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Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Nadine Sutherland is one of the most successful Jamaican female singers of her generation. The now-famous 'cougar' is a veteran with more than two decades of hits under her belt.

Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is hoping that the festival song competition will help to bring about change in a country which was only recently plunged into violence.

Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Tivoli Gardens, it seems, is never out of the news - and not only for extradition orders and allegations of tunnels and weapons caches. Before the recent clash between gunmen and the security forces, the last major news about the near-mythical west Kingston community was the 'peace performance' of Vybz Kartel and Mavado at west Kingston Jamboree 2010 in December.

Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Reggae musician Ziggy Marley is focusing less on the FIFA World Cup to be held this summer in South Africa and more on the bigger picture of African unity in his latest single Africa Land.

Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

On Wednesday, June 2, at the Carib 5, divas and fashionistas got all dolled up for a night that promised to be a true red-carpet extravaganza. It was the premiere of Sex and the City 2. Sponsored by Smirnoff, specially invited guests were treated to Smirnoff cocktails throughout the premiere. Many of those cocktails had patrons oohing and ahhhing about the varied mixes.

Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The St Andrew High School Foundation had postponed an event dubbed 'A Celebration of Jamaica's Musical Talent', scheduled for May 30 at St Andrew High School Garden Theatre.

Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

To be mentioned in a popular song, much less be its central focus, is a sure route to being indelibly scripted into history. It is an outgrowth of a natural part of dancehall, the paying of respect to the organiser.

Published:Sunday | June 6, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Since his emergence on the local music scene last summer, budding reggae artist Oje Ollivierre, otherwise known as Protoje, has made quite an impression on Caribbean music lovers as well as industry insiders.

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

In a violent society where the perceived order of the day is for persons to trample on each other, there are still those who are kind enough to reach out to the needy and seek to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots.

Published:Saturday | June 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Although not short of challenges, the music industry has provided former Iraqi war veteran Jerome Young with a way to reintegrate himself into society.

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Have you caught Sex and the City fever yet? Early reviews both locally and overseas suggest that the movie is not all that - script-wise - but the clothes are fabulous and we do need something to smile about, so check it out in Palace Amusement...

Published:Friday | June 4, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The funeral service for Voicemail's Oneil Edwards will be held tomorrow at Church On The Rock, 7 Clifton Drive, Kingston 8. After the 10 a.m. service, his body will be buried at Meadowrest Memorial Gardens.

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Once described by British Vogue as an important event in the world of fashion, Caribbean Fashionweek (CFW), in its 10th staging, will now be held from June 15-21, a week later than...

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Gleaner continues to lead while others follow. Next year will mark 10 years since we began to unearth exciting information through our regular Editors' Forum...

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

In recent times, the airwaves have been monopolised by music from modernised dancehall, placing traditional reggae artistes on the back bench in terms of radio play and overall media coverage, causing many to view...

Published:Thursday | June 3, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: The scorching sun met head on with the freezing cold Red Stripe, and there was no need for an ultrasound device to picture the refreshing gush that Nigerian Nobel laureate Akinwande Oluwole 'Wole'...

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The 20th staging of the Jamaica Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival gets off the ground on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. with a Jazz Wine and Fashion Show at the French Ambassador's residence at 13 Hillcrest Avenue in Kingston.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Totally Male's Sandra Samuels had a perfect birthday and we have more from this year's Calabash for you....

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Reggae artiste Khago has been leading the FIWI Choice charts with his new hit single, Fresh and Clean, produced by San Cofa records on the 12 Furlong Rhythm.This is the second number one for the artiste, after his single...

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau: Unlike last November when the party went on until daylight, Saturday night's much-anticipated 'Off Tha Wall Retro Party' at the Pier One Complex, in Montego Bay, ended at 4 a.m.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: They came from near and far. In fact, as far away as St Thomas to attend Busha's Annual Crab Party. The event takes place religiously every last Saturday in May on the lawns of Paradise Park in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

THE JAMAICA Bartending Guild, a newly registered association, aims to advance the professional skills of bartenders and mixologists throughout Jamaica.The group intended to have an offical launch on June 17 to coincide...

Published:Wednesday | June 2, 2010 | 12:00 AM

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission has extended the deadline for owners of seized gaming machines to claim them.The new deadline for claiming gaming machines seized between January 2003 and March 31, 2010 has been changed to June 11...

Published:Tuesday | June 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Christopher 'Dudus' Coke might have more powers than duly elected public officials, but even he could not stop Busha Clarke's annual crab festival held in Westmoreland on Saturday, nor the annual Calabash Literary Festival.

Published:Tuesday | June 1, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WESTERN BUREAU: THE DAYS brought a fest of readings and ingenious conversations, while Saturday night pit spirited dub poet Mutabaruka up against the indomitable Colin...

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