Aidonia and Deablo to Headline ‘Dancehall Xplotion’ in Costa Rica

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

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ollowing last week’s cancellation of his European concert in Amsterdam, Netherlands due to unethical conduct by the organizers, Jag One Productions (J.O.P) front man Aidonia is again in high spirits afoot his headlining gig in Central America this weekend.

 The deejay and label-mate Deablo are set to headline the much anticipated ‘Dancehall Xplotion’ in Costa Rica on Saturday, September 14th. The heavily publicized event is expected to garner a major outflux of fans, providing the continent is one of the Aidonia’s fastest growing fan base in recent years. The billing also features fellow compatriots Popcaan and Tommy Lee Sparta.

According to the ‘Coco Powda’ singer, he is really looking forward to performing for the Central American fans and plans to deliver nothing but a top notch set when he take center-stage this weekend.

“Central America is one of my biggest fanbase they always show a lot love and support for my music so whenever the opportunity presents itself for me to perform there they can expect nothing but the absolute best from me and team JOP”. – Aidonia added.

Meanwhile, on the local scene Aidonia continues to saturate the FM airwaves with the newly released ‘Coco Powda’ and ‘ Love Off Yuh Gal’ the latter featured on the ZJ Liquid produced ‘Good Book’ rhythm. Plans are also in motion for a pair of videos to be shot and released in the weeks ahead.

 

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Bob Marley Musical "Marley" to Premiere at Center Stage Theatre in Baltimore and New York in May 2015

Friday, September 5, 2014

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musical chronicling the attempted assassination of the legendary  Bob Marley will debut in Maryland next May. The musical entitled "Marley," was written and directed by British-born playwright/actor/director Kwei-Armah.

The premiere will be collaboration between Center Stage theatre in Baltimore and New York's Public Theater, where the musical will run from May 6 to June 15 2015.

Marley focuses particularly on the period of 1975 -1978, when there was an attempted assassination at the singer’s Hope Road residence in Jamaica and he later went into a self-imposed exile in London with his family due to fears over his safety.

Marley will also include music released during that period from his albums, Exodus, Kaya and Rastaman Vibrations

In a statement on Tuesday, Marley's daughter, Cedella Marley said that the family is thrilled to be working with Kwei-Armah on the musical.

“We are thrilled to be working both with Kwame and with Center Stage to bring part of our father’s story to life in a way that has never been done before. “When it comes to our father’s work and legacy, we have always been mindful in selecting the artists with whom we choose to collaborate. We couldn’t be more excited about the team that is assembled for this project.”

Workshops on "Marley" will be held in Baltimore and New York in the months ahead as the musical takes shape. Casting will begin soon.

Another musical “Nesta’s Rock” based on Bob Marley’s childhood will debut in Jamaica this coming January.

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Wiz Khalifa to Headline International Night at Reggae Sumfest

Friday, March 28, 2014

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S Rapper Wiz Khalifa has been confirmed for the 2014 staging of Reggae Sumfest.  The “Black and Yellow” hit maker will perform on International Night 1 of the show on Friday July 18th.

 

Wiz Khalifa, will be joined by Tessanne Chin, winner of NBC’s The Voice, along with Sanchez, Chronixx, Jah Cure, Zvuloon Dub System from Israel and much more. 

Wiz a  four-time Grammy nominee,  is known for producing albums such as Show and Prove, Deal or no Deal, Rolling Papers and O.N.I.F.C (Only N***a in First Class).He also has done hit singles such as Young, Wild and Free (featuring Snoop Dogg and Bruno Mars), Remember You and Work Hard, Play Hard.

He is currently promoting his upcoming album, Blacc Hollywood, which is slated for release sometime this year and released the first single off the compilation, We Dem Boyz  in February. The album will feature Grammy-winning singer, Adele as well as Miley Cyrus and Juicy J.

Reggae Sumfest 2014 will take place from July 13-19 at the Catherine Hall Entertainment Complex in Montego Bay and is being sponsored by The Gleaner Company Ltd., Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Iberostar, Pepsi, Secrets and IRIE FM.

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Mr. Caribbean International Heads to Negril Jamaica - October 7-14 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

The countdown is on for the arrival of the sexiest men across the Caribbean diaspora. On October 7, 2013 they will descend on the beaches of Negril for the annual Mr. Caribbean International (MCI) competition.

Electric Fantasy is the theme under which the 11th installment of the highly anticipated event will be staged. The week-long series of activities will have the gentlemen compete in swimsuit, talent, fitness, modeling and public speaking. The competition will culminate with the grand finale showcase on the evening of Saturday October 12, where the gentlemen will electrify their audience in their quest to become the next Mr. Caribbean International.

Throughout the week, the gentlemen may be found at their host resort, the 24-hour playground of the Hedonism II Resort. They are also scheduled to make appearances at some of Negril’s hotspots, including Margaritaville.

Mr. Caribbean International 2012 - Alexander Forde of Barbados

 

 

For more information, contact:

April Mullings
Mr. Caribbean International Inc.
1-876-406-6679
1-855-MCI-SHOW (624-7469)
april@mrcarib.com
www.mrcarib.com

Toni-Anne Oliver

Hedonism II
1-876-684-5328
tonianneoliver@hedonism.com

 

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Jamaican Inspired Film - Home Again

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Home Again is a Canadian drama film directed by Sudz Sutherland, about people who have been deported back to Jamaica, despite having lived in Canada for most of their lives. The film was shot Trinidad and Tobago but set in Kingston, Jamaica.

 

Home Again is the story about three Jamaicans, who are deported from the U.S., Canada, and England and must make their way in a land that they are not familiar with. Once they landed in Kingston, without a compass of any kind, they discover every day is a fight for survival where family support, friendships, and shelter are elusive. They embark on a journey that pushes their endurance beyond measure and forces them to discover who they truly are.

 

A searing, fast paced drama Home Again asks the question, “How would you survive?”

 

Cast

Lyriq Bent as Dunston Williams

Tatyana Ali as Marva Johnson

Stephan James as Everton St. Clair

Fefe Dobson as Cherry C.

Richard Chevolleau as Jammix

Paul Campbell as Uncle Archie Morris

Kadeem Wilson as Jim "The Don" Gilbert

Brian Brown as Ras Leon

 

To learn more visit: Home Again Film

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Three Caribbean Contestants In The Top Twelve Miss World Talent Competition

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Three Caribbean contestants are among the top twelve Miss World talent finalists; Miss Dominica Leslassa Armour-Shillingford, Miss British Virgin Islands Kirtis Mallone and Miss Trinidad and Tobago Sherrece Villafana.

 

The twelve finalists are separated into three groups: singers, dancers and musicians. Miss Britishh Virgin Islands Kirtis Mallone made the singers group, Miss Dominica – Leslassa Armour-Shillingford, made the dancers group while Miss Trinidad & Tobago Sherrece Villafana made the musicians group.

Miss Trinidad and Tobago Sherrece Villafana on the steel

 

Miss Britishh Virgin Islands Kirtis Mallone Singing

 Miss Dominica Leslassa Armour-Shillingford Dancing
 

 

 

The talent finals will be held this Sunday, September 22.

 

Over 131 contestants from around the world are vying for one of the most coveted international pageant crowns during the month long competition. The grand finale will be on Saturday 28th September in Bali,Indonesia.

 

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Grand Turk Natives Win Turks and Caicos The Body Show Competition

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Mauqueita Carter, Clay Seymour, Anya Panda-Pratt and Tory Deal

Grand Turk natives Clay Seymour and Mauqueita Carter captured The Body Show’s contests over the weekend. The Body Show: Miss Body Beautiful & Mr Best Body TCI contests were a hit summer sensation with Carter capturing Miss Body Beautiful TCI 2013 and Seymour being sashed as the first Mr Best Body TCI at Brayton Hall in Provo, on Saturday July 27th.

 

 

Mauqueita Carter, a 22-year-old Fire Fighter stood out from her competitors with her presence, confident demeanor, dazzling smile, standout physique and charismatic stage presentation. No stranger to competition, Mauqueita won Little Miss Regatta 1997, Little Miss Summer Jam 1997 & 1998, Miss Regatta 2008, Miss Salt Cay 2008, and now Miss Body Beautiful TCI 2013. 

The former track and field star said she came to Provo to take that crown back home, Grand Turk. Of her win, “I knew that I would be triumphant over the girls. I prepared well in advance, took the event seriously, took on board the advice and coaching provided, and went out on that stage with the knowledge that I am Miss Body Beautiful TCI 2013! And with my faith and the support of my family and close friends, I knew that crown was mine,” said a beaming Mauqueita.

Not only did Mauqueita, a mother of one - won the contest, but she was also successful at winning the ‘RTC Viewer’s Choice Award” (female) award with 286 votes, winning herself with an RTC plaque with her photo thereon and a spa treatment to Spa Sanay. What is more, owning to this, Radio Turks & Caicos (RTC) has invited bubbly Fire Fighter to do a forth-nightly show - live on air.

Clay Seymour

Clay Seymour holds the rank of First Dan Black Belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido. He is also the owner of Aikido TCI, a martial arts teaching establishment that teaches the art and offers self-defense training. What is more, Seymour is professionally trained and qualified in the guest services sector of the hospitality industry as a supervisor in the Water Sports Department at the luxurious Seven Stars Resort on Grace Bay, Provo.

“Being the first of anything is great, and I’m happy, proud and honored that I am the first Mr Best Body TCI, said Clay. He went on to add: “I worked hard to achieve this goal; changing my diet, nutrition, upping my workout routine and being more regimented about the symmetry and tone of my physique. This was indeed a well deserved win, one that I will have to defend come next summer,” said the cycling enthusiast. 

As part of the terms of The Body Show Miss Body Beautiful & Mr Best Body TCI contests, both contest winners are invited back to compete to retain their titles. This will give them the opportunity to further perfect their physique, fitness levels and stage presentation, as they will be competing against new persons vying for their titles.

Anya Panda & Tory Deal

Other winners of The Body Show included: Anya Panda-Pratt, First Runner’s Up – Miss Body Beautiful and Tory Deal, First Runner’s Up – Mr Best Body. 

The Body Show saw the top two contestants in each division winning LIME advertisement campaigns, top of the line cellular phones with plans, along with consolation prizes. To cap that off, the winners of Miss Body Beautiful and Mr Best Body were each awarded USD$1,000 in Cash for a job well done!

The event was judged by a panel that included Alvin Parker, as Head Judge, former Director of Sports for the Turks & Caicos Government, now President of the South Caicos HOPE Foundation; Natasha Leybush, proprietor of Rock it Hot Fitness and a 25 year veteran of the fitness industry; Straudy Lightboune, a fitness advocate and Patient Administration Manager at both Interhealth Canada hospitals; and Joanne Missick, Corporate Account Manager with LIME (TCI) Limited, the event’s premier sponsor.

The ebullient Mrs Paula Arthur Rigby of ‘The Average Joe Show’ and the debonair Mr O’Brien Forbes, managing-director of Forbes Concierge, hosted the show which saw performances by Brentford Handfield, Levenia Hamilton, Cordero Cash, Donnicia Gardiner and Dreka Mayham. 

2013’s The Body Show: Miss Body Beautiful & Mr Best Body was indeed a hit summer sensation and surely surpassed the hype and anticipation, giving the audience a lot more than they bargained for. The show returns next year, again at the end of July 2014 and will be another double header not be one to miss!

 

THE BODY SHOW TCI WINNERS:

Mauqueita Carter, Miss Body Beautiful TCI 2013/14

Clay Seymour, Mister Best Body TCI 2013/14

Anya Panda-Pratt, First Runner’s-Up Miss Body Beautiful TCI 2013

Tory Deal, First Runner’s-Up Mr Best Body TCI 2013

CONSOLATION PRIZES:
Mauqueita Carter, RTC Viewer’s Choice Awardee – female

Reonardo Harvey, RTC Viewer’s Choice Awardee – male 

Nicola Jentgen, Facebook ‘Likes’ & ‘Shares’ and Instagram Awardee – female

Jeritt Williams, Facebook ‘Likes’ & ‘Shares’ and Instagram Awardee – male

Clay Seymour, winner of the “Contestant that sold the most ticket to The Body Show”

Abigail Delancy-Brown and Terrence Hibbert – Winners – “Sexiest Couple” attending The Body Show.

Gloria Symonette won a ticket to attend the Body Show by being the 10 customer served at LIME Leeward Highway HQ on Friday, July 19th.

WINNERS PRIZES:

Mauqueita Carter, MISS BODY BEAUTIFUL TCI 2013 – WINNER
He receives a LIME Ad campaign, top of the line cell-phone with plan for one year, $1,000 in cash, 3 Months to Rock It Hot Fitness, Island Vibes Tours for two, Appearance on Crackpot Kitchen, Kier’s Hairapy, Noreitte Cheery Spa Package and La Parfumerie gift basket featuring Paco Rebanne's Lady Million amongst other goodies.

Clay Seymour, MR BEST BODY TCI 2013 – WINNER
He receives a LIME Ad campaign, top of the line cell-phone with plan for one year, $1,000 in cash, 3 Months to Rock It Hot Fitness, Half Day Cruise on Silver Deep for two, Appearance on Crackpot Kitchen, Island Sportique Gift Certificate ($150 value) and La Parfumerie gift basket featuring Paco Rebanne's 1 Million cologne amongst other goodies.

Anya Panda-Pratt, MISS BODY BEAUTIFUL TCI 2013 - FIRST RUNNER’S UP

She receives a LIME Ad campaign, top of the line cell-phone with plan for six months and a Tremm Jocale Gift Basket.

Tory Deal, MR BEST BODY TCI 2013 - FIRST RUNNER’S UP
First Runner’s Up – Mr Best Body TCI. He receives a LIME Ad campaign, Cell-phone with plan for six months and FOTTAC Gift Basket. 

RTC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARD

MAUQUEITA CARTE, She receives a RTC Plaque with Photo & Spa Sanay at The Alexandra Resort

REONARDO HARVEY, He receives a RTC Plaque with photo & Spa Sanay at The Alexandra Resort

FACEBOOK LIKE & SHARE AND INSTAGRAM AWARD
NICOLA JENTGEN, she receives a Spa at Regent Palms Resort
Male: JERITT WILLIAMS, he receives a spa treatment to Anani Spa at The Grace Bay Club

SEXIEST COUPLE ATTENDING THE BODY

Abigail Delancy-Brown and Terence Hibbert and $200 Gift certificate to L’ete Boutique and a Glow Worm Cruise for Two persons on Board Sliver Deep Charter. 

CONTESTANT THAT SOLD THE MOST TICKETS TO THE BODY SHOW.
Clay Seymour wins either an iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy 4 courtesy of LIME.

GLORIA SYMONETTE, Owner – Gloria’s Taxi and Tours – WAS THE 10TH CUSTOMER SERVED ON THE DAY. SHE RECEIVED A TICKET TO ATTEND TONIGHTS SHOW! 

 

PHOTOS courtesy of Double R Media.

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