Entertainers face EU tax
The German public can't seem to get enough of Jamaican entertainers, and now the German Government wants a piece of the action - through taxes. Since the formation of the 13-nation European Union (EU) several years ago, the laws have required...
Entertainers react to newly-enforced tax laws in Europe
Some local entertainers have learned about the newly enforced European tax laws the hard way. Ducky Simpson, one of the founding members of the Grammy-winning Black Uhuru, said he unexpectedly felt the full brunt of the tax axe during a European...
Was the CME a worthwhile venture?
Caribbean Music Expo (CME) 2002 took place over five days in late March. The question now, is whether it had been a worthwhile venture or if the conference was just another talk shop. The theme for CME 2002 was 'Technology, the Internet...
Talent takes on violence in troubled Harlesden
Jamaicans in the predominantly black neighbourhood of Harlesden, London, have turned to entertainment as a way to address some of the social problems in the community. Illegal drugs and guns have become a trigger for violence in this area...
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