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Published:Wednesday | July 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

'Looking back, looking forward!' That is the motto of Reggae Sumfest.To commemorate its 20 years of contribution to Jamaica's reggae landscape, the organisers of Sumfest have a tribute lined up for some reggae legends and will also pay tribute...

Published:Wednesday | July 4, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Western Bureau:Ian Dear, chief executive officer of Island Entertainment Brands (IEB), has revealed that in the next 45 days, construction will begin on Margaritaville Falmouth and will be the company's most innovative...

Published:Tuesday | July 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Scalpers in full sight: 1.Whew! It's been that kind of weekend on the 'Rock'. Some persons have expressed deep surprise...

Published:Tuesday | July 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

One of the most cherished moments in a performer's life is the opportunity to perform to a very appreciative audience. To also be acclaimed outstanding at the same event, of course, puts the icing on the cake....

Published:Tuesday | July 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Summer promises to be hot and the social scene is already steaming.Digicel's 4G Montego Bay launch was scorching so was the JAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships on the weekend...

Published:Tuesday | July 3, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Triple Grammy award-winning artiste Damian Marley, in addition to hit tracks Affairs of the Heart and Set Up Shop, has collaborated with a mixture of artistes to add a variety of sounds to his repertoire...

Published:Monday | July 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

For the second time in four years, the award-winning South African all-girls gospel group will share the stage with Kirk Franklin - this time at the Best Dressed Fun In the Son Gospel Festival on Saturday, July 14 at the National Heroes Park...

Published:Monday | July 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

History was once again created in historic Charles Town in Portland when Akwantu: The Journey was projected on to a big screen for its world premiere. Never before has such a groundbreaking documentary premiered in any of Jamaica's main Maroon villages...

Published:Monday | July 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

With more than 25 years in the business and two solo albums released, Gramps Morgan is still making music that fans all over the world can appreciate and love....

Published:Monday | July 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

JIS:The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is promising that this year's World Reggae Dance contest will be the most exciting and memorable to date as teams from Jamaica and overseas show off their dance skills, while vying for more than $1...

Published:Monday | July 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

While the spills and thrills in the sporting arena played out at the National Trials at the stadium on the weekend and military prowess was on display at the Military Tattoo at Jamaica Defence Force headquarters...

Published:Monday | July 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

In a positive move, the Gloria Lannaman-penned Stanley, Fay, Pularchie & P' has been remounted under the umbrella of the Jamaica 50th anniversary...

Published:Monday | July 2, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Residents of St James were treated samples of to the country's rich cultural heritage as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission in collaboration with the parish council officially launched its celebration for 'Jamaica 50 - St James', last week,...

Published:Sunday | July 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Today is the 18th Inter-national Reggae Day, the annual celebration started by the Andrea Davis-run Jamaica Arts Holdings.

Published:Sunday | July 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The last time Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert did a pure ska release was in 1964, two years after Jamaica's Independence. That recording by the Maytals, along with the Skatalites, was titled Never Grow Old.

Published:Sunday | July 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), one of the world's most prestigious orchestras, will perform in Jamaica under the distinguished patronage of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, on September 13 at the Northern Caribbean University...

Published:Sunday | July 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica in New York will get a chance to celebrate Jamaica's 50th year of Independence when Oliver Samuels and Friends takes place on Saturday, August 4.The event has already been considered the largest to date in the Bronx area.

Published:Sunday | July 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Stranger Cole is easily one of the longest-serving entertainers in Jamaican popular music.

Published:Sunday | July 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It's been three years since his last project, but singer/producer Courtney John says his new album, From Letters To Words, shows his maturity.

Published:Saturday | June 30, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Tomorrow, the Reggae Sumfest Launch Party will be lighting up Kingston's waterfront. Reggae Sumfest is known globally as one of the most anticipated calendar events in the world of music, and the organisers of the three-night-long reggae showcase this year celebrate 20 years of delivering world-class entertainment on Jamaican soil.

Published:Saturday | June 30, 2012 | 12:00 AM

Just as Reggae Sumfest is looking back and moving forward, R. Kelly is flipping the script in revisiting the rhythms and moods of the late 20th century. The Grammy award-winning artiste released his most recent studio album, Write Me Back, in June, just ahead of his appearance at the 20th staging of Reggae Sumfest.

Published:Saturday | June 30, 2012 | 12:00 AM

On Tuesday, the manufacturers of the official spirit of Jamaica50, J. Wray & Nephew Limited, presented its gift to Jamaica in this the year of its 50th anniversary. What was it? Three memorabilia canisters that hold the same high-quality product that is found in the everyday J. Wray & Nephew white rum product.

Published:Friday | June 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

DownSound Records has inked a production and booking deal with reggae/dancehall artiste Khago to boost his presence in the international marketplace.

Published:Friday | June 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

When Emancipation Park, New Kingston, was opened 10 years ago, chances are not many persons would have predicted that it would become the entertainment hub that it has.Among the more noted entertainment-focused events which...

Published:Friday | June 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM

It's been a very eventful week. Here are some of the highlights....

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