Futile fashion at Kgn 'Rising Stars'
THE NOTION that to be a star one has to look like a star has been firmly etched into the minds and pockets of many Rising Stars hopefuls. They go the distance, spending much time and money to achieve the look they think will.
Kencot Youth Choir has mass appeal
THEY USE their voices and hands to lift the spirit of man; that's how they praise their king and that is the reason why they sing. Indeed, it is a good reason to sing and an amicable way of ministering...
A varied 'Brand' of fiction writing
POET, NOVELIST and essayist Dionne Brand was among the authors served up on the last day of the fifth Calabash International Literary Festival in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth. Born in Trinidad, Brand lives in Canada...
UNICEF launches 'X Change' programme
AMIDST THE protest against crime by various sectors of the island, UNICEF has taken a step to address the situation. They officially launched the 'X Change Programme' last Saturday at the Emancipation Park, New Kingston.
Akashic Books closes Calabash '05
WESTERN BUREAU: A QUARTET of writers from the Akashic Books imprint took the final day of the fifth Calabash International Literary Festival from late afternoon into evening into night.
Festival Queen contest launched
THE EMPHASIS was on 'Positive Vibrations' and it could be found in abundance at the launch of the 2005 Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition on Tuesday evening.
Jamaica calling David Rodigan
WESTERN BUREAU: THE CLASH with Barry G tonight outside Cuddyz in New Kingston is dubbed 'London Calling', but seven hours before he heads out the front door to take a flight out of the British chill, it is Jamaica which is calling David Rodigan.
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