BY RICHARD JOHNSON—  Deejay Kiprich (left) receiving the Sting clash Champion plaque from music insider Clyde McKenzie at the inaugural Sting Awards held on the East Lawns of Devon House in St Andrew on Monday. (Photos: Karl McLarty)— IF there was disappointment when it was announced that Sting would not be held this year, its replacement, The Sting Awards, was even more disappointing. The awards were intended to recognize the contribution of entertainers and affiliates who have made a contribution to the development of the 32-year-old event known as ‘The Greatest One-Night Reggae Festival on Earth’. Supreme Promotions Limited, organizers of Sting, staged the event to fill the void. From a poorly produced show to the no-show of recipients, the inaugural awards at the East Lawns of Devon House in St Andrew on Monday left … Read entire article »