(June 27, 2014) We are extremely sad to report that legendary singer and songwriter Bobby Womack has died after a lengthy series of illnesses.  There had been false rumors of his death for a week on the internet but it appears that Mr. Womack died this morning. One of the most enigmatic and talented Soul men of all time,  Womack was a sort of Soul Forrest Gump, serving as a link from 50s Gospel to 60s Soul to 70s Rock and to some of the greatest musicians in each genre. Born in an extremely devout religious family, he was singing Gospel with his brothers Cecil, Friendly, Harry and Curtis as the Womack Brothers while he was still a child. The talented group was discovered by Gospel/Soul legend Sam Cooke, who redubbed them the Valentinos … Read entire article »

  KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica will be the first of three international destinations to receive flights from Southwest Airlines when the carrier begins international operations on July 1. The first of three flights scheduled to arrive at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay on the inaugural day will carry officials from Southwest as well as media personnel. The Jamaica Tourist Board will host a welcome reception in recognition of the inauguration of the flights into the island at the airport and follow-up with a luncheon presentation at Half Moon Resort. Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Dr Wykeham McNeill will participate in the day’s activities. Senior Director, International Business Management at Southwest Airlines, John Kirby will also be making a special presentation.   … Read entire article »

  BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — With experience of the Westminster parliamentary system for 375 years in their consciousness, Barbadian politicians are saying they want a change from this adversarial mode of governance. Speaker of Parliament, Michael Carrington, on Thursday said the one reservation he had regarding Barbados’s Parliament is that the adapted the British Westminster system, which, “appeared to pit Government and Opposition inexorably against each other in aggressive, contentious and oftimes seemingly unnecessary confrontation”. Carrington, an elected member of government, was speaking at a joint meeting of the two chambers of parliament — House of Assembly and Senate — to mark the 375th anniversary of that institution in Barbados. “Hunkering down behind traditional battle lines of political tribalism cannot help this country,” Opposition Leader, Mia Mottley, said, adding “bipartisan cooperation, led by a … Read entire article »

BARBEE… releases single My Story—- AFTER being away from the local scene for some time singer Barbee is ready for a return with the release of a single My Story and its accompanying video. The self-produced track under her Rare Diamond Entertainment label was recorded in Jamaica, with the video said to have been shot in Antigua by director Doctor Howard. “It is important to know yourself and where you’ve been so you can appreciate where you are going. My story is a way of showing the beauty of the Caribbean,” Barbee said in a statement Barbee is known for her songs Love You Anyway and Missing You which featured Junior Kelly. She also collaborated with deejay Beenie Man on Paddy Cake and Give It Up. … Read entire article »