News & Society

HEART Flourishes at Denbigh

Dr. Carolyn Hayle, Executive Director of the HEART Trust/NTA led Prime Minister Bruce Golding and Minister of Agriculture Dr. Christopher Tufton on a guided tour of the HEART Trust/NTA booth at the annual Denbigh Agricultural Show, held July 31- August 2, 2010 in Denbigh, Clarendon.

The booth had a rustic theme, utilizing indigenous materials throughout such as bamboo and burlap (crocus bag). There were several activities taking place that held the interest of patrons.

Arts & Entertainment

JAH CURE SHOOTS NEVER SAY NEVER IN TECHNO-COLOR

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Ace reggae artiste Jah Cure and Rickman ‘Jamplified’ Warren of Jamplified records last week teamed up to shoot the video for the hit single Never Say Never which was released in February of this year on the Stonehenge Riddim.

Warren decided that instead of being traditional and doing a video for the reggae version of the song, he would do a video in techno or as he puts it in ‘Techno-Color’. Warren believes that this video will only help to bring new audiences to reggae music: “We

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Arts & Entertainment

Alrica’s Highly Anticipated CD Available for Pre-Order

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The launch of Alrica’s online store was announced on August 4th, 2010. Fans and supporters who are eager to be among the first to receive Alrica’s highly anticipated CD, This Time Round-The Untold Stories, will now be able to pre-order this item online. The online store is linked to from the website www.alrica.net and offers Alrica’s CDs, music downloads and merchandise.

Alrica’s vocal style is a unique blend of rich soul and reggae fused with jazz and hip hop. Her debut CD, an EP entitled This Time Round

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Legal

JAM 2 sues Brooke Hogan

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Kingston, Jamaica: – Contrary to the reality tv show, Brooke Hogan (daughter of wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan) doesn’t seem to know what’s best. A lawsuit has been filed in Manhattan, USA against the Sobe Entertainment artiste for failing to compensate nor credit Jam 2 Productions, members Jammy James (Jam 2) & Camar Doyles (Flavaunit) who were approached in 2006/2007 for production work on her sophomore album, “The Redemption” which was released in 2009.

The production also included a song performed & written by Camar Doyles aka Flavaunit entitled

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Agriculture

Ebony Park shows the fruits of its labour

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Under the theme Agro Eco-Tourism, HEART Trust/NTA will showcase its commitment to agriculture at the annual JAS Denbigh Agricultural Festival this year. The HEART booth will feature products and hospitality services from its Ebony Park trainees as well as an interactive experience with several Try-A-Skill activities.

Products to be displayed will include decorative plants grown in the ornamental farming program, a wide variety of food crops, and pedigree livestock such as goats and cows.

Trainees specializing in animal rearing will display their techniques in showing and controlling their

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Miscellaneous

RESIDENTS OF BATH SPRINGS, WEST PORTLAND GET NEW ROAD

More than 1,300 residents of the West Portland community of Fruitfulvale are now benefitting from the rehabilitated Bath Springs Road that was officially opened on Monday by the Honourable Robert Montague, State Minister with responsibility for Local Government in the Office of the Prime Minister.

Completed within the set time of three months and within budget of J$7.4M, by WADMAR Construction Limited, the works included the entire renovation of 650M of road way and the widening of the road to 7M allowing it to be accessible to pedestrians and two way traffic.

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