Blackwood Meeks stresses three 'Rs'
RENOWNED STORY-TELLER Amina Black-wood Meeks says revelation, reclamation and redemption must form a part of the responsibilities of black female writers. She was addressing a group of writers at the Time Square Shopping Plaza, Negril...

Afua Cooper a fitting 'Copper Woman'
I WOULD like to think that Afua Cooper's Copper Woman And Other Poems is largely autobiographical. Not only in the sense of the life she has actually lived, but also the one she wished she had or did in a previous life.

'Comedy Buss' to tour Jamaica
STARTING TOMORROW, those seeking a 'buss' in stand-up comedy will have a chance to book a ride on the comedy bus as it starts its tour of Jamaica. At stake is not only laughter but over $1 million in cash and prizes, as well as the chance to star...

'Devil Wears Prada' well
The devil Wears Prada offers much more than a pretty face, even though with the fantastically beautiful Adrian Grenier in a supporting role it has more than enough of a pretty face to keep one satisfied. Yet, though it is a movie that...

Marley Boulevard in NYC now official
YET ANOTHER place has been renamed in honour of reggae icon, Bob Marley. The city of New York recently renamed a section of Church Avenue in Brooklyn, USA, 'Bob Marley Boulevard' in honour of Marley, for which an unveiling ceremony, was held...