LOS ANGELES, California – Barbados’ pop princess Rihanna, long considered one of the hardest working artists in the business, added another string to her bow with the opening of two new agencies: a beauty and stylist agency called Fr8me, and the photo agency A Dog Ate My Homework. Taking her love of fashion, hair and […]
The Caribbean is ripe for investment opportunities, a sentiment solidly expressed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in its first investment guide launched recently in Puerto Rico at a conference. Both the editor of the Caribbean Tourism and Hospitality Investment Guide and the CTO secretary general lauded […]
Researchers at University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) are reporting that yoga is useful for men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy. The new, first-of-its-kind study found that general quality of life and measurements of side effects often experienced by prostate cancer patients – including fatigue, sexual health and urinary incontinence […]
For over 40 years in the music business, Dave Douglas of Parasol Entertainment has worn many hats: musician, concert promoter / producer, artist manager and entertainment writer. However, 16 years ago, while working under the Parasol brand, Douglas decided to retire from the entertainment business due to health reasons. But, he notes, as the great […]
Six women who contribute to the social, political, economic and cultural life of the Caribbean community will be honoured at an event by Singing Her Praises (SHP), a program that celebrates women’s achievements inspires them to live purposeful lives. Zanana L. Akande, Jean Augustine, Akua Benjamin, Paulette Senior, Debbie Douglas and Fleurette Osborne have all […]
“So is it still mine, Sandy?” the ‘almost-pastor’ enquired He went on to say, “Hopefully you have not been giving my p—- away to anyone?” Sandy Daley thought “Whose vagina is it, really?” and a book was born. Jamaica-born and Toronto bred Daley explains Whose Vagina is it, Really? this way: “The power of the […]
“Regardless of the committees you’re on, the roles you have, regardless of party demands; and the partisanship that will continue to exist in this House … your one job that you cannot forget is to be a strong voice in service of the people who sent you here from your constituencies.” Methinks that sentiment from […]
Kingston, Jamaica – Jamaica’s long-anticipated logistics hub dream seems to be one step closer to becoming a reality. Designated Free Zone administrator and operator Masada Jamaica Limited has entered a concessionary agreement with lubricant blender Gulfray America’s Manufacturing Limited for development and management of the Spanish Town Free Zone to the tune of US$350 million. […]
At Joan Alexander & Friends’ 15th annual Soca Parang Lime last Sunday, T&T musical luminaries Joslynne Sealey and Etienne Charles exchange their respective CDs. Charles (Creole Christmas) made a surprise appearance to accompany show headliner Lord Relator. Sealey was in town to promote her CD Famous Arias. Alicia Sealey photo.
Voter turnout during the election was estimated at 68.5%, the highest since 1993. Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party, campaigning on a platform of real change, won a clear majority of seats and 39.5% of the popular vote. Canadians showed they wanted to uphold and participate in the democratic system. One issue that, for the […]
