Comedians, Animators & Puppeteers WANTED for NEW TV Show

‪From the producers of Magnum Kings & Queens and Wray & Nephew Contender, comes a new comedy show to hit your TV’s in 2012 and they are looking for fresh local  comedians, animators and puppeteers to audition in the hopes of their talent being recognized and appreciated. Producer Mark Kenny explains the concept of the new show: “It’s a new concept for Jamaican TV.

We’d like to showcase local comedians and then have some new elements such as comedic animation which has now become quite popular her on the internet.

I feel we have a lot of very talented people who may not know how to get all of Jamaica to see their work, so this show will give them an outlet and a new fan base”

Comedians, animators and puppeteers must be 18 and over and either be amateurs or professionals in their field.  Interested persons can email their name, age, address, telephone number, photo and if possible a YouTube link to view their performance or work to kingstoncomedyclub@gmail.com and check out the Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/kingstoncomedyclub.

Source: ALYKHAT PR

DEVELOPING STORY — Truck Transporting MAGGI SEASON Products Overturned in Bog Walk Gorge

At about 8:05pm tonight a truck transporting MAGGI Products overturned along the Bog Walk Gorge, just outside Kent Village.

The accident it seem was a result of mechanical faults. We observed Commuters along the corridor descended on the contents being carried on the flatbeded Leyland truck, removing big boxes and small boxes bearing contents of MAGGI SEASON UP items, while a man/worker who seem to have been on the truck back laid on the asphalt CRITICAL INJURIED!

Police who arrived on the scene some 20 minutes after were not immediate forthright in assisting the injured man who was elevated from the road pavement to one of the pallet by a JDF (Jamaica Defence Force) officer and another man with one youngster hold a torch light.

The is believe to unconscious as he still had a pulse, however, he was bleeding badly.

NATIONAL BROADCAST BY THE HON. BRUCE GOLDING, PRIME MINISTER OF JAMAICA SUNDAY OCT 2, 2011, 8:00pm #JamaicanBlogger

My fellow Jamaicans…
Last Sunday, I advised my party’s central executive that I would not seek re-election at the annual general conference to be held next month and I would step down as Prime Minister as soon as a new leader had been elected. I had come to this position after deep contemplation and prayer, seeking to do what is best for the country and the party.

The timing of my announcement might appear to have been awkward since I was preparing for my mother’s funeral, but it was unavoidable and let me pause here to express thanks on behalf of my family for the outpouring of sympathy at her passing. Let me explain the timing.
 
The annual general conference of the JLP is scheduled to be held on November 19 & 20. As stipulated in the party’s constitution, the deadline for nominations is October 19. Sufficient time, therefore, had to be allowed for potential candidates to consider offering themselves and meet the October 19 nomination deadline. Sufficient time had to be allowed, as well, for the delegates to contemplate their choices since they would not have been anticipating that a vacancy would arise. But it was important not to have too long a period of uncertainty regarding the leadership and direction of the government.
 
In addition, the central executive which meets quarterly was, last Sunday, holding its last meeting before the annual general conference. I had to make my decision known then.
 
In the brief statement I issued on Sunday, I stated that the challenges of the last four years had taken their toll and it was appropriate now to step aside and make way for new leadership.
 
The last few years, perhaps, have been the most difficult period that any government has had to face. Like most other countries, we have taken a battering from the global recession and the recovery we are so anxious to see has been slow, the global environment still uncertain.

We have managed to avoid the kind of disaster we have witnessed in many other countries but the effects of the recession have still been painful for many Jamaicans.
 
I have worked hard these past four years, 16-18 hours a day most days, in navigating our way through these treacherous waters. We are beginning to see positive results: far-reaching macroeconomic reforms have been implemented; the economy has returned to a growth path, modest though it is; we are once again creating new jobs even though we have not yet restored the jobs that were lost; the rise in poverty has been cauterized.
 
While the worst may have passed, we are not yet out of the woods. There are challenges that remain on many fronts that will require strong leadership to overcome and absolute confidence in the authority of that leadership.
 
Questions about the role I played in the Coke/Manatt matter have remained a source of concern in the minds of many people. It was never about Coke’s guilt or innocence.
 
It was about a breach of our Constitution and had it been a person other than Coke it perhaps would never have become the cause célèbre that it turned out to be. We have since amended the Interception of Communications Act to permit in the future, the action that was taken in Coke’s case but which, at that time, was in violation of our Constitution.
 
However, the entire episode has affected me deeply and the perceptions that are held by some people have not been dispelled, notwithstanding the exhaustive deliberations of a Commission of Enquiry.
 
I cannot allow the challenges we face and the issues that we as a people must confront to be smothered or overpowered by this saga and the emotions that they ignite.   It would not be fair to my country; it would not be fair to my party.
 
There are other considerations that led to my decision. It is time for my generation to make way for younger people whose time has come, who are more in sync with 21stcentury realities, whose vision can have a longer scope and who can bring new energy to the enormous tasks that confront us. The leaders of major countries around the world – for example, the United States, Britain, Canada, Mexico, Spain, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Australia, and New Zealand – are all more than 10 years younger than I am. It is a worldwide trend and we in Jamaica should not resist it.
 
I was first elected to Parliament almost 40 years ago. In the next two months I will be 64. I feel it is time for me and people like me to make way and allow a new crop of leaders to step forward and unleash their energies and creativity. There are young people in my party, indeed in both parties, who are capable of providing the leadership that the country requires at this time. We must not, for the sake of personal ambition, block their emergence. My advice and counsel will always be available if and when required.
 
I told my central executive last Sunday that the next few weeks will be crucial not only for us as a party but for the country. The election of a new leader is a process that must be conducted in a mature, transparent and dignified manner. This is especially so since we form the government. In the past few days, I have been in contact with our major international partners and I have assured them that the direction of the government is firmly in place and that the transition will be smooth and seamless. The financial markets remain sober while they await the appointment of a new Prime Minister and confirmation that we will not deviate from the economic reforms on which we have embarked. In my remaining few weeks, I will continue to work as hard as I have ever done and hand over the reins of office gracefully to my successor.
 
The General Secretary of the party has already outlined the procedures for the election of a new leader. The Electoral Office of Jamaica has been asked to manage the voting process and everything will be done to ensure an orderly transition.
 
I have an abiding faith in my country and in the people of my country. Despite the formidable challenges we face, we can overcome; we will make it if we try and try hard enough, if we remain focused and committed not just to the next elections but to the future and the possibilities that are within our reach and must be placed securely within our grasp. This is not a time to be fearful or bewildered. It is a time for renewed hope and renewed effort.
 
I hope to address you one more time before I leave office and, as always, I pray God’s blessings on our nation and all its people.
                                                         
-end- 

THIS SEPTEMBER: Artistic Expressions “Cultural Fusion” Takes Over Little Theatre

As part of its on-going initiative in the spirit of cultural exchange and global bridge-building the Artistic Expressions Limited will host its 2^nd staging of ‘Cultural Fusion’ September 3rd and 4th, after a hugely successful first show last September with the Parisian Ballet Jazz Rick Odums Company from Paris and the National Dance Theatre Company.

This year the group will feature the dancing shoes of three different cultures as Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, a New York City based contemporary ballet company, Danza Contemporeana de Cuba and the treasured National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC)will dance the nights of September 3^rd and 4^th away.
Stefanie Thomas, member of Artistic Expressions, as well as the NDTC explains: “its two evenings of dance, where we bring together diverse dance styles and cultures. The date is September 3^rd and 4^th at the Little Theatre. The first of two evenings will feature, Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, a New York City based contemporary ballet company alongside the time treasured NDTC.”

She continued: “the second will feature the athletic Danza Contemporeana de Cuba led by Artistic Director Eduardo Rivera, choreographer of ‘Sulkari’, with selections from the NDTC.”  Ms. Thomas said, “Both nights will feature Special Guest Artists and Choreographers, so it’s definitely something to come out for.”

Whilst still young, Artistic Expressions have held to the objective of promoting the growth of art, culture, poetry, music and dance in Jamaica.  Through its founders, Artistic Expressions have sought to explore avenues to bring forth the richness of the collective expression of the different people to contribute to the preservation of their unique histories.

They have so far hosted musicians and writers and more recently visual artists and dance artists including Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott; Lorna Goodison; Edward Baugh; Mervin Morris; The French Ballet Jazz Company CIE Rick ODUMS; Della Manley; Dean Fraser among others. In 2010, Artistic Expressions partnered with Enterprise Development Trust to provide scholarships for an Excelsior High School Students valued at J$100,000, and continues to be committed to youth development.

Cultural Fusion 2011, brings together dancers from three cultures on one stage, and builds on the successful staging of cultural fusion 2010, in which the French Ballet Company Rick ODUMS delighted the audience alongside the NDTC.  Reviews from 2010’s Cultural Fusion stated: “The waters of the Atlantic Ocean separating Jamaica and France were reduced to a mere drop… through their shared passion (Jamaica Observer).” “There was a huge explosion of talent…as dance met music and art when Artistic Expressions Limited presented ‘Cultural Fusion’ (Sunday Herald).”

Saturday’s show features: the NYC based ballet comtemporary company, Cherylyn Lavagnino Dance, the NDTC & Guest Artists

Sunday’s show features: the Cuban dance company, Danza Contemporeana de Cuba, the NDTC & Guest Artists

Tickets Available @:

Cannonball Cafes: Liguanea, Loshushan & Manor Park

The Little Theatre Box Office

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Lil’ Wayne Performs His Version of Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’

Rapper Lil' Wayne.

Whipping his locks Lil’ Wayne seems to have gotten himself in a little Beyonce mood.

In a freestyle one minute plus video that hit the internet on August 4th, Rapper Lil Wayne was seen and heard playfully giving his version of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies“. Yeah, that’s right! Single Ladies!

Through the one minute plus video Lil’ Wayne held a camera, while some alleged members of the Young Money crew were in the background dancing and making a mess.

When we first saw the video, the first impressions were: “another closet case homo…seems like the door of that closet dropped off”. Anyways we understand that Lil’ Wayne was in fact dissing Memphitz, the boyfriend – correction the husband (a wedding did happen this week y’all) – of his Ex-Girlfriend Toya.

So there is actually some sense to the rhymes of: “This is the remix, baby,”  and talks about combination locks and “putting a ring on it.”

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Emancipated – Emancipation Day In Jamaica

Jamaica and the British Empire today celebrates Emancipation Day, a day in which we individually recall the enslavement of our people. whether we be Jamaicans or Trinidadians, to free themselves of what we now have come to dubbed, ‘crimes against humanity’.

Many, the world around us, are quick to argue that we still remain ‘enslaved mentally’, citing claims of our dependency on foreign culture. Truth be told we’re who we are now because of where we’re coming from.

Our ancestral heritage have left was with numerous heroes and heroines, some of whom have been lauded for their efforts, in assisting us to achieve ‘freedom from Backra’. During this Emancipation and Independence week let us reflect on the strength, struggle/resistance, and above the reason these individuals along with the women, men, girls and boys who found for us to achieve what we now have.

At this time when all seem to be nothing but chaos, criminals are rampant, lawlessness seem to be the order of the day we MUST ensure that we don’t fall slaves to our fears of these elements that seem bend on crippling the society or fore-parents fought so hard to get, so we could live free of oppression and injustice.

If you ask me i will tell you, ‘yes, to move forward we need to renew ourselves in the conviction of our ancestors to combat the criminal elements that seem not to want the development of our economy and a just society.’

As i leave you in the strength of Nanny, Paul Bogle, Sam Sharpe, and our other National Heroes, i asked that you reflect our our National Anthem, Pledge and Song, for in them we’ll all find a conviction to make small and even large changes to our lives.

The National Anthem

Eternal Father bless our land Guard us with Thy mighty hand. Keep us free from evil powers Be our light through countless hours To our leaders, Great Defender, Grant true wisdom from above Justice, truth, be ours forever, Jamaica Land we love. Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica Land we love.	Teach us true respect for all Stir response to duty’s call. Strengthen us the weak to cherish Give us vision lest we perish Knowledge send us Heavenly Father Grant true wisdom from above, Justice, truth, be ours forever Jamaica Land we love. Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica Land we love.
The National Pledge
- for use in schools at the beginning and end of term and on other special occasions.Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength and vigor of my body in the service of my fellow citizens. I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to think generously and honestly, so that Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race.
A National Song
- for use in schoolsI PLEDGE MY HEART (to the tune of “I vow to thee, my country) I pledge my heart forever To serve with humbled pride This shining homeland ever So long as earth abide I pledge my hear this island, As God and faith shall live. My work, my strength, my love and My loyalty to give. O green isle of the Indies, Jamaica, strong and free, Our vows and loyal promises, O heartland,’tis to thee

NEWS: Caribbean Airlines plane crashes in Guyana this Morning

 

The Caribbean Airlines FLIGHT BW523 with 154 passengers after its crash land.

A report by the CMC News Team noted that Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy said most of the injured were treated at the Diamond Diagnostic Hospital before being taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.

It is understood that the FLIGHT BW523 accident which had earlier connected from New York to Florida to Port of Spain occurred around 1:25 a.m (local time) Saturday. This is after the flight was after a delay from its originally 9:45 p.m Friday due time to arrive in Guyana.

Most of the passengers fled the wrecked plane without their luggage.

The Trinidad and Tobago Minister of Transport Devant Maharaj and CAL officials were scheduled to host a news conference this morning at 8:00 am (local time).

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

THIRD WORLD TAKES OVER EUROPE

The group Third World.

With only three shows left, Third World‘s 2011 European tour is coming to an end. The band began their tour on June 25, 2011 with a stellar performance at the Afro-Latino Festival in Bree, Belgium. Among renowned artists from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and southern Europe, the festival’s large indoor luxury tents equipped with dance floors served as a great platform for fans to dance to the groups top selling singles such as “Now That We’ve Found Love,” “Try Jah Love,” “Reggae Ambassadors,” and “Hooked on Love.” The band also performed “Spirit Lives,” “96 Degrees – 2^nd Generation,” and “Revolutionary People” from their new album, Patriots.

Patriots, which was released on Jan 25, 2011, has been featured on CNN, Billboard charts, Billboard Biz, NY1, Jamaica Observer and The Gleaner, among others. Executive Produced by Third World Music Group and co-produced by Dean Pond of Rymshot Productions, the album features artists such as the late Gregory Isaacs, Marcia Griffiths, Tessanne Chin, Capleton, Stephen and Damian Marley. Patriots also features, Toots Hibbert, Sly Dumbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Dean Frazier, Tarrus Riley, Inner Circle, Mykal Rose, Jessica Yapp (on violin), and Junior Reid.

“Rising from the Ground” Demi Lovato is BACK with comeback single “Skyscrapter”

Demi Lovato in her comeback single after rehab "Skyscraper". Source: http://demilovato.com/

After spending some time in a treatment facility for her eating disorders, self-mutilation, depression and bipolar disorder Demi Lovato back baby!! She’s not only back, BUT she’s “rising from the ground, like a skyscraper” as the lyrics to her comeback single echoes.

While the song has been out just of two weeks, the buzz all over is that it could very well be threatening the reign #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock as it climbed in the #2 most downloaded song this week (I contributed to that too….we digressing).

(Credit: Courtesy of Big Champagne)

We’re not the ONLY ones giving praises to Skyscraper as stars such Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson and Pete Wentz have tipped their hats off to Lovato.

Currently the star is putting the final touches to her 3rd studio album, a first since rehab. In an AOL interview Lovato hinted that she did not consider herself to be recovered and that she could even be considered quitting showbiz altogether. She disclosed that she’s looking to motivate others to get healthy, as well as saying that she see inspiration through actor Robert Downey Jr.

Now about those Ryan Phillippe dating rumors, yeah she did talk about them!! Click here for the scoop: Demi Lovato Speaks it ALL

The Wedding is OFF!! Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler calls Engagement OFF!!

This one is still on the stove y’all!!

We’re picking up a feed now that former “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills” star Kristin Cavallari and Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler have called off their engagement.

While not much is not available yet, you’re guranteed to get the scoop right here.

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