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Jamaican Films to Premiere at Festival in Trinidad Five local films will premiere at the upcoming Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival (TTFF), slated for September 19 to 26 in Port-of-Spain.

The projects are ‘Code’ by Sarah Manley; ‘Fever Dream’, Nile Saulter; ‘Mango Wars’, Kyle Chin; ‘One Patty’, Gay Magnus and ‘This City of Mine’ by Danielle Russell.

The opportunity came from the Propella Initiative, a thrust by Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) and Jamaica Film and Television Association (JAFTA), to support the talent of Jamaican film-makers and garner international exposure for the culture through film.

Speaking with JIS News, Film Commissioner at JAMPRO, Renée Robinson, explained that Propella is a script-to-screen programme that nurtures Jamaican content creators and enables them to tell their stories cinematically by providing funding and technical support.

Ms. Robinson noted that the five new Jamaican short films were selected through a blind process and were produced over the summer period with financial support of $500,000 each, from the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. visit www.visionnewspaper.ca for full story

Jamaican Prime Minister Receives Leadership Award Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, was presented with the ‘Distinguished Leadership Award’ by the New Yorkbased Jamaica Independence Foundation on Saturday, August 26.

Also honoured by the Foundation were former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, who received the ‘Nation Builder Award’; and Jamaican-born basketball legend, Patrick Ewing, who was given the ‘Son of the Soil Legacy Award’.

The awards were presented at the Jamaica 55 Independence Grand Gala, held at the New York Hilton Hotel by the Foundation.

Accepting the award, Prime Minister Holness paid tribute to fellow awardee, Mr. Seaga, whom he described as his personal hero and mentor.

He reminded the audience that Mr. Seaga was “one of the framers of the Jamaica Constitution, a father of the nation, a social engineer extraordinaire and a patriot”.

“Jamaica is forever indebted to you and the countless contributions you have made to our country’s development,” the Prime Minister told Mr. Seaga.

Turning to Mr. Ewing, the Prime Minister said he embodies the spirit of the Jamaican people, who have excelled in their endeavours. visit www.visionnewspaper.ca for full story

Law Coming for Gated Communities in Jamaica to be Controlled by REB/CSC the overall goodwill or expenses of the development, there is nothing forcing them to do that.

Legislation is in the works for the Real Estate Board/Commission of Strata Corporations (REB/CSC) to be given the responsibility for gated communities.

Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ recently, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the REB/CSC, Sandra Watson Garrick, explained that most gated communities have shared expenses, and, therefore, experience similar problems as Strata Corporations, such as persons not paying maintenance fees; disputes between parties; and general communal living issues.

“There are some strata corporations that have more than one strata corporation development on the property, and so they share expenses,” Mrs. Watson Garrick noted.

She said that, currently, the Registration Strata Titles Act only speaks to each Strata Corporation, but does not address the shared expenses that more than one would have.

Therefore, Mrs. Watson Garrick said that if the proprietors refuse to contribute to

The CEO said that the REB/CSC is currently contracting someone to do the legal research and drafting instructions for the legislation.

In the meantime, she said that if strata owners feel aggrieved with anything to do with their corporation, they can report it to the CSC, so that the Commission can assist in resolving the dispute.

She is also encouraging persons to access the purchasers’ guide that the CSC has published when purchasing real estate for the first time.

“If you have any real estate queries please come to us first, and not just when you have gotten yourselves into trouble, as it is easier for us to prevent the problems than to correct them,” she said.

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The Minister said educators must be alerted to how children understand English and Patois, especially during the early years of enrolment in the formal school system.

The Minister argued that there should be an acceptance that the first language of Jamaica is Patois, and teachers need to always consider that reality as they do the “transition” of the dialect to standard English.

“The best practice is to teach standard English, for those of us who come out of a culture of Patois, as a second language,” he said.

Senator Reid was delivering the keynote address at the launch of the book – ‘Jamaican Mi Seh Mi ABCs’ – written by Communicator Valrie Kemp-Davis, in August Town, St. Andrew, on July 31.

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She further explained that most times if the developers of the gated communities are savvy, they make purchasers sign an agreement; however, if there is no compliance they would need to take them to court. These are the issues that the legislation will address.

First Language is Patois – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says Patois must be regarded as a first language for persons who have little exposure to the English language.

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“If you are teaching students who can’t understand in the language that you are speaking, then learning is not taking place,” he told the gathering of school- children, community leaders and personnel from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, and the University of Technology (UTech).

He said the book has brought back the nation to the reality of understanding Patois and standard English.

The Minister told the audience that while Patois is being validated, there is an opportunity for the learning of English, Spanish and other languages as that is “what education is about.”

Also at the launch were: Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, Hon. Fayval Williams, who is also State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service; and Sub-Officer in charge of the August Town Police Station, Inspector Stephen Taylor.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Red Cross is working around the clock along the Gulf Coast to help the thousands of people whose lives have been devastated

by Tropical Storm Harvey.

Water rescues are ongoing and evacuation orders are in still effect throughout the region. Numerous hospitals and nursing facilities are evacuating patients and residents. All public transportation is at a halt. Schools and airports are closed and hundreds of thousands of people are still without power.

“It’s been a tragic weekend, and unfortunately, the worst is yet to come. It’s been predicted that Harvey will continue to hover over the region and might drop as much as an additional 30 inches of rain,” said Brad Kieserman, vice president of Disaster Services Operations and Logistics for the Red Cross. “Thousands of people have had to be rescued, and we are in the beginning of a massive relief effort, providing safe shelter and comfort for those forced from their homes.

The American Red Cross is on the ground now and will be there for weeks to come, working alongside our partners to coordinate response efforts.” for the rest of the story visit www.visionnewspaper.ca

Save the Children Responds Urgently to Child Victims of Hurricane Harvey with Child-Friendly Spaces in Shelters, Essential Items

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Tornadoes, lightning, heavy rain and flash floods related to Hurricane Harvey continue to put millions at risk, including nearly 3 million children.

Save the Children is on the ground responding to the needs of children and their families who have been forced from their homes and into emergency shelters.

The organization will open its first child-friendly space by 3 p.m. E.T. today to help victims of the storm, and is planning to open more in the coming days. These spaces are safe, well-supervised areas within shelters where children can play, socialize and begin to recover from the disaster, while allowing their parents to concentrate on addressing the family’s immediate and longer-term needs.

The first child-friendly space will open in Kazen Middle School, in San Antonio, where hundreds of displaced families, including many with infants and toddlers, are seeking refuge. Save the Children is also providing shelters with portable cribs, strollers and infant and toddler hygiene supplies such as plastic wash basins, baby shampoo and lotion. for the full story visit www.visionnewspaper.ca

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News Jamaican Government Committed to Providing High-Quality Education children aged three to 18 who have access and/or attachment to good-quality education, as well as to increase the number of Jamaican youth who have access to opportunities for governance and advocacy, continuing education, training and work experience,” he added.

Jamaica’s Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

As teachers and students prepare for the 2017-2018 academic year, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government is committed to providing high-quality care and education within an inclusive and enabling environment.

ing educators on the final day of the 52nd Annual Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Conference at the Hilton Resort and Spa in St. James on August 23.

“As we do this, we aim to reduce the number of children and youth at risk through public education and needs-based intervention programmes,” Senator Reid said.

This, he said, will ultimately help more of “our people” to be socially conscious and productive.

The Minister was address-

“Our objectives are, therefore, to maximise the percentage of Jamaican

The Minister noted that significant strides have been made in the transformation of the education system, noting that the past 18 months have seen a number of major accomplishments under his watch through the Education System Transformation Programme (ESTP), which was established in 2004.

“Under the ESTP programme, the new Administration advanced the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) and Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) legislation, started

the full implementation of the National Standards Curriculum and completed the new structure for a transformed Ministry,” he pointed out.

The Minister said the Administration also recognises the need to intervene in the lives of children, even before they enter the formal early-childhood education system.

“It is within this regard that the Ministry has budgeted $130 million to partner with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security to reactivate the Early Stimulation Programme for mother and child from birth to age three,” he said.

The Programme, he said, has been revamped and is being implemented through the Early Childhood Commission (ECC).

“We expect that by the end of this month (Au-

gust 2017), just over 100 early-childhood institutions will have been certified,” Senator Reid explained.

“The ECC has been crafting a strategy for the full transformation of the early childhood sector, to be rolled out in the new 2017/2018 school year,” the Minister noted.

Senator Reid said it is also worth pointing out the significant improvement being shown by males in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) when compared to their female counterparts.

“For the first time in five years, the male students had a higher mean percentage score (76.7%) in Language Arts for 2017 than that of the female students (68.5%),” the Minister added.

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Garvey to be Cleared of All Criminal Charges

Garvey Museum to be Established in St. Ann

against his name… . We cannot give up this fight to clear his name,” the Minister emphasised.

Meanwhile, Ms. Grange said in bad and good times, Jamaicans can take courage from the work of the National Hero as well as the statue which stands tall in Lawrence Park, St. Ann’s Bay.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (2nd left) and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (left), present a copy of the transcripts of Marcus Garvey’s mail fraud trial to the Regional Director of the Jamaica Library Service, Region 3, Ms. Merlene Walker (centre), for the people of St. Ann to have access. The presentation took place during a civic ceremony celebrating the 130th birthday of Garvey, Jamaica’s first National Hero. The ceremony was held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17. Sharing the occasion and also holding a copy of the transcript are Executive Director of the Jamaica National Heritage Trust, Dorrick Gray (fourth left), and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the Government is moving to clear National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, of all criminal charges that were laid against him in Jamaica.

Addressing a civic ceremony to commemorate the 130 th birthday of Jamaica’sfirst National Hero, held at Lawrence Park, St. Ann, on August 17, the Minister said a Bill is being finalised that is aimed at absolving a number of iconic Jamaicans, including Mr. Garvey, of what she described as “acts of liberation”.

The Bill will be presented to Parliament.

“We continue to argue that Garvey’s

actions were not criminal, but were acts of liberation with moral justification. The Bill should be brought to the House in October to absolve National Heroes, including Garvey, and other freedom fighters of criminal liabilities arising from their acts of liberation and connected matters. By including Garvey in this Bill, we are moving to ensure that his record will be totally cleared,” the Minister said.

Ms. Grange said despite several failed attempts to get Marcus Garvey’s name cleared of criminal charges in the United States, the Government remains unrelenting in efforts to achieve that goal.

“As a country, we have done a number of things to honour this great son of Jamaica and to remove the blots

“Garvey’s statue looms large, and is a reminder of his influence on the world stage, a reminder of his determination, not just to uplift black people but to help us understand our innate power. In true Jamaican style, Garvey showed that nothing is impossible, despite opposition,” the Minister added.

She praised Marcus Garvey for the role he played in influencing world leaders and power brokers to stop and take a look, not only at him and his work but at Jamaica, the country of his birth.

The Minister said that the government of Namibia has advised the Jamaican Government that the main street in that country’s capital, Windhoek, will be renamed in honour of Marcus Garvey, with the ceremony set for later this year.

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fifth left) and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (seventh left) applaud after unveiling the new design for a museum in honour of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. The facility will be built on lands in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, where the National Hero grew up. The unveiling took place at the Civic Ceremony commemorating the 130th birthday of Mr. Garvey in Lawrence Park, St. Ann’s Bay, on August 17.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the legacy of Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, will be protected through the establishment of a museum in St. Ann. Speaking on August 17 at a ceremony in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, to mark the 130 th anniversary of the birth of Mr. Garvey, the Minister said the museum will be established at the location where the national Hero spent his formative years before becoming one of the world’s most influential leaders.

Miss Grange said the museum will capture all aspects of the life and times of Marcus Garvey, adding that it will be spearheaded by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), with support from the Ministry and other state agencies.

She said that the occupants of the

land which has been earmarked for the museum (32 Marcus Garvey Way, St. Ann’s Bay), will be relocated and that there will be a major public education drive to promote the facility.

“This development will be supported by public education on the life of young Garvey intertwined with the history of St. Ann’s Bay, which will form the backdrop of this transformative man.

The boyhood home of the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey will create a live museum with household furniture and other exhibits used during the period Garvey resided there…The research is on-going,” the Minister said.

Miss Grange said the museum will provide economic opportunities for members of the community, such as walking tours, among other activities.

Source: www.jis.gov.jm

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Marcus Garvey prosperity was through education and not bullets,” she pointed out.

Ms. Grange noted that Garvey hosted educational programmes at Liberty Hall in Kingston for scores of persons who later influenced national life.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, pays tribute to Jamaica’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Thursday (August 17). Occasion was a ceremony to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.

The Government and people of Jamaica on Thursday (August 17) honoured the life and legacy of the country’s first National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, with a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston.

The function, which included the laying of floral arrangements at Garvey’s shrine, was to commemorate the 130th anniversary of his birth.

Minister of Culture, Gender,

Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who represented Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, hailed Garvey as a champion for social justice and education.

She said that for Garvey, education was a “powerful weapon” in improving the condition of people of African descent throughout the world.

“He taught us that the way to achieve black power and black

The two-storey building, acquired in 1923 to serve as the centre of activities for the Kingston division of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), was the first meeting hall in Jamaica that was fully owned and operated by blacks.

Minister Grange lauded the Rastafarian movement for keeping the legacy of Mr. Garvey alive.

She said the ceremony served as an opportunity to reflect on the life of a man who made it his life purpose to offer the people of the African diaspora a direction, hope and vision.

“Marcus Garvey lived a life with a mission. He… inspired black people to set high goals for

themselves, and would have been proud to see the achievers of today,” she said.

For his part, Acting Director of Arts Development and Training at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber, said Garvey was relentless in his pursuit of equal rights and self-reliance for black people.

He noted Garvey’s “unwavering crusade” to stimulate pride in his race, a cause for which he showed courage “amid incessant onslaughts”.

Flowers were laid by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; Minister Grange; Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams; Ambassador of Argentina, His Excellency Ariel Fernandez, who represented the diplomatic corps, and President of the UNIA, Steven Golding.

Marcus Garvey was born in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17,

1887.

As a young man, be moved to Kingston, where he worked as a printer and got involved in social issues, participating in the first printers union strike in 1907 and later setting up the newspaper, ‘The Watchman’.

Garvey travelled to Central and South America, where he observed the poor working and living conditions of black people. On his return to Jamaica he spoke out about the injustice and discrimination experienced by blacks and appealed for the colonial government to improve their plight.

In 1914, Garvey started the UNIA in Jamaica, which grew into an international organisation dedicated to racial pride and economic self-sufficiency for black people worldwide.

Garvey was conferred with the Order of the National Hero in 1969.

Source: www.jis.gov.jm

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Diaspora Member Establishes Worldwide Brand would take the bammies and go to another corner of the market and I would buy parchment paper and package it and resell the bammies for more money. That gave me enough money to make my way back home and buy lunch and it also gave me resources.

That is where my journey into business and marketing was born,” she adds.

Today, Miss Spencer holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) in Political Science from York University.

Chief Executive Officer of marketing and communication agency in Canada, Brand EQ, Nadine Spencer, speaking at the recently concluded Jamaica 55 Diaspora Conference.

Raised in the community of Mountain View, in Eastern Kingston, and migrating to Canada as a teenager, Nadine Spencer is a member of the Diaspora who has established herself as a recognizable worldwide brand.

As President of a leading international marketing and communications agency, Brand EQ, Miss Spencer says she had quite a journey getting to the top of her field.

Left in the custody of a caregiver who was anything but caring, she was removed from school and made to run errands.

“At the age of 12, my mother migrated to Canada. She left me behind with a caregiver that took me out of school and had me go to Spanish Town to buy bammy for her. I lived in Mountain View so you can imagine the journey.

She gave me no bus fare for returning home. I only had one ticket to go, enough money for the bammy and I had to figure the rest out,” she shares.

“When I got to the market, one thing I realised very quickly is that there was value. I negotiated with the bammy woman. She would sell six for one price and I would negotiate that she give me eight for the same price and then I

She specialises in public relations and global communication strategies. To date, she has led several multi-million dollar campaigns for companies such as MercedesBenz, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and Jamaica National Building Society.

She has also served as Director for the Food Network Delicious Food Show; served on numerous corporate and not-for-profit boards, and is also a philanthropist.

A major achievement for Miss Spencer was being a part of the White House Special Advisory Committee on Women’s Issues and Marginalised Communities under the Presidency of Barak Obama.

Miss Spencer says she was pleased not only at the invitation but also that it was because her company’s brand stood out.

“When my company was invited to participate in the White House talks, they Googled me first and my brand stood out. When we create a structure it is brilliant, when we create a marketing plan it is dynamic also. We watch what the competitors are doing and we go 10 steps ahead. We are very innovative as an agency and that has been our strength,” she tells JIS News.

branches in the United States of America and Jamaica. The move to Jamaica, she informs, is part of her goal to build a communication strategy for Jamaica that highlights its best qualities.

“My goal is to show the country and the companies and businesses that exist here as well as the people. There is a story about Jamaica that is not who we are and what I want to do is work to change that paradigm in how Jamaicans are perceived and show that we are hard workers and we will get the job done to a superior standard,” she says.

Miss Spencer says she has never been deterred by what some may see as a major hurdle to success, being a black Jamaican woman in business. In fact, she says she has used that to her advantage.

Miss Spencer’s ultimate goal is to have branches in the United Kingdom and other top global markets, leveraging technology and expanding Brand EQ’s portfolio.

“Being Jamaican gave me a lot of resilience. We stand very tall and we are very bold. I also take a lot of spirit from my mother, so when I walk into a room I am very clear about who I am. I am very clear about my strengths. I also work at making my skill set exceptional, so when I sit at a table, I am there because I stand out, in terms of excellence,” she says.

In the future, Miss Spencer says she would love to do more work with young women through a foundation that she hopes to establish, to help grow their businesses.

Her company which has its base in Toronto, Canada now has

“I would really love to work with young women in business, to talk about the processes, the steps and other alternatives that we can use to spin their businesses into something profitable,” she says.

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Ontario Making Major Investments in Social Housing Repairs and Retrofits Province Modernizing Social Housing Infrastructure with Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Ontario is providing new funding for repairs and retrofits to social housing across the province in order to improve living conditions and fight climate change. This investment is part of Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan and is funded by proceeds from the province’s carbon market.

Peter Milczyn, Minister of Housing and the Minister Responsible for Poverty Reduction, was in Toronto today to make the announcement.

The province will invest up to $657 million for repairs and retrofits to social housing apartment buildings over five years, contingent on carbon market proceeds. The City of Toronto will receive approximately half of this total investment.

The investment will help improve the lives of low-income and vulner-

able tenants with upgrades to social housing buildings such as new energy efficient heating, improved insulation, and window replacements. It also represents an example of Ontario’s ongoing efforts to support the transition of homes and businesses to a low-carbon future, while providing the jobs and skills that will allow individuals to thrive in a sustainable economy.

Proceeds from Ontario’s carbon market must by law be invested into programs that help households and businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on energy costs. Programs include home energy retrofits, public transit, social housing retrofits, and electric vehicle incentives and infrastructure.

Ensuring everyone in Ontario has a safe and affordable place to call home is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.

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Quick Facts Ontario is investing more than $2 billion over the next three years in affordable and sustainable housing across the province, including millions more for repairs and retrofits to social housing buildings.

Under the Green Investment Fund, Ontario has already invested $82 million on energy retrofits for highrise social housing towers of 150 units or more.

Ontario’s five-year investment of carbon market proceeds to social housing repairs and retrofits in the City of Toronto includes contributions of $43 million in 2016-17, almost $120 million in 2017-18, and up to $180 million between 2018-19 and 2020-21.

Repairs and retrofits delivered through the first year of the fiveyear investment are already underway in Toronto Community Housing buildings, as part of its capital repair budget.

The Climate Change Action Plan and carbon market form the backbone of Ontario’s strategy to cut greenhouse gas pollution by 80 per cent by 2050, while investing in programs that help Ontario families and businesses save money and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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The Canadian Caucus of Black Parliamentarians meet in Ottawa for its third annual summit tance of seeking allies and intersectionalities in order to advance the interest of African-Caribbean communities in Canada.

By shedding light on the initiatives of the country’s black communities, the summit participants hope to inspire other minority communities in Canada to meet and engage in meaningful discussions around the issues they face.

Quotes: Ottawa – With the participation of provincial ministers and Canadian parliamentarians, Greg Fergus, M.P. for Hull-Aylmer and President of the federal Black Caucus organize the 2017 African-Canadian Government Leaders Network summit. The summit took place from August 20 to August 22 and brought Black leaders together to discuss issues that the various Black communities face today.

During this third annual summit, which was for the first time held in the nation’s capital, key Black politicians

"This summit is an opportunity to discuss and hear different political actors from the Canadian Black community speaks about the issues they face. I look forward to work in advancing issues that matter the most to Black Canadians. " Greg Fergus, Member of Parliament for Hull-Aylmer

spoke about the success of the past year and challenges they faced in 2017 and brought forward suggestions that would lead to prosperity for the Black communities in the future.

They discussed four key issues: the efforts to adopt the United Nations’ Decade for People of African Descent; the social justice and economic impacts of the proposed cannabis policy on Black communities across Canada; The need for more comprehensive disaggregated data at all levels of government; and the impor-

"This summit is a unique opportunity for Black leaders from across the country to gather and discuss priority issues, such as enhancing the health and education outcomes for Black Canadians,

the administration of justice and racial bias. I look forward to building on the success of last year's inaugural meeting, and to advancing issues that matter the most to Black Canadians. " Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services, Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism (Ontario) "This forum has given us again the opportunity to look at issues that face the African Canadian communities on a national level. Every time we get together, the same themes arise: education, justice, development, and health issues. These are the issues that are raised by the DPAD and continue to be raised , which shows how important it is to address them. " I look forward to continue to work toward these goals and continue the conversation as hosts, here in Nova Scotia, in 2018.

Tony Ince, Minister for Public Service Commission and African Nova Scotian Affairs.

"As MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood and Minister of Education for Ontario, I am pleased to see the work we are doing collectively to address issues of equity and anti-Black racism with federal and provincial colleagues."

- Mitzie Hunter, MPP, Scarborough Guildwood, Ontario's Minister of Education Also Present: - Emanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa - Frank Baylis, Member of Parliament for Pierrefonds — Dollard - Marc Miller, Member of Parliament for Ville-Marie—Le Sud-Ouest—Île-des-Soeurs - Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Member of Parliament for Whitby - Senator Anne Cools (Quebec) - Senator Wanda Elaine Thomas Bernard (Quebec) - Senator Marie-Françoise Mégie (QUEBEC) - Granville Anderson, MPP for Durham

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Reggae Artist Ras Slick Lights Up Summer Stages “No Shackles and Chains” singer Ras Slick has been enjoying the fruits of his labor all summer long. Namely, his powerful and timely “No Shackles and Chains” song and music video have catapulted his “it” factor to another level, allowing the burgeoning talent to grace stages he only once dreamed of. The latest milestone for Ras Slick yielded the singer an amazing opportunity to open for renowned singer Beres Hammond for two nights at the historic Howard Theater in Washington, DC. Still all the rave, Ras Slick’s stint as opening act for Beres Hammond during the D.C. leg of his “Take Time To Love” was

phenomenal to say the least. Engaging the sold-out crowd with a perfectly constructed mix of originals and Reggae favs, Ras Slick and Dutty Bus Crew raised the bar for rising Reggae bands. From singing directly to the ladies who love him so or rocking the crowd on the percussion, it’s clearer now than ever before that Ras Slick is the complete entertainment package.

Fans and promoters will always get more than their money’s worth.

While “No Shackles and Chains” continues to amass support from radio, other media and Reggae music lovers far and wide, Ras Slick’s stock has skyrocketed. Earlier this summer, coveted slots on Linganore’s Caribbean Wine Fest and DC Jerk Fest, plus opening for Jesse Royal, set the impressive tone for what has proven to be an awesome season. Get ready for Ras Slick to light up a stage near you. In the meantime, support “No Shackles and Chains” and keep up with the talent on http://www. rasslickmovement.com and social media.

Wayne Wonder On Musical High With “Falling” music industry takes hard work. I have been blessed with a talent that I am able to utilize in a positive way to bring forth good music.

I respect all my supporters that have helped to keep my work relevant over the years” Shared Wayne Wonder.

Grammy nominated Reggae artiste Wayne Wonder continues to deliver world class music with the release of his single “Falling”.

The track which was produced by Tony Kelly became available for streaming as of July 18, 2017.

“Being consistent within the

With the video already racking up over 60,000 views, Wayne Wonder describes this project as a sure hit.

“The video was shot and directed in Kingston, Jamaica by Parpworth. I shot the video in Jamaica to maintain that authentic Caribbean flavor that the rest of the world craves. My fan base is

much diversified and composing tracks that appeal to each demographic takes hard work and this one is a sure hit” He said.

Speaking with the internationally acclaimed Reggae superstar, he shares that the success this single has seen thus far is based on experience and a good marketing team.

“My team and I are focused on bringing this single to the top.

We put together a very effective marketing plan and we are seeing positive results. The single has already made its way on to the European market and we are working tirelessly to dominate the Caribbean Reggae scene.

I’m promoting this single while touring because the work never ends, currently, I have shows lined up in France and Canada”

He shared.

Wayne Wonder, who is known for hits such as: “No Letting Go”, “Bounce Along”, “Slowly But Surely” and “Perfect Proposal” shares that he will be releasing a slew of new singles that will appeal to the new generation while still pleasing his day one fans.

“In coming months, I will be presenting a new catalogue to the Reggae scene and I am positive that my fans will enjoy each track presented. Music is evolving and it is important to grow but at the same time be grounded” Shred the singer.

Persons looking to keep up with Wayne Wonder can do so by visiting his official Facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/ WayneWonder4life.

International Reggae Artist I-Octane Signs Deal with American Based Label IDC Fans of I-Octane have been clamoring for a full length anthology since his 2014 hit filled “My Journey” which topped #4 on the Billboard Reggae Chart. Since then, the reggae star has delivered numerous worldwide top charting singles, while continuing extensive touring from his hit filled repertoire.

Jamaica, U.S.A (MPR Consulting) – International recording artist I-Octane has announced his recent signing with Miami based management company, Beautiful People MGT, and a recording deal with San Francisco based label “Independent Distribution Collective” (IDC). The latter set in preparation for his highly anticipated 2018 album.

“After being in music professionally for over 12 years now, I have grown and I have learned a lot along the way. I did 2 albums and they were both very similar. It was social commentary, more one drop oriented. This album has a lot of different things on it, it is a more versatile I-Octane. It’s more grown. I expect a lot of mileage from this album. I’m going to go to places where I’ve never been before through this album. Different sides of Octane, different vocal range, different sound, this is a totally different I-Octane, but the essence is me.. a grown me..”

– I-Octane Fresh from inking with his new management, the first order of the day for BPM was securing distribution with a reputable company, who would dedicate themselves to the project at hand. “As a fan of reggae music, I-Octane has steadily remained on my playlist, so joining his close-knit team was a honor. Our vision

is similar, and our aim the same, so to find a company who would match our goal became a priority. To take the brand that is I-Octane to the four corners of the world” – W.Morgan, CEO/ Founder, Beautiful People MGT. Speaking on joining the IDC family, I-Octane expressed “IDC is a great accomplishment.

Big up my management team. This is big for me as an independent artist. To know that we have IDC on this project, not only for the global distribution but supporting us in all the marketing, promoting and also pushing us.

They see the same for I-Octane as I do. They understand the concept, the sound, the growth.

It all makes sense since this album is universal, everyone will relate to one song or another. I give thanks to IDC , my team and the power of the almighty“.

Steffen Franz, President/Founder of Independent Distribution Collective echoed a similar sentiment by stating, “IDC is honored to be working with I-Octane, an internationally successful Jamaican artist who has worked for his whole career, to forward the positive and conscious messages that are so important in music in this time. This new project will be wide

reaching and it will be embraced by fans and audiences worldwide, and we are excited to be on board for the distribution of this brand-new album.”

In business for over 12 years, Independent Distribution Collective (IDC) is a music marketing and distribution company based in San Francisco, California that offers physical and digital distribution, marketing and promotion, artist development services, and music licensing.

An unmatched combination of innate talent, lyrical prowess and versatility, I-Octane resonates with conscious lyrics, sentiments of universal faith, romance, social justice and compassion. The smooth Rastafarian singer who has amassed an impressive slew of hits songs in a few short years, has skillfully positioned himself as an ambassador of reggae music, while maintaining a strong appeal in the streets, where many of his songs have become anthems.

Even with his incredible success to date, I-Octane has just scratched the surface of all he is meant to achieve, however his name is securely cemented a musical legacy comparable to many icons.

Music World Clash Moves to Canada, Ushers in New Sound Stars

Jimmy Cliff Receives Key to Montego Bay he said.

Kids), United Kingdom (Platinum Cartel), and Germany (Northern Lights from Italy) to identify new sound stars.

Namely, these are the talented sounds that will take to the World Clash stage to face off against King Turbo.

Irish and Chin broke the Internet recently when they announced that their forerunning event and brand, World Clash, is moving to Canada. But that’s not all that surprised clash fans this past week, as the event’s promoters also implemented a whole new formula for the famed 19 year-old World Clash, which sees the clash now being held on the winner’s turf each year moving forward instead of New York, it’s long running home.

With the new formula in mind, the clash will be held on Saturday, October 14 in Toronto, Canada, home of defending champions King Turbo. Adding to the World Clash frenzy, news of the clash’s wild card, Poison Dart of Antigua, dropped and the option to watch the famed event via pay-per-view.

The anticipation of World Clash has been building for months now. Earlier in the year, Irish and Chin staged preliminary national clashes, aka Rumble Series competitions, in countries including Japan (Fujiyama), Canada (King Attarney), United States (Platinum

Rounding out the World Clash line up is Poison Dart. Because a Rumble competition was not staged this go ’round in the Caribbean, Antigua’s Poison Dart was nominated as the World Clash Caribbean representative. The addition has sparked a frenzy among clash fans! No matter the vibe…good…bad…and…ugly, the announcement has people talking!

The surprising move to Canada and the countries of future winners will allow greater international exposure of sound clash overall and the World Clash event, which celebrates it’s milestone 20th Anniversary next year. The change falls directly in line with the vision of Irish and Chin’s R.E.S.E.T (Restoring Exciting Sound System Entertainment Together) campaign, which was launched in 2012.

In their unyielding role of preserving Jamaica’s beloved sound system culture, Irish and Chin, who is celebrating their 20th Anniversary all year long, has evolved as the world’s most recognized promoters of sound clash.

World Clash, their revered brand, which has been dubbed as the super bowl of sound clash, promises to be an event of epic proportions this October in Canada.

Sah Jam Seeks Musical Breakthrough ning the details for the visuals.

Fast rising Dancehall artiste Sah Jam is seeking his musical breakthrough with his single “It’s a Party”.

The single which was produced by Smoke Shop Studio was officially released August 8, 2017 and is set to hit digital stores within a week through his label Goldbird Records.

“The idea behind the single is to give the fans feel good music. The track is a high energy banger that is expected to make rounds within Dancehall and in clubs internationally. The reception I have been receiving so far is overwhelming, especially on social media. I am looking toward a successful rest of the year with this one” Said Sah Jam. With the positive response Sah Jam has been receiving, he has already begun pen-

“The video will be shot on location in Jamaica in coming months. The single gives off a positive high energy vibe and the video will coincide. The main objective of my music is to educate while it entertains and this track did just that. My fans can always count on me to deliver good music” He Said.

Born Jamiel Saddler, the entertainer sees his career moving in a positive path especially now that he has his own production label.

“I have a good team behind my career and this year, I will defiantly make my mark within the industry both locally and internationally. I have been living in Canada in 2003 but I will be visiting Jamaica soon to shoot my video and conduct a small promotional tour” He shared.

Among his other releases are: “Can’t Stop My Flow”, “Want Yuh” and “Symphony”.

Persons looking to keep up with Sah Jam can do so by following him on Instagram @ sahjam45.

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Mayor Davis also noted that the proposal to rename Gloucester Avenue (the Hip Strip) after Mr. Cliff is almost a reality, adding that “we will be doing another ceremony soon to show further appreciation”.

Reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff (left), receives the Key to the City of Montego Bay from Mayor Homer Davis at an Independence Day ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on August 6.

Internationally acclaimed reggae superstar, Jimmy Cliff, was on Sunday, August 6, handed the Key to the City of Montego Bay. In front of scores of well-wishers, Mr. Cliff, who will forever be best known for his iconic role of ‘Ivan’ in the Jamaican classic, ‘The Harder They Come’, was honoured for his work over the years and for also being one of the most prolific entertainers of his generation.

His Worship, the Mayor, Homer Davis, who made the presentation during the Independence Uniform Parade and Civic Ceremony in Sam Sharpe Square, described Mr. Cliff as a humble giant and a true patriot.

“This is a man who represents everything that is right with Jamaica. He is not only an icon of the parish, but also an extraordinary man who has never forgotten his roots,”

From the rural district of Somerton in St. James, Mr. Cliff made his movie debut in 1972 when director, Perry Henzell, gave him the lead role in ‘The Harder They Come’, a movie which is still revered today in international circles.

The soundtrack of the same name has also been critically acclaimed and remains one of the best-selling reggae albums of all time. It features a number of classic hits that include ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’, ‘Sweet and Dandy’ and the title track, The Harder They Come.

For his part, Mr. Cliff said he is happy for the recognition and felt humbled by being given the Key to the City of Montego Bay. “I am happy and humbled to receive this honour in my own parish of St James. This place brings back a lot of memories, and this is something I will always cherish,” he said.

Source: www.jis.gov.jn Photo and Story By Garwin Davis

Reggae Band EarthKry, Back in Jamaica After Successful Survival!

Kingston, Jamaica (MPR Consulting) – Summer 2017 has thus far been a whirlwind of positive vibes for reggae band EarthKry. The Edna Manley College alumni quartet have delivered their first album “Survival” which has received tremendous feedback from both fans and the industry alike, and recently concluded a supporting tour.

Produced by the band themselves, EarthKry enlisted the help of some of Jamaica’s most talented musician (Hector Lewis, Sheldon Palmer, Everton Pessoa, Hopeton Williamson, Andrea Montalbano, Nnambdi Robinson and Dwayne Livingston) on the 12 tracks musical heirloom recorded on the island’s famed Tads Recording Studio, Harry J Recording Studio and Irie Yute

Recording Studio. Written between Phillip McFarlane and Aldayne Haughton, “SURVIVAL“‘s soundtrack from start to finish can be best described as social commentaries laid on traditional roots rock, reggae and ska influenced. The nostalgia evoked by “Survival System”, “Philosophy”, “Move On”, “Wake Up and Live”, Live Good”, “Wild Fire”, “Liberation Time”, “Table Turn”, “New Leaf”, “Do What You Got To Do”, “Praise Jah”, and “Keep Dreaming” stem from candid thoughtful lyrics, haunting vocals, smooth riffs, upbeat percussion and unique guitar style.

“The album itself is a fine blend of real authentic roots rock reggae from start to finish-as the saying goes ‘its all killers and no fillers’ and shows a high level of maturity in terms of production and lyrical content. Live instrumentation is in abundance and is a real throwback to the times when bands like the Wailers.”

– WorldAReggae “With Survival, they both demonstrate their willingness and ability to deliver professionally, and their uncompromising dedication to Roots Reggae Music.”

– Reggaeville

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Entertainment

Boyz II Men Release New Album UNDER THE STREETLIGHT Available October 20, 2017 Featuring Guest Artists Brian McKnight, Amber Riley and Take 6

Notorious Fighter Conor McGregor Partners With Bespoke Clothiers David August For New Fashion Label August McGregor

us when we first started the group.”

from $500–$1,200. Designed and priced to appeal to millennials who follow McGregor’s sartorial style, the premiere collection will consist of a minimum of 10 looks.

On Under the Streetlight, Boyz II Men put their spin on classics such as “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” (Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers), “Stay” (Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs) and “I Only Have Eyes for You” (The Flamingos) along with an original composition, “Ladies Man.” NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating over 25 years in show business, fourtime GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B vocal group Boyz II Men return with their latest album Under the Streetlight (Sony Masterworks) available October 20. A tribute to the classic, harmony-driven sound that inspired the iconic R&B trio, Under the Streetlight, features a personal selection of timeless songs chosen by founding member Nathan Morris, tenor Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris, plus one original song – all with a Boyz II Men twist. The album is available now for preorder.

“Growing up and experiencing doo-wop music definitely influenced Boyz II Men’s sound,” said Nathan Morris of Boyz II Men. “Under the Streetlight has been a passion project that we’ve wanted to create for a while to bring us back to our roots and make the music that inspired

The album also features three guest vocalists who join the trio: Multi-platinum R&B artist Brian McKnight on “I’ll Come Running Back To You,” “Tears On My Pillow,” and “A Sunday Kind Of Love”; Olivier Award Winner Amber Riley (Glee, London’s Dreamgirls) on “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is”; and ten-time Grammy® winners Take Six join the trio on “A Thousand Miles Away.”

Fresh off their sold-out tour with New Kids on the Block and Paula Abdul, fans can catch the best-selling R&B group sold Boyz II Men during their ongoing residency at the famed Mirage in Las Vegasand on their global tour.

For information on tour dates and to keep up with everything Boyz II Men, head to www.BoyzIIMen.com and follow them @BoyzIIMen on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

LOS ANGELES, UFC Champion Conor McGregor will next conquer the fashion world. McGregor has officially partnered with the custom clothing brand David August in creating August McGregor, a new menswear label offering complete modern suiting, sportswear and accessories inspired by McGregor’s iconic style. The diffusion brand is the first Ready to Wear offering by the luxury designer and the first apparel venture

by McGregor.

“Fashion is something that I am truly passionate about, and I am excited to share exactly that with my fans by giving them a chance to share my iconic looks,” commented McGregor. “David and I have worked together for more than a few years, and I am proud of the brand and signature styles we have created.” He adds, “We casually chatted about doing a line together but we finally got serious over the past several months. I know the public will love what lies ahead.”

Suiting complete with shirts and accessories will start at $650 retail, with suits ranging

David Heil, CEO and Creative Director for David August commented, “In helping our celebrity and athletic clients use fashion as a platform to build their brand, I saw the potential to reach a wider audience for everyone involved. Our custom designs are expensive, so we now have a chance to engage someone younger. We will make this easy and affordable without sacrificing quality or fit. I want every guy to experience the same power and confidence as Conor does whenever he’s wearing one of our suits.”

August McGregor’s Spring /Summer 2018 collection will be available to consumers at AugustMcGregor.com and better department stores in January.

DAVID AUGUST INC. Since 1989, the Costa Mesa, CA–based showroom and headquarters for David August Inc. has produced exquisite made-to-measure wardrobes for international leaders in business, sports and entertainment.

Founded by David August Heil, a native of Orange County, he has custom-made clothing for the likes of Warren Buffet, Tony Robbins, Steve Wynn, Frank Gehry, Jeff Koons, Sylvester Stallone, Chris

Hemsworth, Kobe Bryant, Robert Downey Jr., Arnold Schwarzenegger, and many more. www. davidaugustinc.com

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Perspective: Should Bolt Postpone his Retirement and Instead Leave on a High Bolt Is A True Legend Big men fall and rise many times, so be it with Mr. Usain Bolt, a true legend.

Is Bolt physically not ready to continue …. hence opting for retirement at this time?

We are not ungrateful, as Bolt has brought black people and Jamaica in particular a lot of glory.

The failure of Bolt to finish after being placed in a medal position

by Yohan Blake in the 4×100 relay in the World IAAF Games/ Championships taking place in London, England has raised many questions and has forced many to question the timing of his (Bolt’s) announced retirement? It is for Bolt and Bolt alone to make that call.

Usain Bolt has told the world that this is his last competitive race and he plans to proceed to retirement. We have by and large accepted his decision as we should … but we have a brain and we are thoughtful individuals who do deep introspection. If you accept the notion that only death cannot be changed then you will have little difficulty appreciating

the fact that circumstances can alter cases causing minds to be changed.

Falling Star For Dr. The Honourable St. Leo Usain Bolt to leave the stage now, his legacy would be severely tarnished. He would be viewed as a falling star. That is certainly not the way I am sure he would want to be remembered by his fans. Bolt is one of the greatest athletes to have graced any track in the world.

His contribution to the sporting arena is monumental. In my perspective he should consider retirement at a later date.

Wealthy Poverty is not one of his prob-

lems. Serious health challenges are certainly not one neither. Age is also not a compelling issue to plague him. For his own reasons he decided to leave at this time.

Bolt in the most modest terms is considered wealthy. He is not likely to ever need social assistance nor join a food bank line.

Legacy Images of him leaving a big race at a world class games injured … is not a fitting way to see Bolt a mega star hang up his spikes and stroll off into the sunset.

Graciousness In a post race interview, Bolt has apologized to his teammates for letting them down. It was truly an act of humility, refreshing, and graciousness.

Hopeton O’Connor-Dennie who is Senior International Correspondent & photojournalist writes perspective for Vision Newspaper.

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Bounce Announces New Comedy Series Grown Folks, Renews Saints & Sinners, Family Time, In The Cut

ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Bounce — the nation’s fastest-growing television network designed for African-American audiences — today announced an expansion of original programming heading into the 2017-18 television season, including the launch of an all-new comedy series, the renewals of three popular shows and more special event programming and live sports.

New Series From the creator of In The Cut and Family Time, Bentley Kyle Evans, comes Grown Folks, a half-hour situation comedy about two blue-collar couples who share a duplex while navigating life, marriage and friendship.

Grown Folks stars Gary “G-Thang” Johnson (Disaster Movie, Moneyball), Tracey Cherelle Jones (Don’t Be a Menace to South Central, The Players Club, Baby Boy), Jay Phillips (SemiPro, Baby Mama, Prom Night) and Caryn Ward Ross (The Game, You Take the Kids). World premieres Tues.

Oct. 3 at 9:30 p.m. (ET).

Renewed Saints & Sinners, the mega-hit original drama series and #1 most-watched program in Bounce history, has been

renewed for a third season. Cliffhangers will be resolved and new twists and turns will develop as viewers are brought back to Cypress, Georgia, the sleepy southern town outside Atlanta which is flooded with greed, deception, corruption, compromising sexual affairs and murder. The eight-episode season will be shot in the fall and will premiere in the spring of 2018. Vanessa Bell Calloway, Christian Keyes, Keith Robinson, Clifton Powell, J.D. Williams,Jasmine Burke, Demetria McKinney and Tray Chaney return. Saints & Sinners is produced in partnership with Swirl Film’s Eric Tomosunas (Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story, 35 and Ticking, The Undershepard.)

Family Time, which returns for season five on Tues. Oct. 3 at 9:00 p.m., has been renewed for a sixth season. The hit sitcom comedically chronicles the lives of the Stallworth family, headed by the dad, a struggling general contractor played by Omar Gooding, and his wife, an unfulfilled stay-at-home mom portrayed by Angell Conwell.

Tanjareen Thomas, Paula Jai Parker, Clayton Thomas, Bentley Kyle Evans, Jr. and Jayla Calhoun co-star.

In The Cut, whose new third season episodes are currently premiering Tuesday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET

through the summer, has been renewed for a fourth season. Dorien Wilson stars as an accomplished entrepreneur and barbershop owner who is kept on his toes by Kellita Smith, the co-owner of the beauty salon next door and his love interest, with his son Ken Lawson and best friend John Marshall Jones involved in the hijinks. Season four will air in the summer of 2018.

2016-17 saw Bounce premiere new originals every week of the year. This season, Bounce will present a fullhour of two shows back-to-back with premiere episodes of Family Time and Grown Folks airing Tuesday nights 9:00 – 10:00 p.m. (ET) beginning Oct. 3.

Special Event Programming The Trumpet Awards, the prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements and contributions, will world premiere January 2018.

Bounce acquired all assets of The Trumpet Awards and now owns, produces and exclusively televises the star-studded gala.

The network’s news magazine show, Ed Gordon, returns with new installments executive-produced and hosted by the Award-winning journalist Gordon.

Exciting live boxing with Premier Boxing Champions on Bounce returns this fall.

Bounce has grown to be available in more than 95 million homes across the United States and 93% of all African-American (AA) television homes, including all the top AA television markets. Bounce features a programming mix of original and off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and more.

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From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment: Girls Trip

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The year’s biggest R-rated comedy and runaway hit with audiences and critics alike, GIRLS TRIP, arrives on Digital October 3, 2017 and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on October 17, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Follow four best friends on an adventure of a lifetime as they reunite for a weekend of fun, festivities and outrageous adventures only to learn they are not as strong apart as they are together. With over an hour of exclusive UNRATED bonus content, GIRLS TRIP Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital versions feature even more of the group’s outrageous shenanigans with deleted and extended scenes, gag reel and more that will have everyone laughing again and again!

When four lifelong friends, known as the Flossy Posse, get together nothing can stop them but themselves. As the four independent friends reunite from across the country and travel to New Orleansfor the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there’s enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.

Director Malcolm D. Lee (Best Man Holiday, Barbershop: The Next Cut) delivers an over-the-top laugh fest with an all-star cast as the Flossy Posse including Regina Hall (Best Man Holiday, Think Like a Man Too), Tiffany Haddish (Keanu, “The Carmichael Show”), Jada Pinkett Smith (Bad Moms, “Gotham”) and Queen Latifah (Chicago, “Star”). Produced by Will Packer (Ride Along franchise) and with a screenplay

by Kenya Barris (“Blackish”) and Tracy Oliver (Barbershop: The Next Cut) GIRLS TRIP is a riotously funny and outrageous delight not to be missed!

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King Of The Dancehall scores high on artistic authenticity rectly stating in 2016 that Jamaican movies should not be done in patois because they will be perceived as foreign films, and implying that the Jamaican language has little value in filmmaking on the international scene while on a visit to Jamaica. King Of The Dancehall was bought by Youtube for their internationally available subscription Youtube Red service after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2016.

King of the Dancehall is an unlikely bitter-sweet tragic story of a troubled American young man, going to Jamaican in search of an identity and to help his ailing mother with medical bills.

In the process finding love, betrayal, friendships, enemies and the Jamaican youth expression known as Dancehall.

This is an unlikely story because many people including practitioners in the dancehall are seeking to go to America in search of both identity and money.

This repositioning of Jamaica as a place to seek progress replaces the usual images of hopelessness in movies with one of possibility and hope.

International star Nick Cannon, the movie’s producer and main actor is not a Jamaican. However, he and his team did a brilliant job with the film. He said he came to the island for a visit, fell in love with the culture and decided to make a movie on what he saw. He said he hired all the persons he saw in a

dance he attended to be in his movie.

King of The Dancehall was able to capture the essence of Jamaican life, the good, bad, uptown, downtown and the indifferent.

In an era of alternative facts, the dilemma of an American telling a Jamaican story will naturally inspire concerns about how cinematographically ethical Nick Canon and his team would portray dancehall and Jamaica.

It has been the case when movie directors in the past over emphasize the use of violence in the culture, thus making the movie unrealistic to many who live in Jamaica and are a part of the culture.

As a fan of the Dancehall and a Jamaican, I was tempted to watch King of the Dancehall with much scrutiny and consternation as just another dancehall

movie with a subpar script and boring overcompensation with pointless violence.

When I watched the opening scene I was greeted with the most gritty and unique spirit of Jamaican life that can be depicted on screen. Similar to the real life soundbites on the Jamaican news stations- “Color Color”– the dancer was blasted on the screen in an animated narration on the life of the Dancer “Tarzan”. He spoke in the most unabridged patios the world will see in a movie, and that authentic expression of language carries throughout the movie.

King of the Dancehall like no other movie before showcased the value of Dancehall in all aspects including the language of the Dancehall.

This comes against the backdrop of Hollywood director Joel Swick incor-

The movie interestingly also debunked the myth longed held by many that serious people do not dance and made the case for dance as a serious community organizing art form for upward mobility. The ultimate Dance competition in the movie with a value of $10,000,000 perhaps will be an inspiration for corporate sponsors to upgrade their investment in the Dancehall as part of their corporate social responsibility.

The authentic Jamaican language was colorfully expressed by notable actors like Busta Rhymes, Camille Davis, Ninja Man and Bahamian reggae singer Callie Buddz.

Cannon opted not to try his hand at patios in the whole movie and that was an excellent choice as his character provided the necessary contrast for the development of the plot. The film also features Oscar award winner Whoopi Goldberg, Loius Grossett Jr., Beanie Man, Ky-Mani Marley, Kreesha Turner, Ninja Man, and brilliant performances

by Peter Stormare and the lead actress Kimberly Patterson.

rez, and Director, Nick Canon captured some of the best images of Kingston and Portland Jamaica, which added to the aesthetics of the movie.

A good movie states the truth, a great movie translates and explains intellectually as well as artistically the issues affecting the culture using images that accurately represent the people, while appealing to a wide demographic for marketing purposes. More than any other movie in the last decade “King Of the Dancehall” showcased the humanity of Jamaicans, the potential conflicts and suggest scripted and unscripted solutions to some of Jamaica’s more heinous environmental problems including poverty and murder.

Issues of class/ race/ love and family relationships, and the ever present disagreements between older and younger members of the society on what should be acceptable in youth culture are topics explored through this accurate depiction of inner city youth expressions.

“The difference between medicine and poison is in the dose”. That difference is clearly stated in King of the Dancehall because it has the right ingredients and the right dose of artistic medicine for Dancehall fans and for the Jamaican film industry.

Donovan Watkis is a cultural writer His latest books include Jr’s Hope and Coloring Culture.

You may email responses to coloringculture@gmail.com

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Horoscopes tough for the tough minded Gemini, once you do relinquish all control to fate, you will see it was a great decision, even if just for today.

#ARIES (March 21-April 19) Completing one task before starting a new one is the key right now. It will not only ensure focus, but it will also help you to fixate your energy where it needs to be until accomplished.

#TAURUS (April 20May 20) Reach out to an old friend or a new acquaintance. Ask them out for a bite to eat, or simply share some time shooting the breeze.

The idea is to catch up with good people who inspire you. #GEMINI (May 21June 20) Sometimes you have to let go and let the universe lead, and although that might be

#LEO (July 23-August 22) You will be someone’s sunrise today. They might not tell you in those exact words, but they will express their feelings. If you reciprocate their emotions, then you should really tell them. #VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Straightforward people

time for it.

on your future.

#SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 21) Make up your mind what you want in life and go for it.

#PISCES (February 19-March 20) You are not one to believe everything you hear. That’s why people don’t consider you a fool.

#LIBRA (September 23-October 22) You are not one to express your desperation, but you are upfront with your needs and expectations, and today will be a testimony of that.

#CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19) You shouldn’t listen to a negative naysayer when it comes to the plans in your heart. Listen to the wise voice within you. You will find more direction that way than you would with a fearful person who has no faith.

#SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You will get a sense of change around the bend, and there couldn’t be a better

#AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Your intuition will be on point, and it will help you to make awesome decisions that will have fabulous impacts

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