Entertainment Events
- Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:40:41 +0000: Gentleman Hear Album on AOL Listening Party - 876events.com » Entertainment
SPRING 2012 U.S. AND SOUTH AMERICA TOUR BEGINS THIS MARCH Gentleman is a crucial component in the movement of international artists beyond Jamaica who are expanding the footprint of reggae music. NPR’s Saturday Weekend Edition talks in more depth on a special segment about non-Jamaican reggae music and called Gentleman the “Eminem of Reggae.” Listen to full NPR story CLICK HERE With six albums under his belt and over one million collectively sold in Europe, Gentleman is long overdue for his U.S. debut of Diversity. The international version of the album already charted at #1 in Germany as well as #2 in Switzerland and Austria and is the follow-up to his Europe platinum-selling record Confidence. On Diversity, Gentleman stays true to his first musical love – roots reggae – and teams up with top Jamaican recording artists, including reggae lyricist and singer Tanya Stephens, the late Studio One veteran and dancehall pioneer Sugar Minott, Christopher Martin (Season Two winner of Jamaica’s televised talent competition, Rising Stars) and producers Don Corelone, Red Roze, Shane Brown, Xterminator and Firehouse Crew. Gentleman One may not assume that the Cologne native and son of a Lutheran pastor would become an international reggae superstar, but [...] - Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:19:51 +0000: Kereen Gregory happy to share stage with Carlene Davis - 876events.com » Entertainment
Rising gospel act, Kereen Gregory, aka KG, is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to perform alongside one of her favourite female singers, Carlene Davis. The two are among a set of gospel acts scheduled to thrill fans at a concert entitled Ash Wednesday Praise, scheduled for February 22 in Kitson Town, St Catherine. KG, who declares that Carlene Davis has been an inspiration to her, also noted that she welcomed the opportunity to get up close with fans in that section of Jamaica. “Minister Carlene Davis’ story is such a wonderful one; how she moved from secular to gospel with such grace and I am particularly impressed with how Sister Carlene handled the testing of her faith in God when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has always been one of my heroes and it is a joy to share stage with such a powerful woman of God,” KG said emotionally. She added that it would be her first time performing in Kitson Town and, as such, “it will definitely be a night to remember”. KG, whose star seems to be in the ascendancy, has been quite visible since the start of the year, doing radio, television and print interviews, [...] - Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:11:59 +0000: Popcaan and Busta Rhymes team up for ‘Only Man She Want’ remix - 876events.com » Entertainment
Breakthrough Dancehall superstar, Popcaan continues to build his international status as he’s unveiled the official remix of his number one hit, Only Man She Want featuring Jamaican-American hip-hop superstar, Busta Rhymes. The Portmore Empire deejay, who has enjoyed mass chart success within the last year, released the remix for Only Man She Want on Friday; landing his first major collaboration with a foreign artiste. Busta adds his natural, ‘yardie’ flare to the single; joining forces with the ‘Gaza’ deejay nearly a year and a half after recording a yet unreleased track with Popcaan’s long-time mentor and internationally-acclaimed superstar, Vybz Kartel. Busta Rhymes displays a hybrid style of deejaying and rapping during his 12-bar contribution on the record. In Only Man She Want, Busta Rhymes deejays, “Yuh nuh hear how di girl a bellow ‘Busta!’ yuh nuh hear how she a deaf him? Dem a cry now, from di way how she a lef’ him, your shorty want me and you know it and when I’m left alone with her, sir, ending up with her any time she get up on it.” Busta continues his showcase of lyrical dexterity by rapping, “Some think it’s inappropriate, baby I must propose it, [...] - Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:05:55 +0000: Richie Stephens To Be Honored With ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ In New York - 876events.com » Entertainment
New York Classifieds: Veteran reggae hit maker and “Pot Of Gold” label head Richie Stephens will be honored with a “Lifetime Achievement Award at the third annual Linkage Awards slated to take place on Sunday, March 11 at the Macedonia Center in Mt. Vernon, NY. The announcement comes less than a month after he was presented with an ‘Achievement Award’ at the 16th annual Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival in Trelawny for his twenty seven year contribution to the reggae industry. Stephens has had a whirlwind year since he and Gentleman released “Live Your Life” last summer. The song topped charts in Florida, Atlanta, Canada, Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean and was voted “Song of the Year” on New York’s Irie Jam Radio ‘Top 100 Songs for 2011,’ ahead of Vybz Kartel (Summer Time); Mavado elilah); Popcaan (Ravin); Shabba (None A Dem); Popcaan (Only Man She Want); I-Octane (Ramp Wid ); Laza Morgan featuring Mavado (One by One); Beres Hammond (No Goodbye) and Sean Paul/Alexis Jordan (Got To Love Ya). “I’m excited about the success that I have enjoyed since the release of ‘Live Your Life.’ Fans have embraced it all over the world and I am just [...] - Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:56:56 +0000: Magnum Kings & Queens 2012 Episode 2 Pt 3 - 876events.com » Entertainment
Business Events
- Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:25:55 +0000: Radio Host David ‘Ram Jam’ Rodigan Honored With UK’s 5th Highest Award - 876events.com » Business
London’s Kiss FM radio host David Rodigan had his “moment” at Buckingham Palace in England on Feb 14th when he was presented with UK’s fifth highest award, the prestigious Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). Queen Elizabeth couldn’t make it to the award ceremony so it was His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales who presented Rodigan with the prestigious award. Rodigan’ illustrious career as a radio host and sound system selector spans 35-years. Rodigan can be heard on Sunday night 11 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. on London’s Kiss FM and in the USA on WVIP 93.5 FM on Irie Jam Radio on the popular ‘London Calling’ which airs each Saturday. Texas Classifieds - Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:31:32 +0000: UCC: Superior Customer Service Seminar - 876events.com » Business
Venue: Savanna-la-mar Company: University College of the Caribbean Phone: 968-4986 Email: corporate_edu@ucc.edu.jm Event Type: Seminar Date: Mon, 2012-02-27 09:00 – 17:00 Cost: $11,500.00 See registration form… Additional Resource 1: corporate_ed_application_form.pdf - Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:36:45 +0000: Debt Collection & Revenue Management Workshop - 876events.com » Business
Venue: Jamaica Pegasus Hotel Company: Cohen & Klein Consulting Phone: 954-731-6340 Fax: 954-731-6606 Email: collect@gate.net Event Type: Workshop Date: Wed, 2012-02-29 08:30 – Fri, 2012-03-02 16:30 Who should attend: All revenue managers and supervisors in the public and private sector, as well as utility corporations - Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:47:50 +0000: Effective Business Management Workshop - 876events.com » Business
Venue: Contact SBA Company: Small Business Association of Jamaica Phone: 927-7071 Email: sbaj1org@yahoo.com Event Type: Workshop Date: Sat, 2012-02-04 09:30 – 13:00 Module: Financial Control and Management Contribution: $1,000 - Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:46:16 +0000: Appointment of Mr. Mark Chisholm - 876events.com » Business
Sagicor Life Jamaica Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Chisholm to the position of Executive Vice President, Individual Insurance Division effective January 1, 2012. Position: Executive Vice President, Individual Insurance Division Company: Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited
Sports Events
- Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:09:00 +0000: Benefits of Swimmimg - 876events.com » Sports
Good Times Swimming Club Ltd. 1 Leinster Road, Cross Roads P.O. Box 8715 Kgn. C.S.O. Phone:700-6067, 384-5253 Email: goodtimesnw@yahoo.com How the perfect exercise can offer rewards both to the mind, body, and the inner self. T he aim of this pamphlet is to present answers to questions about swimming in a simplified manner. Throughout this medium the reader will understand some of the basic reasons why it is important to learn to swim. What is Swimming? I n a nutshell, swimming is considered any movement in water that allows respiration to continue. It can be used for several different reasons. Negativity towards Swimming M aybe you’ve already thought about year-round swimming and have rejected it for one of the following reasons: It is too inconvenient I look ugly in a bathing suit It’s not good for my skin or my hair Financial constraint Don’t have the time / I’m too old Safety / Fear Hygiene Bad experience with past tutor Almost drowned Some reasons why one should learn to swim S ome people think of the terms ‘exercise’ and ‘training’ as synonymous. There are an important distinctions between the two. (1) The term exercise refers to the act [...] - Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:47:22 +0000: Premier League 2011 – 2012 Match Fixtures - 876events.com » Sports
1. Round 13/08/2011 15:00 Blackburn Rovers - Wolverhampton Wanderers -:- 15:00 Fulham FC - Aston Villa -:- 15:00 Liverpool FC - Sunderland AFC -:- 15:00 Manchester City - Swansea City -:- 15:00 Newcastle United - Arsenal FC -:- 15:00 Queens Park Rangers - Bolton Wanderers -:- 15:00 Stoke City - Chelsea FC -:- 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur - Everton FC -:- 15:00 West Bromwich Albion - Manchester United -:- 15:00 Wigan Athletic - Norwich City -:- 2. Round 20/08/2011 15:00 Arsenal FC - Liverpool FC -:- 15:00 Aston Villa - Blackburn Rovers -:- 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Manchester City -:- 15:00 Chelsea FC - West Bromwich Albion -:- 15:00 Everton FC - Queens Park Rangers -:- 15:00 Manchester United - Tottenham Hotspur -:- 15:00 Norwich City - Stoke City -:- 15:00 Sunderland AFC - Newcastle United -:- 15:00 Swansea City - Wigan Athletic -:- 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Fulham FC -:- 3. Round 27/08/2011 15:00 Aston Villa - Wolverhampton Wanderers -:- 15:00 Blackburn Rovers - Everton FC -:- 15:00 Chelsea FC - Norwich City -:- 15:00 Liverpool FC - Bolton Wanderers -:- 15:00 Manchester United - Arsenal FC -:- 15:00 Newcastle United - Fulham FC -:- 15:00 Swansea City - Sunderland [...] - Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:24:25 +0000: Japan vs USA FIFA Women World Cup Final 2011 Full Highlights - 876events.com » Sports
Japan Vs USA FIFA World Cup Final 2011 Full Highlights, Goals, Japan beat United States, First Cup on penalty kicks to win World Cup Japan’s first maiden win Japan has won the Women’s World Cup, stunning the United States 3-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie. Shannon Boxx, Carli Lloyd and Tobin Heath all missed penalties for the Americans, who squandered dozens of chances throughout the game and blew a lead just six minutes from winning their third World Cup title. Japan rallies twice before stunning U.S. on penalty kicks to win Women’s World Cup - Fri, 15 Jul 2011 03:12:16 +0000: Women’s world cup semi finals highlights 2011 - 876events.com » Sports
Women’s World Cup France vs. USA (Semifinals) Highlights Japan vs Sweden Semi-Finals 3-1 – Highlights (July 13 2011) - Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:41:38 +0000: Jamaican’s depart for CAC Senior Champs - 876events.com » Sports
LOCALLY-based members of Jamaica’s 37-member track and field team left the island early yesterday morning for Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, for the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Senior Championships in that country, starting tomorrow through Sunday. The remaining members of the squad — 20 men and 17 women — will leave for Puerto Rico from their respective home bases. The contingent was selected following the JAAA/Supreme Ventures National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in late June. On the men’s side, 2009 400m hurdles champion Leeford Green, who claimed the intermediate hurdles title at the trials, has been included. He will be joined by University of Arkansas long jumper Tarick Batchelor, 400m hurdler Roxroy Cato, 400m runner Riker Hylton, discus thrower Jason Morgan, Dexter Lee, former national 100m champion Oshane Bailey, Sheldon Mitchell, Jason Young and Rasheed Dwyer. On the women’s side, sprint hurdler Andrea Bliss, former Vere Technical sprinter Jura Levy, who created a minor upset with a top-three finish at the championships in June, Simone Facey and Samantha Henry-Robinson will represent the country. The team is accompanied by head coach Danny Hawthorne, his assistants Orville Byfield, Jermaine Shand and Dalton Evans; manager Marlene Hamilton and assistant manager Christopher Marshall.