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Machel Fined, No Prison Term
- Published 25-Feb-13
SOCA superstar Machel Montano will serve no prison time.
Montano was this afternoon ordered to pay fines and compensation
totaling $27,200, for beating four persons and using obscene language. Entertainer Kernal Roberts was also ordered to pay a fine and compensation for assaulting two persons. The ruling was delivered by Magistrate Maureen Baboolal-Gafoor in the Port of Spain Magistrates' Court.
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Toppers Sports Bar and Grill located in the City of Grand Bazaar continues to host their Thursday Night Live event. The patrons of the bar are treated to retro music videos and a live performance by a local music band. On Thursday 23rd May, 2013, Toppers Sports Bar and ...
World Premiere of Official Trailer & Movie Poster for T&T Film God Loves The Fighter
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 17-May-13
- Movies, Film & Theatre
- Unrated
Today marks the FIRST LOOK at the official movie poster artwork for the much anticipated T&T film, God Loves the Fighter. Hot off the Machel Montano feat. Freetown Collective music video, ʻRepresent (the remix)ʼ, Dirk, one half of the ...
Konshens & Kes the Voices of the Official Caribbean Premier League Anthem
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 17-May-13
- Entertainment News
- Unrated
New York, NY (May 17, 2013). How We Play!, written and produced by Trinidad's Marlon Chen of MRI and Precision Productions, features two of the region's hottest artists; Konshens (Jamaica) and Kes (Trinidad & Tobago), like you've ...
Kaj Designs Leads As The First Caribbean Brand At BLUEPRINT
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 17-May-13
- Art, Expo & Fashion
- Unrated
May 15, 2013 – Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago... Kaj Designs, Tobago's premier fashion house, will lead the Caribbean as it unveils its latest resort collection, Tribu Sauvage, at the international fashion tradeshow, BLUEPRINT, in Singapore. From May 16 to ...
St. Kitts Soca Artist Cinnamon Nominated For 2013 International Soca Awards
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 16-May-13
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
Basseterre, St. Kitts - 16 May 2013 -- St. Kitts upcoming Soca singer and songwriter Cinnamon has been nominated in two (2) categories for the 11th annual International Soca Awards 2013 hosted by the Soca Awards Organization LTD.This will be held in Grenada on ...
Trinidad and Tobago's culture heats up London
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 16-May-13
- Business/World Affairs
- Unrated
The Trinidad and Tobago High Commission for the United Kingdom lit the heart of London ablaze on Sunday 12th May with a spectacular celebration of Trinidad and Tobago culture at “The World on Regent Street” ...
Lilliput Children's Theatre Presents The Exotic 'EIEIO ANIMAL FARM'
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 14-May-13
- Movies, Film & Theatre
- Unrated
May 12, 2013 – Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago -- Noble Douglas’ veteran children’s theatre company, Lilliput Children’s Theatre, will ignite the stage at Queen’s Hall with its 2013 production, EIEIO ANIMAL FARM. The modern twist on ...
Demarco Returns To Africa This Summer
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 13-May-13
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
KINGSTON, JAMAICA | MAY 13, 2013 | Currently enjoying a career upsurge, internationally acclaimed Jamaican superstar Demarco is set to return to Africa this ...
Jamaica's Sheba Delivers on Trinidad Riddim- Remixes Lawless' Bruk It Out
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 13-May-13
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. May 13, 2013 -- It’s not the first time that artistes out of T&T and Jamaica have teamed up to create great music and it certainly won’t be the last. What makes this new collaboration between one of dancehall music’s most current female entertainers and a budding artist out of T&T a ...
Angler Brendan Bernard caught a Blue Marlin weighing 1000.5 lbs, the largest Blue Marlin catch on record in a locally-based game fishing tournament. Bernard was a member of the team aboard ‘Predator’ participating in the ...
21 North 2013 Review
- By Kris-Michael aka Jokey Juice
- Published 11-May-13
- 2013 Events
- Unrated
Well I'll start off by saying I was a bit disappointed by the venue change because it was like my after life meeting place with the late and great Peter aka "d' local Juice." To walk up those steps at Macarepe, feeling his presence is what kept my vibe up while covering ...
Soca Vacation! Fatman George to Host iSA 11 2013
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 10-May-13
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
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The Premiere Presentation of the Soca Music Industry, the 11th Annual International Soca Awards (iSA), will be hosted by, Grenada’s Top comedian, Lindon “Fatman George”. It is expected to be one of Grenada’s Hottest Night of Glamour, Glitz and Soca, which will be ...
High Commissioner Garvin Nicholas and World Bank EPIC Team promote Business Development
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 10-May-13
- Business/World Affairs
- Unrated
London - May 9th, 2013: His Excellency Garvin Nicholas, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in the United Kingdom convened a Professionals’ Networking Meeting at the London Mission yesterday ...
Kaj Designs Launches Tribu Sauvage In The USA
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 08-May-13
- Art, Expo & Fashion
- Unrated
May 7, 2013 – Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago - From May 6 to 8, 2013, Kaj Designs will blaze a trail as the first Tobago fashion house to exhibit at Intermezzo Collections as it proudly launches its latest resort collection, Tribu Sauvage, in the USA. As a ...
The 11th International Soca Awards "The Premiere Event of the Soca Music Industry"
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 07-May-13
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
SAO Soca Awards Ltd will be hosting its 11th Annual International Soca Awards (iSA) on the beautiful Sunny isle of Grenada. Tuesday 6th August 2013 at Spice Basket, Beaulieu, St. George, Grenada W.I., in the hart of the ...
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. May 6, 2013 -- Strong and passionate in her belief that women are the nurturers who hold the power at this time to return the world to its peaceful, loving state of existence, South Trinidad native, Liz Steinberg is making a ...
P.O.S, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – After last year’s successful edition and following numerous requests, the one of a kind cruise experience ‘Ship Shape’ is back to once again bring that fusion of festivity and fitness to the Trinbagonian masses on ...
Sutra - ShorBlu Annual Anniversary Celebration Review
- By Jo-Ann aka Karamel
- Published 05-May-13
- 2013 Events
- Unrated
So its Cinco de Mayo and also happens to be the 6th anniversary for Shorblu Events. Seems like only yesterday "Vice Afterwork Thursdays" started. As in true Shorblu fashion, we were heading to 404 in Manhattan to ...
Dionne Anderson, The Design Group of Miami's Principal and Co-Founder, recognized by Legacy Magazine
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 02-May-13
- Business/World Affairs
- Unrated
(MIAMI – April 30) Miami’s Legacy Magazine is honoring Dionne Anderson, co-founder and principal of The Design Group, as one of South Florida’s 50 Most Powerful Black Professionals in Business in ...
Athletic teams from nine schools namely Fatima College, St. Anthony’s College, Queens Royal College, St, Benedicts College, Toco Secondary, Bishops Anstey High, and St. Francois Girls College received support from the Ministry of Sport to ...
TT High Commissioner wins Diplomat Award
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 30-Apr-13
- Business/World Affairs
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Garvin Nicholas has won the coveted Diplomat of the Year from the Americas Award in his role as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. London is host to one of the largest diplomatic communities comprising some of the ...
7up - A Breakfast Party With A Twist Review
- By Salih aka Uptown Juice
- Published 28-Apr-13
- 2013 Events
- Unrated
Now that PCD bug has practically worn off, and the warm weather is attempting to be consistent, it was great to attend a lime that matched the temperature and vibe of the day ... HOT!!!! From the moment you parked, you could hear ...
DC Carnival Experience Weekend 2013 Launch Review
- By Neil aka Joy Juice
- Published 27-Apr-13
- 2013 Events
- Unrated
Without a doubt, a great start to what is to come for the DC Carnival Experience 2013 Weekend. It was a full moon that night, so everything was looming in the air. BK Entertainment, Bakanal & Carib United could not have chosen a better night for ...
PORT OF SPAIN - Trinidad and Tobago will have the opportunity to see national hero Keshorn Walcott in action, in his first meet since shocking the world with Olympic gold in London, England, last ...
Kaj Designs Prepares For The International Launch Of Its Latest Resort Collection, "Tribu Sauvage"
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 25-Apr-13
- Art, Expo & Fashion
- Unrated
April 23, 2013 – Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago... Since the 2010 launch of Kaj Designs’ resort line, Tobago’s premier fashion house has worked steadfastly to position itself as a global leader in Caribbean fashion. Led by the dynamic partnership of ...
American Black Film Festival (ABFF) and SEOPW CRA Call for Film Submissions to "Films Over Miami" Community Showcase
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 24-Apr-13
- Movies, Film & Theatre
- Unrated
Miami, Fl - Film Life, Inc., in partnership with the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA) and the Office of Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, announces the kickoff of the ABFF-SEOPW CRA Community Showcase, calling for Miami filmmakers to ...
Luciano and Lady Virtue send a powerful message to Caribbean governments
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 23-Apr-13
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Monday, April 22, 2013; Kingston, Jamaica:- Conscious Bajan Reggae sensation, Lady Virtue has teamed up with Reggae Great, Luciano, for her latest single Tek Di Pressure Off, a social commentary focused on the pressures faced by poor people in ...
Signal Hill Hosts Second Night of the Tobago Jazz Experience
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 23-Apr-13
- Entertainment News
- Unrated
The momentum continued to build on the road to the Pigeon Point Heritage Park as the Tobago Jazz Experience rolled into Signal Hill for Hillside Jazz last night. Dubbed ‘Heaven on a Hill’, the close-knit community opened its arms to thousands of visitors who ...
Port of Spain, Trinidad - April 22, 2013 - The After Jazz Fringe fest occurs during the Tobago Jazz Experience, each night after the official schedule of events. This is the third year running and we are looking forward to an excellent time in the sister isle, with bands such as ...
Speyside comes alive with the first notes of Jazz
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 22-Apr-13
- Entertainment News
- Unrated
Tobago’s serene coastal village of Speyside is known for some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean, but every April it switches gears and transforms into a hub of activity on land as it hosts the opening night of the ...
(Atlanta, Georgia) The Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Bandleaders Association, Inc held a press conference over the weekend to officially launch the 25th Atlanta Caribbean Carnival season in the city. With rapper Ludacris as a major sponsor plus reality star/designer Dwight Eubanks and ...
Tobago Fashion Weekend Cocktail Launch (Trinidad)
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 18-Apr-13
- Art, Expo & Fashion
- Unrated
Tobago Fashion Weekend kicked off what many have dubbed “Fashion Season” in this region with a glamourous cocktail launch at La Cantina Restaurant on Victoria Avenue, Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Monday evening. With this year’s theme ...
The Honourable Anil Roberts, Minister of Sport, the only male participant at the all Women and Girls in Sport Festival enjoyed a game of netball and tennis with the athletes last Saturday 13th April, 2013 at the Eastern Regional Sport Complex and ...
Ding Dong Unites Dancehall Acts In New Campaign For Safe Sex
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 16-Apr-13
- Entertainment News
- Unrated
KINGSTON, JAMAICA | APRIL 15, 2013 | Dancehall artiste Ding Dong known for hits such as ‘Holiday’ and ‘Gyalis’ has returned to the spotlight armed with a positive message for ...
Iron Man 3 releasing on May 1st 2013 in Trinidad and Tobago
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 15-Apr-13
- Movies, Film & Theatre
- Unrated
From Marvel Studios comes “Iron Man 3”—the continuation of the epic, big-screen adventures of the world’s favorite billionaire-inventor-Super Hero, Tony Stark aka ...
The Atlanta Caribbean Unity Festival (ACUF) is one of the grand finale events for the Atlanta Carnival taking place over Memorial weekend. This event will be an ultimate concert experience bringing people from all islands together for performances by top artistes from ...
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. April 12, 2013 -- Trinidad and Tobago songwriter and vocalist, Dale Ryan is making some giant steps. He’s doing something hardly ever done in the Caribbean, but really, something that should always be done. Dale is releasing a brand new R&B/Pop single, complete with a ...
Best UK Male Soca Artist Scrappy drops The Soca Anthem
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 11-Apr-13
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
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Arguably one of the hardest working artist, London based international soca artist Scrappy is not ready to rest on his laurels yet. Second time Montserrat Soca Monarch holder and Best UK Soca Artist 2012, Scrappy has been hard at work not only with his ...
(Kingston, Jamaica–April 8, 2013) – As the sun began pelting down on a beautiful and bright Sunday morning, thousands of colourfully-clad masqueraders took to the streets of Kingston yesterday for the finale of what is being called the ...
(Kingston, Jamaica – April 8, 2013) – It was clear for all to see that Bacchanal Jamaica’s staging of their penultimate fete, the traditional j’ouvert ‘dutty mas’ party that precedes the Carnival Sunday Road March, was a success in every aspect. Marshalled by a dynamite performance from ...
(Miami, FL) - L.E.A.D Nation (Leaders By Empowerment, Activists By Development) in partnership with Broward College and WEDR 99 Jamz will co-host the #IamCHANGE Youth TownHall on Friday, May 17th, 2013 from 7pm-9pm at ...
Members of the TT Pro League team Caledonia AIA played with children and youth who attended one of the Easter Fundamentals Sport Camps hosted by the Sports Company of Trinidad and Tobago. The Camp for 7-14 year old boys and girls was held at ...
A Tribute To Sweet Talking, Raggamuffin Style
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 04-Apr-13
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Raggamuffin Entertainment, the entertainment company launched by Bajan blogger Carla “Babbzy” Babb has released its first riddim; “A Tribute To Sweet Talking”. A creation of one of Jamaica’s most popular riddims; Sweet Talking was initiated by ...
(Kingston, Jamaica – March 31, 2013) – The penultimate fete for Bacchanal Jamaica’s 2013 Le Masquerade season is the Kingston-based j’ouvert fete and road march set to take place on Friday April 5 starting at 10:00 p.m. at Mas Camp. The ‘dutty mas’ fete which...
Timeless - Maxi Priest and Kes The Band Live in Concert Review
- By Reva aka Cocoa Juice
- Published 31-Mar-13
- 2013 Events
- Unrated
We arrived at Stage 48, and quickly found a parking spot on the street. Which is amazing for the busy Manhattan streets on a holiday weekend. We considered it pure luck! We walked to the venue and found no lines outside, which scared us considering that it was ...
Soca or Die 2013 Review
- By Sandhya aka Vamp Juice
- Published 30-Mar-13
- 2013 Events
- Unrated
“Spread yuh hands and leh gooooooooooooooo ...” as we welcome you to IOK, better known as the Isle of Kes. While here, all will enjoy the sweet sounds of Carnival and cure any form of tabanca you may ...
Benjai Aligns With UK Connections- Hits Jamaica This Weekend
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 28-Mar-13
- Entertainment News
- Unrated
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. March 28, 2013 -- Just a few days after celebrating his birthday in England on March 22, Trinidad and Tobago entertainer, Rodney Le Blanc, better known as Benjai, is heading to Jamaica this today, Thursday, March 28. With a bag full of hit singles and ...
Caribbean producer, engineer and DJ, Tony “The Mad Architect” Brown has joined forces with the iconic “Metaphonic Studios” on Manhattan’s East Side. On the very floor of where the genre dubstep was founded, this three room facility boasts live rooms, booths, vintage and ...
Caribbean's Next Top Model On-Air Appeal
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 27-Mar-13
- Entertainment News
- Unrated
CARIBEPRWIRE, NEW YORK - MARCH 26, 2013 - Caribbean's Next Top Model, a new model competition series created in collaboration with CaribeNTM, Inc. emerges across 25 Caribbean countries with partner brands to promote 11 episodes of the most popular and first of its ...
ADF Entertainment will be hosting its yearly charity concert ‘An Evening of Romance II’ at the Naparima Bowl, San Fernando on Sunday 31st March, 2013. This year the proceeds would be given to the Autistic Society and the Lady Hochoy Home to assist with ...
