By Marcia Rowe   Family, friends and well-wishers turned out recently to say farewell to the remarkable Arthur Ashbourn Robinson, more affectionately called ‘Bunny’. Holding back tears, in some instances, they delivered tributes in poems, anecdotes and songs for a loved one who died just before his 82nd birthday, on May 9, 2017. The well-organized thanksgiving service for the consummate Jamaica Association of Vintage Artists and Affiliates (JAVAA) member was held at the North Street Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church … Read entire article »

THE FOUNDATION RADIO NETWORK TOP 20 ALBUMS/CD’S (NY)          6/9/17 Second week in the top spot. TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                                 LABEL 1 1          3          AVARAKEDABRA  (2)        MORGAN HERITAGE  CTBC MUSIC GROUP 2 2          8          Rush                                        Karen Smith                            Heavy Beat Records 3 3          7          Reconnect                               Jabez                                       Tad’s Records 4 6          6          Good Day Riddim                   Various Artists                         Gysai Records 5 8          5          Season Change Riddim           Various Artists                         Berta Records 6 4          10        Be Yourself                              Bugle                                       Lock City Records 7 7          7          Sweet Lyde Riddim                 Various Artists                         … Read entire article »

NEW YORK, USA — New immigration rules imposed by the Donald Trump Administration prevented dancehall deejay-turned-gospel act Stitchie from performing in New York on Sunday. He was part of a group of entertainers — including Sister Carol, and Mutabaruka — who were scheduled to perform at a show at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens. Stichie, whose real name is Cleve Laing, took the stage and explained to thousands of fans that he was “unable to obtain a … Read entire article »

He will officially hang up his spikes after the 2017 World Championship in August but track and field superstar Usain Bolt will not be slowing down anytime soon. Bolt took to his official Instagram page today to announce that come September, he will be a character in the latest version of Pro Evolution Soccer. “Anything Is Possible I Don’t Think Limits #PES2018,” Bolt wrote. Bolt’s character will be available to Pro Evolution Soccer players after Konami, the game’s … Read entire article »

THE SOUTH FLORIDA TOP 15 ALBUMS/CD’s CHART                       6/9/17 TW        LW      WOC  TITLE                                    ARTIST                     LABEL 1 1          12        RUSH  (3)                               KAREN SMITH       HEAVY BEAT RECORDS 2 3          9          Reconnect                               Jabez                           Tad’s Records 3 5          6          Man Next Door                       Various Artists             Poorman Red Hills 4 4          10        Sweet Lyfe Riddim                 Various Artists             Crown International 5 10        3          Avarakedabra                          Morgan Heritage         CTBC Music Group 6 6          4          Season Change Riddim           Various Artists             Berta Records 7 7          5          The Return Of The Melodians   The Melodians         Upstairs … Read entire article »

By Damion Mitchell, Integration Editor—-   Police Commissioner George Quallo on Tuesday announced no new strategies in the crime fight. Instead, he said, in response to the 628 murders and 555 shootings since January, the police will be seeking to implement short, medium and long term measures that have worked over the years. And he is convinced that they will be effective. “There is very little new in law enforcement,” Quallo said at a press conference at his Old Hope … Read entire article »