Fabolous makes his own way
RAPPERS USUALLY get pulled through the door by known acts who vouch for them. They get introduced as the next big thing, they are affiliated with a camp which pushes them into the limelight and the rest is up to them.

Bunny Brown ­ one of The Chosen Few
The Gleaner has had its fingers on the pulse of the entertainment scene for decades. Naturally, our picture archives contain many a 1,000-word story about those who have given us happy, memorable moments.

Fredlocks makes it to Ethiopia
WESTERN BUREAU: 'Seven miles of Black Starliner coming in the harbour. I can hear them saying. These are the days, for which we've been praying'...

Twenty years later ... how time flies
BRITISH AIRWAYS' Commercial Manager, North Caribbean, Diane Corrie, got the surprise of her life when colleagues, family and friends surprised her with a 20th anniversary party.

A gift of books
RAY CHEN'S latest book, The Shopkeepers, has received rave reviews from all who have read it and now students will get the chance to see for themselves. Super Plus Supermarket donated 250 copies of the book to the Jamaica Library Service.

Ritz Carlton makes banging comeback
Western Bureau: THE RITZ Carlton Rose Hall re-opened with a bang to herald its grand return to the hospitality industry, with an event on the scenic ballroom terrace last Thursday.

Canadians celebrate National Day in style
DEARS, JULY is the month for international celebrations and independence, and things kicked off with Canadian Day on July 1, July 4 being the American Independence Day; and July 14 being the day the French celebrate Bastille Day.