The newly released book Global Reggae, edited by Carolyn Cooper and published by the University of the West Indies Press, is now available to satisfy the unending curiosity of reggae fans around the world.

Fresh off his inspirational performance at the Rainforest Seafood Festival in Montego Bay last weekend, fast-rising 'conscious' singer Chronixx departed the island Thursday for Kenya where, for the next few days, he will be acting as peace ambassador for the upcoming general elections in that country.

The incidence of entertainers losing their lives through air and road accidents has been high in modern history. Entertainers who were most in demand seemed to be at the greatest risk for such mishap, since their hectic schedules demanded frequent and extensive travelling in order to fulfil deadlines for engagements.