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In his earlier days, he was called Rabbie Ocean with one of his most popular tune, “ Carry On .” These days, he goes by the name Phil Nessy and is a St. Lucian musician based in the USA steadily rising on the music scene. Nessy recently released a music video for the tune; “ My Life” which coincides with a “ Love Your Life ” campaign which he is currently undertaking. The Hospital Road, Castries born musician describes himself as a simple individual who enjoys singing, football and swimming. Nessy proudly describes his musical influences as the best in the business. Just listening to his music for the first time, one can easily associate his vocal ability and writing talents with that of his musical influences: Peter Tosh, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye and Barry White. Some of his fans also link his melodious tone to Dennis Brown, Bankie Banx, Tarrus Riley, Peter Tosh and Beresford Hammond. Wherever and whenever Nessy performs, he is sure to have the crowd dancing and singing along to his positive and inspirational vibes. To date, Nessy has released three albums - Forward, Playing and Unchained . He is already working on his fourth album which is due to be released this summer. See link for “My Life” video. www.philnessy.com

Girls 'N Cocktails, a talkshow for the ambitious Caribbean woman, will premiere on Tempo networks on the 29th of april @ 7pm Eastern time! Watch the trailer here : The show The show is hosted by three women, and is recorded in a high-end cocktail bar. Along with the audience the ladies discuss relevant actualities such as, Beauty and Double standards when it comes to Black and White women in media/entertainment, or debate on why Black people are Christians, when history clearly shows that this religion was forced upon us during slavery. A positive representation of Caribbean women in international media The show is about Caribbean women speaking their mind and debating with each other in a respectful and smart manner. As the executive producer of the show, I really feel that we are underrepresented in international television and media platforms when it comes to our intelligence, ambitions and well-formed opinions. With Girls 'N Cocktails, I aim to fill that gap. A European production The recordings of Girls 'N Cocktails take place in the Netherlands and the majority of the audience in the show exists of Afro-Europeans hailing from the Caribbean and Africa, but our target is the Caribbean woman globally. Where to watch? Our broadcaster is Tempo Networks.

Women really hate their stretch marks and they look for all sorts of ways to get rid of them. Stretch marks appear from rapid stretching of your skin. They are a form of scaring of the skin and it can be really difficult to get rid of them. They mainly appear on the stomach, thighs, knees and breasts. There are so many expensive products on the market that guarantee they’ll help you get rid of your stretch marks but don’t get fooled and don’t waste your money. Here are the best natural products for treating stretch marks: Naturals Oils for Stretch Marks 1. Olive and Coconut Oil The best way to treat your stretch marks is to use olive and coconut oil. They’ll keep your skin hydrated and tight and they’ll make your stretch marks less visible. 2. Rosemary Oil Rosemary oil is also great for stretch marks. Put some oil on your stretch marks and massage for 15 minutes. Rosemary oil will tone your skin and will give her a nice glow. 3. Almond Oil Apply some almond oil on your stretch marks and massage the areas. Almond oil is great for every skin type. It contains vitamin B, A and E that will keep your skin hydrated and healthy. 4. Wheat Oil Wheat oil is rich in vitamin E, which is a natural antioxidant. Mix this oil with some rose petals oil and apply this oil mixture on your stretch marks. They’ll help you reduce redness and skin irritation and will keep your skin healthy. Source: womendailymagazine.com

CaribbeanTales Worldwide Distribution (CTWD) has recently amped up its efforts to boost the global Caribbean film industry via new acquisitions to its growing film roster. The initiative is an integral part of CTWD’s ‘3D Distribution Project’, financed by the EU’s ACPCultures+ Program. The new acquisitions include feature length films, documentaries, short-films, and episodic TV series, such as the hit Barbadian series ‘ Keeping up with the Joneses ’ (2014), created and directed by Rommel Hall and Shane Holford, tells the story of the Jones family that reluctantly becomes the subject of a reality TV show. Over 15 episodes, the audience follows the Joneses through entertaining, awkward, and embarrassing moments. CTWD has acquired the rights to all three seasons of the series, the spin off feature film, ‘Keeping up with the Joneses - The Movie’, and the 2014 Christmas special. The cast of Barbadian reality series ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’. Three powerful films from US-based award winning documentarian, Andrea Leland, have also been added to the roster: CTFF 2014 Best Documentary Winner, ‘Yurumein - Homeland, The Caribs of St. Vincent’ (2014), which recounts the painful past of the Caribs of St. Vincent, their history, trials and tribulations and the movement to revitalize the remnants of their culture known as Garifuna; Leland’s 70-minute documentary, ‘Jamesie – King of Scratch’; and her 46-minute film, ‘The Garifuna Journey’. Photo from 'Yurumein - Homeland, The Caribs of St. Vincent’ Other highlights are new work by iconic, pioneering Trinidad & Tobago filmmaker, Christopher Laird, including: award-winning ‘No Bois Man No Fraid’(2013), which documents a journey of two young T&T martial arts experts as they set out to learn the local art of stick fighting; the feature documentary ‘Public Spaces’, an exploration of the work of Laird’s father, the architect Colin Laird; and the short documentary ‘Hinkson’, about the artist Jackie Hinkson. A fighting scene from 'No Bois Man No Fraid’ by noted Trinidadian director Christopher Laird Also joining the CTWD family are feature films: ‘The Gift Everlasting’ by Judith Faloon-Reid (Jamaica, 2014), ‘Thick’ by Cheryl Brown and Anthony Greene from Skyrocket Productions (USA, 2012), ‘Fire Burn Babylon’ by Sarita Seigal (UK, 2011). New shorts include: ‘After Mas’ by Karen Martinez (UK/T&T, 2013), ‘Punta Soul’ by Nyasha Laing (Belize, 2008). Original series include: ‘A Day in a Bajan Life’ (Barbados, 2012), ‘Illegal Aliens’ (USD/Jamaica, 2013),‘Life with the Ramsinghs' (T&T, 2013). CTWD’s extensive marketing and outreach strategy to maximize revenue for filmmakers will include attendance at markets across North America, Europe, and Africa, such as the American Film Market (AFM) and the Marché Internationale de Programmes Communications (MIPCOM) in Cannes, France.

AMSTERDAM – On May 10th, 2015, reggae legend Bob Marley passed away exactly 34 years ago. Marley was responsible for the spread of Reggae and Rasta worldwide and still appeals to the imagination of millions of people. On Saturday May 9th, Caribbean Creativity, in collaboration with Each One Teach One, therefore organizes a tribute to Marley in film theatre Kriterion with a full night of film, music and food in Jamaican Roots/Reggae/Rasta style. The evening starts at 21:30 hrs in the bar area of Kriterion with a Nyabinghi, a traditional drum session that performed as a communal meditation in the Rastafari movement. These sessions have evolved from the drum ceremonies that enslaved Africans brought with them to Jamaica during colonial rule. Then, at 22:00 hrs, the film Akwantu: The Journey will be screened. This unique documentary by Jamaican-American filmmaker Roy T. Anderson, documents the struggle for freedom of the legendary Maroons of Jamaica, former enslaved Africans, who were able to flee the plantations and slave ships to form communities in some of the most inhospitable regions of the island. Poorly armed and outgunned, these brave warriors engaged the mighty British Empire over an 80-year period and were victorious. As a result, two peace treaties were signed between the British and the Maroons in 1738-39 that established Maroon self-government in Jamaica. Nowhere else in the New World had Africans enjoyed such a degree of autonomy, coming almost sixty years before the Haitian Revolution, and more than one hundred years before the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery in the United States. After the film screening the night will continue in the bar area of Kriterion with a reggae afterparty. First, Young Flame will do a rootsy dancehall performance, after which Rasta Int. Sound will complete the night with the best reggae tunes. Of course, Jamaican snacks (strictly ital. vital by Chef Journy!) and drinks (Red Stripe!) will be available all night long. A film ticket costs €9,50 and could be secured by calling Kriterion (020 623 1708). The afterparty is free. This event is part of Rootical Vibrations, an initiative of Caribbean Creativity and Each One Teach One. Caribbean Creativity is a foundation committed to the promotion of Caribbean and Caribbean-themed cinema. Each One Teach One is a Dutch Rastafari consciousness groups. This tribute to Bob Marley marks the 11th edition of Rootical Vibrations, which is held every four months in either Kriterion or De Balie in Amsterdam

New York City/Jamaica – April 21st, 2015 – The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage , have released their newest album, Strictly Roots , today. The album, which has been available for pre-order since March 10th, 2015, has reached #2 on the iTunes Reggae Chart, and the first single, “Perform And Done” has received substantial rotation on commercial radio. The album is available in retail stores nationwide including Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Barnes and Noble. Purchase Strictly Roots on iTunes : or on Amazon. The sensational roots reggae quintet, which comprises siblings Peetah Morgan (vocals), Una Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Gramps Morgan (keyboard/vocals), Lukes Morgan (rhythm guitar) and Mr. Mojo Morgan (percussion/vocals), is undoubtedly one of contemporary reggae’s most powerful forces on the global stage. Guided by sheer acumen and a passionate desire to make their already rich musical legacy even more impactful, Morgan Heritage, after much deliberation and contemplation, triumphantly delivers their latest album exclusively on their very own label CTBC (Cool To Be Conscious) Music Group. Strictly Roots features a wide variety of guest performers including platinum selling pop/dancehall phenomenon, Shaggy; American reggae and R&B vocalist, J Boog; third generation ambassadors from the Morgan and Marley families, Jemere Morgan and Jo Mersa Marley; reggae sensation, Chronixx; lead singer Eric Rachmany from rock, world and reggae band, Rebelution; and Bobby Lee from the American Grammy-nominated pop reggae band, SOJA. Morgan Heritage recently premiered "Wanna Be Loved” (ft. Eric Rachmany of Rebelution) with ThePier.org. On working with Morgan Heritage, Eric Rachmany of Rebelution told ThePier.org, “It’s an honor to collaborate with Morgan Heritage. In my eyes they are one of the best Reggae bands of all time. Their style is like no other out there and their story is remarkable. They sent me ‘Wanna Be Loved’ and I immediately connected with the concept that each and every one simply wants to be loved for who they are.” In addition, Morgan Heritage previously partnered with Billboard.com to premiere the video for their first single, “Perform And Done,” as well as working with Yahoo! Music to premiere “So Amazing,” the second single off the album. Regarding the album, Una Morgan states, "We are thankful that the first album we've released as an independent label has been received so well. We hope our independent efforts will be an additional example for others to continue follow." Morgan Heritage , which has established themselves as the premiere live group on the reggae circuit, is currently on tour in support of Strictly Roots. The tour also features third generation ambassador from the Morgan family, Jemere Morgan, as a special guest. In addition, Oxfam, an international confederation of 17 organizations working together with partners and local communities in more than 90 countries, will be on site for select shows on the Strictly Roots tour. Regarding the partnership, Oxfam’s Outreach Project Manager, Bob Ferguson, added, “Oxfam America is pleased to be joining forces with Morgan Heritage and their fans to help right the wrongs of poverty and injustice. Oxfam believes that music can change the world, and we are looking forward to working with The Royal Family of Reggae to help make some positive and real social change." For more information, please visit www.Oxfam.org. The band also recently announced the release of their official fan community app, powered by TopFan. Available on all Apple iOS and Android devices, Morgan Heritage’s official mobile community enables fans to listen to their music, watch music videos, read their latest news, enter contests, buy tickets to their upcoming tour, and much more. Download the app here. Throughout 2015, Morgan Heritage will be touring in support of Strictly Roots, which was released on April 21st, 2015. Purchase Strictly Roots on iTunes .

International Singjay Reggae Artiste, X-amount is popping with style & rhythm;unique blends of dancehall, lovers rock,and culture under the umbrella of one sound. Born Gus Knight,Ill hailing from New York,X-amount has achieved radio promotion on Jamaica's IRIE FM,ZIP 103, HITZ 92 FM along with a plethora of radio stations throughout the island. An introduction to Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and Gregory Isaacs by his father at an early age paved the way for his musical career decision and set a solid foundation for him. He received his name " X-amount " through divine intervention, realizing that help from a higher power could enable him to do exceedingly and abundantly greater things beyond his wildest imagination. X-amount is known among his peers and family to sustain a diversity of talent, which ranges from song writing, music production, studio engineering & designing graphics. When asked about his musical career and development his response states: "Reggae music allows me to express myself in a creative way while connecting with my heritage and passion... it gives me a platform to bring a message that promotes social justice and change. I desri e to reach and connect to the hearts and souls of my listeners." The International artiste has been active in the music industry for over 8 years and has been performing locally throughout Jamaica and abroad. X-amount has taken his stance in reggae and dancehall after performing in Port Antonio, Jamaica with King Yellowman, and opened various stage shows for Lady Saw, Macka Diamond, Elephant man , and Baby Cham among others. X-amount strongly advocates for the improvement of social communities, especially those that are disadvantaged. He explani s that he is quite happy to do voluntary musical work and has no qualms doing them again while embracing opportunities that allow unique benefits for both his fans and career endeavors. With a diverse catalog of music, X-amount is certainly creating frenzy in Jamaica! In 2015, "Gorden of Roses," produced by Anthony Records from Spanish Town, Jamaica will be released and promoted in the heart of reggae music. He will be on the 4th Generation Riddim by BlackSpyda Productions with "I Love You". The riddim also features artistes such as: Capleton, Sizzla,Alkaline and more. Another single, "Shock Ml" on the Sweet Escape Riddim from Brixton Music Group,which includes dancehall artiste like Konshens. Although his name is commonly used in a phrase,he has made it clear to the world that there are no limitations or boundaries to his musical creative process. His delivery is strongly built and the message is clear. No matter how hard they try to set the limit- he is revered within the industry as the one and only...X-amount caah count! LISTEN HERE via SOUNDCLOUD

WHAT DO you get if you mix popular ITV 1 show Britain’s Got Talent with the country’s top unsigned reggae artists? Britain’s Got Reggae (BGR) offers a syncopated spin on the popular television franchise and aims to give unsigned UK reggae artists opportunities and exposure in a competitive field. This year’s event, the second in the series from City Link-Up Unsigned, will take place at the Hootananny in Brixton, south London, on Thursday, April 23, 2015. Brixton’s Hootananny has previously won awards for the Best Live Music Events venue and Best Live Music Pub and has also played host to many established reggae artists from home and abroad. BGR’s inaugural event took place in January and showcased artists from Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham and London. It was originally planned as a one-off affair, but due to an outpouring of positive feedback, another celebration was organised almost instantly. “There are some fantastic artists and music being produced within the UK but limited platforms exist for those that are up and coming,” the show’s organisers said. “Mainstream radio stations are no longer playing reggae music, so they are not even getting heard by wider audiences. We feel as a team that we have created a platform with a few of the leading businesses within UK Reggae Music such as VP Records, Stingray Records & Natty B’s UK Official Reggae Charts, which will enable artists to get the positive exposure that is needed,” they added. CHARITY The events support raise awareness for the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) and makes every effort to encourage people of colour to join the register. Black donors are seriously unrepresented. “Our vision is for reggae music within the UK to be recognised and for artists to get the recognition they deserve.” The full schedule of dates for future events are as follows: Thursday, April 23, 2015 Thursday, July 9, 2015 Thursday, August 6, 2015 Thursday, September 3, 2015 Thursday, October 1, 2015 Thursday, November 5, 2015 Thursday, December 3, 2015 The City Link-Up Unsigned team are currently looking for sponsors for Britain's Got Reggae events. If you're interested, please email citylinkup@gmail.com or visit:www.citylinkup.co.uk FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION, CONTACT: Cyrlene Braithwaite (CEO City Link-Up Unsigned) EMAIL: citylinkup@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.citylinkup.co.uk

The Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders are revisiting Saint Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa for their 2015-2016 swimsuit calendar photoshoot, April 9-14, 2015. This is the first time that the organization has returned to a destination for their annual destination photoshoot. The resort’s 85-acre landscape and mile-long beach will offer stunning shoot locations as home base for the squad as they capture the south coast beauty from sunrise to sunset. They’ll also visit the attractions that make Saint Lucia an award-winning destination from the seeing the World Heritage Pitons from a catamaran to Pigeon Island National Park. “We are honored to be the first resort and first destination the Chiefs Cheerleaders have chosen to visit twice. We look forward to welcoming them again. They are wonderful ambassadors for the team and we know our guests will enjoy spending time with them as they enjoy the best our island and our resort has to offer,” says Mark Adams, President and CEO of Coconut Bay. “Our guests will have several opportunities to mingle, get autographs and photos with the squad during the course of their visit.” Coconut Bay’s varied amenities and family-friendly activities will be the center of the action as the Chiefs Cheerleaders pose for the camera and have some fun behind the scenes. The squad will take to the ocean in kayaks and on stand-up paddleboards. The adults-only Harmony Pool, one of five at the resort, the oceanfront spa, waterfalls and sundecks will serve as the perfect backdrops for sunrise photoshoots and unwinding later. The squad will also have some good old fashioned fun as they enjoy many resort offerings from horseback riding and Segway tours to tubing around the Lazy River and twisting down the slides in the CocoLand Waterpark, Saint Lucia’s largest. Fans can get a sneak peek of the photo shoot and the Chiefs Cheerleaders’ Saint Lucia experience by following @ChiefsCheer and @_CoconutBay on Twitter, Kansas City Chiefs and Coconut Bay on Facebook.

Back with a stylish bang this year, Saint Lucia’s third edition of HOT Couture will once again prove why the event has already built a reputation around the region as the runway show with a difference. And once again the dream team of Mae Wayne and Adrian Augier have come together and presented a vision and theme for this popular fashion spectacle at the Jazz and Arts Festival. Once again the Johnsons Centre in Rodney Bay will be the venue for a glittering production, the details of which are a well-kept secret. Already, activity behind the scenes has amped up with model castings held in the north and south of the island for the last week. So far, many of the cast members from 2014 have returned, citing HOT Couture as a pivotal moment in their budding careers on the catwalk. SHE Caribbean publisher Mae Wayne , former runway model Denise Lay and make-up artist Mike Celestin made up the panel of judges and were happy to see returning models as well as new talent taking part in the auditions. Although the designer line-up for the show is under strict wraps for now, HOT producer Mae Wayne is excited that the third event will continue to exceed expectations, despite the challenges faced in terms of budget and sponsorship in the current economic climate. “The show is going to be a fabulous evening of the best local and regional fashions on the runway, and we have an amazing twist which we’ll keep secret for now,” says Wayne. “HOT Couture has already gained a strong following in the region, and there are also international designers knocking on our door to get involved, so this year we plan to have a really eclectic mix of talent on stage. It’s also been great to see so many models at auditions who were trained by Richard Young last year. It means that the skills and experience we are giving them are being carried forward and not wasted.” With initial rehearsals to be conducted by Denise Lay, Richard Young will return to Saint Lucia to oversee the final rehearsals later this month. And, speaking to some of the models who have come back for a second or third time on the HOT Couture runway, it’s obvious that the Trinidadian “Style Evangelist” made a deep impression during the many hours of training in 2014. Not only will the show include secrets and surprises, but this year will feature a glamorous after-party on Rodney Bay’s floating entertainment venue, The Pearl, with VIP packages available for the whole evening. The HOT Couture Trunk Show will take place at Bay Walk Mall on Thursday, May 9th, where one-of-a-kind fashions will be on sale by many of the participating designers. You can purchase tickets right now at stluciajazz.org where you will also find more news and details on Saint Lucia HOT Couture 2015 – it’s going to rock! St Lucia Star

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio will be opening up his own resort in Belize. He recently purchased the Blackadore Caye, an unpopulated island off the island. He is partnering with New York City-based developer Delos to build a luxury, environmentally friendly resort. According to a report from The New York Times, DiCaprio plans to “ create an eco-conscious resort ” on Blackadore Caye, his private island in Belize. The environmentally-conscious actor is partnering with NYC developer Delos on the resort, which will be called “ Blackadore Caye, a Restorative Island .” The resort is set to open sometime in 2018 and will feature 68 villas, infinity pools and amenities like special lighting that encourages sleep. The New York Times also reports that Deepak Chopra will “spearhead a program focused on health and anti-aging” at the resort.

Kevin "Clement" Reynolds , the music mogul of 21ST Hapilos Digital distribution was convicted of murdering a man in front the man's daughter in Silver Spring Maryland. He was sentenced to life in prison plus twenty years for killing Wesley King, in Montgomery County on Tuesday (Mar 31). The murder took place in November of 2002, when Reynolds went to King's home and fatally shot him in front of King's 11-year-old daughter Nickesha. "When a defendant kills a man in front of his 11 year old daughter he deserves to pay a very high price for his crime," the Montgomery County State's Attorney, John J. McCarthy said. Reynolds, who had been on the run for twelve years, got a new passport and adopted a new name, Dennis Graham. Last April he was picked up by the New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force and NYPD detectives while waiting at the JFK to board a flight to Kingston. "Twelve years and a music empire later, the long arm of the law caught up with Dennis Graham a.k.a. 'Kevin "Clement" Reynolds'," McCarthy said. Reynolds was sentenced to life for his first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder convictions. The additional 20 year sentence is for use of a handgun in the commission of a felony.