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DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE FOR THE EMERGING SHUGA!

  Shuga performing at this year’s Rebel Salute— By Mark Titus— Upcoming reggae artist Shuga says she is pleased with her debut performance on International Night I at ReggaeSumfest music festival, which was held at Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre in Montego Bay, last week. “It all started with a dream. I started with a dream and tonight I performed on the Reggae Sumfest stage for the very first time,” Shuga, a native of Montego Bay, told Western Focus. “It was a really good experience and I appreciate the response that I got from the audience, but I am very grateful, believe me the hard work has paid off.” Born Mitzie Campbell, the singer and deejay graduated from the little girl singing on the church’s children’s choir to win the 2009 Digicel Rising Stars as Brown Sugar. Fast forward to 2014, a new image, a name change – from … Read entire article »

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SO FAR THIS YEAR: CRUISE SHIP ARRIVALS IN JAMAICA UP 72%!

SO FAR THIS YEAR: CRUISE SHIP ARRIVALS IN JAMAICA UP 72%!

BY CAMILLO THAME —– CRUISE passenger arrivals for the first two months of 2012 were 71.6 per cent higher than the comparative period last year. The Falmouth pier — the largest of the three, which carried 42.8 per cent of the 332,187 passengers — was largely responsible for the rise in passengers, according to preliminary data from the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ). More cruise ships like this one docked in the island’s ports this year Thirty-nine ships carrying … Read entire article »

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A 4.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE ROCKS JAMAICA EARLY THIS MORNING!

A 4.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE ROCKS JAMAICA EARLY THIS MORNING!

4.8 Magnitude earthquake felt in Jamaica Saturday, March 10, 2012  A 4.8 Magnitude earthquake occurred at 03:34: AM this morning, 102 km NNE of Port Maria, Saint Mary, and 140 km (87 miles) NNE (17°) from KINGSTON, Jamaica. The quake was reportedly felt in sections of Kingston, St. Andrew, Portmore and Spanish Town. Residents reported being woken out of bed after feeling houses shaking and the sounds of roofs rattling. A quake with a magnitude of 5.4 had also struck … Read entire article »

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HBO, FLOW, REPEAT PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES

HBO, FLOW, REPEAT PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES

The 2012 JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival will open on Thursday January 26 with first night dedicated to highlighting the best of Jamaican music and talent over the years. Headliner for the festival will be multi platinum, five time Grammy award winning songstress, Celine Dion. Jamaica and the JAMAICA Jazz and Blues Festival will once again receive another boost as Flow leverages its broadband technology and partnership with international content provider HBO to help create multiple … Read entire article »

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KELLY ROWLAND WON’T MAKE IT TO JAZZ FEST!

KELLY ROWLAND WON’T MAKE IT TO JAZZ FEST!

Kelly replaced at Jazz Festival Wednesday, December 28, 2011   FANS of Kelly Rowland who were anticipating her on stage at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday night, January 28, will have to wait a little longer. According to the event’s website, Rowland has been replaced by Heads of State, the male R&B group which comprises former New edition member Bobby Brown, Johnny Gil and Ralph Tresvant. ROWLAND … will be replaced by Heads of State     Bobby Brown began his … Read entire article »

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