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Trinbagonian gritty urban drama “God Loves The Fighter,” which is based on the city of Port-of-Spain and stars a 100% local cast including Penelope Spencer, Errol Sitahal and Albert Laveau, has been picked up by MovieTowne multiplex cinemas for local Theatrical Release. The film is being screened from December 3rd at MovieTowne (Port-of-Spain) with other local cinemas to be confirmed. The controversial first sneak peek teaser from the film was released earlier today - Monday 3rd November 2014. (Warning: Mature Language: View Teaser Now) Directed by Morvant, Laventille-born Damian Marcano, “God Loves The Fighter” stars up and coming Trinbagonian actors Jamie Lee Philips, Tishanna Williams, Lou Lyons and lead actor, Muhammad Muwakil.Muwakil plays "Charlie", a resident of East Port-of-Spain torn between the dangerous lifestyle of his neighbourhood childhood friend, and his own morality. The movie explores the underbelly of the urban struggle, hardly ever revealed to the outside world. Through a large cast of characters, the struggle is brought to light by way of multiple story-lines weaving through different lives and incidents all over the Port-of-Spain city capital. Film producers Blue Cinamon Pictures are planning to release the film with Caribbean, U.S. and UK dates to be announced. The film, which premiered at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival in September 2013, was acknowledged for Best Overall Film (Special Mention) and won the Award for People's Choice - Feature Film, with an unprecedented eight sold out screenings in MovieTowne Port of Spain, Tobago and student screenings at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. "God Loves The Fighter" also won the Yellow Robin Award at the Curacao International Film Festival, Rotterdam and was named Best Narrative Feature Film (Honorable Mention) at the BET/HBO UrbanWorld Film Festival NY in September 2014. It opens theatrically on December 3rd in Trinidad and Tobago.

CEM- What's your age, nationality? My real name is Natiera. No one notices but Areitan is my name spelled backwards. I thought it was cool lol. I am 21 years old. I'll be 22 in December. I am 5'4. I like to think I'm taller. I was born here in America but my family is from St. Vincent, St. Thomas and Trinidad. My mother was also born here but grandparents keep the culture around. You can't tell me I'm not Caribbean when Soca comes on. CEM- What is the sexiest thing about you, in your opinion? I feel the sexiest thing about me is my personality. Majority of the people I meet take to me and that's how I get and keep my jobs. I can mix and blend in with any type of crowd. One day I'm twerking and pelting then the next I'm talking with Rosario Dawson and Dakota Fanning. CEM-What is the most attractive trait in a man [for you]? The most attractive trait on a man is his smile. I like perfect white straight teeth. You could be beautiful with your mouth shut but if you have to smile with your mouth closed we can't talk (lol). CEM-You are in a relationship with a popular DJ ( L.Bully of 93.5 FM's ROAD INTERNATIONAL) what's a positive and negative of being in such a public relationship? I have been with DJ L Bully for 1 year now and it has been one of the easiest relationships I've ever experienced. We are both in the same line if work so communication is better. His female fans don't bother me. He would have way more to worry about. Read full interview in our CURRENT ISSUE

TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN SERVINGS: MAKES 1 DRINK Ingredients · 1 orange wedge · 13 cranberries · Three 1-inch pieces crystallized ginger— 2 minced and 1 whole for garnish · 2 ounces Aperol · 1 ounce Lillet Blanc · Ice · 4 ounces hard cider · 4 dashes Cranberry-Anise Bitters or Peychaud's bitters In a cocktail shaker, muddle the orange wedge with 10 of the cranberries and the minced ginger. Add the Aperol, Lillet Blanc, bitters and ice. Shake well. Double-strain the drink into an ice-filled Collins glass and top off with the hard cider. Garnish with the 3 remaining cranberries and the slice of ginger skewered on a toothpick.

Niketa Barker was crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2014 last night at the Pegasus Poolside. She won from a field of nine delegates, where the delegates compete in swimwear, evening wear and intelligence segments. Reigning Miss Jamzone International Soyini Fraser was the first runner up, while Lakota McPhoy copped the second runner spot. Niketa a former Miss Guyana Universe contestant walked with US$10,000 and will represent Guyana at the 63rd Miss Universe pageant. Nikita Barker was crowned Miss Universe Guyana 2014, by outgoing title-holder Katherina Roshana.

Famous Jamaican franchise, Scotchies, will be the main title sponsor for the annual 2 day ONE Caribbean Music Festival. The festival runs from December 13th & 14th, 2014 and will be held at the Central Broward Regional Park. Scotchies which is known for their mouth-watering, finger licking, and perfectly seasoned jerk chicken and pork, will transition into Florida by providing a musical backdrop as patrons of the One Caribbean Festival will be able to taste this amazing food while enjoying an incredible concert. Music and food are paired as part of the Caribbean experience. So it is only natural that Scotchies, thebest in Caribbean food, would partner with the One Caribbean Festival, the best in Caribbean festivals.This relationship began in 2002. Since that time Scotchies has been a constant presence at the JamaicaJazz & Blues Festival, celebrating its 19th year in January 2015 and whose team is simultaneously producing the One Caribbean Music Festival. So on December 13th and 14th lucky concert goers in South Florida will have the opportunity to have a taste of Jamaica through juicy jerk pork and chicken along with delicious festival, roasted sweet potato and breadfruit if it's available. Scotchies is looking forward to providing Florida "an array of Jamaican goodies for many years to come." The mission of ONE Caribbean Music Festival is to recognize and celebrate the diversity of Caribbeanpeople and the ONENESS of the culture through food, arts, crafts, and music. The event is a unificationof people and traditions of the Caribbean through unique expressions in music - food - arts and culture. A cross cultural event, there will be sounds of reggae, soca, reggaeton, kompa, calypso, salsa, merengueand ska - mixed with an exotic atmosphere of scents, flavors and beautiful people.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras, 22, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. Taveras' girlfriend Edilia Arvelo, 18, also died in the crash in Puerto Plata. Details of the crash are not yet known, but that the couple was drivig a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro.

Ingredients Any kind of Shoulder, Butt, or Spiral Cut Ham 1 12 oz. jar Orange Marmalade 1 4 oz. jar Sweet Hot Mustard 1 shot Dark Rum Directions Preheat oven to 350° Remove the ham from the plastic bag and place in a big baking dish In a separate bowl, mix one jar orange marmalade, one jar sweet hot mustard and one shot of dark rum to thin out the glaze Pour the glaze mixture over the ham Place ham in the oven for the approximately 1 ½ hours Remove from oven and place on a serving dish and garnish with chives and oranges By:Chef Tanya

Ingredients 1 10-12 lb. Turkey 1 sprig Rosemary 2 tbsp. Season All 1 tsp. Black Pepper 1 pinch Salt 4 tbsp. Butter 1 cup Water Directions If you buy a frozen turkey, take approximately 24 hours to thaw, depending on the size of the turkey Preheat the oven to 350° Remove turkey from the plastic bag and remove the gizzards and neck from the cavity of the bird Wash turkey very well under cold water and pat dry If you desire, now you would stuff your turkey with your favorite stuffing. Season the turkey with the dry rub of spices Put three pads of butter on top and one inside the cavity Put the turkey in the oven for approximately 2 hours for a 10-12 pound turkey, or until a meat thermometer reads 160-165° in the leg (that’s the deepest meat area of the bird) Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes so all the juices absorb back into the turkey. By:Chef Tanya

Reggae singer John Holt, died early Sunday morning in London at the age of 69. Holt, who was initially known for his career as the lead singer with the Paragons in the rocksteady era of the 1960s, with which he he penned "The Tide Is High". After leaving the Paragons in 1970 , he went solo and became one of the biggest stars of reggae music in Jamaica. He had 40 albums under his belt alongside his reputation for strong live performances. Holt was born 11 July 1947 in the Greenwich Farm area of Jamaica.

Standing at six feet four inches tall, Mark Sparks captured the hotly pursued title of Mr. Caribbean International at the thirteenth annual staging of the competition this past Saturday. Before a sold-out audience at the Hedonism II resort in Negril, Jamaica, Sparks ignited the crowd and won over the adjudicators with his charm, chiseled features, statuesque physique and sharp intellect. When asked what role he believes a man should play in his home and community, he empathetically stated that a man “should lead from behind and be a pillar of strength”. Thirty-three year old Sparks, who is of St. Lucian and Jamaican heritage, was also presented with the award for Best in Interview and placed third in the competition’s rigorous fitness challenge. Mark Sparks (c) of St. Lucia takes the title, while Dwayne Walker 2nd and Godwin Charles 3rd. Sparks was accompanied by 1st runner-up, Dwayne Walker (Jamaica) and 2nd runner-up, Godwin Charles (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) as the Top Three Finalists in the last round of competition. Walker, who has represented Jamaica very well at several international bodybuilding competitions, also walked away as the winner of the fitness challenge and was presented with the sectional award for Best Physique. Meanwhile, Charles, a trained dancer, was presented with the award for Best in Talent. Sparks walks away with a cash prize of $2,500 USD and a seven night stay at the Hedonism II resort. ......................................................................................................................................... For more information, contact: April Mullings Mr. Caribbean International Inc. 1-855-MCI-SHOW (624-7469) april@mrcarib.com www.mrcarib.com www.facebook.com/mrcarib www.instagram/mrcaribintl www.pinterest.com/mrcarib www.twitter

Herbal remedies are considered to be of great help in treating acne or pimples, one of the most common skin conditions that affect both men and women, especially in the teenage years. Some of the herbal remedies that have been suggested for acne include a blend of sandalwood powder and rose water, paste made from turmeric powder and fresh milk, tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera gel, paste of honey and cinnamon powder and oatmeal face mask. Applying the pulp of fresh garlic cloves or garlic juice is also believed to be effective to cure this annoying skin problem. Tinctures made from detoxifying herbs like dandelion root and burdock root are found to be beneficial in dealing with acne, pimples. There are many other herbs, such as red lover, aloe vera, echinacea, goldenseal, and witch hazel that can be used to treat acne. Although both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for the treatment of acne, a lot of people prefer to use natural or herbal remedies to get rid of this skin problem The main advantages of using herbal remedies for acne is that most of them are simple, inexpensive, and do not have any major side effects. Moreover, they can be bought without a prescription from your local drug store or health shop. Several of them are now available online also. Natural remedies typically do not contain chemicals or any other hazardous elements. Many of the acne natural remedies also possess excellent medicinal and healing properties and can improve the general condition of your skin. They are beneficial to kill acne-causing bacteria, clear and brighten the skin, and remove acne scars. The supporters of herbal acne treatment argue that these remedies are as or more effective than the conventional acne treatments. However, there are a number of people who wonder how effective are herbal remedies for curing acne, pimples? It is a fact that most of the herbal remedies for acne have not been clinically proven and there is no clear answer to how effective are herbal remedies for curing acne, pimple? However, these remedies have been used for centuries and have been proven successful in treating or controlling acne, pimples. A major disadvantage of acne herbal remedies is that they are not equally effective for all people. An acne herbal remedy that works for another person may not work for you. In addition, contrary to popular belief, herbs are not without any side effects. Some of them, like dandelion root, burdock root, red clover, echinacea, and goldenseal can interact with certain types of medications. Nevertheless, no one can deny that herbal remedies are the best and the most effective way to get relief from acne or pimples. They cannot permanently cure this skin condition, but can definitely help control or reduce your acne breakouts. Conventional acne treatments are also not able to cure this skin condition permanently. They are normally more expensive than the herbal acne remedies.

Hooded Eyes Apply light colors onto your lids. Use darker colors from the center of the eyelid to the outer corners and blend. Out of eyeliner? Use your mascara and apply with an eyeliner brush, looks just like liquid eyeliner it will last all day! Want larger eyes? Wear a darker shadow on the lid and extend it to the crease. Use a flat color under the brow to highlight. Learn the rule of contrast and colours Matching your eyeshadow to your eye color sounds like a good idea, but it doesn't work like you’d think. Eye color can get lost and muted when put next to a similar shade. Go for contrast instead. • Dark eyes look good in grays, blues, purples, and greens. • Light eyes look good in brown, taupe, and bronze shades