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MPR Consulting - Musical artisan would be more befitting title to describe Ras Haile Malekot. An humble rhapsodist armed with profound music and prolific lyrics, Ras Haile Malekot possesses a distinctively voice at the forefront of the reggae, roots and culture movement. His socially-conscious messages and poetic story telling abilities embody the true testament of musical enlightenment. Produced by Conquering Lion Records, Ras Haile Malekot's latest musical offering was inspirited by H.I.M Hailse Selassie , hence the title "HAIL H.I.M" and is available for pre-order on iTunes. "The single Hail H.I.M came about as an inspiration from H.I.M Haile Selassie I, the music itself and how it speaks with it's different melody which brings about a certain fullness. Being a son of His Majesty meditating upon the King naturally through the musical inclination, the musical overtones, we get the message as it comes and we present it to the I as the I is so High, higher than I an I as King of Kings and Lord of Lords His Majesty Rules over All." - Ras Malekot RAS MALEKOT "Hail H.I.M" Poet, cultural activist, craftsman; fractions of a truly wholesome talent and human being, Ras Haile Malekot epitomizes true artistry in various forms, using his experiences and abilities to tell stories that educate as well as entertain. Born Dave Anthony Marsh on September 13, 1964 in the Kingston based Victoria Jubilee Hospital, he grew up in St. Ann with his parent, focusing highly on excelling in school while attending York Castle High School in Brown’s Town. He wasn’t only making waves in the classroom, but on the football field and tennis court, where he was often found during after-school hours. While attending Excelsior High School, he was intrigued by the dub poetry scene, particularly by legendary wordsmith, Mutabaruka, whose classic effort, Naw Give Up made him pay attention to the art form. However, tragedy was the source that motivated Marsh to become a poet in his own right following the fatal stoning of dub poet, Michael Smith in August 1981 in Stony Hill, St. Andrew. He knew that in order to connect with audiences physically, Smith knew he had to connect spiritually to H.I.M to truly live and breathe the messages he would deliver. In April 1982, Smith was blessed with the spiritual name, Ras Haile Malekot when he officially became a member of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. From there, his journey has truly evolved into one filled with enlightenment; words, sounds and power emanating from his veins with relative ease. Dub poetry fforts such as Reparation, Coronation and Drums of Africa are perfect indications of these qualities coming to life in its truest form, while his appearance in the critically-acclaimed movie, Rise Up helps us to truly understand this mystical figure inside and out. In addition to that, he works as a part-time craftsman, operating out of Black Lion Cultural Centre on 84 Gordon Town Rd., where he creates the most unique items from woolen yarn, showing that his hands create just as much magic as his words.

POS, Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) – For the 2016 Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season the latest addition to the Soca fraternity, Sherry-Ann Luke is putting a vintage spin on modern day Soca music with her latest groovy track ‘ Sweetness ’. Since its release the young Carenage-based singer has gained the attention of Soca fans both young and old due to the song’s pulsating rhythm, classic calypso-like melody and catchy melodious hook. ‘ Sweetness ’ was written by Nigel Rojas, produced by Danté Pantin and mastered by MadMen Productions and according to Sherry-Ann, was inspired by the late Lord Kitchener’s Calypso hit ‘Sugar Bum Bum’. With this new track she plans to not only motivate waistline movement but to give audiences that much needed ‘sugar rush’ to get the party started. Boasting a lifetime love affair with music, Sherry-Ann brings a wealth of performance experience to her professional career having entered and won both primary and secondary school Calypso competitions. Now in her second year as a professional Soca artiste she continues to build on the foundation laid by the very artistes that have influenced her which include Destra Garcia, Dense ‘Saucy Wow’ Belfon, Calypso Rose and Singing Sandra. She shared, “I believe that singing is the talent that the Almighty has blessed me with, and I am only involved in this industry because of the love and passion I have for music. I chose to sing Soca Music as opposed to any other genre because Soca music is my culture and I am very proud to be a Trinbagonian.” At present, the charismatic, persistent and hard-working artiste is gearing up for a busy Carnival season while balancing her vocal training classes, strict workout regime at the gym and her job as a manager of a local seafood outlet. She aspires to showcase her talent in various upcoming carnival fetes, competitions, and media interviews and possibly land an opportunity to be a frontline singer in a music band. Sherry-Ann also revealed her plans to apply her unique musical delivery to a wider range of genres such as Chutney, Dance hall and Traditional Calypso and to also tour regionally and internationally. The determined, up and coming Soca songstress who desires to one day collaborate with the likes of Groovy Soca Monarch Olatunji and Dancehall superstar Alkaline encourages her current and potential fans to support and follow her and her new track on social media. Stay up to date with Sherry-Ann Luke and ‘Sweetness’ on social media via: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram keyword - @sherryannluke Listen to ‘Sweetness’ on YouTube :

Waking up one morning in a palatial three-bedroom abode in Port Ferdinand, Barbados, I found the view deliciously mind-boggling. From the grand oceanfront terrace, there was electric-blue Caribbean sea, a 120-berth marina and lustrous white yachts. But the windows on the other side of my unit told an altogether different tale: Here were simple chattel houses and far-off sugarcane fields swaying in the breeze—a typical snapshot, in other words, of rural Barbados. Humble or haughty? Depends which side I peered from. “Yep, sounds like Barbados,” affirmed Randy, an affable bartender at the resort, when I shared my observation. “We got plenty of both, that’s for true.” That, for true, is why I love the posh-yet-still-down-home island that is Barbados—I never miss its annual Carnival celebration, Crop Over—and why I’ve had my eye on Port Ferdinand from the moment I heard of its construction, five years ago. Possibly the most significant development to debut in Barbados in over a decade, the luxury marina property was literally carved into land and rock, creating a stunning oasis in the heart of a bucolic parish, St. Peter. It’s just ten minutes up the road from the tony parish of St. James, home to feted West Coast properties like Sandy Lane, but it feels altogether different—in the best possible way: Exit the gates of Port Ferdinand and you will, quite happily, be reminded of exactly where you are. The closest town is historic Speightstown, a small fishing village known as “Little Bristol,” home to a beloved local fruit market and charming traditional storefronts. Port Ferdinand Hitting the market in January, the 32 units representing phase one of Port Ferdinand—all but two have three bedrooms; phase two will feature 14 three- and four-bedroom units—are available for ownership or holiday rental. They boast a villa-style experience with all the amenities of a resort: concierge, restaurant, spa, kids club, pool, top-notch gym, personal training services and more. The concept is simple: a full-service home-away-from-home for yacht owners—or yacht lovers, like me. ​View from balcony, Port Ferdinand Indeed my unit did feel like a home—a supremely luxurious one. My state-of-the-art kitchen was stocked with groceries, beckoning me to make eggs and bacon in the morning. The décor was my aesthetic to a tee: modern and minimalist with the limestone-esque walls, wood accents and rounded high arches evoking traditional Barbadian architecture. Owners are offered one of four modish design schemes, and they’ll discover, as I did, that size indeed matters: I was awed by the spaciousness of my unit until I laid eyes on the mammoth Penthouse suite, which has a wet bar, tiled hot tub and a balcony that seems to go on for miles, offering a bird’s-eye view of the entire marina. Source: ............................................................................................................. Baz Dreisinger , CONTRIBUTOR Travel Tales: Where Luxury Meets Local & Wanderlust Meets Culture-lust I am: writer, globetrotter, professor, culture-hound. Born and raised in New York City, with one foot fixed in the Caribbean, I have written about travel, the arts and identity politics for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal and many more; I produce on-air segments about global music and culture for National Public Radio (NPR). I am ceaselessly curious, fearless in my journeys, relentlessly ravenous to see and learn more. My global routes marry luxury with local, which is the essence of this travel blog: Welcome to a place where wanderlust meets culture-lust, where otherworldly high-end meets rootsy down-home.

With the arrival of the Magnetic Drive Blender to Trinidad and Tobago, KitchenAid®, the leading manufacturer of kitchen products, is reinventing the blender category, transforming not only the way people blend, but how they live. The blender uses US patent pending technology, including a revolutionary magnetic drive system whose powerful magnets replace the traditional coupler, offering more durability and a longer-product life. It also offers an integrated design that allows the pitcher to slide in and remain secure while in use, even if unattended. The blender uses pre-set, hands-free programs for juices, soups and sauces, smoothies and frozen drinks, eliminating the need to constantly monitor the blender. "Trinidad and Tobago’s strong food culture prompted us to choose the region as one of the first places we are launching the KitchenAid® Magnetic Drive Blender," said Ana García, Managing Director of KitchenAid® for Latin America and Caribbean. “We are targeting consumers who want the latest technology; are passionate about their health, food and family; and demand the support and product quality KitchenAid® offers.” The blender’s new magnetic coupler connects the motor to the pitcher to drive the blades, allowing for a completely flat base and front-load design for ease of use and cleaning. With the innovative magnetic system, the pitcher is easily secured on the base, avoiding spills. Its modern and compact design allows it to fit perfectly into most kitchen spaces so that it is always handy and ready for the next cooking task. “In nearly 100 years of existence, blenders have not changed significantly in design or operation in order to better suit the needs of modern consumers,” said García. “The KitchenAid® Magnetic Drive Blender responds to new demands by putting a revolutionary and powerful way to blend in consumers’ hands, changing their lives.” An ingredient hub located in the top of the blender’s housing allows the user to keep adding ingredients while blending and also serves as a measuring cup with markings. This feature eliminates the risk of splashes and spills, helping keep the kitchen clean at all times. With variable speed controls and a pulse function, the Magnetic Drive Blender allows you to create recipes ranging from smoothies to full meals without complications in the kitchen. These smart programs adjust the speed, power and duration of the blending, while turning the blender off automatically once the recipe is ready. Furthermore, the blender has a 1.8 horsepower engine, which, along with its Diamond Blending System featuring a diamond-shaped pitcher, creates a powerful vortex that allows you to prepare recipes ranging from peanut butter to frozen drinks. The Magnetic Drive Blender is perfect for those who have changed or wish to change their lifestyle for a healthier one. It is an exceptionally easy-to-use product that empowers men and women who love cooking, healthy eating, and sports and fitness. The new blender will be available in Trinidad and Tobago starting today with a warranty of seven years and a recipe book specially designed to change your way of life by transforming the way you blend. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About KitchenAid® Latin America KitchenAid® was built on the legacy of two icons—its legendary mixer launched in 1919 and the first dishwasher in 1949—to create a complete line of kitchen products. The KitchenAid® brand offers everything needed for a well-equipped kitchen. Its collection features products ranging from kitchen utensils to small appliances and including a wide range of ovens, blenders, mixers, and coffeemakers. KitchenAid® products can be found in 76 countries around the world, including in Latin America, with offices in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru and the Dominican Republic. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid® for their homes more than any other brand*, visit KitchenAid-latam.com or follow our pages on Instagram and Facebook . * Based on a survey conducted in 2012, in which KitchenAid® was identified as the most preferred kitchen product brand by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.

To call The Cliff a Barbados institution is simple fact, not hyperbole. The award-winning, decades-old eatery, generally booked up a year in advance, lures fans with pre-fixe dinners that are the stuff of culinary fantasies. Enter The Cliff Beach Club, which debuted this June, right next door. If The Cliff is an elegant old standard, The Cliff Beach Club is its funky younger sister. There’s an a la carte menu, playful décor that evokes a space ship and a safari lodge at one and the same time, an in-house bakery—just knock on the small window by the entrance to collect your fresh baguettes—and a casual lunch menu. After its chef, Jeremy Dupire, blew me away at the New York City launch for next month’s annual Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival (foodwinerum.com)—his “octopus three ways” dish had everyone greedily coming back for seconds—I felt compelled, as a dutiful journalist, to investigate further. So I booked a table and kidnapped the chef for a chat. The Cliff Beach Club Explain the concept of The Cliff Beach Club. It’s more than just an extension of The Cliff, correct? The Cliff is a fine-dining restaurant, but the new restaurant is sort of like the brasserie of The Cliff, something trendy, more informal, casual—you can come in shorts, no dress code. If you want to come see the sunset with some bar snacks and a salad and a glass of wine, that’s The Cliff Beach Club. The Cliff Beach Club by day Chef Jeremy Dupire What are some of your signature dishes? There are many French dishes, because I am French, but really the influence of the whole Mediterranean: sea bass, dover sole, whole fish. We receive French products every week from a huge market in Paris—80 percent of our veggies come from there. We have an octopus and a prawn dish with tropical flavors, a tiramisu that uses ginger instead of coffee, and a desert with Mount Gay rum infusion. We use local fish, and we love to promote local things like the organic farm that delivers an organic salad, organic chicken, wild salmon. So it sounds like the local Barbados influence runs strong here . We use local pork and fish—tuna, dolphin, barracuda and octopus. I’m still new to the island so I’m still learning about the Bajan food, but we definitely use the spice, the curry, and we serve some fishcake; we use Bajan pepper sauce. a Chef Jeremy creation Fishcakes and pepper sauce: music to my ears! What is your background? I grew up in Guadaloupe for six years, then to Gabon, in Africa, for four years. I opened up a private beach club in Nice, France. I did my studies and my catering school in Marseille and opened my own restaurant in Avignon: Le Why Not, which did very well. I first came to Barbados last year—I stayed in Sandy Lane—and I loved it so much I decided to stay. So I sold my restaurant and decided to do a new experience. I went back and sold my restaurant in two months—and here I am. That’s quite a dramatic move! What made you fall in love with Barbados? The weather is nice. The culture, the people are really interested in learning French food. The ambiance—Friday night in Oistins, the local fish fry, is really cool. I play golf, and there is really good golf here. Any idea what you have planned for Food & Wine and Rum next month? I definitely plan to do something with organic bread, to promote the organic bakery. Something with organic fish that we can find in Barbados, to promote our food and the Bajan food, as well. Probably the octopus dish you tasted in New York, and maybe some pork belly ravioli with some, I don’t know, lobster. Ambiance at The Cliff Beach Club The octopus! Can you describe the dish that stole my heart? I did an octopus carpaccio, an octopus salad with pine nuts and smoked oil—we have our own smoker here; we smoke oil and salmon and cheese—and octopus tempura, all with seaweed crackers, fresh from our bakery. What else can visitors expect from The Cliff Beach Club? We are going to have a floating jetty in place, where a water taxi and boats can dock. So Sundays we do a roast suckling pig and have a DJ, a party with music. The idea is to try and introduce a scene like a St. Tropez in France, like the famous clubs there—like an Ibiza in Barbados, with a party and food on the beach. Nobody but us has a private beach apart from the high-end hotels, and there you can’t have a roast party with locals and music, the way we can. It’s a great scene Source: Forbes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contributor Baz Dreisinger Travel Tales: Where Luxury Meets Local & Wanderlust Meets Culture-lust I am: writer, globetrotter, professor, culture-hound. Born and raised in New York City, with one foot fixed in the Caribbean, I have written about travel, the arts and identity politics for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal and many more; I produce on-air segments about global music and culture for National Public Radio (NPR). I am ceaselessly curious, fearless in my journeys, relentlessly ravenous to see and learn more. My global routes marry luxury with local, which is the essence of this travel blog: Welcome to a place where wanderlust meets culture-lust, where otherworldly high-end meets rootsy down-home.

Reggae crooner Omari Banks is joining the Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage on part of their upcoming "Strictly Roots" European tour 2015. Omari who holds a special place in his heart for Europe, has often shared cherished memories of his time as both a professional athlete and as a singer among his European fans. The prolific singer will perform songs from both his acclaimed "Move On Album" such as "No Point To Prove, Unafraid, Jehovah Message, Run Around and Bruised", and new material like his latest single "More Than Friends" to which he recently finished filming the video in Anguilla and St.Maarten. "It's a joy to be performing on the Morgan Heritage European tour. This tour promises to be special for me in so many ways. Its me coming back to Europe a place where ive always enjoyed. The opportunity to share the stage with reggae royalty is a blessing, I am super excited to share my music to a audience that truly loves reggae music." - Omari Banks Omari Banks Tour Dates: Fri Oct 23 - UK Sheffield O2 Academy Sat Oct 24 - UK Birmingham O2 Academy Sun Oct 25 - Netherlands Dordrecht Bibelot Tue Oct 27 - Germany Cologne Underground Wed Oct 28 - Germany Berlin Yaam Fri Oct 30 - France Lyon Le Radian Bellevue Sat Oct 31 - France Paris Dock Pullman Sun Nov 01 - UK London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Mon Nov 02 - Netherlands Amsterdam Melkweg

After proudly representing Jamaica at the Miss Caraibes Hibiscus International 2014 beauty pageant, in which she was 2nd runner up. Regina Harding will now represent Jamaica at the Miss Supranational 2015 beauty pageant in Poland. The pageant will take place over three weeks and the final show will be held on December 4, 2015. The Miss Supranational pageant was born in 2009 and is synonymous with prestige, glamour and edginess. Most pageant fans would agree that year after year, the final competition is one of the best among all existing international pageants around in terms of overall production. The pageant is now a ranked among the best such as Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss International. Regina will be aiming to become the first Jamaican to make the top 20 Semi-finalist. The semi- finalist will be selected base on their overall performance during the three weeks of competition and during a preliminary interview. The winner will be selected during the live televised final. A panel of judges will evaluate the finalist base on stage presence, runway skills and overall beauty. There is will be no live question and answer segment. If Regina should win Miss Supranational her duties would be to work for charitable causes as well as travelling the world promoting tourism, goodwill among all nations. She will walk away with a cash prize of US $25,000. Regina would like Jamaicans to follow her progress by visiting her facebook,www.facebook.com/misssupranationaljamaica. Fans will have the chance to vote for her to win the Miss Internet award and US $500.

New York, U.S.A (MPR Consulting) - Amid the historic Catch A Fire tour uniting Reggae's legendary families Morgan Heritage , Marleys (Damian Marley, Stephen Marley), and Riley's (Tarrus Riley), tragedy struck the royal siblings when Morgan Heritage's 1st lady Una Morgan fell deathly ill. Una Morgan , the accomplished daughter of veteran reggae crooner Denroy Morgan left the tour due to an emergency illness and was admitted in the hospital as her organs shut down and went into cardiac arrest. Although she had been suffering from a pre-existing thyroid dis-ease. The silent killer caused congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation which is an abnormal heart rhythm. After a week in hospital, Una's health deteriorated and the soulful singer had a cardiac arrest and flat-lined. Speculations and concerns on Una's health have prompted the soulful singer to release the following statement; "To my friends and fans around the world who have been asking where is Una, I want to say first praises be upon the most high in Zion for the second chance he has given me at life. Every day since my release from the hospital tears have filled my eyes and my heart thinking what life would have been like for my children, family and friends if it was really my time. To all please, please do not take for granted or ignore what your spirit and body is trying to tell you. They will never lead you wrong. I want to say to those who knew of my condition thank you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers, and to those who are just now hearing, just know that I am blessed and healing everyday." Besides touring with her siblings, Una was in the mid of adding the finishing touches on her debut solo album, "The Evolution of Me", a musical biography with self-reflection songs and life’s observations penned by Una, as well as gearing up for a December release “Una” by Una Morgan, a fragrance part of her upcoming lifestyle company featuring scented candles, soaps, body lotions to lead into everyday household items. Creating her own exotic signature, "Una" by Una Morgan is an enticing, mouth-watering fragrance that emits a fierce, feminine energy. The intoxicating fragrance is a memorable scent of fresh clean air with a sparkling blend of luscious tropical fruits. With a signature vintage glass flacon both mimicking the sensual curves of a woman’s body, while representing the circle means eternity and unity, "Una" will be released in 2016. A loving mother, dedicated daughter, proud sister, prolific songwriter, entrepreneur and philanthropist (Una has a personal commitment to raise awareness to the cause of hyperthyroidism, and will be building a hospital on her beloved island of Jamaica), Una Morgan's remarkable journey is just beginning "Everyone I look towards and wish you all a blessed healthy prosperous 2016. See you soon" - Una

2015 marks the 15 year anniversary of "Who Let The Dogs Out ?" and will also mark the return of the Baha Men . Grammy Award winning Bahamian band are prepping for their first album release since 2004's Holla! (their final record on S-Curve). The Baha Men issued a brand new album “ Ride With Me ” on October 9th, 2015 their first of a 3 record deal with SONY. It will be an eclusive release in all Walmart stores (also available in all digital outlets). The album is an infectious blend of world music, Junkanoo, and American Top 40. The album’s first single "Off The Leash" will be impacting radio soon. Also included on the new album is "Night & Day" the song was first featured on the 2014 Sony released FIFA World Cup compilation album “One Love, One Rhythm”, that also featured tracks by J Lo, Pitbull, Santana, Shakira, and many others. On July 11th, 2015, the Baha Men won the Bahamian Icons Award for outstanding achievement in music for their song " Night & Day ". Baha Men rose to success in 2000 with the multi platinum international number one smash “ Who Let The Dogs Out ?”. The song is a major staple at sporting events as well as the house music for The Ellen DeGeneres Show . A number of their songs have been used in major motion pictures such as: Rugrats In Paris, Miss Congeniality, Shrek, The Hangover, Rat Race, Around the World in 80 Days and Garfield: The Movie. They also recorded a cover of Elton John's hit "Crocodile Rock" for the film Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course starring the late Steve Irwin and family. The band also made an appearance in the 1994 romantic comedy My Father the Hero starring Gérard Depardieu and Katherine Heigl. " Who Let the Dogs Out? " earned the band several awards: a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best Dance Recording; 2 Billboard Music Award’s for World Music Artist of the Year and World Music Album of the Year; and a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award for Favorite Song. In 2002, they won another Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Band. The band is currently managed by veteran music industry agent, concert promoter and artist manager Doug Isaac (Meat Loaf, Missing Persons, Katt Williams, Frank Sinatra, Joe Bonamassa, Kevin Hart etc.). The first single to hit radio in September is " Off The Leash" The Baha Men are: Rik Carey - vocals Isaiah Taylor - bass Dyson Knight - vocals Colyn "Mo" Grant - drums Anthony "Monks" Flowers - drums/percussion Leroy "Breaka" Butler - vocals Patrick Carey - guitar Jeffery Chea - keyboards Herschell Small - guitar/music director WEBSITES http://www.bahamen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BahaMenOficial https://twitter.com/bahamenmusic

Below are top Caribbean women or women with Caribbean roots who we simple adore for one reason or another. These women are also on the rise and are destined for greatness. Moncherie … THE HOMECOMING PRINCESS Move over Rih-Rih because MonCherie is coming and ‘she nuh easy’! Straight from St. Lucia there is a Caribbean pop princess and a movement so strong it’s making you want to shake your BILLY BILLY BOOM BOOM, everywhere [even in the rodeo]. She is now hosting across award shows and the hot topic of every Caribbean and Urban newspaper/blog or magazine and working hard in the studios of Brooklyn, New York by night. Sweet like her mentor Cecile and a serious delivery that keeps us memorized like her idol LADY SAW, expect Mon Cherie to demolish this year. Raaaaaaeeeeee! Adrienne Bailon/ Tamera Mowry … THE MOST POPULAR CLIQUE What happens when your favorite girls from some of the BEST girl groups known to hit the tube, paired up with three most of the hottest girls [in their own respect] with 5 refreshingly different views –and attitudes? ONLY THE BEST CLIQUE, LIKE, EVER! Nuyorican and Ecuadorian singer/actress (formerly from like likes of 3LW, Empire girls and The Cheetah Girls) Adrienne Bailon & everyone’s favorite ‘party sister’ Tamera Mowry (of the epic 90’s sitcom “Sister, Sister”) serves sexy, sassy and sisterhood like never before on the #1 Daytime Talk show “THE REAL”. The Bahamian-American Actress [MOWRY] and now talk show host symbolizes a refreshing and ‘Honest Abe’ views of life in these very fast and secular times, who promotes a relationship with God, interactive motherhood and amazing wife. Meanwhile, Senorita Bailon gives you SU VIDA (your life), with her ‘Empire State of Mind’ attitude infused with her LATINA vernacular and gestures (not to mention BODY for the gods!) besides a new, chart topping talk show, the TWO out of the FIVE phenomenal women (with Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamar Braxton) Bailion and Mowry welcome a new engagement and child, a girl, #2! Congrats and thank you for reminding us that- THIS is our TIME! Spice …. THE WORDSMITH All hail the lyrical Queen pon di SCENE! Grace Hamilton (better known as) SPICE, [if for nothing more than because she makes every tune she hits HOT] since she graced the scene with her witty lyrics, infectious charisma and style. The world fell in LOVE with her at the ROMPING SHOP. We learned how ‘she ah like it’. And as she is killing the charts and the reigning artist on last years’ REGGAE GOLD 2014 she is pulling it up again, lyrically romping with Vybz Kartel on her latest single CONJUGAL VISIT. Kaci Fennell … THE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCED Despite what seemed to be a lackluster decision (to say the least) on the former Miss Jamaica’s fate; Miss Kaci Fennell has showed us the true meaning of beauty outside and within. Fans and supporters of all of life forms, from the smallest little girl in the Caribbean to THE Mr. Donald Trump joined (plus millions more across the world) expressed their disappointment on what seemed to be a universal lost however, Miss Jamaica achieved grater award by winning all of our heaters an affections. Zoe Saldana … THE BEST SMILE Saldana could at one time in her life be described as a ‘Diamond in the Ruff’. The Dominican, Puerto Rican and Lebanese trained ballerina and mega superstar crossover actress grew up in less than RICH but more than WEALTHY childhood. After a tragic car accident took the life of her father, she returned to Dominican Republic with her mother and two sisters [from New Jersey] to practically be reborn. A fish out of water emerged in such a bright light showcasing a developing talents such as: Classical Ballet, Acting and writing. Cut to about 15 years later, there is absolutely no doubt in anyone’s mind that the AVATAR and COLUMBIANA (amongst over more 10 years of back to back box offices smashes) she is now RICH but, even more wealthy with a FINE husband and, a pair of twin boys to BOOT! Zoe truly holds the best Smile award alongside, the best reasons why! Nicki Minaj … THE MOST INFLUENCIAL From love and heartbreak, to incomparable bars and FLAWLESS Empire, this made in Trinidad and grown in Queens [New York City], reigning musical QUEEN has laid down the epitome of the blueprint of a REAL woman’s life journey – just in Pink! All races, genders and ages can has been moved all over the world can relate to the lyrics of Minajs’ PINK PRINT album. The beats, the emotion, the features [from the likes of Lil Wayne, Drake and what Nicki described as her favorite, KING BEY and rumored beau; MEEK MILL] have the world raving about not another “FEMALE RAPPER” but, one of the BEST rappers, businesswomen and influential people of all times in the music industry, she reminds us her ‘BARBZ’ and/or ‘BABYGIRLZ’ that you CAN’T KEEP A GOOD WOMAN DOWN. Mona Scott - Young … MOST CONTREVERSIAL Hate her, or LOVE her you can’t stop talking about her racing productions and up her ratings every Monday night by watching (say it with us kids…) LOVE and HIP HOP – anywhere! Known as the “MOTHER OF RACHET TELEVISION” and, some even refer to her as the ‘DEVIL’; this Haitian-American media Mogul doesn’t let the negativity break her stride. Young’s character and intent is backed by the likes of her employees, the cast mates of her worldwide rated reality shows, such as accomplished artist manger, business shark and star of NEW YORK, Yandi Smith. Mon Amie productions definitely has you shaking your heads, laughing, praying, cussing and HOOKED – at the same, damn time! Diva Nikki Z … MOST RATED She’s a diva; best believe she is one … THE MOST RATED on this list. Let’s start with the fact she is dubbed the ‘Diva of the Dancehall’ (& she’s not even an artist) Angela Yee … THE SOCIAL BUTTERFLY Yes, Angela Yee in a Caribbean Celebrity Honor Roll List! How comes? The Brooklyn born, bi-racial yet, internationally loved radio personality is Half – Asian and Half … (get ready….) Montserratian. This Wesleyan University graduate got her first big break working on Sirius Satellite Radio on the Eminem station and since then has blessed us with interviews that we LIVE for by asking the hardest questions to the biggest celebrities about the most stickiest subject. No need to only ask RIH RIH; Yee, has and still continues to prove that #caribbeangyalrunit from T.V shows to Managing artists – and her most recognizable media endeavor the BREAKFAST CLUB on power 105.1 along with her radio ‘Brothers’ Charlemagne tha GOD and Dj Envy to of NYC and admired around the world. Starlisa … THE ONE TO WATCH OUT FOR This list would not be complete without our busy body Co-editor in Chief of Caribbean Entertainment Magazine! STARLISA is a media force to be reckoned with representing the Dutch and Spanish Caribbean; while looking virtually flawless. Known for many things such as her phenomenal personality to producing skills to her unique look and shark like journalistic proficiency; she is the definitely one to not only watch out for but, keep watching.

“A beauty without bounds” the gorgeous and ageless Althea Laing in 1985 became the Caribbean’s first supermodel by appearing on the cover of Essence magazin Laing on the cover of Essence The former model nicknamed “The star girl” by her dad changed the way the world saw Caribbean models. She went on to grace many other covers, Essence in 1990, Ebony, Chic, Black Elegance and Caribbean Lifestyle. Indeed, Althea Laing is a woman who keeps you on your toes. The stereotypical notion of models being airheads could never be said of Laing. A daughter of Black River, St. Elizabeth, she boasts that her parish was the first to receive electricity in the island. After being the fashion face of the 80s and early 90s, she went on to embrace another of her passions, teaching. Laing founded proud the English Language Academy a tutoring service located in Mandeville, Manchester that caters to students from different schools in and around the parish. Althea is now focused on what was important to her, which was first and foremost family.

'Reggae' a music that is said to mean 'to the King' in Latin, emerges through the channels of Ska and Rocksteady music and known to be a most powerful communicator of messages and ideals. Twarnis Jahfori an upcoming Dancehall/Reggae artiste, said Alkaline and colleagues have violated the culture and if that's not bad enough, his whole movement reveals his ignorance about blackness and even the history of the very music he's making a living from. "It has long been the belief that a 'deliberate corporate decision' was taken to limit culture conscious Reggae music by taking "Jah' out of it." he said. "I give thanks that the true Rastafarian culture still exist among us and have upheld many of us. Rastafarism has taught me about Marcus Garvey and his teachings which I use to guide my own life and intent." Twarnis Jahfori latest single entitled, "Upliftment" best speak to the direction in which he intends to steer his own Dancehall fan base which he believes will increase immensely with time along because "the people need a leader, there's no leader in Dancehall right now, everyone is on a downward spiral, that's not leading. One leads by example." The messages being sent by some of the artistes are not designed for upliftment of our people and the music. "I don't need to call any name for a come up. ALKALINE happen to be one such artist among that group whose music has fallen prey on the minds of young people that needs to be cut off. My voice is what I bring to the industry and my music will be a weapon against depravity as well as a vehicle to englighten, motivate and strengthen people," the Portmore base artiste said. With two new singles, "Upliftment" and "Babylon No Love For You" in rotation, the Jah Works Entertainment Records artiste Twarnis Jahfori looks forward to sharing his ideals and opinions with every opportunity he's given as part of a long term plan to help keep black history relevant in the minds of the younger generation.