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arcia Llyneth Griffiths a successful female reggae singer, who is also known as the Empress of Reggae, is Linkage Awards 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee. Marcia Griffiths was chosen because of her musical influence on other artists, length and depth of her career, her body of work, her innovation and superiority in style and technique, and her contribution to the development and perpetuation of reggae music. Griffiths started singing professionally as a vocalist in 1964 for Byron Lee and the Dragonaires Band. She later went on to record her first hit single Feel Like Jumping at studio One. She worked together with Bob Andy in the group Bob and Marcia, from 1970 to 1974 on the Harry J label. Between 1974 and 1981 she was a member of the I Threes, the background group, for Bob Marley & the Wailers. Her song Electric Boogie, released in 1976 and rereleased in 1989, made the Electric Slide, a line dance, an international dance craze. It reached number fifty one on the US Billboard Hot 100 making it her most successful single. It remains the highest-selling single by a female Reggae singer of all time. To date Marcia Griffiths has released sixteen solo albums. The longest, hardest, and most consistently work-
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ing artist in the history of the Jamaican Music Industry is the Empress of Reggae music, the most Honorable Marcia Griffiths, OD, first Lady of Songs, Female Vocalist Supreme.
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Let us be brutally frank. Time is quite hard for many of us both in and out of Jamaica. Therefore we have no time to spare. It is quite sad to hear of a story where a young man who just finished his stay at a boys home, was hungry and he trespassed on the property of the Governor General, seeking bread. There he picked some Ackee, a national fruit which he had planned to sell to buy food. He was caught stealing. Instead of being reprimanded and sent home, he was arrested and taken to court. Now there is where our failure has reached us for in a case where the citizen may have thought that there exists a chance of forgiveness, the judge herself tells the court and the world that she was robbed of her own Ackee some time ago. Judge Pusey then slapped this poor young man with three months in prison and a fine of $350 which he could not pay. But the story gets even worse. The young man was

By W Witter - Babatunde are really in a pickle. Where on the Governors then have we dispatched this property stealing old boy? Ackee to put food In that bedeviled place, in his stomach. there are crude men, and Prison life did women even, who have not improve his lot. learnt several tricks. Ones He had to thug it years of incarceration gives out. His six months one stripes of power and in jail were for him presence above peers and a clarion call to minions. stand up for recognition and That boy has never been survival. He told himself that imprisoned before outside never again will he be caught of a boys home which gives a stealing merely a couple dozen Ackee to ultimately serve his term in prison. He has now reached the big league. Freedom for him would be more organized. He has to prove to the arresting officer, the judge and even the Governor that if they had taken the opportunity to make life better for him, he would not have taken this route. This young man was getting his baptism in the fire of deeper poverty, little more comfort. He now social decline and incivility. has to clean the little room in He began learning how his block while paying hom- to be uncouth, brash and disage to the seasoned prison- respectful to proper socialers around him. He has to ization. Individuals of good either sink in cowardice and breeding could not share enslavement or swim in garb their way of life with him as of the real big man. they reminded him of the unThe former turns him caring judge and a Governor into a little servant in more who showed no remorse. ways than one while the latThe society had continter, gives him the stronger ued indulging in the spawnrole as the chief thug. Some ing of young citizens who times as the weaker prison- had no hope, shared no er he loses his sexual prow- love and had lost a sense of ess and power of the real big engagement with a coping man. He bows to the whims spirit. We have seen where and fancy of the stronger our walls of seeking to capprisoners who will even kill ture our failing children have without mercy. But dare him broken down almost everybow. where. We have lost our way He stands up to the plate as we cry out loud every day and wins the honor and seeking to discover where glory of the block. He had we went wrong. mastered a thing or two at This simple yet highly the boys home. But he had complex story of this grievdecided to turn over a new ing citizen paints the picture. leaf before he was captured We had thought that it was
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just dispatched from a boys home where one would have thought he had been properly socialized. Had he been taught about the manner in which he should treat other peoples things, he would not have fallen on the wrong side of the law. Yet, he was found wanting on a property on which resides the top person who is responsible for finally passing our laws. Clearly, he was not briefed. He was just thrown in the woods after his stint in an institution which many thought was set up to deal with errant boys. But let us follow him for the moment to prison where he will spend the next three months unless the Governor gives him pardon. Do not go that far. The Governor General has told the country that he cannot go around the law. Indeed, the law is really a shackle. Request for this man to be forgiven and freed must be sent to the local Privy Council. This is what Governor Allen has said. We
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church, school, banks and political parties which had put us in this plight. But it is simply not our institutions from which stems the problems. It is people. It is us: me and you, not really them. This puts us along the track of socialization. It does not matter where on the globe we rest our heads. Our problems lie with how we treat our brothers and our sisters. Once we get to the stage where we start showing love and care from the top to the ground, we will get no where. As Jamaicans, we need to take stock of ourselves. The question arises as to where we are, where we emerged and just where we need to go. We saunter off to another home abroad but we will never forget home. But we need to consider deeply about what we have left behind, who we have left behind and what is the purpose we wish to serve. Will we stand up tall in front of others and declare our origin? Or do we need to hide and will we be able to keep it a secret that we were born in the same place where that hungry, imprisoned man who is to spend three months in jail because he picked Ackee from his Governors tree to feed himself, originated? We are really in a pickle. But hope must be on the horizon.
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This is your host from, Voice in the Wind Wednesday afternoons, 4 pm on Linkage Radio. I enjoy your company , keep listening and participating in our show. We welcome your prayer requests and testimonies. I would like to remind you that there is no one so far removed that the grace of God cannot reach. No matter how difficult a situation is, there is always hope in Jesus. Jesus saves not just for our future, but for our present and even our past. He is able to bear all our burdens as His words tell us Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Please join us as we continue to explore Gods word. Let us work God bless You All fervently to discover our purpose Missionary Monteque and walk in His way. We see many things that man has placed their trust in crumbling and try as they might they are not able to deiver the promises made. Our banking systems, various forms of government, education, heath care have all failed in some way or other; not meeting our needs but we can trust Our God, He is the Ancient of Days, The Alpha
and Omega (The Beginning and the End) and our provider Psalm 40:4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust You have been redeeemed. All that is required to save you has been paid in full by Jesus death and ressurection. It is like an inheritance of great wealth left for you at a bank, but if you never go there and sign for it and use it then you remain struggling and toiling to provide for yourself. Signing for that great wealth would be making Jesus your Saviour and Lord. Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.

ne of the many health hazards of civilization has always been substance abuse. Today we will deal with the abuse and dependency on alcohol. Herbs To Deal With Alcoholism: Any one of the following herbs, taken as a tea, will lessen the urge to drink and help to rebuild the liver and spleen: angelica, celery seeds, dandelion root, rhubarb, willow bark, passion flower, kola nuts (bissy). Cucumber reduces the narcotic and intoxifying effects of alcohol. Raw parsley is also beneficial for those suffering from alcoholism. Herbs To Rid The Body Of Drugs And Aid In Withdrawal Addition:
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Mix one ounce of any one of these: alfalfa, sarsaparilla root, burdock memory recall is based on habit, enroot, licorice root. vironment/upbringing, or long-time With one ounce of any one of these: programming. If the memory input was an unrosemary, white sage, valerian, search-mi-heart, kava kava, chamo- pleasant, unresolved experience, then the memory recall will emumile. late exactly same; it is as though the Add all to one gallon of distilled wa- old situation is still current. So, to ter; slowly draw and drain. Sip freely sedate or anesthetize ones self into and frequently all day; always add a a comatose would definitely seem pinch of cayenne to each cup/glass. one way to camouflage or illusionize the memory allowing us to live Drink a glass of garlic water daily through it until we are ready to deal (made by soaking crushed garlic in with it. These are some reasons for the many types of dependencies and water for several days). addictions. To maintain harmony, peace and Herbs To Discourage Smoking: balance physically, mentally, emoUse any one, or any two, of the fol- tionally and spiritually, these things lowing herbs. Combined and taken should be done on a daily basis: deep as a tea with a dash of cayenne pep- breathing of good quality fresh air; per, will lessen the urge to smoke walking among nature; body moveand rid one of the habit perma- ment also known as exercise or nently: magnolia bark, dried grated tai chi (which brings about internal kola nut (bissy), sassafras, calamus and external balance, peace, and root (sweet flag), garlic, onion, lico- strength). rice root, comfrey root, slippery elm, Morning and evening prayer, chapperal, linseed (flaxseed), cham- meditation and reflection; eating omile. moderately of fresh, uncooked or Chew on a Jamaican chew stick very lightly steamed vegetables; eator licorice stick, or hold a pimento ing fresh fruits or fruit juices; these leaf in the mouth when the urge things are also beneficial: sour sop, arises for a cigarette. Herbs smoked papaya, guava, cocoa-tea, coconut as a substitute for tobacco: colts- milk, almond milk, brewers yeast, foot, chapperal, rosemary, gotu kola, oatmeal, cauliflower, walnuts; elimisearch-mi-heart, mullein, white-red- nate sugar, just to name a few. or-sweet sage, lobelia, search-miheart. Peace and Blessings. Internal And External Therapy: Often dependencies and addictions From the Book: are very much biological, hormonal, Basic Herbs For Health And Healing or chemically related; however, at 2009 Rahsan Abdul Hakim other times it is brought on by the pressures of living and surviving. For questions, comments or conSome can be deeply seated-root- cerns, call (718) 798-3962, or send ed in the unconsciousness and be an email to sundialherb@aol.com based on a repeated memory recall of a past experience. Most of our
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Jamaica Fanton Mojah Escapes Serious Reggae Injuries In Car Accident (travelling to Kingston), the Founder Dies bus start to skid when we got At 64 to Steer Town and me driver
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WORD, SOUND & POWER!!! Individually, these words represent three different concepts but put them together and we enter a whole new dimension. There is POWER when WORD is added to SOUND. Music transcends color, class, creed, etc. Music knows no boundaries and as a song-writer, I have long since been aware of the power of my words which is why I have chosen over the years to write words that are positive, uplifting and encouraging. When people listen to my lyrics, I want them to be inspired, enriched and happy. I want people to feel the positivity and I want the words to linger on in their hearts. There are those that choose to use the power of their words to manipulate, degrade, divide and corrupt. Ultimately, its up to the listener to choose what they are instilling into their
Bounty Killer and Aidonia Reunite
Dancehall artistes Bounty Killer and Aidonia have officially buried the hatchet and recently recorded a collaboration called Mack 90. According to Bounty Killer, who Aidonia credits as being his main influence in becoming an artiste, there has never been a real conflict between the two. According to Bounty, Aidonia made a bad decision splitting from the Alliance along with Vybz Kartel. However, it understandable, considering the situation he was faced with at the time. There was a split in the crew and he made a bad decision by going with Kartel as it was Kartel who had introduced him to me, so I can understand. If you bring me into a movement and you leaving and said I should too, I
meditations, but I choose to believe that in the end, most will gravitate towards the positive power and that is why there are songs that will always live on in the hearts of the listeners. One Love, One Heart, Lets get together and feel alright, could not have been written more perfectly. In one sentence, Bob Marley had the power to connect and unite a diverse audience. Love and hate can never be friends, said by my brother Dennis Brown is another example of wisdom in words. Even another brother of mine, Gregory Isaacs, could have not imagined the impact he would have when he wrote The more dem get it, a di more dem want it. People live by example. Positive influence yields positive actions. Rastafari guide, protect and bless you.
would have no other choice but to follow along, said a seemingly understanding Bounty Killer. It was fun and joy in the studio. Aidonia is more accurate vocally now, and much more developed, mature and ready so it was easy working together, he said. Bounty Killer also said that the song is very promising and looks to be even more promising than their last collaboration. According to Lawrence, Aidonia is not only poised to do more collaborations with the Alliance but is also focusing on exposing the members of J.O.P. Aidonia recently returned from Barbados where he performed at Kensington Oval at Slick Ricks Birthday Bash. The last collaboration between Bounty and Aidonia was done three years ago.
KINGSTON, Jamaica Barry Llewellyn one of the founders of a leading Jamaican reggae and rocksteady trio from the 1960s has died. A bandmate says Barry Llewellyn of the Heptones died Wednesday at age 64. Lead singer Leroy Sibbles said Friday that Llewellyn died of unknown causes at Kingston Public Hospital. Llewellyn founded the Heptones with Earl Morgan in the late 1950s. The group was considered highly influential during the islands rocksteady era in the 1960s. The Heptones reunited in the 1990s after a nearly 20-year absence during a worldwide ska and rocksteady revival. Llewellyn is survived by his wife, Monica, and several children.
Fantan Mojah and his travel crew got the scare of their lives after the vehicle in which they were travelling from, the annual Reggae Fever event held at Puerto Seco Beach in St. Ann, overturned in the wee hours of Sunday Morning, November 27. Fantan said the accident resulted from, slippery road surface, and was quick to point out that his driver was not speeding. The internationally acclaimed Roots/Reggae artiste said, On our way in
Digicel Signs I-Octane as Brand Ambassador for a Second Year

On Thursday night Digicel re-signed chart-topping reggae artiste and Digicel brand ambassador, I-Octane, for a second year running, at a ceremony at the Tracks and Records restaurant, Kingston. The re-signing also coincided with the official launch of I-Octanes debut album, Crying to the Nation, which will be released on the VP Records label in January 2012. Digicels Sponsorship and Activations Manager Shelly-Ann Curran is quoted as saying that the company was extremely proud to have re-signed I-Octane as a brand ambassador. His unique style of music mirrors the youthful vibrancy and positive energy that is Digicel - making the relationship between Digicel and I-Octane a seamless and fitting one, Curran said. She further said that Octane is an artiste who has raised the musical bar with
lost control of the vehicle said an obviously shaken Fantan Mojah me give thanks to Jah for preserving we life though one of me finger broke and me in pain, he said. Mojah said his travel crew members are all suffering from minor injuries and as a result of the accident. He said at least three (3) other vehicles had near miss incidences at the same spot and he was told that another accident ocur at the same place last week. As a result Fantan Mojah is making a special plea to the relevant authorities to at least post a sign of caution to motorists to prevent any other incident and possibly death.
uplifting and positive songs since his entry into the music business and one who continues to represent the Digicel brand positively. I-Octane also shared similar sentiments, echoing that being a brand ambassador for Digicel over the past year has been rewarding both on a professional and personal level. Being with Digicel has developed and further pushed the music behind the I-Octane brand; I have learnt a lot and the experience has moulded me into being a better person, while propelling my music and career to an entirely different level, he said.
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There was yet anoth- detective who was appointer depressing story about ed deputy Mayor Bloomberg, an Jamaica in the British media c o m m i s outspoken advocate for comlast week, featured in the sioner of prehensive immigration reevening news bulletin of BBC police in form, announced that an exRadio. Jamaica in pansion of legal services for The news item began by 2005 on immigrants in New York City. mentioning that next year s e c o n d A staff of eleven new fullis the 50th anniversary of ment. He time immigration attorneys Jamaicas Independence. left the It went on to suggest Jamaica Constabulary Force whose role will be to ensure that any Jamaicans fool- after a few years and is cur- that immigrants have access ish enough to return home rently managing director to the counsel. They need for Independence in 2012 of Shields Crime Security not suffer unnecessary imrisked being murder victims. Consultants Limited on the migration consequences as they navigate the legal sysThe news reporter said island. that over a thousand people Percival La Touche, tem, in the courts and at the returned to Jamaica every a long-time champion of Citys Family Justice Centers. year. He went on to say that returnees was also inter- The program is set to launch in the past decade 350 re- viewed, and claimed that by the beginning of 2012. The Mayor justifies the turning residents had been there was no plan to protect expansion of such services murdered and the possibility returning residents. of being killed was casting a Crime is a serious issue on the premises that immicloud over people thinking in Jamaica, and the death of grants are often unaware of positions, the Mayors web- Commissioner of the Mayors of returning home in 2012. any Jamaican, returning resi- the complexities of the im- site maintains. Office of Immigrant Affairs, migration system and whats The news report went on dent or not, is a tragedy. The program will cost said, Access to justice is a to say that most returning The program mentioned in their best interests. approximately 1.5 million cornerstone of our democImmigrants facing charg- dollars, according to the racy and New York City conresidents flew into Norman only in passing, that violent Manley Airport in Kingston crime overall has dropped in es for minor offenses, for ex- Mayors office. Part of this tinues to ensure access and and that there was a network Jamaica and there has been a ample, are often unaware of total will be covered by do- protection for immigrant of criminals at the airport 25 per cent drop in the mur- the sometimes severe immi- nations from the Robin Hood New Yorkers. gration consequences that Foundation. who targeted people visit- der rate this year. can follow from certain dising Jamaica and followed Fatima Shama, them. The program implied that these criminals were often A 20-year-old woman es- on a street near East New Based on the victims de- in the working in collusion caped the clutches of a cou- York and stuffed her into a scription, cops spotted the c a r with policemen and ple who abducted her off a car about 2 a.m. Monday, the car and pulled the alleged ab- w e r e soldiers. Brooklyn street and tried to sources said. ductors over at the foot of the t a ke n The program force her into prostitution, poAbout six hours later, Jackie Robinson Parkway near i n t o also interviewed lice sources said. the woman who appeared Pennsylvania Ave. in Bushwick custody and were being quesvictims of crime and The woman told police roughed up from the struggle about 11 a.m., sources said. tioned. No charges had been Mark Shields, for- that a man and a woman ap- managed to escape and called A 25-year-old man and a filed by Monday afternoon. mer Scotland Yard proached her as she walked police, sources said. 19-year-old woman who were
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar stated that the assassination plot against her and three cabinet ministers might have been personal in some respect, but it was aimed at totally destabilising T&T. The Prime Minister was speaking with reporters at her constituency office in Penal, after the launch of a Ministry of the People charity project. There was tight security at the office during the launch. Everyone entering the compound was subject to a scan and search by secu-
Assassination Plot against Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister

rity staff. Soldiers with guns and communication gear were stationed at strategic points around the constituency office, while undercover officers patrolled the SS Erin Road. Persad-Bissessar said despite the assassination plot, her Government had no intention of continuing the state of emergency beyond December 5. At this moment, the security forces have not advised for a continuation of the state of emergency, she said. As we speak, there is
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no intention of extending the state of emergency or imposing a curfew. We will be advised on a day-to-day basis. Should we have to do that, we would have to go back to Parliament for approval. Persad-Bissessar said she would continue to act on the instructions of the security forces. Any threat to the security of the nation is my concern, she said.
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ST GEORGES, Grenada - The government of Grenada is warning that Taiwans aggressive effort to collect a $28 million judgment will hurt the tourism-dependent economy of the Caribbean island. Cruise lines and airlines may halt operations in Grenada after receiving legal papers filed by American lawyers working for Taiwan in the United States compelling them to turn over any money they owe Grenada in fees or other payments, Finance Minister Nazim Burke said. Already one cruise line has threatened to cancel its 20 stops in 2011-12 in Grenada as a result of the effort to seize port fees. The dispute centers around loans provided by Taiwans Export-Import Bank for a variety of infrastructure projects in Grenada in the 1990s. Grenada officials have said they could no longer pay the loans because of a number of shocks to its economy, including the devastation from Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and the drop in tourism following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States. Officials in the Caribbean nation have said
Taiwan Takes Aggressive Measures Towards Grenada
Taiwanese officials refused to renegotiate the loans because Grenada had severed diplomatic relations in favor of rival China. Taiwan filed suit in a U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and won a summary judgment in 2007 that has grown to about $28 million with interest and p e n a l t i e s . Thats a huge sum for Grenada, nearly the total value of its exports of goods in 2009. Grenada has not paid any of the of the principal or interest on the judgment, according to Paul Summit, a lawyer for the ExportImport Bank. Burke said the law firm has contacted a number of U.S. and European companies, including Princess Cruises and American Airlines. He said they have been informed that Any monies you have for Grenada, we are going to seize it. Officials have previously argued that the previous government took out the loans and decided to stop paying on them so it should be given more leeway to work out a payment plan.
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undreds of epidemiological, clinical studies and scientific research (Studies) by reputable, global medical organizations theorize that Black People in North America, Europe and the Caribbean (Diaspora) are plagued by and die more from certain Cancers, Diabetes, High Cholesterol and High Blood Pressure than Whites. NuSpecies recognizes that while clinical studies are well-intended, they are not without flaws. NuSpecies has been helping thousands of NuSpecies clients (NuSpeciesians) and we have had considerable anecdotal proof that Vitamin D is a major factor in Diasporans health. Probably 60-80 percent of Diasporans, children, young men and women included, are believed to suffer Vitamin D deficiency and related low blood count (in many cases the deficiency is chronic), with some form of anemia. About 80 percent of Black Women are believe to have or will have fibroids or uterine disorders, among other Breast and reproductive problems. Likewise, most Black Men are believed to suffer from some form of Prostate disorders (urine frequency, urine burning, enlarged Prostate and Prostate cancer). Prostate cancer is perhaps the number one killer of Black Men. It is believed to be the number one killer of Jamaican men. Prostate cancer is contracted from ages 30-60. Some of these theories and hypotheses support NuSpecies anecdotal evidence. NuSpecies own discoveries however are not absolute proofs either. After consulting with and subsequently providing frequent guidance to thousands of NuSpeciesians who are Black, consistently observing vast health improvements naturally lead to the conclusion that Vitamin D deficiency seems to play a major role in Black Diasporans degraded health and premature death. The health conditions range from the common cold to Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Cancers, Arthritis among numerous other health disorders. NuSpeciesians come to NuSpecies for assistance in cleansing and detoxifying their bodies. Many NuSpeciesians in thousands of testimonials have reported amazing health results as early as a week, as late as three months.
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NuSpecies invented and created NuSpecies herbal and plant extract formulas with advice from scientists, doctors and herbalists. To guarantee utmost quality in the formulas, NuSpecies added sufficient amounts of Vitamin D and enzymes among our numerous proprietary formulas. After years of observing health improvements, we conclude that NuSpeciesians health improvements are due largely in part to NuSpecies added selections of Vitamin D and enzymes. We are pleased to make knowledge about Vitamin D freely available.
Why Vitamin D? Vitamin Ds service to the body is much more like a hormone than a vitamin, but for the purpose of this article, we will continue to refer to it as Vitamin D. Vitamin D is normally formed in the skin but its production is affected by Melanin and cholesterol that are also in the skin. Melanin forces the skin to adapt to sunlight or ultra violet rays intensities. Darker skin color is due to higher levels of Melanin in the skin. Melanin is produced by cells and enzymes. It is a genetic factor. Melanin cells and genes create this skin color also to prevent ultra violet rays (UV) from harming the folic acids in the skin and to avoid diseased conditions. The darker the skin is the greater the protection
from UV rays. This is a genetic benefit for people that live close to the equator where the sun is more powerful and around all year long, but becomes a problem when the same person is living in a Northern climate. Darker skin color requires longer periods of time to create Vitamin D. White people need about five minutes to an hour to make adequate Vitamin D per day. Diasporans may need up to twelve hours per day. This poses two very critical problems. First, humans require Vitamin D for all body functions, and especially for glandular and reproductive functions. Secondly, our bodies begin the process of illness if a Vitamin D deficiency exists for too long. Apoptosis is the bodys immune system function of repairing or killing sick cells before these cells can lead to Cancer or other chronic diseases. Vitamin D deficiency will vastly limit and harm this key immune system function. Vitamin D deficiency therein prevents the body and the immune system from protecting the body from toxic, viral and bacterial attacks. It also prevents the body from rebuilding itself from illnesses. How Vitamin D Works Humans form Vitamin D from cholesterol. If Vitamin D is not being made by cholesterol, two harms immediately imperil the body: ab-
normal cholesterol metabolism and chronic Vitamin D deficiency. This kind of abnormal cholesterol metabolism is a factor linking Vitamin D deficiency to Prostate and Breast cancers as well as other degenerative diseases of the glands. The Studies have generally theorized that it is the main factor contributing to more Diasporans contracting the aggressive forms of these Cancers at a youthful age. Some Diasporan communities diets are rich in animal flesh, dairy products, processed and fast foods (in other words diets filled with proteins, fats and cholesterol), Vitamin D deficiency is unfortunately far more pernicious than other groups. Because some human glands are often very fatty tissues, especially the Prostate and Breast glands, clinical and epidemiological studies implicate unused or higher levels of cholesterol (fats and proteins) as a major promoter of Prostate cancer development and its aggressive progression. The Studies show that cholesterol also promotes tumor cell growth while conversely inhibiting Apoptosis immune functions (the bodys repairing or removal of unwanted or sick cells). Therefore, increases in body cholesterol from animal flesh and dairy products increases the bodys ingestion of fats, proteins and cholesterol and enhances the risks of certain diseases like Prostate cancer and perhaps Breast cancer. Nevertheless, NuSpecies does not necessarily, entirely endorse these Studies and so we look to NuSpecies anecdotal observations to support the NuSpecies Theory. The vast majority of NuSpeciesians report either high Cholesterol from their doctors medical exams, and or had diets high in animal flesh, dairy products and processed fast foods. Some NuSpeciesians with high Cholesterol also had Prostate, Breast and Cervical disorders and cancers. Many NuSpeciesians report Vitamin D deficiencies and low blood counts. Most NuSpeciesians with Prostate, Breast and other glandular disorders report that they are only between ages 30 and 55, observing that these disorders and cancers typically plague only older men and women between ages 70 and 100. Continued on page 9
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NuSpeciesians between 30 and 50 state their shock at having these diseases so young. Their fathers and grand parents, they recall with consternation, had these diseases when they were usually past 70 years old. A fair number of NuSpeciesians do not trust doctors and so will not get medical or PSA check-ups, increasing their risk. All NuSpeciesians on our more potent formulas report significant health improvements over all. All NuSpeciesians with health conditions are strongly advised to follow their doctors treatments. Some report that they would not and had not before coming to NuSpecies. All NuSpeciesians on our more rigid health programs experience major health improvements in their reproductive glandular functions in a relatively short period. NuSpecies nevertheless theorizes that all health improvements arise from NuSpeciesians own God-given Apoptotic healing systems which benefited from our detoxification and rebuilding programs. These cleansing and rebuilding health programs assist in activating the bodys own healing systems at the cellular (nuclear, atomic and subatomic) levels. Through Apoptosis, Calcitriol hormones produced from Vitamin D are now able to play their central role in the bodys immune defense against cancers and other diseases. It is Calcitriol hormones that force the repair of sick cells in the Prostate. If Prostate cells are unable to repair themselves, Calcitriol forces Apoptosis (cell suicide) to protect the body from cancers and other diseases. Calcitriol, in the bodys healing process, even limits or cuts off blood supply to tumors in an attempt to kill the tumor or Cancer. Calcitriol Apoptosis is therefore human quantum energy being invoked by the body at the atomic and subatomic levels of cellular respiration and metabolism in defense of the body. NuSpecies finally theorizes that when the body is provided this kind of quan-
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tum cleansing and rebuilding, it activates its own machinery of prevention, treatment and cure of diseased conditions. NuSpeciesians taking NuSpecies Body Systems, NuSpecies Legend or NuSpecies Caveman Legend may be getting adequate Vitamin D and Calcium because of the health results being reported. Nevertheless, checking your Vitamin D and blood count levels with your doctors regularly is a great practice. NuSpecies can additionally support you and your family with our Vitamin A & D Cod Liver Oil formula if your body is found to require additional Vitamin D. Be wise in your choice of Vitamin D. Vitamin D products can be toxic and unsafe; most are synthetic or obtained from pond raised fish which lack nourishment. The wrong supplement can cause more harm than good. Vitamin D must have Vitamin A and other complimentary nutrients to assimilate usefully into the body and to either eliminate or minimize toxicity. Ensure that the product label has Natural and Organic inscribed on it before your purchase and double check the ingredients to be sure the product is actually natural and organic as there are no clear regulations for companies making these statements on their labels. It is important to recognize that even though Vitamin D is extremely important to your health, it is not the end all. Understanding and practicing all the aspects of a healthy lifestyle will contribute to your longevity and vitality. NuSpecies commitment to our clients embraces a Whole Body Rebuilding perspective and we work with them until they achieve the results they are looking for. If you are interested in learning more about how NuSpecies can help you reach your health goals, we offer free consultations to address all your concerns. You can call 1-888-548-3150 or visit us in Mt. Vernon at 7A E. Prospect Ave. or in Elmont at 21-35 Linden Blvd at the corner of 240th St.
We look forward to serving as much of the community as possible.
Embattled Reggae superstar Mark Myrie, more popularly known as Buju Banton, will call another prison home as he serves his ten-year prison sentence on drug-related charges. The Grammy-winning singjay has been in transit several times since his sentencing this past June on three drug charges stemming from a December 2009 incident in Florida. Buju initially started his sentencing in Miami, where his trial and eventual conviction occurred. However, the popular Reggae singer was transferred from the Pinellas County Jail in Tampa, Florida to the Federal Holding Centre in Oklahoma City, where he spent a month, before finally be-

ing moved to the Limestone County C o r r e c t i o n a l Institution in Groesbeck, Texas. A South Florida newspaper reports that Bujus prison adventure will come full circle as the internationally acclaimed artiste faces a move, enroute, to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Miami, Florida. According to Bujus lawyer David Markus, Buju endured several hardships during two month stay in the Texas facility; describing the environment as one of a violent and unhealthy nature that made the singjay rather uncomfortable. He was at one of the worst places you can imagine; a county facility that had been converted to house federal inmates,
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really violent. Markus expressed pleasure with the judge in Bujus trial, James Moody and the Jamaican consulate, who pleaded with the Federal Bureau of Prisons to move the artiste from the Texas prison as soon as possible. Were very appreciative that Judge Moody stood by his initial recommendation that Buju should be in Miami, Markus said. He made a point to comment that Buju is a peaceful person and shouldnt be housed in a violent facility. Markus plans to appeal Bujus ten-year sentence; filing a brief with Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta later next month.
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Markus intimated. The place was used for shortstay Mexican nationals who were going to be deported. It was filled with Mexican gangs. Buju was one of very few black men in there. It was
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Incentives: We are looking for people in the Diaspora to become members of the Available land New York Agricultural Club. Subsidized irrigation Subsidized land preparation Come and join us on December 6th 2011 at Research and development support 6 South 4th Avenue, Mount Vernon at 6pm. Remission of duties on agricultural vehicles We will discuss the opportunities for Investing in Jamaica through Remission of duties on agricultral equipment, machinery Agriculture. and products Income tax relief for approved farmers Call: 914 434 4205 for more information Raw material duty concession
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Washington, Jr. Jazz, and Timmy Love. The band performed throughout the Northeastern States for several years until he decided it was time to move on to other things. Devon has shared the stage with greats such as Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Tinga Stewart, Benji Meyers and Glen Washington. He has also done opening acts at the world famous B.B. King Night club in Manhattan, New York City. With his unquenchable desire to perform, he formed his current band, Natural Vibe, and has been performing throughout the Tristate area. His Cold Heart video was premiered on Video Alley and Reggae Top Ten.com, which remained on the top ten charts for several weeks. He has since received rave reviews on the lyrical contents which continue to be a favorite on the radio stations worldwide.
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Currently promoting his new singles, Cold Heart and Questions, from his soon to be released album on the Yaad Vibe record label. Devon Jorge is poised to take on the world of music with the help of his management team.
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True Royalty Does Not Consist In A Show Of Power, Says The Pope To Africa
COTONOU, Benin Pope Benedict XVI on his second pilgrimage to Africa laid out his spiritual vision for the continent and told tens of thousands during an open air Mass that true royalty does not consist in a show of power, comments that Africans interpreted as a jab at the continents corrupt rulers. The 84-year-old pope, weathered the intense heat inside Benins unventilated chapels and parishes to deliver the layered message on how Africa can emerge from war and poverty. The pastoral guide includes advice on everything from treating AIDS, to the respect that should be shown toward indigenous beliefs. Its a deeply studied dissertation that reveals the importance that Africa now plays for the Roman Catholic Church, a region whose congregations are growing more quickly than anywhere else. The core of his message was aimed at the individual and called on Africans to forgive those that have trespassed against them in order to halt the cycle of violence plaguing the continent. Benedict didnt mince his words, though, when it came to Africas rulers, whose corrupt regimes have bankrupted nations. I launch an appeal to all political and economic leaders of African countries, Benedict said over the weekend. Do not deprive your people of hope. Do not cut them off from their future by mutilating their present. Adopt a courageous, ethical approach to your responsibilities. The comment caused taxi drivers listening to his speech on their car radio to honk in approval. On Sunday, Benedict was speaking about Christ when he described a king who didnt amass money and who preferred to spend his time with the poor. His vant of the little ones, of the most humble, said the pope during the Sunday morning Mass held inside the national soccer stadium. True royalty does not consist in a show of power, but in humility of service. Not in the oppression of the weak, but in the ability to protect them, he continued. People began lining up at 3 a.m. Sunday for a chance to attend the papal Mass. At least 80,000 attended inside the stadium that seats 50,000, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Frederico Lombardi said. Women, who didnt make it in, kneeled in the parking lot and prayed on the pavement. The streets outside every venue where the pope spoke were crowded with aging buses with license plates from neighboring nations. Some had cracked windshields, evidence of the modest means of the rough-
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However this dream to study in England was side tracked when he made a trip to the United States where he became a part of the Flex Band, with other members Glen
comments were instantly interpreted as a metaphor for Africas bloated leaders. Today, like 2,000 years ago, we are accustomed to seeing the signs of royalty in success, strength, money and power. We find it hard to accept such a king, a king who makes himself the ser-
ly 1,000 priests that came from all over Africa, many driving hundreds of miles over potholed and overgrown roads. Africa has helped breathe life into a church that has seen a steep decline in Europe. In the popes native Germany, the number of Catholics fell by almost 2 million in the past decade. By contrast during the same period, Benins congregation grew by half, adding 500,000 new converts. He touched on this as he said farewell. I wanted to visit Africa once more. It is a continent for which I have a special regard and affection, for Im deeply convinced that it is a land of hope. ... Here are found authentic values which have much to teach our world, he said. Why should an African country not show the rest of the world the path?
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Richie Stephens Confirmed For 2012 Jamaica Jazz & Blues. Hot New Single Life Is For Living
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Veteran reggae crooner Richie Stephens who has had a long and distinguished career in the music industry is back with a bang. Stephens who missed this years Jamaica Jazz and Blues festival due to the tragic death of his 22 year-old son, announced his return at the studios of SirrusXM Satellite Radio at the recent New York launch of the 2012 Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival. Stephens, along with Celine Dion, Kelly Rowland, Nicole Henry, Jully Black, Toots Hibbert, John Holt, Yellow Man and Half Pint will headline the 2012 festival slated for January 26-28, 2012 at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium in Jamaica. Stephens successful career includes being part of the Grammy Award winning Soul To Soul and he was signed to Motown Records early in his career. He has released numerous hit singles and in 2006 was awarded the Jamaican G o v e r n o r - G e n e r a l s Achievement Award for his contributing to civic, social and recreational projects in Westmoreland. Stephens is currently promoting his new single Live your Life that was recorded with Germany sinjay Gentleman. Life is for Living is a blessing to me because it came at a time when I really needed it, he confessed. But now its touching the souls of so many people across the world and that makes me feel good. Stephens and Gentleman recently performed the track before an audience of 750,000 people
in Poland, footage of which is fever pitch crescendo when Sponsors for the event Great Men of Excellence used in his new music video. Lowrie-Chin was joined at were Rhum Barbancourt, Award in New York. the podium by playwright IMAGES LLC, Touch of Levy was honored along DC Digital To Broadcast and actor David Heron who Elegance Catering, Nakasaki with former Mayor of New Sting Live To Caribbean turned an already energized Restaurant and Uptown York, David Dinkins who Nationals In The Diaspora night of poetry into a siz- Vegetarian Juice Bar. received the Legendary David Casanovas dream zling, award-winning theLifetime Achievement of connecting Caribbean na- atrical rave. Heron had the Radio host Dahved Levy is Award at the Black Spectrum tionals at home with those audience spellbound with the 2011 man of the year! Theatre in Queens, NY. The in the Diaspora digitally is his dramatic modulations Great Men of Excellence slowing taking shape. The and his witty references to Award is celebrated annuPresident and CEO of DC- Lowrie-Chin. ally on International Mens Digital has been a pioneer Among those attending Day in November. in the development of digi- were Jamaicas ambassaLevy has been number tal media transmission in dor to the United States Her 1 in the Arbitron ratings Jamaica and throughout the Excellency Audrey Marks; on the airways of 107.5 FM world for more than a de- Lester Spaulding, chairWBLS for over a decade cade. man of the Radio Jamaica an unparalleled feat. In fact Casanova not just talks Group; Portfolio Marketing Dahveds radio program the talks but is results ori- Group, Noel Mignott; Gail on 98.7, WRKS FM Kiss in ented and has consistently L Moaney, Ruder Finn Inc; New York debuted to a redelivered the goods. Later Jamaicas Electoral Advisory 107.5 FM, WBLS jock cord 6.8 ratings in 1990. this month, his company Committee member Hon. Dahved Levy, host of the #1 He has received numerous will broadcast the action live Dorothy Pine McLarty; Arbitron rated Caribbean other awards, including the from Sting 2011 in Jamaica Selma Brown, Caribbean Fever radio program was Radio Award of Merit from to patrons all over the world. Tourism Organization and named Man of the Year the New York Association of Earlier this year, inter- broadcaster Ricot Dupuy. 2011 by the prestigious Black Journalists (NYABJ). national reggae lovers were able to watch segments of Reggae Sumfest which were November 29th December 12th, 2011 beamed live from Montego to international viewers. TW: This Week, LW: Last Week, WOC: Weeks on Chart Cassanova was able to TOP TEN DANCEHALL SINGLES stream the Buju Banton TW LW WOC concert live from Miami to 1 1 15 Blood A Boil Khago TJ Records Jamaica on all LIME mobile 2 4 12 Wife A Wife Lady saw - TJ Records phones and he gave a repeat 3 5 7 Mi Property Lady G G String Productions performance at the Best of the Best concert in Miami 4 2 16 Delilah Mavado Mansion Records when he beamed Vybz 5 3 13 Wedding Crashers Sean Paul &Future Fambo Western Ent Kartels performance live 6 6 3 BBM Broadcast Tony Matterhorn - Darkside from Kingston to thousands of patrons in Miami. 7 8 3 Good Good DAngel Good Good Production At the recent launch of 8 7 9 Talk Kiprich DJ Frass Production the 2012 Air Jamaica Jazz 9 10 3 Iyahana Hot Slims Bounce & Blues festival launch in Manhattan, Casanova and 10 9 4 Porkys Demise Twin of Twins DJ Smurfs his team beamed the event New Woman Iyahblazze House of Leeds Records live to TV stations in the Caribbean. TOP TEN REGGAE SINGLES TW LW WOC Souldance Successfully 1 1 13 A House Is Not A Home Freddie McGregor Steely & Clevie Pro Launched in NYC Literary arts lovers 2 2 16 When Im With You DaVille Tads Records cheered Jamaican writer 3 4 9 Seal The Link Chino Di Genius Jean Lowrie-Chin at the 4 3 14 One By One Laza Morgan feat.Mavado Electra NY launch of her book Souldance at Ruder Finn Inc 5 6 3 He stopped Loving Her Toady Beres Hammond-VP Records in midtown Manhattan. The 6 5 8 I Love Ya Ed Robinson E2 Recording Inc audience in the jam-packed 7 7 3 California Romain Virgo VP Records room was riveted by the passionate and dynamic read8 8 2 Collide Singing Melody - ings of some of Lowrie Chins 9 10 2 Chalice Guinney Pepper Love Injection Production favorite poems and writings. 10 9 15 Distant Love Crisopolis RPR Music Productions It seemed the audience could not get enough of the soulNew Corner Stone Jermaine Michael Stashment Records stirring lyrics from yard, New Nah Complain KyenieBorn Free label and the session reached a
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Incentives for Investing: SUBSIDIZED LAND PREPARATION - In an effort to reduce the capital costs incurred by agro-investors/agro-businesses, the government has acquired agricultural machines and equipment. The services of these machines and equipment are made available to agro-investors/agrobusinesses 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. 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.
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Name: Pete the Drummer
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. 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.
Below are 3 points, check the next issue of Linkage Linkz for more points. 1. Land Access for National - L.A.N.D
Linkage Linkz: How long have you Pete: At age 10, I started using my been a drummer? mothers dutch pots, spoons, forks, pot covers and buckets to make my Pete: I have been a drummer for 20 own one man band. years In primary school I would empty Linkage Linkz: Where are you the rubbish bins, turn them upfrom? side down and entertain the entire school. Pete: Clarendon, Jamaica When in high school, I was hand cuffed by the security guard because I would do the same thing with the rubbish bins. Pete is now one of the most requested drummers in the Tri-State region and beyond playing for some of the top Gospel Reggae artiste. However he is not limited to just Gospel Reggae he is well versed in other genres of music. You can reach Pete at: jahpete43@yahoo.com
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The LAND project, a partnership between the Ministry, the Parish Councils, the Ministry of Housing, Environment and Water through the Land Administration Management Programme (LAMP) and the Peoples Co-operative Bank will be utilizing the Facilities for Titles and the Special Provisions Acts to create a root of title to solve the age old problem of land titling.
As part of the initiative, stamp duties, transfer and registration taxes will be waived in the issuing of certificates of compliance allowing the average Jamaican to finally own untitled property. The LAND project was launched in September.
2. Benefits of having a Certificate of Compliance The agricultural sector plays a criti- unlock potential of land ownership; cal role in feeding our society, but we do not produce sufficient quantities to satisfy our demand. As a consequence, title ownership; access to loans/ credit; and accepted collateral our food import bill averages between US $700 - 800 million dollars. This Nine (9) Point Plan is a first 3. step in addressing some of the prob- Lowered Interest Rates lems in the sector in the short to me- Critical to improve production is access to capital at reasonable interest rates. dium term (over the next 12 months).
November 29 - December 12, 2011 with Tyrone Senior

pawn shops and any estates sales and save yourself tons of money.
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reetings my brothers and sisters! Last issue I revealed how to save money by eliminating 5 simple things you dont need. In todays section of the financial corner I am going to pick up from where I left off by revealing the 5 additional simple things you need to eliminate so you can save money. Just a reminder, before I begin to reveal these additional 5 things.
1. Stop buying food at restaurants, and start to do some cooking. I know a lot of you are very busy and really dont have time to cook. All you have to do is commit some time to cooking two or three different meals on a Saturday, Sunday or the day you are not working and let those meals last you for the week. You will be surprised to see how much money you save. 2. Cable cost is ridiculousThere are 3 things that you ly high. Lower your cable will need; subscription to the basic Self-discipline, package. A lot of the movSacrifice & ies that you like to watch Open-mindedness. can be watched for free online. (http://www.1channel. With that said, lets begin. ch/). If you hate to look at
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your computer screen you can connect your television to the computer for better viewing. Not sure how to do this? Ask any teenager and theyll know how to do it; trust me. 3. Put that money back into your wallet and dont you dare buy another pair of jeans. Studies have shown that most individuals owns 8 pairs of jeans but only wear 2 pairs. So do you really need another pair? 4. Please, do not go into all those major stores to buy jewelry for yourself or for a gift. Its marked up anywhere from 100% to 400%. You can go right down to the
5. A lot of us want good health and to live longer so we waste our money on all these miracle products thats suppose to raise the dead and give sight to blind. Stop wasting your money on all those so called health products. What you should do is sit down with a certified nutritionist or a doctor that truly cares about your health and not about fattening the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies and let them tell you what nutrient you are lacking. Then you can get nutritional products geared to-
wards your specific needs and not waste your money on useless products and trends. Before I end this article I have 2 questions to ask you. Did you know that the average individual drops over $6,881 us dollar in a vending machine in their lifetime? Is that you? For more info visit this link http://hishermoneytalk. com/money-saving-tip/
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We are reaching out to you in hopes of your support on a very special project that is close to our hearts. Mystic Bowie, a descendant of the Maroon Tribe in Jamaica, has established the Mystic Bowie Cultural Center Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of the children of Jamaica. Our mission is to unlock the potential of each and every child through music, drama, and sports. We believe that these fundamentals can be used as a springboard to help each child improve the skills needed to succeed in life.
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History: Mystic Bowie was given this tribal name by his elders based on the powers they sensed in him. Mystic became a singer for the Jamaica Tourist Board as a child and has performed professionally worldwide and recorded with some of the music industrys hippest melody makers. It has been Mystics dream to give something back to the people of his community, the people of St. Elizabeths Parish. Ten years ago on a whim he drew a sketch of what he hoped would be a center of music & sports for the community. Today we are making that dream come true. Our team has just returned from a two week trip in Jamaica where they delivered supplies to Accompong Primary and Junior High School in the parish of St. Elizabeth. We realized that the small school created out of shipping containers welded
together with a combined cafeteria, library, media center and nurses station all in one room needs an actual library. We are making it our mission to expose these children to the music, drama, and sports that are explored all over the world. We are seeking donations that will help us do just that. Thank you for your support. Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
The Mystic Bowie Cultural Foundation Team Cara Mrozek MBCC PR Marketing Manager
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Caribbean GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza
December 25 is celebrated as Christmas Day, and high rolling dancehall deejay, Mavado, has a special treat for his fans in Jamaica when he performs at the annual Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza. Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza takes place on December 25 at Independence Park, Black River, St Elizabeth. Among the artistes on the lineup are Bounty Killer, I-Octane, Coco Tea, John Holt, Romain Virgo, Khago, Hezron, Chuck Fenda, Twin of Twins, Wayne Marshall, Iley Dread, LutanFyah, Professor Nuts, Warrior King, Villa Dutch, Specialist and a host of others. Leading the charge for the females will be Spice, Macka Diamond, DAngel and Toya. Sponsors of the event include Linkage Linkz Newspaper, Jagra, Irie FM, CVM, On Stage, Zip FM, Linkz FM, Downsound Records, Five Star Recording, Best of Jamaica TV, Spendless Night Club, Allens Texaco, Lynch Auto Parts, Wards Power Tools and Supplies, Bari Enterprise, Vision, Eezy Ice, Sealand Foods, Rum Cream, Red Label, Stones Ginger Wine, Outaroad.com, one876entertainment.com and Stampede Street Charts.
From November 25th to December 13th, in four venues in New York City, film lovers in the tri-state area will be able to discover 63 amazing films produced in 37 different countries. This is the 19th annual edition of the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF), coming soon with one of the most daring, thought provoking, and eclectic film selection of its genre. From Jordan to Australia, from Kenya to Mexico, from Guadeloupe to Canada and from Cuba to the USA, a rich selection of dramas, comedies and documentary films will have their US and NY premiere in ADIFF 2011. The first film is currently having a successful theatrical run in the UK. It is called The Story of Lovers Roch by Menelik (Directed by Menelik Shabazz, UK, 2011, 96 mins. English) SHOWTIME Thu. Dec. 1 @ 9:40pm Fri. Dec. 2 @ 9:40pm Sat. Dec. 3 @ 9:40pm Sun. Dec. 4 @ 9:40pm Mon. Dec. 5 @ 9:40pm Tue. Dec. 6 @ 9:40pm
Great Caribbean Films at the 19th Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival!
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The Story of Lovers Rock
Shabazz. Lovers Rock, often dubbed romantic reggae is a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems. It will be the Opening Night film of the upcoming 19th Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival. Please see trailer here: http:// www.loversrockthefilm.com/index.php The second is a very interesting documentary entitled The First Rasta which presents a thorough investigation of Leonard Percival Howells life (1893-1981), the initiator and catalyst of the Rastafari Movement and the man considered by many as its founder. Trailer is here: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=YHjI_Lff8Cs (France/Jamaica, 2011, 90 min, Doc, English, Hlne Lee, dir.) SHOWTIME Thu. Dec. 1 @ 5:25pm Fri. Dec. 2 @ 5:25pm Sat. Dec. 3 @ 5:25pm Sun. Dec. 4 @ 5:25pm Mon. Dec. 5 @ 5:25pm Tue. Dec. 6 @ 5:25pm
Carinval November 25-December 3, 2012 TBrightly coloured, fun parades with plenty of music and dancing rock the islands capital, Basseterre. Dont miss the crowning of the carnival royalty and the all-night Jouvert party.
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Carriacou Parang Festival December 16-18, 2011 The Carriacou Parang Festival is a fun and lively lesson in one of the oldest musical genres of the Caribbean islands, parang, and takes place on the streets of the Hillsborough region of Carriacou Island.
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Pro-Am NIKE GOLF December 7-11, 2011 The Jamaica Tourist Board has teamed up with NIKE GOLF. Teams will compete over 54-holes, playing both the Cinnamon Hill and White Witch course as they vie for the Jamaica Pro-Am Championship crystal trophy. Jagra GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza December 25, 2011 Independence Park, Black River, St Elizabeth.
SPECIAL ONE WEEK ENGAGEMENT Quad Cinema 34 West 13th Street New York, NY (212) 255-8800
For further information and screeners, please contact: Diarah NDaw-Spech, ArtMattan Productions Tel (212) 864-1760 e-mail: Info@africanfilm.com
Sting Reggae Festival December 26, 2011 The greatest one night dancehall reggae show on earth.
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Box gets 5 years in prison Jamaica Womens Football Coach HARTFORD, Conn. was trapped. Remillard Featherweight boxer Matt then went berserk, smashConfident Team Will Make Winning Remillard was sentenced ing the car with the bat nuto five years in prison Tues- merous times and threatStart Against Barbados day for fracturing a Con- ening to kill Evans and his
Under-17 womens footballers will kick off their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) World Cup final-round qualifiers today, when they battle The Bahamas in the feature match of a doubleheader at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex, starting at 6 p.m. Vin Blaine, coach of the junior Reggae Girlz, who are one of the favourites to progress to the next phase of the competition, said his team is oozing confidence. We dont know anything about them (The Bahamas), but what we know is that they cant beat us, said Blaine. I am very confident of a victory and I know that we will qualify for the CONCACAF round of the competition, he said. Blaine added that his teams preparations have been going great and everyone is raring to go. We know exactly what the region has to offer, and so I dont think that The Bahamas are on the same level as us now, Blaine said. Shantell Thompson, necticut mans skull with an aluminum baseball bat last year in what police say was a fight over a woman. The 25-yearold Remillard didnt speak during the hearing in Hartford Superior Court, and he was led out of the courtroom by marshals to begin serving his sentence. He pleaded no contest to first-degree assault in September in exchange for the five-year term. Matt, by accepting this plea, has given up his career, said Kevin OBrien, one of Remillards lawyers. This is just a tragedy. The victim, 22-year-old Jordan Evans, described a harrowing ordeal in his January 2010 encounter with Remillard. Evans said Remillard pummeled him with the bat several times at a home in Marlborough, about 15 miles southeast of Hartford. Evans said he managed to run outside, get in his car and lock the doors, but he didnt have the keys and
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - Kevin Molino scored four times, three in the first 32 minutes, to lead Trinidad and Tobago to a 9-1 victory over Suriname on Monday and a place in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying finals. Trinidad will be joined in the finals by Cuba, which later drew 1-1 with St. Kitts to finish atop the last fourteam round of Caribbean qualifying. Cuba ended with five points, one better than Trinidad and St. Kitts. Trinidads final day rout gave it a plus5 goal difference, edging out St. Kitts which finished with a plus-2. Suriname was last with three points. The results complete the eight-team field for the March 22-April 2 finals in Kansas City, Kansas; Nashville, Tennessee, and Los Angeles. Jamaicas Sunshine Girls suffered consecutive defeats to New Zealand and Australia to cap off what was an otherwise encouraging campaign in the Fastnet competition, The World Netball Series 2011, which concluded at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England, over the weekend. Jamaica finished fourth in the competition which England won by defeat-
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who netted five goals in the final-round qualifiers, will lead Jamaicas hunt for goals along with overseas-based players Jorja Hughes and Jalen Simms. They are expected to receive good support from captain Chris-Ann Chambers and Kahdija Shaw.
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ing defending champions New Zealand 33-26. Despite the disappointing end to the tournament, Jamaica Netball Association President Marva Bernard was encouraged by the teams performance. We came here with a young side of average age 21 and they gave a good account of themselves. They made us proud, she said.
Cuba and Trinidad will compete against automatic North American qualifiers Canada, Mexico and the United States as well as Central American sides El Salvador, Honduras and Panama. Molino gave Trinidad the lead with goals in the 15th and 18th minutes, and added others in the 32nd and 63rd. Jamaal Gay and Micah Lewis both had two each and second-half substitute Sean Da Silva also scored before Frisco Mando tallied for Suriname. In the nightcap of the doubleheader, second-half substitute Dalain Aira scored in the 72nd minute, his second goal in as many games, to give Cuba the draw against St. Kitts and assure its passage to the qualifying finals. It will be Cubas second straight trip to the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying finals and
Trinidads first since 2004. Trinidad has never qualified for the Olympics while Cuba has reached the Summer Games twice, lastly in 1980 when it replaced the United States, which with-
drew. The United States led a boycott of the Moscow Olympiad to protest Soviet Unions invasion of Afghanistan.
family, the victim said. After the attack, doctors had to reconstruct the top front of Evans head. Doctors inserted eight plates and 30 screws, and then used 150 stitches to close an e a r - t o - e a r incision they made on the top of his head to fix the damage. He said he still has pain and double vision. I have suffered through insurmountable pain, Evans told Judge Elpedio Vitale. This is something that will haunt me for the rest of my life. Evans said Remillard should have gotten a much longer prison sentence and he called the five-year term a gift. He and his parents also criticized prosecutors for dropping criminal charges against three other people in the attack. The assault happened at the home of Danielle Napolitano, Evans thengirlfriend and Remillards ex-girlfriend.
We are rebuilding our team and the future looks good. We can see what we need and what we need to do. They were brilliant. As if to support Bernards assessment, organizers named captain Nadine Bryan player of the series. The Jamaican ladies went down 29-30 to New Zealand and then 24-32 to Australia to finish fourth in the tournament. The Jamaicans finished with a record
of four wins and three losses with two of those wins coming against the winners, England and New Zealand.
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John was the only apostle who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus. Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women. The only 15 letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable. Ketchup was sold in the 1830s as medicine.
People will know youre Jamaican if...
You hate to throw away empty containers as they might come in handy for pepper sauce or green seasonings. You have one big pot you call curry pot when you are not even cooking curry.
People will know youre Guyanese when....
Two Guyanese neighbors Trini Translation. USA: Arent those pants a bit short? were living in Florida T&T: Yuh expekin flood or wha?
One called the FBI FBI Agent: Hello Guyanese: Hello, is dis de FBI FBI Agent: Yes, what do you want?
You have another pot you called dutch pot.
When you go to school with green mangoes and salt and pepper in your pocket. When you cover up the mirror when lighting flashing. When yuh best fren is yuh galfren bruther.
USA: Sir, please dont throw my luggage like that. T&T: Buh wha trouble is dis? Boy stop flingin meh grip so.
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USA: Its time for a perm. T&T: Gyul, yuh head need straightenin bad. Yuh doh see all Guyanese:Mi calling to report mi neighba dey? Dey name de gren-gren showin. Seymour, Sah. Dey a hide marijuana in dey firewood. USA: Oh my, your feet are so ashy. FBI Agent: This will be noted, Sir T&T: Is how yuh foot and dem look like yuh was kickin flour so... yuh couldnt a rub lil coconut oil on yuh foot? Next day, the FBI goons went over to Seymours house, they search the shed where the fire wood is kept, broke every USA: I need a bottle of Pepto-Bismol... my stomach hurts. piece of wood, finding no marijuana, swear at Seymour and T&T: Ah need ah purge bad... ah cork up. leave. The phone rings over at Seymours house Hey, Seymour! Di FBI dey Come? Yeh man Dey chop yuh firewood?
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You will have police cars parked at rum bars
Girls fat up themselves with fowl pill and bleach out them skin with toothpaste Country people a carry water and wood pon dem head and cell phone pon dem waist You have bicycle-by shootings Police go to arrest thief and dont have a handcuff Is the greatest tourist attraction a RENT A DREAD!
Traffic is so bad dat you reach work quicker walking than driving Firefighter reach di fire scene and have no water to out the fire
aby Chris, a dancehall Artiste started entertaining small audiences in his community at the tender age of nine. Baby Chris migrated to the UK in 2000 where his focus was to further his music career. He met Lenky and Orthodox who were pursuing the same dream and he and the trio formed a group called L.O.C. BABY CHRIS, however return to Jamaica to pursue a solo career which has been his life long dream. He felt he
was losing his vibe as a Reggae Artist and thought that he needed to revisit his homeland in order to regain his composure. Presently in Jamaica, BABY CHRIS, quickly got back in the mode of things and started working with producers such as Free Willy, Jam 2, Stephen McGregor of Big Ship, Seanizzle, Trensetta. Baby Chris is confident that this time round he will get much further ahead as a solo artiste.
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GEORGIA, USA Jamaican born Patricia Baccas-Bowen, founder, CEO, host and producer of Future Movement Radio was recently honored with a state commendation from the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Casey Cagle. The Atlanta based entrepreneur is the first Caribbean National in the state of Georgia to receive this honor. I feel a glowing sense of pride to be the first Caribbean national in the state to be recognized by the Lieutenant Governor for outstanding community service, a beaming BaccasBowen said moments after accepting the award. Since receiving the commendation, she has been conferred with several other special awards and recognition including a Georgia State Senate Resolution which was presented to her by senators Steve Henson, Gloria Butler and Ronald Ramsey; a Proclamation
Jamaican Entrepreneur Receives US State Recognition
from Dekalb County District 4 Commissioner Sharon Barnes Sutton; a Certificate of Community Service from the Mayor Creg Zarus of the City of Pine Lake Georgia; a Proclamation from the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners; an invitation to visit the White House in Washington DC, and others. Among those paying homage to BaccasBowen for her work in the community are Georgia State Representative Billy Mitchell, who called her An outstanding business leader, media professional, advocate and friend. Baccas-Bowen has been a trailblazer, a motivator and a model of inspiration for Caribbean nationals in Georgia. Weeks after her arrival in the state, she plunged into the profession she loves best, radio, establishing a media platform for the Caribbean Community with Future Movement
Radio. The programme addresses issues affecting Caribbean nationals in the Diaspora and at home in the islands. On Tuesday, January 12, 2010 when the worst earthquake in 200 years struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Baccas-Bowen quickly mobilized support for those most affected. She used her radio programme to encourage the community to donate to organizations like the Red Cross, CARE and Food For The Hungry and eventually partnered with the World Chamber of Commerce to fly aid into Haiti.
ntertainer Vybz Kartel was granted $3 million dollars bail in the Supreme Court yesterday. The bail was in relation th to his alleged murder earlier this year of Barrington Bossie Bryan. The bail application was made by defense attorney Tom Tavares-Finson, who appeared in chambers with Michael Deans and Chris Tavares-Finson. Harlem-Kingston The attorney took the Express Live! matter to the High Court afMonty Alexander ter Kartel was refused bail in [Motma Music] the Corporate Area Resident Magistrates Court last Reggae Knights month. Israel Vibration This, however, does not [Mediacom/VPAL] mean that Kartel will be released from jail, as he is curRevelation Pt 1: rently facing another murThe Root Of Life der charge. Stephen Marley The entertainer, along [Tuff Gong/Universal Republic] with three other men, fellow deejay Shawn Shawn Storm Wild And Free Campbell; fashion designer Ziggy Marley Calvin Haye; and Cayro Jones [Tuff Gong Worldwide] are charged with the August 16 murder of Clive Lizard Williams. Summer In Kingston Shaggy [Ranch Entertainment]
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