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Published:Monday | October 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Saturday saw the opening of the University Players' production of Ginger Knight's play, Whiplash. The play, directed by Brian Heap, shows - and Knight does this very well - the debilitating effect politics has on what was a healthy relationship between two brothers...

Published:Monday | October 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau: Music lovers in Montego Bay got an awesome lyrical and instrumental treat on Saturday afternoon when the western city played host to the third round of Jamaica's Best School Band, which got additional energy from a scintillating performance...

Published:Monday | October 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

There was a time, in now what seems like the distance past, where the name West Indies (the cricket team and most powerful example of what Caribbean unity can achieve) was synonymous with partying and winning....

Published:Monday | October 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

'Bond, James Bond' is probably one of the most iconic quotes in film history and it all started here in little Jamaica. Ian Fleming wrote the very first James Bond book - Casino Royal - at the Goldeneye Estate in St Mary where he stayed frequently...

Published:Sunday | October 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Celebrations planned to mark a number of milestones in the Peter Tosh legacy, will be highlighted by a star-studded concert on Thursday, October 18 at the Pulse Centre, Studio 38, beginning at 8 p.m.

Published:Sunday | October 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Just before the turn of the millennium, it seemed that the title of deejay Tanto Metro and singer Devonte's breakthrough single applied to the relationship between themselves and music fans. For when they delivered Everyone Falls in Love at the end of 1997 they were singing about the very human desire for reciprocated love.

Published:Sunday | October 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica is currently in the midst of an anti-rape crusade, but sexual abuse has been a long-standing issue in the country. While most Jamaican artistes have avoided the topic in their lyrics, there exists a brave few who are not afraid to publicly condemn the immoral and illegal act in their songs.

Published:Sunday | October 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Gentleman performing during the recently staged Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium.

Published:Sunday | October 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The songwriting talent of Jamaicans is well respected internationally. The names Bob Marley or Bob Andy may perhaps be the first to be mentioned whenever such a topic emerges, but there are countless others whose prowess in that particular field is held in perpetual reverence at home and abroad.

Published:Saturday | October 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The 80-year-old Kingston College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) has adjusted the all-male traditional format of its annual reunion dinner.

Published:Saturday | October 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

"I cannot begin to describe the euphoria surrounding the feeling of standing among the final six DJs out of 18 top mixers from around the world.

Published:Saturday | October 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

On the heels of a spectacular performance at the 2012 London Olympics in August, Digicel has partnered with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to say thanks to her community for its support.

Published:Friday | October 5, 2012 | 12:37 PM

Scores of people were in attendance at the launch of the highly-anticipated event slated for November 9-17 in Kingston, Mandeville, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.

Published:Friday | October 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

There was a time when Earl 'Father Earl' Samuels would follow DJ Squeeze's musical trail. "I used to idolise this man back in the 1970s, 1980s. I have a respect for him from that time. When we had Asylum, he created history on the Wednesday night...

Published:Friday | October 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Medina Entertainment is gearing up to host the second staging of its flagship event, SPLASH, tomorrow. As implied by the name of the event, SPLASH is a water party and Porus, Manchester, will get a second chance to indulge in a concept that is fast growing in popularity.

Published:Friday | October 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Since 1962, super spy James Bond has thrilled movie audiences worldwide. From the first Bond film, Dr No, fans of the debonair English spy 007 have travelled via big screen to the most exotic locations all over the globe....

Published:Friday | October 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Dancehall artiste Villa Dutch is seeking a hit with his new single, Give Thanks, on the Jump Start riddim for GT Taylor's record label, GT Muzik.

Published:Thursday | October 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Palace Amusement is continuing its latest initiative, the Met Opera in HD, after recently joining 1900 theatres worldwide.

Published:Thursday | October 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Fresh off a superb performance where he stole the show at the Arthur Guinness Celebrations, Sizzla Kalonji's performance at Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records Behind The Screen...

Published:Thursday | October 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

At least one promoter shares the opinion that some up-and-coming reggae/dancehall artistes are unable to effectively perform live. According to media personality, GT Taylor, promoter of GT Taylor's Extravaganza, the decrease of local stage shows is a recipe for disaster...

Published:Wednesday | October 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Professor Mervyn Morris, in his preface to the book Leonie, Her Autobiography: Leonie Forbes as told to Mervyn Morris states, "I was captivated by her story and her way of telling it...

Published:Wednesday | October 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica Alliance Movement founder, Ras Astor Black, popular for the many times he has offered himself up for public office, is popular for other reasons too.This time around, Black is making waves because of the impact...

Published:Tuesday | October 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The rains came and washed away the expectations of another great Altitude Black & White. According to the event's promoter, Darren Virtue, Altitude, will be held this Friday because patrons...

Published:Tuesday | October 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

A flash-flood warning did little to deter the crowd that turned out to offer support to the Missionaries of the Poor's annual event. Having never attended any of Father Ho Lung's plays before, I was excited and looking forward to the experience of The Messiah....

Published:Tuesday | October 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Cheers and applause continually rang through the Little Theatre on Friday night as members of the audience expressed their delight. The show, titled 'Series', was Wolmer's Dance Troupe's 22nd season of dance....

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