.S. Consular Agency in Montego Bay, will also be closed on that day. The Embassy and its affiliated offices will re-open official business hours on Monday, November 14th.

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Jagra GT Taylor says Christmas Extravaganza show must go on

The year 2011 has been one in which recession has been the main profiler in the videolight and the production of mammoth dancehall shows has declined significantly. However, the promoters of the event which has what is arguably the longest title – Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza – have declared that recession or no recession, the show must go on. Production is therefore in high gear for this eagerly anticipated calendar event, held annually at Independence Park, Black River, St. Elizabeth. Now celebrating its twelfth staging, the show will continue…

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Blak Ryno releases first official single on his own label

Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry! Since exiting the Portmore Empire, Garrison recording artiste Romane Anderson better known as Blak Ryno continues to show dexterity in the very competitive Jamaican music industry. Aside from overcoming many challenges following his departure, the deejay also became an entrepreneur forming his own record label and last week released his first official single under the ‘Garrison Records’ outfit. The song titled ‘Whine Me’, exuding traits of soca influence was…

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