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ATLANTA TOP 30 REGGAE / TOP 10 SOCA - BAJAN IN TOP TEN SOCA TUNES
2008-03-06 11:43:00
CARIBBEAN RUNNINGSFRIDAYS 2PM – 4PMHOST – JASON SKYWALKERATLANTA TOP 30 REGGAE & TOP 10 SOCAWEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 29th 2008TOP 30 SINGLES RANK ARTIST TITLE LABEL 1 QUEEN IFRICA BELOW THE WAIST PENTHOUSE 2 TARRUS RILEY SHE’S ROYAL VP 3 JAH CURE TO YOUR ARMS OF LOVE FRESH EAR 4 TAMI CHIN OVER AND OVER AGAIN FRESH EAR 5 BUSY SIGNAL THESE ARE THE DAYS VP / GREENSLEEVES 6 PRESSURE LOVE AND AFFECTION DON CORLEONE / VP 7 ETANA ROOTS VP 8 QUEEN IFRICA DADDY NO DOUBT 9 ALAINE SINCERELY VP 10 ERUP CLICK MI FINGER TRUCK BACK 11 WAYNE MARSHAL GIVE ME STR...
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Old Barbadian Adage proves accurate: Chalk & Cheese - Separate Worlds i
2008-03-04 02:08:00
It was not so long ago when we told you we'd check a few polo matches for ourselves and see what the difference is - we have and there are VAST chasms, lemme tell ya!I realise both Waterhall and Diamonds International have been advertising polo on the radio, after my infamous article appeared, but Waterhall has just revised its website a lot, with much of it still incomplete - while Lion Castle and the Barbados Polo Club's sites just occupy cyberspace... They need wallpapers, screensavers and maybe free song downloads, folks, if you really wanna survive competition! Look at Waterhall, they have actually used tv ads and gone youtube!Looking at the ad, it definitely has its humour niche - however, since when has polo been a working-class sport? Even if you check the classic movie, Pretty Woman, set in the good ol' US of A, it is an elite event. However, Waterhall is trying to get everyone to attend, it seems they're in a cold war with the B'dos Polo Club, they want their own agen...
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NEW BAJAN MUSIC VIDEO - Fitzroy fea. Trezay & Billy Kincaid (Directed b
2008-03-04 01:59:00
What has happened to the Bajan frog out to save the Universe armed only with a measly sword (collins)? I e-mailed him and here is what he had to say -Greetings fine people, I hope this e-mail finds you well,Just giving you a heads up on the release of my new "Barbados-only" single and video, "The Way I Move (WEmix)" featuring Trezay and Billy Kincaid. It was a pleasure to fly home and work with these fellas, as I've known them since I first started doing music, back when I was 15 or so. I've grown a lot as a musician since then, and I can't even call what I do "hip-hop" anymore, but this track was a chance to revisit the good old days.Back then, we were some of the only MC's in Barbados, and I remember spending quite a few Saturday mornings in front of DaCosta's Mall, begging people to sign petitions to get local hip-hop on the radio. It was quite a feat to get the radio stations to pay attention to us back then lemme tell ya, but look at how things have changed...Anyhow, plea...
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USVI and Saba show interest in Nevis’ geothermal operations
2008-03-04 01:43:00
Two high powered delegations from the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Dutch Territory of Saba just left Nevis following a two day visit for a first hand look at the ongoing geothermal explorations on the island. Both delegations were welcomed to the island by Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry at his Bath Plain Office and were hosted by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) at a dinner in their honour at the Four Seasons Resorts. Following a drill site visit to the West Indies Power Nevis Ltd Spring Hill site, Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Mr. Greg Francis accompanied by his Senior Policy Advisor Mr. Nathan Simmonds and Director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office Mr. Bevan Smith Junior told the Department of Information that he was impressed with the operations and that geothermal energy was something they planned to look into. Meantime, Mr. Smith explained that the USVI had plans to decrease its dependence on oil through a 20 perc...
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Theatre Arts Workshop - Sat 8th March, at EBCCI (SHAMELESS PLUG)
2008-03-04 01:29:00
Barbados is on the verge of developing an important new cultural industry, and the Errol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination is inviting all interested parties to an exploratory meeting, which focuses on the development of Theatre in Barbados on Saturday March 8th, 2008 from 10:00am to 5:30pmTel 417-4776/7 to registerWe are specifically inviting directors, designers, choreographers, playwrights, lyricists, composers, arrangers, literary artists and professional actors to come together to share experiences and ideas on enhancing Barbadian theatre and furthermore to seek to combine resources and visions for the creation of a troupe of professional theatrical performers based in Barbados.Our goal is to re-tell classic stories from a Caribbean aesthetic, and also to create new productions of Caribbean stories to enlighten and entertain the world.The morning session will feature a presentation by our Visiting Lecturer, Nigerian Dr. Esiaba Irobi on “Building a Theatre Culture,” fo...
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OLD SCHOOL MEETS NEW STYLE AT SKN DANCE WORKSHOP
2008-03-04 01:28:00
Cultural dancers in St. Kitts spent some time recently learning techniques of a more modern dance in a tale of old school meets new style.The Victoria Road Community Center was the venue for a hip-hop workshop which drew young dancers of the hip-hop genre but also appealed to more seasoned performers from traditional dance groups including Vivace, Okolo Tegremantine as well as Christian groups Hebrew Brothers and Divine Praise.The workshop was organized by the Alliance Française in collaboration with the Department of Culture and facilitated by choreographer David Milome of Martinique. He was supported by team members Marie-Aude Ichane and Jean-Michel Garraud. Dance Specialist in the Department of Culture Lorna ‘Ava’ Henry coordinated the one-day session. She told SKNIS that dance much like music, has cross linkages and some of the techniques associated with hip-hop mirrors traditional dance. Ms. Henry explained that participants enhanced their overall knowledge of dance and le...
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Ancestral Echoes create a Spiritual Bond: Heru off the chain while remainin
2008-03-01 22:44:00
Close to MacGregor Street in Bridgetown, an old red-bricked building rests close by - this particular night in question its name is probably at its most apt, The Spirit Bond , and orishas were indeed invoked to give and receive tribute as ancestors to poets who lay down psychokinetic battles against racism and evil forces in a manner similar to a Jedi Knight wielding a lightsaber!There was a traditional presentation of issuing the Libation, and an adorable little dreadlocked toddler orating a pledge against those that would uphold advancement based on pigmentation.Oswald Jones drew the audience's attention to him like how a lightbulb draws fireflies in the deep of the night, he regaled the folk with his Bronze winner from NIFCA 2007 "The Same Slave Ship," where he does not paint a pretty picture for Caricom, he refers to the CSME as - Caribbean Society, Memory (is) Erased!Kimberley Boyce alias Kimani Mocha Jade still sought love and energy from the crowd and gained some with her new...
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Barbadian Media ignore concerns of its people with Housing Needs - WEST COA
2008-03-01 21:50:00
I was driving home from work and listening to Mix FM, heard Emmanuel Joseph with their news (It was late again - 5:26 pm, 2nd day in a row, too!) and was gushing about 250 jobs for Bajans at a piece of real estate outside of Holetown...My immediate reaction was - how come this is not a series of starter units for first-jobbed or just-have-family Bajans?You expect that certain agencies will have a perspective to promote but allegedly the Advocate, Nation, CBC and the rest have their own testicles? Here is the pablum served up for all Barbados to gobble without, salt/pepper/hotsauce/mayonnaise/curry/ket chup/mustard/sugar, NB: This item is edited for length of content -Barbados’ reputation as a shopping destination is expected to be greatly enhanced as a result of the country’s first Mixed Used Lifestyle Centre – Limegrove Lifestyle Centre...Minister of Trade, Industry and Commerce, George Hutson, at the official groundbreaking for the Centre at Holetown, St. James [says] the ant...
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EARTHRACE WORLD RECORD START DATE NOW 29TH MARCH
2008-03-01 21:10:00
The Earthrace team has announced they are moving the start of their round the world speed record attempt to 29th March . Earthrace is an incredible 78ft wave-piercing trimaran that runs exclusively on biodiesel. The not for profit project is run as a carbon neutral enterprise, making it one of the world’s most environmentally-friendly powerboats. The crew aim to secure the world speed record, to create greater awareness of the use of biofuel from sustainable sources as part of the solution to counter damage to the environment through fossil fuels, and to promote the need for everyone to lead sustainable lives. Skipper Pete Bethune explains, “We’ve been alerted to the impact that La Nina might have on our round the world record attempt. Bob McDavitt, our MetService Weather Ambassador from New Zealand, has told us that we could risk affecting our progress through the Pacific Ocean if we continue with the original start date of the beginning of March. We also want to ensur...
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REAL FOGGING IN ST. GEORGE AND ST. MICHAEL
2008-03-01 20:57:00
The fogging programme to rid the island of the aedes aegypti mosquito will continue next week with emphasis on St. George and St. Michael . The team from the Ministry of Health’s Vector Control Unit will start Monday, March 3, with fogging at Crab Hill, Crab Hill Tenantry #1 and #2, Archers Bay Road, Content, Stroud Bay, Salmonds, Avis Town, Harrises, Greenidges, St. Swithins and its environs, all in St. Lucy. The following day, Tuesday, March 4, the team will move to St. George where fogging will occur at Drax Hall, Farm Road, Bairds Village, Fairview, Middleton, Workman's, Jericho, Jordan's and its surroundings. Persons with respiratory problems should protect themselves from inhaling the fog while pedestrians and motorists must proceed with caution when encountering fogging operations on the street. Parents are instructed to prohibit children from playing in the fog or running behind the fogging machine.
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Nevisian Medical Facility receives high-tech vital sign monitors
2008-03-01 20:46:00
A number of high-tech machines were recently added to the Alexandra Hospital’s inventory of modern medical equipment. Dr. Cardell Rawlins accepted two essential high-tech PRO PAQ Vital Sign Monitors, on behalf of the hospital, from a well known local charitable organisation.Dr. Rawlins, Medical Chief of Staff at the Alexandra Hospital, expressed gratitude to the President of the Alexandra Hospital Infirmary Auxiliary, Ms. Claristine Claxton for the Monitors which cost EC $57,457.72.“I would like to say a hearty thank you to Ms. Claxton and the Auxiliary and we hope that our partnership with them can continue,” he said.He took the time to advance the hospital’s cause when he appealed to business members in the private sector and other social organisations to think of ways in which they could help the hospital and to recognise that it was their collective responsibility, to improve on all aspects of medical services that the hospital provided to the community.The Medical Chie...
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HAITIAN FILM PLAYS IN MIAMI, IT LOOKS AT CRIME AND GANGSTER LIFESTYLE, SAME
2008-03-01 20:13:00
Bal-Rouj, or Red Bullets, is a movie which centers around Michael, a 20 year old man, who loses his family at the hands of 6-armed thugs.Left for dead, Michael is taken to a hospital where a pretty 23 year-old nurse fosters him back to health.Waking up one morning, Michael goes on a revenge plot where he attempts to assassinate everyone involved in his family's massacre.Along his journey he comes to the tragic realization that the butchery of his family was an indiscriminate slaughter inspired by a society's collective state of mind.
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Ottawa Sens Fan Wins Trip to Barbados in a Canadian Bank Draw - Loyal Sens
2008-03-01 19:34:00
When Sandy Declare of Greely, Ontario accepted an invitation from MBNA Canada Bank to attend an exclusive SENS Rewards customer loyalty event, she didn't know that she would walk away as the grand prize winner of an all expense paid trip for two to sunny Barbados . Her name was drawn from among the names of the SENS Rewards customers who attended the catered event at Club Red with their guests last Saturday to watch their favourite Ottawa Senators team play against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a televised game. "We held this unique event as an opportunity to say thank you to some of our SENS Rewards MasterCard customers in the Ottawa area for their loyalty," said Chris Reid, Marketing Executive, MBNA Canada Bank. "Several guests won great prizes like Sens game tickets, Sens jerseys and we gave away 22,500 SENS Rewards Points which can be redeemed for unique experiential SENS Rewards. Congratulations to Sandy, we wish her a wonderful trip." Sandy Declare will travel to Barbados...
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"Art Collection 2008", an Exhibiton of paintings by Catherine Forter-Chee-A
2008-03-01 18:18:00
Catherine Forter Chee-A-Tow's Exhibition opens this evening, Saturday March 1st, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. This Exhibition will continue through to March 28th and if you're out of the country, you can visit us on-line to see all of Catherine's beautiful Art. The Gallery of Caribbean Art is located in the Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter.Artist's Statement: As an autodidact artist exercising in my adoptive country I felt rather constrained. Quite a paradox defying the freedom of being an artist. Maturity in my personal and painting life eventually gave me the confidence of my artistic expression. A very accomplished and veneered fellow artist from Grenada, Susan Mains, said to me once“I am proud of being a self taught artist. It just means that I read a lot, and worked very hard. “ As a matter of fact, I do paint just about everyday, several hours a day. I do have a studio, in my home that many times, in a slip of the tongue; I refer to as m...
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Caribbean International Film Festival Announces 2008 Call for Entries
2008-03-01 17:53:00
The 2008 Caribbean International Film Festival (CIFF), is holding one last "Call for Entries" March 7th, 2008 for it's inaugural festival being held April 8-12, 2008 on the island Barbados. The extended deadline date is The festival is opening this film competition to U.S. and international narrative feature-length, short films, documentaries and music videos. All completed works must arrive by no later to March 10, 2008. The festival will include 60 films from over 15 different countries including the US, France, Thailand, Australia and the Caribbean.About the festival CIFF is excited to welcome as it's 2008 Ambassador to the Film Festival , actor and singer Keith David, known for his roles in Crash, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Something About Mary, Platoon, Barbershop and various roles in television and voiceover roles In addition to the independent films screenings, CIFF is proud to present a screening of The Harder They Come written, produced and directed by the late Jamaican f...

Black History Month Films at EBCCI - Final Screenings
2008-02-29 05:18:00
The University of the West Indies – Cave Hill CampusErrol Barrow Centre for Creative Imagination (EBCCI)in collaboration withU.S. Embassy – BridgetownpresentsBlack History Month - February 2008FINAL Film Screenings at the EBCCI CinematequeThese film screenings will be held during the month of February and a new schedule will be announced each week. Please check below for the dates and times for the films for this week, as well as a brief synopsis of each film. Also note that these screenings are subject to change.ADMISSION is FREE!!!!!Saturday, March 13:00pm The Learning Tree, Gordon Parks (110 mins)Remember that special year in your life? That growing-up year when you had your first real adventure? Maybe it was the time you discovered love. Or hate. The year you faced an enemy, a challenge, or the death of someone you cared for. The year you stood up for a principle. Or stood by a friend. Or maybe, in your growing up year, it was all of them.5:00pm The First World ...
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MAGNUM KINGS & QUEENS OF DANCEHALL GIVES POWER TO THE POEPLE
2008-02-29 04:09:00
Jamaicans have an acute sense of what constitutes quality and in an artiste. In every noock and cranny of Jamaica dancehall is the heartbeat of the people and Jamaicans know what constitutes quality music. Magnum Kings & Queens of Dancehall gives power to the people by allowing them to vote for who they think should be the ultimate King and Queen of Dancehall.The Magnum sponsored Kings & Queens of Dancehall competition has fans of dancehall and Jamaicans in general glued to their television screens. The competition which seeks to discover and expose indigenous talent in the dancehall genre has now moved into a new phase at the Weekendz Bistro & Bar. Contestants are vying for over a million dollars in cash and prizes which include the production of a single and a video. The voting has been intense with numerous dancehall fans deciding who goes on to the next round and who goes home.There have been numerous theories as to why people vote for a particular contestant and co...
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When does the Royal Barbados Police Force acknowledge carjackings? When the
2008-02-29 03:21:00
For all of the political agenda B'dos Free Press may fling here and there every now and again, they do have some intriguing stories of true newsworthy attention, but then again, some areas within the mainstream media are under direct orders not to acknowledge this side of the world, no matter how juicy the story - here are some good BFP examples that are not touched completely yet...The items about implying a racket is on for foreigners who relax here only to find a ransacked home when they return or the spin on the latest tourist crimes which both the Tourism Authority and the Hotel and Tourism Association want downplayed?Rather than downplay it, perhaps they should hold off until the perps are caught and then highlight the fact the idiots are in Dodds avoiding to drop bars of soap, since it's usually the business community, friends and family of the RBPF or visitors who are most likely to get swift yet mostly accurate justice.Why am I talking all of this? Because from last year ...
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BARBADIAN POLYCLINIC PHARMACIES CLOSED FOR ONE DAY - STOCKTAKING SCHEDULE
2008-02-29 03:07:00
Several polyclinic pharmacies, operating under the aegis of the Barbados Drug Service (B.D.S), will close for one day ONLY next month, to carry out their annual stocktaking. The Ministry of Health apologises for any inconvenience caused.The pharmacies at the Ladymeade Reference Unit and St. Thomas Out-patient Clinic will be the first to close on Monday, March 3.On Tuesday, March 4, the pharmacies at Maurice Byer Polyclinic in Speightstown and the Randal Phillips Polyclinic in Oistins, Christ Church will be closed.The Glebe Polyclinic Pharmacy in St. George will be closed on Thursday, March 6 while on Friday, March 7, that of the Edgar Cochrane Polyclinic in Wildey will not be in operation. During the week, March 10 to 14, six pharmacies will close to accommodate stocktaking. These are the Geriatric Hospital Pharmacy at Beckles Road, St. Michael. and St. Joseph Out-patient Clinic on Monday, March 10; St. Philip Polyclinic on Tuesday, March 11, the Psychiatric Hospital Pharmacy on We...
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If you can't get enough doggie, do we have an offer for all you Bajans who
2008-02-29 02:44:00
The Hope Sanctuary: 266-0986OTHER WAYS TO HELP: ‘3 of these dogs are being kennelled as we do not have any room at The Hope – would you please help with the financial cost to kennel them for longer until we find them a home?’Also if that's too much doggie, you can always take up some Cock's Inn...
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IRON SHARPEN IRON BRINGS BACK SPOKEN-WORD MASTER HERU TO SPIRIT BOND THIS W
2008-02-28 13:35:00
Echoes of the Ancestors was an outstanding production punctuated with a full standing ovation. So what do you do when the people can't get enough and pining for more? Deliver the encore!{Ed's Note: Day-job has been hectic, but a review of Echoes will be forthcoming, that's a promise!}"Poetry As Prophecy" featuring Heru and an Open Mic experience comes off this Sunday, March 2nd, at Bentley's Bar & Restaurant at 7pm.Admission at the door is $25.If you missed him before or just need to hear more...come hear Heru!
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DEFENCE FORCE GETS MILITARY MIGHT BOOSTED BY BEIJING - MILITARY TO MILITARY
2008-02-28 13:22:00
Military aid valued at some BDS$840,000 was handed over to the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) by Chinese Ambassador, Liu Huanxing, via the Chinese Army.The donation, which included computer equipment, audio visual aids such as presentation projectors with the latest technology, disaster equipment, power generators on trailers, tents, equipment for the mess hall and other items, were made at the BDF’S St. Ann’s Fort Headquarters.In making the presentation, Ambassador Haunxing said that he hoped the items would help to improve the BDF’S working conditions and assist its officers in carrying out their tasks.He also noted that although it had been a comparatively short time since the military forces of China and Barbados had begun their exchanges, satisfactory development had already been achieved in their cooperation. “The two military forces have maintained continuous high-level exchanges. By now, the Barbados Defence Force has sent seven officers to China to receive var...
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LIBRARY SERVICE HOSTS PANEL DISCUSSION TOMORROW
2008-02-28 12:14:00
In celebration of Black History Month, the National Library Service will host a panel discussion this coming Friday, February 29, at the St. Leonard’s Church Hall, Westbury Road, St. Michael.Entitled “Blacks in Business: Past, Present and Future”, the presentation starts at 7:00 p.m.Panel ists are: Historian, Dr. Henderson Carter; Deputy Director of the Commission for Pan African Affairs, Deryck Murray; Businessman, Muhammad Nassar, and representatives from the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme and Fund Access. Moderator will be Historian, Trevor Marshall. Further information may be obtained by contacting John Downes at 427-3045.
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JAMAICAN SCHOOL TOUR CONTINUES TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT: Entertainers help
2008-02-28 11:46:00
The No Joke Entertainment and VP Records "Education is No Joke" School tour continued to blaze a trail last week with some of Jamaica's top entertainers visiting their Alma Maters.The main aim of the "Education Is No Joke" school tour is to sensitize students as to the importance of a good education and motivate them to adopt positive lifestyles. With the help of sponsors such as Arctic Ice, the tour has been reuniting some of Jamaica's most popular artistes with their Alma Maters and the impact has been phenomenal.International dancehall star and Jamaican recording artist Sean Paul, visited his former high school, Wolmer's Boys recently and based on reports from students and teachers, the visit was a hit.Sean Paul disembarked the Infinity Tour s bus and received a good welcome from the Wolmer's family; he focused his talk to the boys on the importance of a good education.At Wolmer's Sean Paul presented himself as a father figure instilled in the boys the importance of respectin...
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Lancaster Art Gallery - Yoga, more space & Boscoe Holder
2008-02-27 02:39:00
January was the first time I visited Lancaster House, and now in February so much more has been done! Most of the walls rather than being green alone as before, now some are in shades of ochre or a rich maroon bordering on vermilion, all at the direction of their creative curator Roger Chubb.The west coast establishment is also currently hosting yoga classes on Wednesday evenings, there are plans to expand the viewing space into what will be called "The Back Stairs Gallery " and there's an artist in residence now and she'll be exhibiting between the end of April and the start of May - check their website for more!"Looking at a painting is like taking a trip - When I look at each of my paintings, I can remember the sight, the taste, the smell, every detail of my life on the day it was painted. I would say it's more like déjà vu." - Boscoe HolderThe real joy at the moment is the fund-raising tribute featuring previously unseen works of Boscoe Holder, the funds of which go towards ...
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UWI's EBCCI wants all Bajans to view Film Screening fea. William Greaves -
2008-02-27 02:09:00
Errol Barrow Centre for Creative ImaginationThe University of the West Indies - Cave Hill CampusandThe U.S. Embassy – Bridgetown cordially invite you toBLACK HISTORY MONTH 2008featuring the work ofWilliam (Bill) Greaves American Film maker, Producer, Writer & Director featuring the film “Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey”A 2-hour documentary film on the life of Dr. Ralph Johnson Bunche (1903-1971) statesman, peace negotiator, leading intellectual and scholar, and first person of colour to win the Nobel Peace Prize. This represents the first time an in-depth documentary film has been produced on the life and legacy of this American legend. An African-American, who overcame racial prejudice and poverty to become Undersecretary General of the United Nations, Bunche's life offers a unique window on many key issues and historical events that took place during the middle of the 20th century in the United States and the world. These include international peacekeeping, peacema...
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What to do for Christmas Shopping - Bajan Reporter suggests a book, cd or p
2007-12-11 00:32:00
2007's days are numbered (our 1st anniversary looms, yikes) and some of us are yet to spend our last shekel to get a gift celebrating the birth of one of God's Messengers (Here you thought Christmas was all about guys in red and white and snow even in tropics?)...Well, for those who wish to stay Bajan and reasonable - you have two choices! A spoken-word disk or an anthology. For those into audio, try "Random Acts of Conscience" from adrian green -aka- Amenyama, this 15-track album features many popular verses from this modern-day Aesop turned Orpheus... "DJ's and artists" (where local culture's subversion is lamented) or "Politicians" (which links Alexander, Julius Caesar, Napoleon with Hitler, Bush Sr & Bush Jr). The album also features Ikon as well as Mwihaki Itrina.Unfortunately, you won't find Rebel Diva nor Ancestors on this compilation! I am not sure where you would find a copy of the album, but I do know that you can e-mail Adrian "Amenyama" Green and arrange to get ...
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Two DeSavary eateries' Culinary Staff are Strictly Grenadian
2007-12-11 00:00:00
After only six months since its spectacular firework opening party, Peter de Savary's Mount Cinnamon Resort and Savvy's restaurant are delighted with the success and patronage of the restaurant and property.Whilst the 21 luxury villa and hacienda apartments will be made available to the general public for rental as hotel suites from March 1st 2008, the restaurant is enjoying great success with tourists and locals alike. Already a number of prominent Grenadian companies have booked their Corporate Christmas celebrations at Savvy's restaurant.One of the unique points of Mount Cinnamon is that every one of the 45 staff of the resort is Grenadian including Manager Chris Ghita. Unlike many other restaurants which hire foreign chefs, Savvy's entire kitchen team is Grenadian.The management of Savvy's took a conscious decision to train local talented chefs. Some of the best executive Chefs from Italy and France came to Grenada to conduct this training. Our local team is now running the...
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VI Callaloo - Next Poetry Reading on December 15, 2007 at Mellow Moods
2007-12-10 23:44:00
The Callaloo Poets and the Virgin Islands Improvement Association (VIIA) will be hosting their next monthly poetry reading on December 15, 2007 at 7:00pm at Mellow Moods under the theme, ‘Good Family Vibes: Nothing Compares to the Love We Share’. Everyone is invited to share their poems and songs at this ‘open mic’ event. Performers are asked to be at Mellow Moods by 6:45pm for sign-up.Copies of “V.I. Callaloo: Poems from the Caribbean” will be on sale at the reading and the poets will be available to autograph the books.Also, check the new issue of CORE Magazine in stores NOW featuring Callaloo Poet, Elton and DJ Dre!
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BREAKING NEWS: Prince & Spike Lee Reaping From Another's Sweat: Barbado
2007-12-09 07:37:00
A Bajan attorney has testicles the size of Spalding b-balls, he is not only looking to sue an internationally acclaimed musician, as well as a noted Afro-American film-maker; he has put his case fwd out onto YouTube, here is what eMedia Wire says on the matter (the video is embedded in this item for you to compare and draw your own conclusions on the controversy - borrowing from another Prince song) -Ernest W. Jackman, Attorney-At-Law in Barbados, filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit (File #2220 Supreme Court of Judicature, Barbados) on behalf of James Brandon's company, Brandnu Entertainment Inc. The suit argues that the hit single entitled "Girl6", which was released in 1996 by Spike Lee and performed by Prince, was found to have taken significant portions of the original work of R&B group GOMAB's song "Phone Sex", a group that Brandon was managing at the time. The lawsuit maintains that GOMAB's intellectual property was stolen and repackaged as someone else's work. The su...
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