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Veteran Jamaican singer Denroy Morgan, best known for the 1981 reggae-disco hit Ill Do Anything For You will be performing at the Linkage Award Ceremony, on March 11th, 2012 after a ten year hiatus, he will perform with his newly formed band, ASCH Ministry Band.
By Stefy Famous pursuing solo projects, Morgan Heritage nonetheless remains one of reggaes busiest touring outfits. On July 19th 2011, Denroy Morgan performed in Jamaica for the first time since the late 90s at the popular Kingston venue Studio 38. The occasion was the launch of his most recent album Link Up To Ethiopia released on Asaph Records with distribution through VP. Laza Morgan was the special guest, which his father said symbolized the passing of the Morgan musical torch from one generation to another. Denroy Morgan will be releasing a new single entitled My Timeon The Asaph Record Label in February of this year. He is currently penning his Autobiography Shepherd of a Man for an April release date.
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orn in Clarendon, Jamaica, Morgan migrated to New York City in the late 60s. His initial success arrived with the Black Eagles, said to be Brooklyns first reggae band. A father of 30 children whom he raised in the Rastafarian way of life, the family was based in Springfield, Massachusetts where the children attended school. Each weekend the Morgan children commuted to Brooklyn with their father to further their musical instruction; recognizing his childrens innate talents, Morgan put aside his career aspirations to nurture their vocal and instrumental development.
At a 1992 press conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in association with the now defunct Reggae Sunsplash Music festival, Morgan introduced eight of his teenage children as the reggae group Morgan Heritage. Immediately following their Sunsplash set, Morgan Heritage was
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signed to MCA Records; their debut album Miracle was released in 1994 but the group was dissatisfied with MCAs lack of support and severed ties with the label. Three Morgan siblings dropped out and Morgan Heritage reemerged in a tighter configuration featuring Roy Gramps Morgan on keyboards and vocals; Memmalatel Mr. Mojo Morgan on percussion and vocals; Nakhamyah Lukes Morgan on guitar; Una Morgan, the groups sole female member, on keyboards and vocals, and Peetah singing lead. Denroy Morgan repatriated to Jamaica in 1995, settling in the rural parish of St. Thomas and Morgan Heritage followed him back to the island. There they built their reputation as a formidable contemporary roots reggae ensemble with their late 90s releases for VP Records, most notably Dont Haffi Dread, produced by veteran Bobby Digital. Along with their father, Morgan Heritage was featured in a 1999 Fathers Day segment on the CBS TVs longstanding news program Sunday Morning. Although the groups members are now
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A Married Woman Tells How It Feels To Be Living In Lies
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her. Ephesians 5:25
Very few roles demand the kind of unconditional, self-sacrificing perseverance and commitment as that of a woman/mother. I was really moved when Sharon (not her real name) told me what she had been married for 13 years, and would like to share her story with other women who might be in the same situation today. Been married at a tender age was worth fighting for, I thought I had a real man in my life whos committed and who I thought wanted to create an incredible life together with me. I was so vulnerable to be truly honest. What I really wanted is for him to see my love and begin to imagine with me all the amazing things that are possible for our future. But deep within I couldnt feel any love, support, spontaneity and there wasnt any growth. Oh yes I thought I had it all, I had a good job, vehicle at my disposal and a lovely home. But things began to change when I got pregnant, we started having difficulties and a sexless relationship and because of the need to feed his ego he went and got addicted to other women. But what I fail to realize is that I was working too hard for love. I became so exhausted, drained frustrated and unhappy. I knew Ive made many take care of my kids, because I couldnt find the courage to tell her what I was going through. This man had used me, manipulated me and controlled me. Everyday day I would go out as if I was Ms. Perfect Patty because no one knew what Im going through. There were nights when I slept in my car, just out of fear of entering the house. I was acting the role as the happiest wife in town but I was living in sorrow. But through all of this, God has been my strength, all my embarrassment and what I went through made me stronger. What use to control me is now under my control. Ive walked out of that marriage not ashamed of my life, for it has made me stronger. As Father Linkage seh........ The same Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion....He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine...1 Samuel 17:37
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bad choices in my life, but nothing could prepare me for the things I went through. I even reached to the stage where I wrote a suicidal letter to God. I thought I had enough of life, and I hope anyone who finds that letter would tell my mother to
Women trust God and be strong.
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e have lost track of our own core principles as a people. Our worth and commitments are again not fully back on track. Return to our longstanding goals of being the best in whatever we do this ought to be our main touch for the future. We brag and boast when our youth have made it to the fore. Yet, we forget what it is that we can do to make things right. Education we have heard is the key to our move forward. We think, therefore we are, one philosopher had said. However, what we think is critical to the way forward. We can claim that we have no money. In fact, it is more than a thought. It is a fact. We have no founds in Jamaica for those who live simple. But who stands for them? They are without food, money, clothes and a place for shelter. Yet the world will not be a better place unless we chance the ways of doing things for the sake of our own personal aggrandizement. Countries throughout the world have had success with the travel patterns of their citizens out of which they sacrificed and make great earnings. They have returned to their homes with material gains. Big houses are on the hills. Many places are built with beauty and grandeur. But many of our people are still washed in the dirt heap of history. They seek help from the down below. They abhor stealing. Begging for them is absolute shame. They prefer to work honestly for their bread. That is why flying away to another place where they thought was flooded with milk and honey was for them their only hope of existence. They find out though that the story was told to them in a way that would have given them the effort to return. The only wish to stay and work allowed them to be living a far off from the gully-side. They work hard. A days work reflection allows that to dream to being back home. This is not the place for them where they could have planted and reaped. They wished the story tellers had been truthful. They accept that they were living in poverty. They had to walk the streets to make two ends meet. But away from home the difference has been stark. They do not own their own. They have had to take on two or even three jobs because the rent has to be paid, the utility bills and more often than not they have to go to Western Union to help out back home. But even though they have had to cap it all with sad calls back home of funer-
als for one relative or the other, they still felt a true sense of comfort. However, why is it that they cannot lime like their neighbors next door who have families in Europe, Asia, India, Japan or even Africa? They existence has been somewhat different but they all have to get up every day and walk speedily to catch the early morning train. They get copies of the newspaper about the horrible crime which takes place daily in Jamaica. They bow their heads in shame even though Bold, Asafa, and Veronica cop the gold globally to make them feel that Jamaica is still a blessed place. Rastafarians like Bob Marley also give them hope. These are pleasing news and people for them to feel that sense of togetherness having originated from a place their call their home. It gives them that sense of affection and yearning to be home again, wishing always that even their own siblings can do well in their activities. Never have some of them ever honored or revered the political arena. But as women, most of them, they feel a sense of pride to have a woman who the world has been made to honor and respect. Given that they emerged from noble beginnings, she has aimed
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for the top to allow young ones to declare that despite the obstacles they can one day make it. Children of Jamaican parentage are themselves proud that they have been given hope. In this post-modern exercise, they have seen where, despite his youthfulness and not have been brought through the main stream as others; he has made it to become the countrys first prime minister. He has a far way to go yet. But at least, even though he has been surreptitiously placed in the chair, which chair will be remembered by others of his ilk, the chance presents itself for our youngsters in future even if they are spawned from lowering estate, to be catapulted to the top. It therefore remains our humungous task to continue molding our children. When we have to leave them on the rock as we traverse on the outside to work for them, leave them in the company of others who care. They then will not end up having to bow and scrape to find themselves in bad company, to bring suffering and pain. This is instead of earning the feat on the track field, in politics or in the board rooms of success.
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7 Miracle Foods for Healthy Skin

The secret to a gorgeous, wrinkle-free complexion lies in what you eat. These seven super-nutritious foods can work miracles on your skin. Before you reach for the bounty of cleansers, moisturizers, and toners in your bathroom, add the following seven foods to your diet to clear the way for a beautiful complexion. The nutrients found in these foods benefit the skin because they nourish us from the inside out. keep up your skins nutritious regimen. This tropical fish, like salmon, is also sky-high in antiinflammatory fats, and it harbors another beautiful skin booster: the mineral selenium. Selenium has the ability to reduce the risk of sunburn and promote an even skin tone. Quick tip: Bake snapper in a bit of olive oil with a layer of chopped almonds on top -a supper your skin will sing about!
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flower seeds with raisins for a snack that strikes a perfect balance between savory and sweet.
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If you use gels, wash them out
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The pumpkin-colored hue of sweet potatoes not only looks pretty on your dinner plate, but its shade also works wonders on your complexion. Sweet potatoes boast large amounts of beta carotene -- an antioxidant whose red, yellow, and orange pigments dress many vegetables in their vibrant colors. Beta carotenes protective qualities defend against the damage that sun exposure will cause. Quick tip: For an extra dose of fiber, leave their skin on when preparing these tasty treats.
Sweet Potatoes
Add luster and softness to your complexion by feasting on salmon, a fish with one of the richest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats nourish the skin by reducing the bodys production of inflammatory substances, decreasing clogged pores, and averting fine lines and wrinkles. Quick tip: Buy extra fillets at the market and freeze them; having salmon on hand is the best way to ensure youll
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An uncelebrated hero of supple skin is kiwi. This tangy-sweet treat packs more vitamin C per ounce than practically any other fruit. Vitamin C helps maintain the collagen in our skin, keeping it firm. But this nutrient can quickly evaporate through exposure to air, water, or heat. Kiwi is an ideal carrier since it locks in the juicy benefits firmly beneath its furry skin. Quick tip: For a quick and easy way to peel kiwi, cut the ends off first. The rest should be a cinch.
Kiwi
Choose turkey over other lunchtime meats for its high concentration of zinc. This mineral maintains collagen and elastin fibers that preserve skins elasticity and firmness. The healthiest variety to ask for at your grocerys deli counter? Roasted or smoked; flavored turkey, such as honey turkey or turkey pastrami, contains sugar and salt additives. Quick tip: Instead of a sandwich, toss turkey with spinach leaves. The latter is another nutritious food packed with zinc.
Turkey
If you use hair gels, waxes, clays or any other sticky styling products you need to wash them out before you go to bed. When you sleep with your head firmly pressed against the pillow, styling products can work their way into your scalp and clog the pores. Styling products usually contain an array of chemicals that wont do newly developing hairs any good. Make sure you wash them out before bed to avoid this, or dont using sticky styling products altogether. All the common high street brand shampoos contain chemicals that you wouldnt want to put on your skin every day, if you knew what they were. Have a look at the ingredients list on the back of your shampoo. Youll most likely see the chemical sodium laurl sulphate, or some variation on that name. Even the top brands like Head and Shoulders, Pantene, Original Source and Herbal Essences contain this chemical and many others. With everyday use its thought that this can damage your hair and even poison your body.
Avoid shampoos sold in supermarkets
Dietitians continue to debate just how much liquid we should consume each day, the requisite 8 to 10 glasses still stands. Our body is 70 to 80 percent water, and if we are not drinking enough, our cells dont regenerate and remove waste, resulting in a buildup of impurities.
Tea
Tying your hair back tightly pulls the hairs and gradually trains them to grow nearer to the surface of the scalp. Eventually they may grow so close to the surface that they lose their hold in the skin and fall out. The hairs at the front of your head are most likely to be the victims of this pulling and they are also the most vulnerable to the effects of hormonal hair loss.
Avoid tightly tying your hair back
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Slow down the development of saggy, wrinkled skin by spooning sunflower seeds over salad. These seeds are replete with vitamin E -- a powerful antioxidant that decelerates the aging of skin cells, keeping us looking younger longer. Vitamin E is also known for its ability to diminish the appearance of scars. Quick tip: Pair unsalted sun-
Sunflower Seeds
Alternating glasses of water with hot tea or unsweetened iced tea -- green or black. These beverages boast their own supply of acne-fighting antioxidants and phytonutrients (healthy substances from plants).
Your hair is more vulnerable to damage when its wet. Its best to dry your hair with a soft towel and then leave it to dry naturally. Your hair will dry faster if you dont brush it as it will have a greater surface area exposed to the air. If you use leave-in conditioners dont rub them into the scalp. If you get a lot of split ends you should get your hair trimmed regularly, otherwise the splits will get longer and longer leaving your hair looking frizzy and horrible.
Avoid brushing your hair when its wet
Quick tip: To avoid diluting your delicious cold brew with plain ice, fill ice trays with tea. Add a few cubes just before you drink!
When you brush your hair, use a hard bristled hair brush with plenty of space between the bristles. Make sure your hair is completely dry and vigorously brush your scalp, scratching the skin. Dont scratch so hard that it hurts but do scrape fairly hard. And dont do this if you have a dry, flaky or sore scalp. The action of scraping the scalp will help exfoliate but most importantly it will stimulate increased blood circulation in the scalp, which will bring nutrients to the hairs helping increase hair growth.
Stimulate hair growth by brushing your scalp
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Singer and producer 65 year old Winston Riley died on January 19th at the University Hospital of the West Indies. Winston succumbed to injuries he received when he was shot in the head at his St Andrew home in November of last year, by gunmen. Police have yet to find any motives or suspect regarding the incident. According to his son Kurt Riley,Riley had spent the past two and a half months comatose while in hospital. In 1964, at age 16, Riley founded harmony group, The Techniques, which recorded for pioneer producer Arthur Duke Reid. He later gained fame for producing songs such as Double Barrel by Dave
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Barker and Ansell Collins , Ring The Alarm by Tenor and creating the popular Stalag rhythm which has provided the music foundation for an estimated 400 songs He went on to work with reggae acts such as Boris Gardiner and Johnny Osbourne . Riley helped launch the careers of Buju Banton, Lone Ranger,Frankie Paul, Red Dragon, Cutty Rank, Admiral Tibet and Courtney Melody A favourite song of many Jamaicans Boops (sugar daddy) by DJ Super Cat, was produced by Winston Riley established a museum dedicated to the history of Jamaican pop music in downtown Kingston.
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Visiting Jamaica to Record with the Marley Brothers
Akon
Worl Boss Vybz Kartel Assets Seized By Police

The news gets from bad to worse for embattled Dancehall superstar, Adidja Vybz Kartel Palmer, who must now contemplate the loss of several highly-prized valuables as he remains incarcerated on murder charges. According to media reports, law enforcement officials seized many of Kartels assets in light of his September 2011 arrest and subsequent murder charges in October. The seizures took place shortly after the arrest and following the approval of the newly passed Proceeds of Crime Act which allows police and other law enforcement personnel to confiscate someones property if there are discrepancies in the acquisition of said property by citizens. Once that transpires, the person whose assets are seized will have to show evidence that they acquired those valuables legally. Among the items taken during the recent seizure include his highly-touted 2010 Mercedes Benz S-Class which is worth over JA$20 million, a laptop containing music-related projects and documentation regard-
Dancehall artistes Twin of Twins are at it again. The deejays have released a single, Lucky Boy, in which they claim Tony Matterhorn fears them and only won the December Sting clash by default.
Matterhorn fears us Twin of Twins says he is a Lucky Boy
In a section of the song which raises questions about Tony Matterhorns victory, the Twins claim; Sickness is a thing though what a lucky bwoy, When mi think about the Jam World situation and reflect pon Dudus and the extradition, it only come down to one conclusion, Its either, the bwoy touch the monkey or the monkey touch di bwoy. Bruce Golding shudda know Matterhorn obeah man.
According to the artiste, there are no lyrical lines that are memorable from Matterhorns performance, and can be said to have been used to win the clash. If yu ask anybody which line Materhorn use kill wi a Sting dem cyaah tell yu. So no clash took place, Patrick said. He said that Lucky Boy was written immediately after Sting, however he was too sick to record it straight after the show. Patrick said that the mere fact that Tony Matterhorn has not also done a song following Sting and proclaiming victory is testament that he does not feel he won credibly.
Akon has become the latest international artiste to grace Jamaicas shores as he joins forces with Reggaes most prominent family. The singer recently arrived in the island, as he will be recording new material alongside Damian Junior Gong Marley, Stephen Marley and Julian Marley at the highly regarded Tuff Gong studios in Kingston. In addition to his musical exploits, Akon also visited the Bob Marley Museum in Liguanea, St. Andrew. Akon is no stranger to the Dancehall/Reggae industry as hes previously joined forced with Jamaican artistes such as Shaggy for Whats Love and, most recently, Mavado with Survivor. Additionally, hes done remixes and toured alongside Grammy-winning Dancehall/Reggae artiste, Sean Paul. This news comes two weeks after the announcement that American R&B superstar, Alicia Keys arrived at Geejam Studios in Portland to record new material for her upcoming studio album. Additionally, reports suggested that shed be doing a collaborative effort with a prominent Dancehall/ Reggae singjay.
ing properties that he owns. Each of these valuables are now stored at the Police Commissioners Office in St. Andrew. Law enforcement officials claim that this operation is part of a wider investigation against Vybz Kartel, who already faces two murder charges and two obstruction of justice related charges stemming from a pair of incidents which took place last summer. This past month, a judge ordered Kartel to pay JA$15 million to a promoter in the Caribbean island of Turks and Caicos after the Portmore Empire leader missed his scheduled performance at a 2009 event there and did not respond appropriately to a lawsuit filed against him regarding show proceeds.
Sizzla, Rose To Shoot Hail H.I.M. Video
He hasnt done a song about his victory because him know sey him just get lucky. A victory is a victory regardless but he is not confident that him win, he said.
Sizzla will shoot a video next week for his single with Khalilah Rose, Hail H.I.M, on a rhythm produced by Zazzy that is slated to come out soon. The video will be directed by Skanka, who is from Africa but living in Portland. The video will be filmed in Cockburn Pen, St Andrew and centres around teaching people in the slums the truth about the Almighty and to never lose faith.
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Four people were killed two on the L train in Manhattan in four separate accidents in the city transit system on Saturday. At about 10 p.m., straphangers were greeted by the gruesome scene of a mans head wedged between the train car and the platform when they stepped off the L train at the Sixth Ave. subway station. Cops could not say how the man became pinned by the train. Earlier in the day, at the nearby 14th St. station, just one stop west on the L line, Brian OMara, 22, of Long Island man was struck and killed while wandering around inside a tunnel be-
Men Killed In Manhattan Subway Tunnel And At Station Staircase In Queens

tween stations about 8:30 a.m., said police. It is unclear what he was doing in the tunnel, said cops. In Brooklyn, an unidentified man was struck and killed by an A train at the Nostrand Ave. station at Fulton St. in Flatbush about 4:30 p.m., police said. The man was not carrying identification and its also not clear what he was doing on the tracks, said police. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, a man in his 60s was found unconscious at the bottom of the elevated Elmhurst Ave. station at Broadway on the R line, in Elmhurst, Queens, said a police source. The man was bleeding
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from the mouth, said a police source.He was taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where he died about 3 a.m. Investigators believe the victim slipped and tumbled down the steps, striking his head, said a police source. It does not appear he was the victim of a crime, according to the source. Cops did not release the names of the other victims pending notification of family.
The United Nations announced that it is investigating two cases of sexual exploitation of children allegedly committed by its police personnel in Haiti. The first case involves UN Police (UNPOL) officers based in the capital, Port-au-Prince, while the second case involves one or more members of the Formed Police Unit (FPU) in Gonaives, UN spokesperson Martin Nesirky told reporters in New York. The United Nations is outraged by these allegations and takes its responsibility to deal with them extremely seriously, stated Nesirky. He added that the police contributing countries concerned have been informed. However, unlike
Un Opens Probe Into Alleged Child Sexual Exploitation In Haiti
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Kaieteur News Three CID ranks are under close arrest after they were caught red-handed breaking into a car in the Providence Police Station compound. The incident occurred around 01:00 hrs last Saturday. Kaieteur News understands that the silvergrey vehicle was taken to the Providence Police Station after it was found abandoned in Prospect,
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cases involving UN military personnel, investigations into allegations involving UN police personnel fall under the responsibility of the UN. For this reason, a UN team was dispatched to Haiti to investigate the allegations. The UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) stated in a news release that an investigation was immediately opened after the allegations were made. In addition, the UN Police Commissioner relieved the two suspects of their duties as a precaution to prevent them from having any contact with the population and to prevent any attempts to interfere with the investigation.
Detectives Caught Breaking Into Car At Police Compound
East Bank Demerara on Thursday. It was reportedly abandoned following a high-speed chase. On Friday night, three detective constables from the Brickdam Police Station visited Providence Police Station and demanded the car keys. They alleged that they wanted to search the vehicle since they suspected that arms and ammunition were inside. However, the ranks told the detectives to re-
T&T Newsday Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday reinforced Governments commitment to enforcing the death penalty, saying they must do all they can to stop the current tsunami of crime that has hit Trinidad and Tobago. Delivering the feature address at the opening of the two-day National Security Policy Workshop at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port-of-Spain yesterday, PersadBissessar said: My Government and I remain committed to the people of this nation and will spare no effort to protect them. We shall continue in our efforts to facilitate the re-implementation of the death penalty so that we might both punish the guilty and deter the would-be offenders. Persad-Bissessars statement came mere days after a call by Minister of Works and Infrastructure, Jack Warner, for the reintroduction of the death penalty in light of the murders of three Felicity fishermen. The three men went missing after leaving home on January 10 to go on a fishing expedition. Their bodies were found floating in the Gulf of Paria three days later. Two men have since been charged in connection with the murders. Referring specifically to these murders, PersadBissessar said such an act was indicative of the fact that crime was not limited to on land alone anymore
Tsunami of Crime Has to Stop in T&T
and that ruthless gangs are now carrying out their nefarious criminal activities on the high seas. Claiming Government has been attempting to address this tsunami of crime that has hit Trinidad and Tobago, Persad-Bissessar said their efforts to eradicate crime included the introduction of various bills, including the Constitution Amendment C a p i t a l Offences Bill, 2011, which required a special majority of votes to be passed in the parliament. She said although the bill was not successful after the Opposition refused to support it, her Government remained committed to pursuing all avenues open to it in the fight against crime. This Government is committed to utilizing all its resources and bringing the full weight of the law down on those involved in criminal activity, PersadBissessar told those gathered. The workshop, which is being conducted in collaboration with the US Centre for Hemispheric Studies, is intended to influence the National Security Policys alignment with the 20122017 Ministry of National Security Strategic Plan for combating crime.
turn the following day when the station sergeant was on duty. But around 01:00 hrs on Saturday, the detectives broke into the car. They were observed by some of the ranks and the matter was reported. After being questioned, the detectives were placed under close arrest at TSU Headquarters.
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Recently, I sat in my local church congregation and listened to my pastors unique analogy on the topic: The Grace of God The Grace for Unity. After mulling over his sermon, the daunting sense of the ongoing lack of cohesiveness among a select few brought me to the apparent conclusion that Jamaicans have fallen short in this regard. Not only have we fallen short, but our diminutive approach to issues of importance continues to mar our growth and development. The writings of history recounts the struggles and fierce fightings of our enslaved ancestors in the Caribbean colonies particularly Jamaica, who refused to remain, shackled in bondage by their slave masters. This feat would not have become so immortalized had some of our most prominent slave revolt leaders in history the likes of Sam Sharpe, the matriarch Nanny of the Maroons, Cudjoe, Paul Bogle a Baptist deacon, not formed a unified faction and confronted their slave masters head-on in pursuit of freedom for their de-
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Unitya Must for 2012!
scendants and themselves. Their example of unity and bravado is undeniably heroic; but how many of us treasure their sacrifices? While our nation gained its freedom though blood, sweat and tears, it does not give the right to hardened criminals who seek to defame our minuscule island called Jamaica with gruesome murders. They seem to have misinterpreted the cause and the purpose of our ancestors. As a people how can we unite to halt this destructive act? The political baton-exchange from the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to the Peoples National Party (PNP) on December 29, 2011 has transformed the nation into an illuminative state, as many people are hopeful that the new government will change and alleviate most if not all, of the baggage left for disposal. The struggling economic situation, joblessness, community infrastructure are some of the topical issues in the nations media sphere. In all of this, the Portia SimpsonMiller led administration is expected to PERFORMPERFORM
with Denise (Lady D) Gomez | Email: justcallme6@yahoo.com PERFORM at the highest level. Again, in order for this mandate to be achieved, both parties must UNITE and set positive examples to all Jamaicans. The immigrant population in the Jamaican Diaspora has made significant contributions to the growing economy. Their business ventures range from media, construction, cosmetology, barbering, food and beverage, medical, legal, fashion designing, administration, you name it they are doing it. However, the distinct presence of disunity continues to prevail. Many have used the term crab-in-a-barrel against those who it is believed are either envious or simply bad mind due to underhanded measures that others have used to oppose them. It is disconcerting to the extent that one is sometimes fearful to share their dreams and aspirations with their own as they might dissuade them or run with their ideas. Disunity breeds friction and we should cease and desist from this practice. We have travelled to the United States which bears its own
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methods of practice and culture; yet, we have left behind our own culture and sense of self that had once unified our ancestors. I believe if this selfish trend continues we will never own our own conglomerate. Why? We do not know how to work together and the I must be at the top at all times syndrome will ruin any prospective plans afoot. The Jamaican Diaspora with its air of eminence must have a voice: Unitya Must for 2012! The Jamaican motto Out of Many One People is synonymous to the theme of UNITY. As we raise the Jamaican flag high in anticipation of our nations 50th year of independence in 2012, may we reflect on that unforgettable day in 1962 when the British Union Jack was lowered and the Jamaican flag rose for the first time, marking Jamaicas independence and change. Uniting together we will raise our voices and singEternal father bless our land, Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand, Keep us free from evil powers, Be our light through countless hours
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Voice in the Wind can be heard on Wednesday afternoons, 4 pm on Linkage Radio. It is my pleasure to encourage our audience by sharing Gods word. Keep listening and calling in with those prayer request and testimonies. We want to endeavor to maintain our New Year resolution to learn more about Gods word and apply it to our lives. We are blessed when we apply the word as stated in James 1: 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
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24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
give the strength to become a new person. He knows the ultimate best for you and He has all the resources you need to get there. His word is like the perfect GPS to navigate the road of life successfully. It guides us into light away from dangers, snares and entrapment from the enemy of our souls. The enemy goes about like a roaring lion seeking to destroy. Peter advises us to be vigilant
Incentives for Investing: SUBSIDIZED LAND PREPARATION - In an effort to reduce the capital costs incurred by agro-investors/agrobusinesses, the government has acquired agricultural machines and equipment. The services of these machines and equipment are made available to agro-investors/ agro-businesses at a subsidized rate.
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SUBSIDIZED IRRIGATION - In an effort to mitigate against the adverse effects of drought and the high cost of irrigation on the development of the sector, the Ministry has sought to provide further support through the subsidization of irrigation.
25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Whatever point you might be at in life, God is able to help you. He is willing to help you; it is not His wish that anyone perish. There is no need to make personal changes, come as you are and He will receive you and
1 Perter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Let us remain faithful in the WORD of GOD, growing in wisdom knowledge and understanding as the year progress. Bless be the Lord God Almighty! Continue to Tune in to Voice in the Wind! God bless You All Missionary Monteque
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT - The research and development arm of the ministry is equipped with the resources and technical competence and provides oversight and support to new agricultural initiatives. INCOME TAX RELIEF FOR APPROVED FARMERS - Section 36(d) of the Income Tax Act 21 of 1982 was enacted for the purpose of encouraging agricultural production by granting income tax relief to any person engaging or proposing to engage in a prescribed agricultural activity. A prescribed agricultural activity is any activity which the Minister of Finance prescribes by Order in the Jamaica Gazette.
he recent Republican debates on last Monday night, reportedly the second-to-last in a series of endless debates, were an exercise in scandalous, small-minded-buffoonery. It reminds us of how absolutely petty and self-absorbed these fellows are truly are. As I watched in earnest satisfaction and glee at the spectacle of these rich guys now espousing the very same issues of the obvious class war fare in these United States, one must only wonder if we are at a rally of Occupy Wall Street. It was with great joy as I watched the so-called front runners beat up on each other in their attempts to cast themselves as more conservative and/or as more Anti-establishment. It was a laughable irony. After so many of these debates, and all of the endless special pack commercials and advertisements, one thing is crystal clear, is that whichever candidate emerges as the Republican nominee, he will be so
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damaged and utterly diminished and also reduced to mere sound bites, that when they come up against President Barack Obama, he will chew him up for breakfast and regurgitate him at lunchtime. It also amazes me as to how completely desperate and despondent these remaining four Republican candidates are. It is utterly unbelievable how each of them is falling over each other to run away and distance themselves from their gospel of Capitalism. Im titled black-blue whenever I hear them use the term predatory Capitalism to describe each other. The same Newt Gingrich who shut down the Clinton government in the nineteen ties, twice, the same one who was kicked out of Congress, the very same one who was paid over $1.6 million from Fanny Mae in his job as a historian/lobbyist. This is the one who now calls for his rivals tax returns. How sweet it was to witness the blatant hypocrisy of the so called family values of these
THE EXCHANGE CONTROL ACT - The Government of Jamaica has no restrictions on the movement of foreign currencies flowing either in or out of Jamaica. This Act facilitates the free movement of capital to other countries, whether for investment or repatriation purposes.
Republicans. Now here comes Mr. Mitt Romney, the heretofore front runner, (before Ohio and South Carolina). Ok, he released his 2011 tax returns and 2012 projected ones. The question is how can he project this years returns after only three weeks into
this new year. The simple answer is that he expects to make the same $21.6 million, or more, from his investments. Alas, Mr. Romney recently joked at a stop over event that he was also unemployed and was out looking for a job. Wow. It is quite obvious that this man has no enmity or connection with the working man and woman. He is completely oblivious to the plight of the middle class man and woman, much less the working poor or homeless of this nation. When all is said and done however, at the end of the day, all of the freedom loving people of this great nation will come to realize exactly who these Republican candidates are, the candidates of an elite few and forgetters of the rest of us. We will nonetheless have the last laugh and it will be in their faces. By: Eveready Evers earchibaldea@aol.com

that we cannot continue, he said before quickly adding, not in its current form, Theophilus told the Star. The arrangement, Theophilus said was not beneficial to the economy of St Lucia. So this has to be reviewed and reviewed very seriously, the Tourism Minister said. However, the former minister for tourism, Allen Chastanet, in June last year said that American Airlines had helped keep St Lucias economy humming. We could not have asked for a better partner than American Airlines, who have stood by St Lucia through thick and thin, Chastanet said. With airlines cutting back services in todays recessionary environment, Americans commitment to serve St Lucia via daily nonstop flights from Miami and twice daily flights from San Juan helps to keep our economy ticking.
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Domonica News Online St. Lucias Tourism Minister is expressing concern that the airlift agreement between the Government of St. Lucia and American Airlines is impacting negatively on the countrys economy. The St. Lucia STAR quotes the Tourism Minister Lorne Theophilus as saying that the current deal with American Airlines cannot continue. According to the Star, Theophilus noted that the agreement made between the last administration and American Airlines has plunged the country into debt. He further indicated that the Labour Party government will not continue such a deal that, according to him, is not in the countrys best interest. The whole deal that existed with American Airlines which plummeted our country into debt is something
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The St Lucia Labour Party accused the former minister for tourism last year during heated election campaigns of agreeing with American Eagle to establish a flight he knew did not make any economic sense. The party claims that Chastanet gave American Eagle a revenue guarantee that if they could not fill the flight, the Saint Lucia Tourist Board would pay for the losses. The Director of Tourism, Louis Lewis declined to comment to the STAR after this reporter attempted to obtain accurate figures on just how much Saint Lucia was paying to AA. American Airlines started non-stop service from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to St Lucia in 2007 and currently provides this service three times a week while American Eagle started its service in 2011.
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Chino, Di Genius, Laden, Brammer (UK and Europe starting March) ANSE-A-PITRES, Haiti The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) has launched for the fifth consecutive year a food security program by which 243.88 metric tons of food will be distributed to 25,600 people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. This program, funded by USAIDs Food for Peace Office-International Food Relief Partnership (IFRP), responds to the continuing efforts by both organizations to combat hunger and reduce poverty within the most vulnerable and impoverished urban slums and rural batey communities of the Dominican Republic and villages in Southeastern border
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Food security program launched to combat hunger in Dominican Republic and Haiti
regions of Haiti. Sixteen other local government and non-governmental organizations will join hands with BRA to distribute more than 12 million highly nutritional food rations to thousands of internally displaced people affected by the earthquake of Haiti in January 2010. Other beneficiaries include pregnant women, orphaned/vulnerable children, the elderly, and people affected by cholera and living with HIV and AIDS and tuberculosis. The food distribution, which targets nine Dominican provinces and four Haiti border communes, complement four other important BRA projects that provide free antiparasitic medicines and multivitamins to 62,000 schoolaged children; deliver comprehensive health services and antiretroviral treatment to 550 people living with HIV/AIDS; expand USDA-funded agricultural productions for 7,000 cooperative farmers and their families; and deliver skills training and microcredit to 150 Haitian women.
See, preview and download his music and videos including his cds Gaga ova mi Woman 1&2 and his singles love will break your heart and put it on ,on the internet. mrmrowe78@gmail.com Prior to the January 2010 earthquake, the UN World Food Program classified Haiti as a low income food deficit country, with an estimated 2.4 million food insecure residents. Haiti relies heavily on imported food (48 percent), with international food assistance comprising five percent of the national food supply. 24 percent of the population is chronically undernourished. Meanwhile, more than two million (27%) of the Dominicans 8.9 million inhabitants are undernourished. Dominican authorities had estimated that approximately 65,000 children under the age of five (8% of the population) suffer from chronic malnutrition.
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Cesaria Evora, who started singing as a teenager in the bars of a little island off West Africa called Cape Verde in the 1950s died Saturday December 17th at the age of 70. Cesaria Evora, known as the Barefoot Diva because she always performed without shoes, died in the Baptista de Sousa Hospital in Mindelo in the island of Cape Verde. Cape Verde is a former Portuguese colony, reason why Cesarias music was influenced by the Portuguese rhythm, and this music was played all over the world. Countries like Brazil, Spain, and Angola loved her music because she sang in their language. Even though she sang in Portuguese, her audiences who couldnt understand the lyrics were moved by her stirring renditions, her unpretentious manner and the musics infectious beat. Her singing style brought comparisons to American jazz singer Billie Holiday. She belongs to the aristocracy of bar singers, French newspaper Le Monde said in 1991, adding that Evora had a voice to melt the soul. Cesarias international fame came late in life. Her 1988 album La Diva Aux Pieds Nus (Barefoot Diva), recorded in France where she first found popularity, launched her international career. Her 1995 album Cesaria was released in more than a dozen countries and brought her first Grammy nomination, leading to a tour of major concert halls around the world and album sales in the millions. She won a Grammy award in the World Music category in 2003 for her album Voz DAmor. Cesaria, known to her close friends as Cize (pronounced see-ZEH), was the bestknown performer of morna, Cape Verdes national music. Cesaria was born Aug. 27, 1941, and grew up in Mindelo, a port city of 47,000 people on the island of Sao Vicente, where sailors from Europe, America, Africa and Asia mingled in what was a lively cosmopolitan town with a fabled nightlife. The local musical style borrowed from those cultures, defying attempts to classify it. Our music is a lot of things, Cesaria told The Associated Press in a 2000 interview at her home. Some say its like the blues, or
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finally learn something only God could have taught me; and that how to trust in God. You might never understand, but his love for me touches my emotion like sunshine on destiny. Hes first on my mind before I even open my eyes. Hes my inspiration and my guiding light.
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extremely happy to share this with you; when your weak dont ever forget God is strong. Learn how to trust him and remain zealous for God. He will take you from the heart of your demise; to his dwelling place. Safe and warm in his arms. With Love, VisionsOf.Us Word for the Day: Lackadaisical ~ refrain from being lackadaisical in the Lord.
O Lord, I especially love the fact you never gave up on me. During numerous endeavors he catches my fall when I subside. He recuses my soul, imperfect and all. As I was caught in a knot of lost and disobedience. (Smile) Am
jazz. Others say its like Brazilian or African music, but no one really knows. Not even the old ones. Cesaria was 7 years old when her father died, leaving a widow and seven children. At 10, with her mother unable to make ends meet, she was placed in an orphanage. I didnt like it. I value my freedom, she told the Associated Press. At 16, when Cesaria was doing piecework as a seamstress, a friend persuaded her to sing in one of the many sailors taverns in her town. As her popularity grew, she was also rowed out into the bay to sing on anchored ships. She received no pay - just free drinks. She used to smile when she recalled her fame as a heavy cognac drinker. And she sadly recalled the exact day - Dec. 15, 1994 - she had to give up drinking for her healths sake. Cesaria didnt think much of her international stardom and she went back to Mindelo whenever she could. She rebuilt her childhood home, turning it into a 10-bedroom house where friends and family often stayed over, and she always made sure she was home for Christmas. A heavy smoker for decades, Cesaria was diagnosed with heart problems in 2005. She suffered strokes in 2008 and in September 2011, when she announced she was retiring. She had a son and a daughter by different men but never married. Cesaria Evoria will be remembered in the entire world for her angelic voice and her eternal smoking on stage. May the soil of our ancestors receive you in perfect peace.
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The incomparable DJ Roy is one of Caribbean radios most prominent, energetic and respected disc jockeys here in the Diaspora. When it come to selections, this 15 year veteran knows how to keep the dance ram. A few weeks ago Roy, who was born in London and raised in Clarendon, Jamaica and his Road International crew (Crump, Oxtail, RJ, Scientist & Stretch) signed on as Brand Ambassadors for Digicel. The contract, which took effect on January 1, will run for three months and will see the Road International crew appearing at local parties, festivals and events in the Tri-state area. The team will help the Telecom giant spread fun
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NY based, Jamaican born model Raquel Rocky Heslop is boasting an ear to ear smile these days after returning from a whirlwind working vacation to the Rock over the Christmas/New Year holidays. Rocky who two years ago was the face of Jet Blue Airlines flew into Montego Bay on Election Day and stayed for a few days. The trip was amazing Heslop told Linkage Linkz. My first stop on the island was for a bite at Skotches Jerk Spot. I went to my hotel, dropped my bags and went right back out to
JERUSALEM A Palestinian woman was imprisoned for nine years in a bathroom by her father, beaten, barely fed and only let out at night, a social worker and police said Monday. She was given only a blanket, a radio, and a razor blade by her father, who encouraged her to kill herself, said the social worker, Hala Shreim. Palestinian police freed Baraa Melhem on Saturday January 21st in the West Bank town of Qalqilya, after a relative told authorities of the womans plight, said spokesman Adnan Damiri. Authorities said Melhem was in her early twenties and that she was initially locked up when she was between 10 and 12 years old. The woman was found by Shreim and the police in a small bathroom
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and positive vibes among the Jamaican Diaspora. DJ Roys passion for music gives him a unique ability to captivate his listening audience and he is renowned for breaking new music and bringing new artists in the spotlight. Roys prowess with the microphone and his musical mastery has earned him the respect of his peers and his many, many loyal listeners. His initiation in radio started at Medgar Evers College
Palestinian Woman Kept Locked in Bathroom for 9 Years
with a tiny window. She wrapped herself in a blanket for warmth, and her father also gave her used clothes. Its a miracle she didnt go mad. She had a small radio that she used to listen to programs. She was aware of herself of her own mental health. She said the radio was her only friend in the darkness, said Shreim. The social worker said Melhem was wellspoken and up-to-date on current affairs because she listened so intently to the radio. The young woman was not immediately available for comment, but told Israels Maariv newspaper that she hoped her father would suffer as she did. I want them to put him in an underground bathroom, so he doesnt see the light of day for 11
see the town and get some sugar cane. On New Years Eve, Rocky partied at an Oldies but goodies event at the Jerk Center in Ochi. They had fire works and over 1000 people attended. On New Years day I went to Dolphins Cove. I kissed a Dolphin, took pictures with the parrots and a Sting Ray she said. She also found time for a photo shoot, visit her dad who still lives in Jamaica and handed out gifts to the kids in Kingston. I went to the hospital in Kingston
Radio on 97.5FM, and after being formally trained as a broadcaster, his career in mainstream radio began. Prior to joining the Irie Jam family, he was the voice of Caribbean Blend, on 105.9 WNWK, WSBU 98.5FM in Atlanta, WLIB AM, Sirius Satellite Radio, and the VP Records Showcase in New York. His prolific career has earned him many awards including three Tamika Reggae Awards: - Club DJ of the Year, Club of the Year, and Radio Personality of the Year. Just last year he was honored with a proclamation by Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano during Caribbean-American Heritage Month 2011.
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years, without food and water, to let him go through what I went through, she said. Baraa Melhems mother, who remarried and moved to a different town, asked about her daughter, but her ex-husband would make up excuses why the young woman wasnt around and sometimes told the mother to mind her own business, Shreim said. The young woman told an Israeli newspaper that said she stopped asking to see her mother, because her father would beat her every time she made the request. It was not clear why the mother did not report to police earlier that she had not seen her daughter for years. The young womans paternal aunt finally told Shreim
and individually handed the kids reading/comprehension books, pencils, sharpeners and erasers. They were so happy, I could not believe how their eyes lit up she said.
Jahmar was born in Spanish town St. Catherine, Jamaica. Migrated to the United States in 2000 at the age of thirteen, where he began his journey in music. Growing up he was inspired by Wayne Wonder, Sanchez, Shabba, Buju Banton, Sizzla, and Bob Marley. Jahmar Di Star first hit single Fire Wine was produced by Beat Mania and went number one on various charts around the world. With the success of his single Jahmar decided to start a weekly event known as Fire Wine Fridays with Higher flamez sound in Mount Vernon. With his signature phrase YEEOOOW! Jahmar Di Star started to shine The very talented artist has a played a positive role in the community he started a fundraiser for the Haiti Relief with the Mayor of Mount Vernon. Jahmar also volunteered for the Board of Education in
Mt. Vernon focusing on our childrens future. As a Mount Vernon peacekeeper Jahmar was a part of the march against violence in the community. His outstanding charm and charisma has lead him to be one of the best radio personnel on Linkage Radio.
of the situation. Shreim says she then persuaded the aunt to alert police. In a statement the young woman gave to the social worker, she said her father locked her up when she was about 10 years old after she ran away from school. Police returned her home and her father later forced her to sign a statement saying she didnt want to go back to school. Melhems parents divorced when she was young and her father had custody. Melhem told the social worker her father initially locked her up because he said he wanted to protect her from the world outside, describing other people as animals, the social worker said.
The Meditations - Ansel Cridland, Danny Clarke and Winston Watson collectively known as The Meditations. They recorded their first hit single Woman is Like a Shadow in 1974 at Channel One Recording Studio; followed by Tricked, Babylon Trap Them, Woman Piaba and Running from Jamaica which were included on their first album Message from The Meditations produced by Dobby Dobson. Among other albums were Wake Up, Guidance, No More Friend, For the Good of Man, The Return of The Meditations and Ghetto Knowledge. The groups vocal and harmony style captured the hearts of reggae fans around the world and led to the collaboration of work with Lee Scratch Perry. Scratch, who produced for Bob Marley and the Wailers, asked them to do backup vocals for Funky Reggae Party, featuring Bob on led vocals. Bob Marley was so pleased with their
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harmony that he went in search for the group to do more backup vocals for him. He found Danny Clarke, one of the groups members, and put him in a taxicab and said, Me nuh wan you come back til you find the other two members. The taxi driver drove Danny to all the studios in Kingston and could not find the other members, until they drove to Idlers Rest, a street where all musicians and singers mostly hang out. When Danny saw Ansel and gave him the news that Bob Marley wanted the group to do backup vocals for him, Ansel thought it was a joke. Still, he and Winston joined Danny in the taxi, which took them to the studio where they added their vocals to Rastaman Live Up and Blackman Redemption. The Meditations did backup vocals on songs for other artist like; Jimmy Cliffs hit Bongo Man Youths Them A Cry; Gregory Isaacs, Mr. Cop and several songs with Junior Marvin and other reggae artist. The Meditations dedication and musical knowledge has helped numerous artist and producers developed their musical careers.
Multitalented artiste/ producer/ musician Serani is out with a bang in 2012. A number of new singles and the release of two new videos auger well for the Kingston native. Seranis new material will feature on his upcoming mixtape, Make Me Stronger, also the title of his new single on Stephen Di Genius McGregors Tenement
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Yard rhythm. The mixtape will feature fresh tracks such as Naah Beg Friend on Fire Links Off the Bench Riddim (which Serani also built for Links,) Chimney Records My Life, Real Friends produced by Cashflow Records, and Have You Ever (featuring Sashi), produced by Seranis DASECA Productions. Dancehall/reggae singjay I-Octane and deejay Chan Dizzy have released
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The world is about to see Europe linked to South America in a way that has never happened before. A bridge will link French Guiana, the last European outpost in the Americas, with Brazil, the largest country in South America and now the sixth largest economy in the world. There are other physical links to Brazil, but none from Europe. Once the bridge between French Guiana and Brazil is opened, so too will open the opportunity for greater trade and investment between the European Union (EU) and Brazil since, for all administrative purposes, French Guiana is as much a part of France as Paris. French President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose country is just ahead of Brazil in the rankings of the worlds largest economies, will probably announce the opening of the bridge across the Oyapock River,
French Bridge To Brazil: The Caribbean Should Not Be Stranded

French Guianas border with Brazil, while he is in French Guiana as part of a campaign whipping up support for his shot at a second term as president. His interest in the relationship between French Guiana and Brazil will go beyond the physical link between the two neighbours to the economic opportunities it can provide for France and, by extension, the EU. Brazil has a population of about 200 million and its economy grew by 7.5 per cent in 2010, and was forecast to grow another 3.5 per cent in 2011. It is rich in natural resources and is open to European investment. On the other side, Brazil has a vibrant manufacturing sector and, remarkably, it sells more to China than it imports. For Brazil, the link to French Guiana could lead to a direct land-crossing to the Atlantic Ocean for parts of its huge territory from which overland transportation to its own Atlantic coast is expensive. This possibility will be additional to a border crossing established in 2009 between Brazil and Guyana when a bridge was built over the Takutu River that barely divides the two countries at Brazils northern point. However, while the bridge accommodates regular traffic between Brazils northern area Roraima and Guyana, there is not an allweather road from the bridge to Guyanas coast. Until the all-weather road is constructed, Brazil still cannot use Guyana effectively for transporting exports from its northern region. If French Guiana opens the 1,240-ft-long bridge for business, it will connect the towns of SaintGeorges-de-lOyapock and Oiapoque on the French and Brazilian sides,
Til Kingdom Come. Produced by Tarik Johnston, aka Russian, of Head Concussion Records, Til Kingdom Come addresses bad mind. Vowing that their enemies wont hinder their progress, I-Octane and Chan Dizzy give praise to the
Almighty for all the blessings received throughout their careers. Already, Til Kingdom Come has more than 10,000 YouTube views since its release. For I-Octane, 2012 has already seen the release of Walk With Jah Jah, Mama Food Put On (produced by Buju Bantons son, Markus Myrie) and Money Me Want on the Riva Stone rhythm. Meanwhile, Chan Dizzy released his first single of the year, Mi Nuh Care, on the Off The Bench rhythm last week.
and the opportunities for commerce not only between the two neighbours, but between France and Brazil will expand rapidly. The opening of this bridge need not rival or displace the alreadyopened link between Guyana and Brazil, provided an all-weather road estimated at US$40 million is built from the Guyana border town, Lethem, to Guyanas Atlantic coast. Guyanas Foreign Minister, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, recently announced that Guyana has completed a feasibility study for the Lethem Road paving project. She is reported to have said: We would like to see this project accelerate quickly, but we also have to be very patient. While she did not say so, the ministers caution could be based on the level of concessional financing that Brazil is willing to give.
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Credit Affects Any And Everything

Credit is one of the most important things in these United States of America. Unfortunately it is not taught in schools and the majority of us get our education from the same institution that is set up to exploit us. The banks and the credit bureaus are the two major culprits. For those people that live outside the USA and feel like whatever I am about to say is irrelevant to you, please pay close attention. What I am about to reveal in this article affects you just as much as the people, that live in the USA. Credit affects everyone. It affects some people directly and it affects others indirectly. Lets start out by talking about how it affects us directly. It affects our ability to own or rent a home. If you have bad credit, your chances of owning a home are very, very slim. Your chances of renting a decent appartment are, also very slim because most, if not all landlords are running peoples credit to help them determine if they should rent to a potential tenant or not. If they realize that you have bad credit, they are not going to want to rent to you. Your credit rating also affects the amount of interest rate that you pay on your mortgage, credit cards, car notes, insurance premium for property, life and automobile. A lot of employers are running credit as part of the hiring qualification process and a lot of employees cannot be promoted if they have bad credit. If you want to put utilities in your name that can be a potential problem too, because most utility companies are running your credit before they turn on your light and if you have bad credit you have to pay an absorbitant amount of down payment before light is turned on. Your cashflow is affected by credit. What is cashflow? It is the amount of money you have left after your expenses are deducted from your income. A lot of people have negative cashflow because they have to pay high interest rate on credit cards, high monthly premiums, high mortgages and because of that they are cutting back on essential things like food, closing and shelter. Now I am going to give an example of how credit affects those people that live outside the USA. Between the years 2003 through 2006 a lot of subprime loans were being issued by the banks to consumers so they could purchase a home. For those who dont know what a subprime loan is let me briefly explain. A subprime loan is a loan that has a very low interest rate for the first 4 to 5 years of the loan and then after that 4 to 5 years of the loan the interest is usaully doubled. This loan is usaully given to people with bad credit with the hope that
the consumer would be able to fix their credit within the time allotted which would allow the consumer to take out another loan with better interest rate before 4 to 5 years is up. Well we know what happened. Millions of people were not able to take out lower interest loans and so the existing high interest loans took effect which caused the mortgage to double. Of course people could not afford the mortgage and we saw on our nightly news, millions of people walking away from their homes. A lot of these loan that were issued by the banks in the USA were sold to foreign investors and most of these foreign investors own banks. Now because the consumers were not paying their mortgage this affected the investors bottom line and this caused a lot of businesses, expecially banks, to close at a rapid pace. Ultimately it contributed to the worldwide recession. So my bothers and sisters, credit affects any and everything. For more info visit this link 1-888-807-1892 www.hishermoneytalk.com
Immigration 101 Green Card steps

The immigration question is one of the most vexing issues that face intending immigrants. Many immigrants apply for permanent residency status commonly called a green card.
Different rules apply to people depending on whether the person sponsoring the intending immigrant is a citizen or a green card holder. The forms and evidence submitted to prove relationship must be cogent lawful evidence and must be sufficient to prove the type of relationship in the particular case.
There are two main classes of relationship green card applications; Sponsors who are citizens and sponsors who are green card holders. There are provisions for change of status if the status of the sponsor changes during the application. That is if the applicant green card holder becomes a citizen during the application. In the case of spouses of green card holders the documents which must be included with the application must show that there is an existing marriage , not just that the parties had been married.
positive vibes in dancehall and reggae music combine coming from some of the most talented artists in jamaica ,out of seview. These artists brings to the world a show of unity, when they collaborate on the Betta Way Riddim to show the world that reggae music is not about who is the baddest or the tuffest. Their message is clear they are looking for a better way to reach our leaders and our youths growing up. Upcoming artists like these are often overlooked and do not get a chance at the big stage because of the politics in the business of music. To the promoters who put on the big shows and to the fans, why does the guns and violence get glorify in our beautiful country through our music and the positive music often gets looked over. I see a pattern and a problem, and I think the promoters should take a look around them and see that
All documents must be submitted at the same time in original where directed, in the format requested to the address requested. The fees must be submitted as well and it must be noted that usually the fees and the documents are submitted to different addresses. Once the application has been received acknowledgment of its receipt will be sent to the applicant by post. Then a priority date is set. The parties can follow the progress of the application on the internet on the official web site of the USCIS. Malcolm Rowe is an independent contributor. Contact: mrmrowe78@gmail.com
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It took just over one year but Jamaicas football programme finally has a kit sponsorship deal after the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) announced a US$2-million (J$172 million) three-year deal with Italian outfitters Kappa. The JFF had been in discussion with the Turin-based sports goods manufacturers for the better part of last year about an extension to their previous arrangement which ran its course on December 31, 2010. Interestingly, Kappa, which is listed under the umbrella of parent company Basic Net and is the largest equipment manufacturer in Italy with 250 stores in that country alone, is exploring the possibility of setting up shop in Jamaica, with the idea of a Super Store, complemented by restaurant and bar facilities being discussed. Though the full details of the deal were not revealed, Kappa has agreed to hand over a US$350,000 (J$30 million) bonus to the JFF if the senior team qualifies to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Kappa will also provide a full range of equipment and gear to all nine male and female teams in the programme. The development comes right in time for Jamaicas June 8 FIFA World Cup qualifier curtain-raiser against Guatemala, and JFF president Captain Horace Burrell, who just a few days after coming back from suspension signed on the dotted line in Turin in the presence of president and owner of Basic Net, Marco Baglione, as well as JFF general secretary Horace Reid. New Kits Kappa is expected to present Jamaica with their new kits by April of this year. The Reggae Boyz will be involved in three friendly internationals before then: Cuba on February 22 and 24 in Kingston and Montego Bay, respectively, before an overseas engagement with New Zealand on the 29th. Burrell was excited by the development and described it as a great plug for the development of Jamaican football. Im extremely elated at the signing of this deal, and indeed this is a great day for Jamaicas football programme, said Burrell.
Jamaica Football Federation Has New Deal With Kappa
MUMBAI, India (CMC/ IANS): Estranged West Indies batsman Chris Gayle inked a new deal yesterday with Ban-galore Royal Challengers (RCB) for the next two seasons of the Indian Premier League. Gayle was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders for the first three seasons of the lucrative tournament, but he went unsold in last years players auction. This proved to be a slice of good fortune for RCB and Gayle. He later joined the franchise as an injury replacement player for Australian left-arm fast bowler Dirk Nannes. Gayle went on to become the highest scorer in last years IPL and won the Orange Cap as well. He also played for Royal Chall-engers in
Chris Gayle Signs Two year Deal

the Champions League Twenty20, leading the side to the final, where they lost to the Mumbai Indians. We are delighted to make Chris Gayle a permanent member of our IPL squad, said Siddhartha Mallya, director of Royal Chall-engers Sports Pvt Ltd, in a media release. He is one of the best batsmen in the world. His form helped us qualify for the final of the 2011 edition of the tournament. We are confident that with players like him in our side, we will take the extra step this season, and win our maiden IPL title. Gayle said he was happy to be back at his home away from home. I had a great time
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representing RCB last year, he said. It is a terrific outfit. The players are brilliant. They are complemented by the support staff and administrators, all of whom have gone out of their way to make the players comfortable, and give them the freedom to express themselves on the field. To me, Bangalore has been a home away from home. Gayle has not played for West Indies since last years World Cup on the Asian subcontinent, following a long-running dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board over controversial remarks he made in an interview with a radio station in his native Jamaica. behind driving loosely at wide deliveries, and bowled the pint-sized Dowrich, when he tried to cut a shortish delivery too close to him. When Fletchers direct hit at the strikers end ran Dwayne Smith out for three in the fourth over, Barbados were seven for four and had added just 10 more runs at the halfway stage of the innings. Alcindor Holder joined left-hander Jonathan Carter, and they added 68 for the fifth wicket to add some beef to the Barbados total. Windwards conceded their first boundary in the 12th over, when Holder struck a six over deep backward square leg off Windwards and West Indies captain Darren Sammy, whose mediumfast bowling yielded 28 runs in four overs. Sammy and Liam Sebastien, whose three overs cost 30, allowed the partnership to flourish with some loose bowling
Trinidad & Tobago T20 Champions
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC A record spell from Delorn Johnson undermined Barbados batting and set Windward Islands up for an emphatic, seven-wicket victory to finish third in the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament on Sunday. The tall, left-arm fast bowler from St. Vincent & the Grenadines captured an amazing five wickets for five runs from his allotted four overs, as Barbados, choosing to bat, were dismissed for a modest 101 in their allocation of 20 overs in the Consolation Final at Kensington Oval. Andre Fletcher and fellow Grenadian Devon Smith followed up with a determined, secondwicket stand of 67 that paved the way for the Windwards to reach their target with 13 balls remaining. Johnson, a graduate of the Sagicor West Indies High Performance Centre, produced easily the best
Johnson Bowls Windwards To Third
spell of bowling in a regional Twenty20 match. He also tied with Anil Kumble for the 11th best figures in a T20 ever, the Indian leg-spinning legend finishing with the same figures for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League two years ago. Johnson turned the match into a genuine nocontest, when he snared Barbados captain Kirk Edwards, all-rounder Kevin Stoute and wicketkeeper/batsman Shane Dowrich in his first over, rocking the home team on four runs for three wickets. He had Edwards and Stoute both caught
Trinidad and Tobago continued to dominate regional T20 cricket, capturing their second title in just the third edition of the WICBs latest regional tournament. The Trinis comprehensively defeated Jamaica by 63 runs to take the Caribbean T20 title and secure a place in the Champions League later this year. Combined with their success dating back to the days of the Stanford tournament Trinidad has now won three regional T20 titles. Opting to bat first after winning the toss Trinidad and Tobago reached a formidable 168 for six on the strength of Dwayne Bravos belligerent 49 off 43 balls and Kieron Pollards robust unbeaten 39 off 13 deliveries. Pollard smashed four sixes and a four, three of the sixes in the final over of the innings bowled by Krishmar Santokie. In reply Jamaica struggled to 105 for five with Carlton Baugh Jnr top scoring with an unbeaten 39 off 23 balls. before Holder was run out for 24 in the 16th over and Charles bowled Carter with a full-length delivery for the top score of 42 that included two fours and three sixes from 53 balls. An expensive final over from Garey Mathurin, which cost 11 and included Sulieman Benn hitting a six over long-on, allowed Barbados to inch closer to the 100-run threshold before the home team lost their last three wickets in the final over Johnson collecting two to complete the demolition.
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A man walked into a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Trinidad and passed out on the floor.
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USA: Here Kitty Kitty.. get down from the roof. USA: This meal is not too bad.
TnT: Eh you ole dutty stinkin cat, come off de galvanize before ah drop two stone in you tail! TnT: What dont kill does fatten and what doesnt fatten does purge. USA: Oh my, your feet are so ashy.
A Trini Only A Jamaican London; a who wants Three men from the Caribbeanaliving together indidnt have Trinidadian, a Barbadian and Jamaican, they his Chicken money to buy food. However,aupon coming close to a posh restaurant they came up with plan.
People gathered around to help him by fanning and doing everything they could to help him regain consciousness. Someone peeled an orange and started squeezing the juice into his mouth, whereupon the man suddenly came back to life and pushed the person away yelling... Look man! If me did want orange me woulda fall down in de supermarket. The Trinidadian went in first. After being seated he ordered a three course meal with white wine. When he was finished the meal the waiter came by with the check. But I paid you! the Trinidadian shouted. Five minutes later the Barbadian walked into the restaurant and ordered a five course meal with red wine. When he was finished eating, the waiter came by with the check. But I paid you! The Barbadian shouted. The waiter was very confused as he could not remember being paid, but as he did not want to cause any trouble...he let the Trini leave. This time the manager came and had to calm down the Bajan, he did not want to upset the other customers he let the Bajan go.
TnT: Is how you foot and dem look like you was kicking flour so... you couldnt rub lil coconut oil on you foot?
Bwoy...Go Get You Mother
A boy and his father from the Caribbean were visiting America for the first time. The first time they went to a mall, they were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again. The boy asked, Ah whahdat, daddy? The father (having never seen an elevator) responded, Son, me never see nothing so inna mi life! Me no know what it is! While the boy and his father were watching with amazement, a fat old lady in a wheelchair rolled up to the moving walls and pressed a button. The walls opened and the lady rolled between them into a small room.
Ten minutes later the Jamaican walked in, sat down, lit a cigarette, and ordered the most expensive meal on the menu plus two Red Stripe beers. After he was finished, the waiter came with the check and said, Sir... I have been having a sort of problem all day and I cant understand it.
The walls closed and the boy and his father watched the small circular numbers above the walls light up sequentially. They continued to watch until it reached the last number and then the numbers began to light in the reverse order. Finally the walls opened up again and a gorgeous, voluptuous young woman stepped out. The father, not taking his eyes off the young woman, says quietly to his son, Bwoy... Go get you mother! You're the ackee in my saltfish Condensed milk in my tea The patty in my coco bread Without you there is no me.
Other people like you came in earlier and ate and they said that they paid me but I dont remember getting any money from them, so.. Before he could finish, the Jamaican chimed in loudly Hear mi nuh boss, that ah fi yu problem...jus gimme mi change!
Mi Granny Always Used To Seh ...

Yuh wing soon clip
A Jamaican Love Poem
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Yuh mus be tink seh mi born behind cow Puss an dawg nuh have de same luck Learn fi dance a yard before yuh go abroad Dawg know who fi bite and duppy know who fi frighten Chicken merry! Hawk deh near Yuh head faver someting wheyjohncrow draw brakes ina Yuh head faver johncrow airport Whey mek yuh head faver senseh fowl nest It too early. Cock no even put on im draws yet
Just like coconut water You're good for my heart And Mr.Wray without his nephew Is like when we are apart.
When you wrap your arms around me Like banana leaf on blue draaws There is nothing I wouldnt do for you You know that im all yours.
I want to be with you always Like when tin milk get short An dem marry it with it to de mackerel to make sure de mackerel get bought. Like carrot juice on Sunday Mango in the summertime I cant get enough of you Please tell me you will be mine.
POLITICAL and business leaders continued paying tribute to Ambassador Dudley Thompson on the weekend, recalling his deep involvement in Pan-African issues and hailing him for his intellect. Thompson died in New York on January 20th of a heart attack. He was 95. Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga, who contested the Kingston Western constituency against Thompson in the 1962 and 1967 general elections described Thompson as the foremost Pan-Africanist in Jamaica who involved himself in African affairs for the betterment of the future of the continent, as well as to keep Africa alive in the minds and interest of the multitude of Jamaican people of African origin. Both of these missions, Seaga said, were essential to our deeper understanding of a more Afrocentric Jamaica through the roots Thompson planted and the fruits they have borne. Seaga also recalled the election contests, noting that the 1962 poll was the first for himself and Thompson. The contest, which I won, was based on my understanding of Jamaican folk life; his on the understanding of Africa. He dubbed himself The Burning Spear after Jomo Kenyata, the liberator of Kenya who he helped to defend in court, Seaga said. The contest turned violent when he resumed his challenge in the general election of 1967. But one of the most important outcomes was that Dudley and myself thereafter developed a very pleasant personal friendship which extended throughout the rest of his life, Seaga said. Seaga acknowledged that this portrayal of Thompson as a man with a personal touch is possibly

quite different from his general disposition. However, he said he depicted it as a prime example of those periods in our development which have proven that in politics bitterness can be replaced by betterment through friendship. The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, in its tribute, described Thompson as one of Jamaicas most accomplished sons. Notwithstanding the fact that he was born in Panama, our nations history is all the richer through the contributions that he made in the name of his adopted country, the Chamber said. The JCC said that while many people will remember Thompson primarily as an outstanding and articulate scholar, fearless and erudite lawyer and Queens Counsel, and for his long and at times controversial involvement in Jamaican politics, arguably, his legacy will be his earlydeveloped and sustained commitment to the Pan-Africanist ethos. As one of the intellectual pillars of that movement, he rubbed shoulders and traded thoughts and strategies with a generation of visionaries that included many of the future leaders of independence movements in Africa and the Caribbean, the JCC said. As these countries emerged, he contributed decades to their growth and development, in the process impacting the lives of untold numbers in both regions. It was only fitting therefore, that the African press in Ghana designated him a Living Legend of Africa and that the Organization of African Unity should award him a medal as a Legend Of Africa -- among his most treasured of the many accolades he received in a lifetime of service. The JCC said it was difficult to imagine today, that a philosophy that had at its core the right to self-determination, a demand for respect for the history and culture of Africa, and a recognition of the beauty of its people, could have been adjudged controversial, particularly in a nation and a region whose peoples are, in the majority, so inextricably linked to Africa. As his personal motto -- Live and Let Live. All men are made in the image of God -- affirms, Dudley Thompson saw the scope for greatness in all, even those whose history and achievements were belittled for generations. The very fact that the Caribbean regions African roots are today a source of pride is due to the work of outstanding servants such as Dudley Thompson, the JCC said. In this year, as Jamaica celebrates the 50th anniversary of Independence, it is fitting that we acknowledge and praise the unyielding zeal that informed his conviction that Africa and its diaspora could be a force to be reckoned with in the international community. That future remains a work in progress, but the foundations are becoming more and more secure, the Chamber added. He dedicated his great intellect to the service of his people, and to his death remained a proud Jamaican and an unrepentant Pan-Africanist, the JCC said and extended condolence to Thompsons wife Cecile and his children, grandchildren, greatgrand children and the other members of his family. The Peoples National Party (PNP), which Thompson served as member and government minister, said that in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the party, Thompson was made a life member
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some years ago. Dudley Thompsons vast intellect, gift of persuasion and his passion for social justice and equality found comfort in the PNP, especially at the time when the party, under the leadership of former President and Prime Minister Michael Manley sought to bring ordinary Jamaicans into the centre of government and governance, the PNP said. He was also one of the partys principal architects then, to advance its progressive internationalist foreign policy, in the effort to address the economic inequalities which existed between developing and developed countries, the PNP added. It noted that Thompson gave selfless service in the public sector, epitomized by his appointment as an ambassador who served Jamaica with distinction. It was during this time, and especially when he served as Jamaicas ambassador to Nigeria, that he sought, in keeping with his growing belief in Pan-Africanism, to strengthen and deepen the relationship between Jamaica and other African countries, the PNP said. The party said it was deeply honored to have had a comrade like Thompson among its ranks, and extended condolence to his wife, children and other members of his family.
JAMAICAN ROOTS PLAY BASHMENT GRANNY TO HIT THE BIG SCREEN THIS MAY
The popular Jamaican roots play Bashment Granny will make its way to the big screen in May. The movie will feature the original cast of Keith Shebada Ramsay, Garfield Reid, Maxwell Mr. Basement Grant, Ruth Miss P Samuels, Patrick Sargeant Smith . The movie Bashment Granny, is part of the overall drive to move theatre mainstream, this according to Stages director, Bunny Allen. 18 other stage plays are set to be converted into movies within the next 5 years, which includes another popular play Maama Man by Ralph Holness.
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