Do we see any more JUNO nods for the recent releases:
Jay Harmony new album is called "No Giving Up" which is quite appropriate as she has been a part of the Canadian music scene for sometime and now she has a stellar production to affirm her longevity in the business.
Kirk Diamond was nominated for his first Juno last year recently released a single called the "Conqueror" featuring Derrick Morgan a stalwart in the reggae industry.
Ammoye releasing her first mixtape called " Enter The Warrioress" in association with Natural High from Jamaica. Some of the featured songs are The Light, Sorry and Shooting which features Exco Levi 4 time JUNO award winner.
Tasman Jude from Alberta have also released another single titled "Gold". Check out all these artistes via social media and help by purchasing their music so that they can continue to create.
So we do believe that their will be some nominations among this stellar group of artiste but in addition to that we it is wonderful to see that the state of "Reggae" music in Canada is alive and well.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Martin Luther King Day
January 15th has been a holiday in the United States of American in memory of Dr. Rev Martin Luther King.
Here are some of our thoughts on a man known by many but still not truly understood.
Here are some of our thoughts on a man known by many but still not truly understood.
As we see the sunset on another MLK (Martin Luther King Jr) Day,
which incidentally is celebrated as an official holiday in the US. I do wonder if we even know what the dream is,
today. As I go through my personal experiences in general, I realize aesthetically
it seems that we have come quite far but when you go more in depth we are following
a course that has been set for us and it’s an unconscious journey.
Forty-nine years later, we are coming out of the worst
economic crisis most of us have seen in our adult lives and it gives reason for
pause as the rich seem to be getting richer and the poor, even poorer. Despite
the glimmer of hope that has been the realization of the dream with the
election of President Barrack Obama being one of the most influential leaders in
the western hemisphere. I think that we have forgotten that a dream of this
magnitude requires all participants and an excerpt from another one of Dr. King’s
speeches reminds us (by my interruption) that only collectively do we achieve. Although at this juncture we do see these
glimmers we have to be cognisant that there is a legacy to overcome, and it will
not, and cannot be done overnight. Therefore it is time for all people of the human
race to recommit to the “collection dream” that does not set us apart but puts
us side by side.
As we celebrate this 49th Anniversary of the Dr.
Rev Martin Luther King Jr’s speech “I Have a Dream” remember the MLK DreamKeepers (Ottawa)
but also remember we all have a stake in making the dream an everyday reality.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
208 Years of Independence and 2 Years Later!
Port-au-Prince from a layman's prospective
After the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti 2 years ago today(January 12). They are still questions as to the status of the rebuilding efforts on the island. It should be noted that their is still no clear indication as to the death toll in the area and this maybe related to the fact that there was no clear indication of the population in the area prior to this natural disaster. However, it is reported that they are still 634,000 people in the displacement camps as reported by the IOM.
On the brighter side the cholera out-break that hit the island subsequent to the earthquake did not affect the island as first anticipated and Cuba played an integral roll in insuring this outcome.
After this natural disaster some visionaries recognized that this may have been the opportunity they have been waiting for to address a problem that has long been identified but never rectified. The overcrowding, chronic unemployment, poor infrastructure and historical despair. As with previous attempts this seems to be running up against the same barriers experienced by this island over the years with the major obstacle being the lack consistent international interest and funding. This time we hope that with high powered people involved such as former United States of American President Bill Clinton, former Governor General of Canada and appointed Special Envoy for Haiti Michaëlle Jean just to name a few. This trend will dissipate and a new trend would emerge lead by the following flickers of hope.
These flickers of hope are being shown by companies from South Korea such as Sae-A, the biggest clothing manufactures, Marriott International in association with telecom giant Digicel will be building a 173 room hotel to be opened within the next 2 years. (We will be watching and hoping to be on the ground at the grand opening). Another economic driver to help stimulate Haiti's economy would be a return to agriculture to assist in the reduction of food imports which has drop significantly over the few years.
Our hope for Haiti and Haitians in this New Year is not to continue business as usual but be rejuvenated and reflect the pride of being the first independent island nation in the region celebrating 208 years of "drinking soup".
After the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti 2 years ago today(January 12). They are still questions as to the status of the rebuilding efforts on the island. It should be noted that their is still no clear indication as to the death toll in the area and this maybe related to the fact that there was no clear indication of the population in the area prior to this natural disaster. However, it is reported that they are still 634,000 people in the displacement camps as reported by the IOM.
On the brighter side the cholera out-break that hit the island subsequent to the earthquake did not affect the island as first anticipated and Cuba played an integral roll in insuring this outcome.
After this natural disaster some visionaries recognized that this may have been the opportunity they have been waiting for to address a problem that has long been identified but never rectified. The overcrowding, chronic unemployment, poor infrastructure and historical despair. As with previous attempts this seems to be running up against the same barriers experienced by this island over the years with the major obstacle being the lack consistent international interest and funding. This time we hope that with high powered people involved such as former United States of American President Bill Clinton, former Governor General of Canada and appointed Special Envoy for Haiti Michaëlle Jean just to name a few. This trend will dissipate and a new trend would emerge lead by the following flickers of hope.
These flickers of hope are being shown by companies from South Korea such as Sae-A, the biggest clothing manufactures, Marriott International in association with telecom giant Digicel will be building a 173 room hotel to be opened within the next 2 years. (We will be watching and hoping to be on the ground at the grand opening). Another economic driver to help stimulate Haiti's economy would be a return to agriculture to assist in the reduction of food imports which has drop significantly over the few years.
Our hope for Haiti and Haitians in this New Year is not to continue business as usual but be rejuvenated and reflect the pride of being the first independent island nation in the region celebrating 208 years of "drinking soup".
Friday, December 30, 2011
Democracy at it's finest- Elections in Jamaica
We are going to take you on a bit of a historical journey as we tell you the results. The first elected woman as head of government in the Americas was Dame Eugenia Charles who was from the island of Dominica. She was the world longest continuously serving Prime Minister from 1980-1995. Now 16 years later Prime Minister elect Portia Simpson Miller, Jamaica's only female head of government has led her party to a resounding victory which will place her in the history books forever.
2011 has seen women elected our appointed in major roles around the world and it was once noted that if we had more women in leadership roles they would be less wars and conflict. We believe that 2012 is the end of business as usual and changes are eminent and needed.
We extend congratulations to Prime Minister Elect Portia Simpson Miller of the PNP and what a fitting way to close 2011 and usher in a New Year (2012).
Here is some other information that may interest you.
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago also has a female Prime Minister at the helm and her name is Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Liberia re-elected President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf who has been leader of this country from 2006.
2011 has seen women elected our appointed in major roles around the world and it was once noted that if we had more women in leadership roles they would be less wars and conflict. We believe that 2012 is the end of business as usual and changes are eminent and needed.
We extend congratulations to Prime Minister Elect Portia Simpson Miller of the PNP and what a fitting way to close 2011 and usher in a New Year (2012).
Here is some other information that may interest you.
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago also has a female Prime Minister at the helm and her name is Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Liberia re-elected President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf who has been leader of this country from 2006.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Elections 2011
As Jamaica is about to celebrate its golden independence anniversary, the island nation is preparing for elections tomorrow ( December 29, 2011). We are looking forward to hearing the results and we wish all participating in the process the best of luck. We would like to take this opportunity to remind the youth that it is a privileged to be able to exercise your right to vote. It's an even greater privilege to maintain and sustain democracy as respect to our elders...... So get out and vote it is your future!
Background
The two major parties for the electorate to choose from are the (PNP) People’s National Party led by Portia Simpson Miller and the (JLP) Jamaica Labour Party led by the current Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
Background
The two major parties for the electorate to choose from are the (PNP) People’s National Party led by Portia Simpson Miller and the (JLP) Jamaica Labour Party led by the current Prime Minister Andrew Holness.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
New Appointment
Former Governor General Michaelle Jean has been appointed as University of Ottawa's new chancellor. This is not to take anything away from her current roll as UNESCO special envoy for Haiti. It is at times like this that we are reminded that the essence of the Caribbean Diaspora is all around us and these are just visual representations.
We will like to send our congratulations to Madame Jean and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing how she transforms this rolls as she has with everything that she has been blessed to touch.
We will like to send our congratulations to Madame Jean and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing how she transforms this rolls as she has with everything that she has been blessed to touch.
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