In this second of a two part article, Alwin Bully, a leading Caribbean theatre practitioner, continues his critique of theatre in his native Dominica. Pt 1 was published last Friday.
With the objective of raising $10 million, the Heart Foundation of Jamaica is hoping for a successful 2014 staging of the annual Simply Red Wine and Food Festival in September. It takes place on Friday, September 26, on the Lawns of Jamaica House, with Prime Minister The Most Hon Portia Simpson-Miller the distinguished patron.
While last week's highly publicised tower climbing by aspiring artiste Ikon D Link may have shown desperation on his part, it also highlighted the constant struggle radio disc jocks and selectors face in trying to decide...
Despite some complaints from the public, the Broadcasting Commission says there is nothing it can do about a local free-to-air television station acquiring exclusive rights to show two popular US series, Suits and Scandal, in Jamaica.
At 18 years old, Gabriel Walters has established himself as one of Jamaica's promising violinists. Although a career in music wasn't his first choice, Walters admitted that it has become important to him. "Music wasn't always my first choice as a career path...
A number of well-known Jamaican performers turned out to show their support for child development at Sunday's Sherlock Kids Treat, held at the Sherlock football field, Duhaney Park, St Andrew.
Genre: DramaMia Hall (Chloe Grace Moretz) thought the hardest decision she would ever face would be whether to pursue her musical dreams at Juilliard or follow a different path to be with the love of her life, Adam (Jamie Blackley).
It was a benefit concert for two promising students of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, but by night's end the two beneficiaries weren't the only people feeling satisfied....
It has become almost customary for entertainment events in Jamaica to start late and Augus For Marcus followed this pattern when it was held at the One Love Café, Bob Marley Museum, St Andrew, on Friday.
NEW YORK (AP): Moviegoers shelled out for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, while Sylvester Stallone's action ensemble The Expendables 3 was easily outgunned in its weekend debut....
He has a degree in Management Information Systems, but a career in comedy was his lifelong dream. Since gaining national attention through the comedic competition Comedy Buss, Dufton Shepherd has steadily been climbing the ladders of laughter in the local industry.
Theatre pioneers Greta and Henry Fowler, Orford St John and Sam Hilary paved the way in Jamaica for the National Pantomime, an adaptation of staged music and drama originated in...
August in Notting Hill, United Kingdom, means only one thing - Notting Hill Carnival. Once again, one section of the carnival will be taken over by the Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) Sound System, featuring deejay Protoje....
