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Published:Wednesday | August 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The flavours of Red Stripe Light and Smirnoff vodka were not the only appeal that aroused an exotic desire at Dream Weekend's Bere Vibes party on Sunday night at Cayenne Beach in Negril....

Published:Wednesday | August 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Reggae super star Buju Banton is now facing the prospect of having his 10-year prison sentence extended to 15 after a Federal judge yesterday rejected his request for a new trial....

Published:Wednesday | August 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau: Partygoers in Negril celebrated Independence Day in fine style when the ultra-chic Smirnoff Xclusive Dream Weekend event took centre stage at the Boardwalk Village.Dubbed the 'Celebrity Playground', the...

Published:Wednesday | August 8, 2012 | 12:00 AM

What a weekend it has been! The fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, gave us a lot to celebrate with our national anthem being played on the international scene on our birthday...

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It was non-stop partying for patrons at Appleton Temptation Isle (ATI) 'Naked', held at Waves Beach in Negril on Friday. The music, the mood, and magic came together perfectly, and while no one in attendance was daring enough to challenge the theme...

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

A lot has been said this year about Jamaica's 50th year of Independence from Great Britain. But had it not been for the arduous journey to Emancipation in 1834, Independence would not have been possible....

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Ernesto threatened to rain on our parade but the Jamaican colours and pride shone through. Days leading up to Jamaica's golden jubilee had us showcasing the national colours wherever we went....

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Where two or more are gathered, the Lord is present. These words must have been the inspiration behind the heartfelt performance given by Carlene Davis....

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau: Wright Image Entertainment promoters continue to get it right in delivering a memorable entertainment experience with its Dream Weekend Daydreams party each year in Negril....

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

As the country marks its 50th year of Independence, seven persons have been bestowed with national honours for their contribution to the Jamaican music industry. The appointments were made yesterday by the governor general Sir Patrick Allen...

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

As many persons celebrated Jamaica 50 at the National Stadium parking lot on Saturday, it was a Japanese group that claimed the top spot at the World Reggae Dance Championship....

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau: The Dream Weekend team's well-oiled machinery of providing an ultimate entertainment experience was in fine form at its marquee party event Xtreme Wet 'N' Wild at Kool Runnings Water Park in Negril on Sunday....

Published:Tuesday | August 7, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The land of wood and water was evident on stage as the decor brought the idea to life with several trees, mountains, and rocks. Out in the audience there were smiles in abundance on the faces of many....

Published:Monday | August 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

After 50 years of producing remarkable sounds, dancehall has risen to the fore as the popular music of the day. What that has meant is that many of our popular...

Published:Monday | August 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

When the sounds of ska filled the air in 1962 there was a dream for Jamaica's music industry. When Rex Nettleford twirled on stage in a very Jamaican way for the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC), there was a dream for the arts and for culture....

Published:Monday | August 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Edna Manley College of The Visual and Performing Arts has a school of dance. That school is finds itself scraping to find dancers to fill its matriculation quota...

Published:Sunday | August 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Jamaicans will have one more reason to celebrate their national pride when the official documentary features for the national celebrations of Jamaica 50, OnePeople makes its international debut on Independence Day.

Published:Sunday | August 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The number 50 is one that is very much in use nowadays, having obvious connections with Jamaica's Golden Jubilee celebrations. In this regard, much has been written and said about various 50s - like 50 great Jamaicans or 50 great Jamaican female vocalists, and so on.

Published:Sunday | August 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Jamaicans had an opportunity to journey to Europe through music on Thursday when Smirnoff Dream Weekend's newest party Beach Rave registered great success in Negril.

Published:Sunday | August 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Ahead of the commencement of the 30th Olympiad, Grammy award-winning artiste Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley delivered a massive showcasing at London's O2 Arena. His appearance was associated with the 'Respect Jamaica 50th' tour in London.

Published:Sunday | August 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

For many Jamaicans, Independence Day is now just another public holiday. However, when Jamaica gained its Independence on August 6, 1962, it was cause for sheer joy, optimism and national pride. At the stroke of midnight, the British Union Jack was lowered and the black, green and gold Jamaican flag raised for the first time.

Published:Sunday | August 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

After 19 successful years in Manchester and St Elizabeth, reggae singjay Tony Rebel's annual birthday bash, Rebel Salute, has found a new home. A billboard at the spacious Richmond Estate in Priory, St Ann, has announced that Rebel Salute, considered the island's leading conscious reggae showcase, will be held at that venue on January 18 and 19, 2013.

Published:Sunday | August 5, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Lead singer for one of the longest-running reggae bands, William Clarke, more popularly knows as Bunny Rugs, is gearing up for the release of his fifth solo album titled Time.

Published:Saturday | August 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Like our ancestors of old, rain could not dampen the spirits of those who turned out to celebrate the nation's Emancipation Day at the Jubilee Village, housed at the National Stadium. The intermittent showers did little to quench the anticipation of the crowd who remained seated under umbrellas while the show went on.

Published:Saturday | August 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

AS WE observe Jamaica's 50th anniversary of Independence, it is also fitting that we celebrate the lives of many Jamaicans who have made a difference, both locally and abroad.

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