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Ramchandani keeps Miss Global in Jamaica

The 2010 Miss Global International beauty pageant was launched at the Hilton Kingston Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday under the theme 'Beauty for Tourism'.Speaking to those in attendance, Lachu Ramchandani, the pageant's...

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Young musicians searching for 'a sound'

Jamaican popular music has a proud record of producing great drum-and-bass teams - Lloyd Knibb and Lloyd Brevette of the Skatalites, Carlton and Aston 'Familyman' Barrett of The Wailers, and Sly and Robbie....

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'Good To Go Prof, Wi Nah Give Up!'

When a dear one 'goes gently into that midnight', it is often a painful experience for those who are left behind. And when the sunset is sudden, the ache, now shrouded in shock and horror, must be quite agonising.

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Diva JC for Blues on the Green today

"It is a great experience to come to Jamaica to sing," American blues singer Joan Cartwright told The Gleaner.Cartwright, who goes by the name Diva JC, is the featured artiste on the annual US Embassy event, Blues on the Green...

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'Hush 2' premiere gets standing ovation

Look out, Hollywood, there is a new kid in town. It is the Barbadian film Hush 2 - End The Silence. After a successful eight-week run in Barbados, it was Jamaica's turn to experience the Marcia Weekes-penned and directed movie...

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Saxophonist Brooks hospitalised in NY

Influential saxophonist, Cedric 'Im' Brooks, is in a coma at the Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York City.Junior Blake, a friend of the musician, said he was admitted there February 18.

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Steven Tyler rejoins Aerosmith

NEW YORK (AP):After turmoil that included public squabbling, threats of a line-up change and a rehab stint, Aerosmith is back and ready to rock.The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have announced their Cocked, Locked and Ready To Rock European summer tour -...