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Short, but full of talent
ON January 31, the TEENage Observer invaded the school grounds of Portland High School, which was our next stop in the TEENage Expression Tours. The cool climate was heated up with talented performances. The students all came out with one purpose and that was to win. First on stage was the Drama Group doing a piece entit ...more
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Meet the Schools: Ferncourt High School
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Founder: Iris Blanche-Simpson Established: 1938 Population: 1,443 Motto: Labor Vincit / Labour Conquers Principal: Lenworth Stanley more
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Dacx: The beauty catchers
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
DARRICK 'Dacx' Foster is an 18-year-old past student of Ardenne High School, known in most circles for his photographic accomplishments. He is currently a student of the University of the West Indies where he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in comput ...more
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Motivating the hearing-impaired
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
THREE hearing-impaired team members of Sandals Montego Bay are committed to empowering similarly challenged young adults through shared experiences. On January 31, Amar Douglas, Junie Williams and Miguel Hines representing the kitchen, housekeeping ...more
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TEENage Hitlist - February 7
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
WHAT makes a hit? Is it the lyrics, the artiste, the hype at the time? Is it "something special" about the voice or rhythm? The TEENage Hitlist pinpoints the hits and the misses as soon as we hear both local and international releases. Local Hit Of ...more
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Jamaica 1965
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
1. In Jamaica 1965, Reverend Dr Martin Luther King Jnr, visited Jamaica and delivered the valedictory sermon at the University of the West Indies in June. He was presented with the Keys to the City of Kingston the following day. 2. Jamaica first be ...more
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NBA Player Profile: Jrue Holiday
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Name: Jrue Holiday Team: Philadelphia 76ers Position: Point Guard NBA Statistics: 14.2 (points), 4.8 (assists), 3.2 (rebounds) Background: Being born June 12, 1990, when Jrue Holiday made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2009-2010 NBA ...more
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Practise makes perfect
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
NAME: Zeniffe Fowler DOB: November 11, 1987 TEAM: Mico University College TREASURED POSITION: Batting PERSONAL BEST: 109 runs WITH a character full of persistence, Zeniffe Fowler has already achieved his 'fairytale' expectations. With a continue ...more
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Paper airplanes competition comes to universities in Jamaica
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
THOUSANDS of pilots in dozens of qualifiers all over the planet will fly paper airplanes in an attempt to get their wings for the world finals of the Red Bull Paper Wings 2012 World Championship this May. There are three categories that could fly th ...more
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The basics of Civics
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
THE foundation for a successful and balanced society includes appreciation for the rules that govern the relations we have with fellow citizens and our government. These rules set out the framework not just for our daily lives but also for the future ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew - February 7
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
TODAY, we take a look at another animal that many people don't normally take into consideration -- the hedgehog. 1. The hedgehog was named because of its peculiar foraging methods. These animals root through hedges and other undergrowth in search of ...more
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Something to think about - Football
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Most football players are temperamental. That's 90 per cent temper and 10 per cent mental. — Doug Plank Let's face it, you have to have a slightly recessive gene that has a little something to do with the brain to go out on the football field ...more
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Butcher’s Fashionable LOUD
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
THE University of the West Indies' Taylor Hall is known to put on a good show, and last week's fashion show was no exception. The Butcher's Block intensified its week of events with Fashionable Loud, which saw the bold and dynamic collections of bot ...more
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NRSC to assess student and school safety
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
THE National Road Safety Council (NRSC) will be intensifying its efforts this year to encourage a reduction in crashes, particularly among pedestrians. Within this group there will be particular focus on the reduction of child road fatalities and inj ...more
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JMA donates $1.5-million worth of books
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
During the month of January, the Jamaica Manufacturers' Association (JMA) donated 7,000 exercise books, valued at approximately J$1.5-million to seven primary level institutions island wide. The books, which were donated under the 'Buy Jamaican Scho ...more
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Jamaica raked third coolest country
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Of the 250 countries vying for the title "coolest", our little island paradise Jamaica was ranked number three by CNNgo.com. Copping the top spot was Brazil, with Singapore trailing in second place. According to CNN: "There's more to Jamaicans than ...more
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Week 1 of Talk Up Yout probes transactional sex
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
LAST Tuesday, the second season of Talk Up Yout started with the heavy topic — transactional sex. Although, we have an inkling that it occurs quite frequently, the show brought the practice to the fore. It was highlighted that transactional se ...more
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TEEN Chef: Marble Cake
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Valentines Day is one week away, and many of you are wondering, 'what can I do that's special'? Well, TEENChef selected five random TEENs to participate in some Pre-Valentine's Training Session. For what you might ask? Baking, of course, and to try ...more
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Mountain River Cave
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
SOME would say this is just a cave, but oh, they are so wrong. This particular subterranean feature has many wonders to discover if only you'd make the trek. Filled with a large collection of Taino art, the Mountain River Cave located in Cudjoe Hill ...more
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Mission Catwalk reaches across the region for S2
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
AFTER a successful first season with Shenna Carby taking home the big prizes, Mission Catwalk is ready to make another mark on the fashion scene with a host of new designers for season two. This season sees a few changes with 20 designers from acros ...more
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A bruising fall
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Eastern Conference THE Charlotte Bobcats have fallen far from grace when taking into consideration their 10-game losing streak as at Friday of last week. Needless to say, this places them at the bottom of the league. Their last defeat was an embaras ...more
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Arsenal destroy Blackburn
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
EPL: Arsenal recorded their first Premier League win in the calendar year humiliating Blackburn Rovers 7-1 at the Emirates Stadium. It was a ruthless display by the Gunners who put their wastefulness at Bolton behind them to exact some measure of rev ...more
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Westwood High gets new court
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Westwood High School students perform a cultural piece on their newly refurbished multi-purpose sports court during the official handing over ceremony this past Thursday, February 2. The Digicel Foundation invested J$2.5 million for the court's renov ...more
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Making Chocolate Chip COOKIES with Jiggy and Mummy
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
AT age 17 in 2001, she was crowned the youngest Miss Jamaica World. She is now one the hosts for the morning show CVM at Sunrise on CVM TV and has also been acting in plays and a television series. It is the elegant Regina Beavers. TEENage found out ...more
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Planning for 2012: The Personal Guide
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
IN starting a new year, we make resolutions which are promises to accomplish the goals we set out to do. The aim of these resolutions tends to be to make up for any shortcomings of the previous year or simply for self-improvement. One of the main cr ...more
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Manchester Out
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
FA Cup: Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool defeated the last remaining Manchester club in United thanks to a stunning late strike from Dutchman Dirk Kuyt. The tie seemed destined for a replay at Old Trafford before the late strike from Kuyt two minutes from ...more
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More exciting prizes for Yummy Bakery School programme winners
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
YUMMY Bakery promises bigger and more exciting prizes this year for students and the more than 200 schools which will be participating in the Yummy Bakery School Programme . Under the programme, the participating schools receive rebates from Yummy B ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew - January 31
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
TOMORROW marks the beginning of a very important event in history. Originally celebrated in the US, Black History Month has created a buzz worldwide and what better way to start the month than to give a few facts stemmed around this o ...more
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Thwaites hails Junior Achievement Webinars
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
JUNIOR Achievement Jamaica (JAJ) has taken its educational programmes to another level. The local non-profit organisation has added a Webinar series among its line of offerings to strengthen the capacities of local youth in entrepreneurship, financia ...more
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Cricket, lovely cricket
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
NAME: Shacoya Thomas DOB: September 25, 1988 TEAM: Combined Campuses and Colleges TREASURED POSITION: Batsman PERSONAL BEST: 324 Runs THIS week TEENage Stars Of Tommorow series will turn the spotlight on an ambitious cricketer, Shacoya Thomas, w ...more
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NBA Player Profile: Kevin Martin
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Name: Kevin Martin Team: Houston Rockets Position: Shooting Guard/ Small Forward NBA Statistics: 20.1 (points), 3.1 (rebounds), 2.7 (assists) Background: He may not be the most robust player in the league, but what Kevin 'K-Mart] Martin lacks in ...more
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D’Angel’s plans to launch book
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Dancehall artiste D'Angel has been busy entertaining her fans, and to add to the list of entertainment is her new book titled Love Triangle. According to reports, the 'first lady' is releasing her debut book in February of this year. It is said that ...more
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The Autism and Disabilities Ambassadors competition launched
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
DANCEHALL superstar and son of Jamaican reggae icon Freddie McGregor, Daniel 'Chino' McGregor is casting his superstar value behind the cause of raising awareness about autism in Jamaica. Chino will be the star and among the guests of honour at the f ...more
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ATL 'mobs' HWT
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
PULLING motorists and pedestrians to a screeching halt in Half-Way-Tree, some 80 dancers with TEENs in the mix, took to the pavement in what has been recorded as the first 'flash mob performance' in Jamaica. Staged by the ATL group in support of the ...more
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Celebrating Jamaica50
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Our next stop on our Jamaica 50 tour is the Seville Great House THE Seville Great House and Heritage Park is located in the beautiful parish of St Ann. The tour provided a journey into the illustrious history of the great house coupled with the indi ...more
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UWI open campus for Research Days 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
LAST Thursday and Friday, scores of primary and secondary level students, along with curious onlookers, flooded the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies, (UWI) for Research Days 2012. Research Days are the platform through which research ...more
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Patexx Sticking to the music biz
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
ROHAN Rankin, more commonly known as Pattexx, is a young, up and coming atriste making big waves in the music industry, with his hit song Summertime featuring Bounty Killer and Party We Seh with ZJ Liquid. Formerly a student of Morant Bay High Scho ...more
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Jamaica 1964
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
1. In 1964, the remains of national hero Marcus Garvey was brought back to Jamaica and buried in what is now called the National Heroes Park. 2. The 1964 Olympics in Tokyo Japan was one of the only games Jamaica entered where they won no medals. T ...more
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Talk Up Yout starts new season tonight
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
STARTING tonight, TEENs can enjoy the second season of Talk Up Yout, which will be on Television Jamaica at 9:00 pm. This season they will continue to encourage our nation's youth to 'talk up' about the things that affect them, as the team highligh ...more
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Watch out for Philly
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Eastern Conference THE Andre 'Iggy' Iguodala-led Philadelphia 76ers continue to impress the pundits with their efficient performances, especially when playing at home. As at Sunday, the 76ers had a 14-6 record being propped up by a 10-2 home record ...more
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Manchester's amazing mix
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
LAST Tuesday, TEENage Observer travelled to the cool hills of Manchester, for our first stop of the Easter term — Manchester High School. Little did we know that we were to be in for a day filled with displays from amazingly talented students. ...more
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Movie roll-out
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
TEENage again brings the annual Movie Roll-Out list that is sure to create a stir in 2012. Be sure to hang this on your walls and have fun watching all these movies. FEBRUARY Safe House Denzel Washington is back on the scene in this action thrille ...more
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Planning for 2012: The Academic Guide
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
IN an attempt to correct the mistakes of last year and to create a new path for ourselves, we must try to make plans. These plans may be either long or short term but the common thread is that we all intend to be successful in our endeavours. TEENag ...more
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Music mogul in the making
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
AN ambitious producer with a powerful love for the creation of music, Immanuel Kerr is not just an ordinary TEEN. After graduating from Wolmer's Boys' School, making the decision to pursue music wasn't an easy one. Being a self-taught musician, he w ...more
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23 seconds to fame
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
THIS week TEENage will begin a new series called Stars Of Tomorrow, this week, we highight the young, talented Portmore United striker, Tremaine Stewart. Name: Tremaine Stewart Team: Portmore United Treasured Position: Mid-field Goals: 6 Assists ...more
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Candice Morris - Teaching DANCE
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. — Agnes De Mille, accomplished American Dancer AT 28 years old Candice Morris has achieved more in dance than most little girls can dream as twirl tippy-toed around the ...more
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JCF impressed by Campion App
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
THE Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is impressed by a BlackBerry application software developed with four young men of Campion College to deal with road traffic offences. The youngsters, Nicholas Rance, Danhue Moodie, Riteshi Reddy, all 17 and Jul ...more
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TEEN CHEF - Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Pasta
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
THE word 'alfredo' just sounds nice, doesn't it? But, what is it? It's this tasty and creamy sauce, which is usually served with pasta and chicken. Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine Pasta is a divine combination that it is guaranteed to make your mout ...more
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US Embassy celebrates the ties that bind
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
THE US Embassy in Kingston last week launched the first in a series of cultural events to help Jamaica celebrates its Golden Jubilee. 'Celebrating the Ties that Bind: 50 Years of Friendship', is a 24-piece exhibition displaying American artist and ci ...more
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Jamaica National Heritage Trust
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
WITH a mission to inspire a sense of national pride through the promotion, preservation, and development of Jamaica's material cultural heritage, the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT), has become an important part of the fabric of the Jamaican s ...more
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Jamaica 1963
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
1 For the first time in history, Jamaican Carol Joan Crawford, the shortest competitor in the 1963 Miss World Pageant, copped the title and won over 39 other girls from all parts of the world. 2 On November 10, 1963, Marcus Garvey's body was return ...more
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In case U missed it
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Konshens set to launch clothing line Apart from his debut album Mental Maintenance, fans of dancehall artiste Konshens now has something else to look forward to. The artiste has partnered with CY clothing to launch his own clothing line called OH'K, ...more
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Eva Hype Takes Off for 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Upcoming artiste and TEENage Observer dubbed "Prince of Island Pop" Eva Hype, has kicked off 2012 with the release of the video for his latest viral single entitled Take Off. Take Off was produced by frequent collaborator Mario Dunwell and features ...more
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Seafood makes you healthy
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
So what does a healthy lifestyle entail? A healthy lifestyle would be a way of living that would result in a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Among the features of a healthy lifestyle are: Healthy eating: Eating healthy begins with learning how to " ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
IN two days, India will celebrate the anniversary of when they became a republic country and in honour of such an occasion, we will look at India's people and their culture. 1 India is home to the world's largest pilgrimage destination called the Vi ...more
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TEENage Hitlist with Dominic Bell
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
WHAT makes a hit? Is it the lyrics, the artiste, the hype at the time? Is it "something special" about the voice or rhythm? The TEENage Hitlist pinpoints the hits and the misses as soon as we hear both local and international releases. Local Hit Of ...more
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Red, Amber & Green makes its on-air debut
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
CHRISTOPHER Byfield Films' (CBF) recently launched production — Red, Amber & Green — has entered a distribution deal with Flow Jamaica to be carried throughout Jamaica for the month of January. While the terms of the Flow deal were no ...more
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New Youth Information Centres for Spanish Town and May Pen
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
IT will cost the Government of Jamaica and the Inter-American Development Bank approximately $126 million to construct two new Youth Information Centres (YIC) in Jamaica. This is information according to Andrene Blackwin, manager of Operation Phoeni ...more
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Bulls show mettle
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Eastern Conference - The Chicago Bulls have been without reigning league MVP Derrick Rose for the last week and a half, but that has done little to deter their exploits this season as they have exended their record to a league-best 15-3, backed by a ...more
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NBA Player Profile - Gordon Hayward
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Name: Gordon Hayward Team: Utah Jazz Position: Small Forward NBA Statistics: 8.4 (points), 3.3 (assists), 2.9 (rebounds) Background: Unlike many current players — who were determined to transition to the professional ranks — Gordon Ha ...more
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Club Billionaire to launch and run micro-enterprise competition at UTech
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
FOLLOWING the success of the 2011 hosting of the Micro-Enterprise Competition, Club Billionaire, a student entrepreneurship club at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, is once again embarking on another hosting of the competition. The laun ...more
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OCR appeals to report suspected child abuse
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
THE Office of the Children's Registry (OCR) is once again appealing to members of the public to be more vigilant of the care and protection of children and to immediately report suspected cases of abuse to the Registry. The OCR's latest appeal comes ...more
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Linkz96 FM celebrates eighth anniversary, hosts 2012 Linkz Awards
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
THE year 2012 marks a special year for the recently rebranded to a "Young, Fresh and Hype" image -- Linkz96 FM. On February 1 the station celebrates it bronze anniversary, specifically, its eighth year in existence. Linkz96 FM, the brainchild of Rog ...more
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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL ROUND-UP
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Manchester defeats London EPL: In the battle of two cities, Manchester came out on top as both Manchester City and United defeated their capital rivals. City staved off a valiant fight back from Tottenham coming from two goals down only to lose to ...more
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TEEN Chef - Shish Kebabs
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
IT is sometimes a challenge — when we are hosting a party or some form of get-together — when you do not know what kind of fingerfood to offer your guests. This Shish Kebab just might be the solution. The good thing is that it allows for ...more
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Development needs continuity
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
WITH the recent landslide victory for the People's National Party (PNP) over the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), which formed the government since 2007, there are inevitably plans for change. But TEENage would like to offer a simple yet profound point o ...more
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Love the skin you're in
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
HAVE you ever heard the saying "the three things people look at when they first meet you are your nails, teeth and shoes. So you should ensure that they all look clean whenever you meet someone"? It seems to be a popular saying whenever one speaks ab ...more
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Celebrating Jamaica50
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
This year, 2012, is poised to become a year of celebration in Jamaica — it is our golden year of Independence. It marks 50 years of a strong, independent nation that has flourished since leaving from British rule in 1962. TEENage Observer kick ...more
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Jamaica 1962
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1 The Jamaican Constitution was finished on 23rd of July 1962 and brought before Parliament on the 24th. 2 Jamaica gained Independence on the 6th of August 1962. 3 At the 1962 Commonwealth Games Jamaica won two gold medals, one in the 440 yards das ...more
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My Digicel MiFi experience
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
EVERYONE should know by now that I am not the sharpest tool in the technological box. I'll follow instructions well enough (if I really have to read them) and I don't try to know anything beyond what is necessary. Which is why, the Digicel MiFi is p ...more
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LIME launches iPhone 4S
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
LAST Friday, telecommunications provider LIME launched the iPhone 4S in the Jamaica and its other regional markets. The Apple gagdet, which was launched worldwide in October 2011, comes to the island with almost all the features expected except for ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
MARTIN Luther King Jr was a civil rights activist and is considered to be the leader of the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1950s and 1960s. 1 Last Sunday was Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, and though he may not have directly contributed to our ...more
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Patexx shoots video for Cook
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
THE Alliance Next Generation artiste Patexx has just wrapped the official video for his new hit single Cook. Born Rohan Rankine, Patexx, first came to TEENage's attention when he appeared on the Summer Time hit with Bounty Killer in 2010 and again w ...more
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Cherine launches band, video
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
LAST Thursday, Cherine, who has dropped the Anderson from her stage name, launched a double-decker of treats for her local fans at Oneil's Place. She debuted the video for her latest single How We Living, which she directed, and her new band Rockfor ...more
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Aba Sykes places second in Caribbean talent showcase
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
THE reigning Miss Jamaica Caribbean Talented TEEN Aba Sykes recently won the first runner-up title in the prestigious Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented TEEN Queen 2011/2012 pageant held on December in Basseterre, St Kitts. EighTEEN-year-old Sykes walk ...more
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RASCO: All about the music
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
THERE are many young artistes knocking on the doors of the entertainment industry for that big break, but not everyone has what it takes to get in. One artiste, who has definitely shown his credentials for his big break is Head Concussion's Rasco. A ...more
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NBA Player Profile - Kemba Walker
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Name: Kemba Walker Team: Charlotte Bobcats Position: Point Guard NBA Statistics: 11.1 (points), 3.0 (assists), 2.8 (rebounds) Background: If you were to pick the 2011-2012 NBA draft from college achievements alone, then Kemba Walker would be num ...more
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Meet Prospect College
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Established: 1956 Founder: Sir Harold Mitchell Population: 34 Address: Prospect, PO Box 38,Ocho Rios, St, Ann Motto: In Deo Spes/In God We Trust Interesting facts Sir Harold Mitchell was a British parliamentarian, who was also a colonel in the ...more
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Skill and athleticism paraded at UWI Scholarship Festival
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
OVER 100 Jamaican sixth-form students from across the island gathered at the University of The West Indies (UWI) Mona campus over the period of January 3-5, for the UWI Scholarship Festival. The festival saw scouts representing a total of seven inst ...more
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Thompson Town Thriller
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
ON December 6, just before TEENage Observer went on Christmas break, we made our last stop for the semester at Thompson Town High School. Located in the cool hills of Mocho, Clarendon the students got an awesome treat before the school break. Here's ...more
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TEENage Hitlist
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
WHAT makes a hit? Is it the lyrics, the artiste, the hype at the time? Is it "something special" about the voice or riddim? The TEENage Hitlist pinpoints the hits and the misses as soon as we hear both local and international releases. Local Hit Of ...more
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Fiery pretenders
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Eastern Conference AFTER boasting a league's best 8-1 record last week, the Miami Heat have gone from serious contenders to title pretenders, losing their three games of the week to leave them with an 8-4 record. While there was still speculation, ...more
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Scotiabank fetes scholars
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
RECENTLY, Scotiabank scholars were not only excited about their status, but moreso about being feted with a pool party and barbecue. The bank along with PanMedia Group hosted the retreat for the past and present scholarship awardees. A yearly event ...more
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Help celebrate World Wetlands Day
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
THE US Embassy in Kingston has sent out an invitation for TEENs to join their photo celebration, under the theme 'Wetlands Tourism: A Great Experience'. All can showcase the beauty of wetlands along with their talent by submitting their best photogr ...more
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In case U missed it
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Rumour has it... Rumours about the termination of celebrity couple Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith's happy home have yet again surfaced. Is this admired celebrity couple really headed for divorce? The superstar duo has been defending the status of thei ...more
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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL ROUND-UP
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Swans stick up the Gunners EPL: The biggest upset of the new calendar year took place on Sunday as Swansea City came from behind to clip Arsenal 3-2. The in-form Robin van Persie fired the Gunners into the lead before being pegged back by a penalty ...more
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Best of 2011
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Before you realised it, 2011 swept by. But if you were paying attention you would have seen, heard, experienced some of the things that made our Best Of list this year. The wacky, spectacular, imaginative and creative all made the list, and if you d ...more
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Shaggy & Friends thrill for charity
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The third staging of the Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation philanthropic concert series Shaggy & Friends Concert last Saturday on the lawns of Jamaica House. The concert's opening statement by Shaggy reinforced the purpose of the its staging, ...more
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Let's resolve to do better
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
A new year has begun and with every new beginning it marks a chance for us all to start afresh. And as habit will dictate, many of us have already started to think about or have made our New Year's resolutions. However, let's face it, most of us tend ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew - January 10
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
LAST week's feature spoke about the platypus existing only in Australia, which sparked some interest in finding out more about this indigenous creature. So this week, we will again focus on the Australian platypus. 1. The platypus is an egg-laying, ...more
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In case U missed it - January 10
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Rihanna makes her way to the top It is alleged that Barbadian pop star Rihanna is the top-selling digital artiste in the United States. According to Nielsen SoundScan, she has sold more than 47 million tracks to the end of 2011 putting her ahead of ...more
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TEEN CHEF - Roast Chicken & Potato Casserole
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
POTATO salad with a twist, that's what it is. Roast Chicken & Potato Casserole is a dish that entails ingredients that everyone will love, and can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as a meal itself. The chicken is so soft and deeply seasoned that ...more
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Talk Up Yout to start in January
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
TEENs across Jamaica can look for the new season of the groundbreaking show Talk Up Yout on Tuesday, January 31. The second season will continue to highlight and discuss topics that affect youths across the island, while encouraging them to talk up. ...more
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Miss Jamaica Universe: New Year, New team
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
WITH a new year before us, many persons are ready to take it on with new ideas, projects and resolutions. The new team for Miss Jamaica Universe is no different. After some ups and downs, the Miss Jamaica Universe (MJU) franchise has been placed in ...more
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NBA Player Profile - Kyrie Irving
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Name: Kyrie Irving Team: Cleveland Cavaliers Position: Point Guard NBA Statistics: 14.1 (points), 5.3 (assists), 3.9 (rebounds) Background: Though not an award-studded career, Kyrie Irving is already exhibiting what many established professionals ...more
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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL ROUND-UP
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Gritty victory FA Cup: Wayne Rooney scored a brace on Sunday as Manchester United recorded a morale-boosting 3-2 win over city rivals Manchester City in their third-round FA Cup encounter. Danny Welbeck provided the other goal for the Red Dev ...more
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UWI Open Campus - Unlocking the future with education
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
"We're using the technology to take the university to the people instead of waiting on the people to come to the classrooms." THIS is just one aspect of the philosophy of the University of the West Indies, Open Campus as it enters its fourth year of ...more
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Happy New Year
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
WE brought in the new year in fine style at the Palisadoes go-kart track with a combination of good food, good music and patrons ready to 'party rock'. The promoters of Absinthe Supernova were sure to deliver to the eager crowd from start to finish. ...more
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Shaggy & Friends kick-start 2012
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
TEENage caught up with members of the production team to give you a behind-the-scenes preview of what to expect from this star-studded production. According to producer Sharon Burke, this year's production will host many exciting and surprising elem ...more
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TEEN CHEF - Ham Pasta
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
TRADITIONALLY, a spot is reserved on our Christmas dinner plate for a side order which most times is ham. Apparently, there is leftover ham, so what do you plan to do with it? Throw it away? Are you crazy? Here is where you are given the opportunity ...more
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Playing with the right FLAVA
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
WINNERS of Fully Loaded 2011, Flava Unit's very own Matthew 'Badda Bling' Mothersill and Akeel 'Likkle Rich' Harris, have been making their mark on the Jamaican dancehall music secne with their amazing skills at disk jockeying. Recently, TEENage got ...more
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Females show up for Midnight Eclipse
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
PATRONS who were sceptical about whether or not the much-talked-about Midnight Eclipse could live up to its hype were in for a big surprise on New Year's Eve. With the Corporate Area filled with parties on the night, the party of choice for females ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew - January 3
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
HAPPY New Year everyone! This week, we focus on the people and culture of Australia as they celebrate their 111th year of Independence on January 1. 1. Australia was originally a British penal colony for exiled thieves and murderers. 2. Until 1984, ...more
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Mini Miss Jamaica Crowned
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Jamila Robertson (second left) second-place winner and Nia Francis (second right) third-place winner congratulate Dehandra Blackwood (centre) on her victory as Mini Miss Jamaica 2011. Looking on is K’Yana Edwards (left) fourthplace winner and A ...more
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SHHH's loud selections
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
CHRISTMAS holidays here in Jamaica doesn’t bring much more than Christmas breeze. With fashion, there isn’t usually much change because we can’t adopt the oversized, thick jackets, multiple layers and thick knitted pieces like in th ...more
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Tashay’s kids flick for charity
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
TASHAY’S Kids Flick for Charity — Movie Day at the Palace Cineplex at Sovereign Plaza on Saturday, December 17, hosted approximately 75 wards from three different children’s home in Kingston. Walker’s Place of Safety, Mustard ...more
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Tara and the crew
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
1. Tara and the crew: Tara-Gayle Allen (fifth from left front) is celebrated at her 18th birthday dinner on Tuesday, December 20 at Gaucho's Grill by close friends: (Front row from left) Jenbli Cox; Taceta White; Ashley Brown; Vanessa Knowles; Tara; ...more
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Parties galore
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
LAX On Friday, December 16, Opulence Events staged the event LAX at Hope Gardens. Although the event got off to a late start, the patrons still came out to enjoy the vibe. Great music was provided by DJ Cyclone DJ Kyratt and DJ Karyzma as patrons da ...more
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Samsung Galaxy S II: Speed and sizzling style
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Earlier this year the Korean firm, Samsung, announced the successor to one of its most successful and highly rated smartphones — Galaxy S, with the Galaxy S II. The Galaxy SII was recently launched in Jamaica, operational on both major carrier ...more
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Hanna, Newby give thoughts on the youth
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
A few weeks ago, TEENage spoke with Lisa Hanna and Warren Newby, two politicians who serve the youth. Hanna, who held a seat in Parliament before it was dissolved just over two weeks ago in preparation for the December 29 general election, is the Op ...more
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Pepita will no longer host Intense
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Television personality, Pepita Little, has been relieved of her duties on TVJ's Entertainment show, Intense. It was reported that Pepita, who hosted the show for the past three years was dismissed after finding herself in an altercation with her co- ...more
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Something to think about: Government
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The way people in democracies think of the government as something different from themselves is a real handicap. And, of course, sometimes the government confirms their opinion. — Lewis Mumford The best argument against democracy is a five-mi ...more
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TEEN CHEF: Michi Shopping
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
AT times, it can be a time-consuming task to get the items on your grocery list. It is only natural to stand in the aisles with both hands occupied with items while you, with much difficulty, attempt to make a decision. But what would you use to mak ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew - December 27
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
LAST week we looked at some Christmas traditions around the world and it wouldn't be fair if we didn't highlight the customs of the New Year's celebrations. 1. The French New Year is known as Jour des Étrennes or Day of New Year's Presents. I ...more
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TEENage Hitlist - December 27
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
WHAT makes a hit? Is it the lyrics, the artiste, the hype at the time? Is it "something special" about the voice or rhythm? The TEENage Hitlist pinpoints the hits and the misses as soon as we hear both local and international releases. Local Hit Of ...more
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UTech tops Sagicor UTech Debating Championship
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Alysia Moulton-White (left), assistant manager, group marketing, Sagicor with the top teams in the inaugural Sagicor UTech National Debating Championship 2011 on December 17, 2011. From second left to right: winning team of School of Business Adminis ...more
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Scotiabank Golden Cleats Awards
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Veronica Campbell-Brown, (centre) Female Athlete of the Year is all smiles as she converses with Donald Quarrie, Olympian and second vice-president of the JAAA and Lissant Mitchell, CEO of Scotia Investments and Senior Vice President Wealth Managemen ...more
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NBA Player Profile: Ricky Rubio
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Name: Ricky Rubio Team: Minnesota Timberwolves Position: Point Guard NBA Statistics: N/A Background: Born October 21, 1990, Ricky Rubio is one of the players from the 2011-2012 rookie class set to take the NBA ablaze this season. Though just 2 ...more
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Tell-tale opening day
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
THE NBA nation was greeted to a Merry Christmas on Sunday as the 2011-2012 NBA season kicked off as scheduled. The day featured five anticipating encounters that has given early indication as to what is to be expected of the franchises this season. ...more
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Christmas at the Mansion
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
LAST Saturday the TEENage Observer Writer's Club enjoyed an afternoon of mingling, games, gift exchange and, of course, a bit of lunch. In short, we had Christmas in a mansion. Set inside the ballroom of the historic Devon House, we got the chance t ...more
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Shades of CHRISTMAS
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
THE worldwide celebration of Christmas marks a time of happiness as carols are sung and the table is filled with delectable dishes to satisfy the taste buds of family and friends. The tree is lit and with an array of gifts, faces are animated with l ...more
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Flexxing with Jason DERULO
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
HE'S known for hits such as Ridin Solo, In My Head, Whatcha Say, and What If, all culled from his 2010 self-titled studio album. Jason DeRulo has been writing and producing songs for other top names in the entertainment business before he even got hi ...more
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Devon House shares anniversary gifts with TEENage readers
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
IN celebration of Devon House's 130 years, its Development Company and Jamaica Observer asked the readers to re-engage in our history. As a museum, the heritage site is toured primarily by students islandwide, and we thought the best way to celebrat ...more
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TEEN CHEF - Fruit Cake
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
ON the morning of Christmas it can be a wonderful feeling to know that at the end of the dinner there is cake and sorrel for dessert. TEENChef already helped you with the sorrel, so how about doing the cake yourself too? Following each step closely ...more
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10 things I get you never knew
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
CHRISTMAS is upon us and though it is a holiday widely celebrated worldwide, there are many different traditions and customs that are native to each country. Today we look at some popular ones. 1 In Rome, Italy, cannon are fired from Castel St Angel ...more
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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL ROUND-UP
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
City show Championship mettle EPL: Manchester City answered critics of their ability to cope with the rigors of the Premier League title race by defeating Arsenal 1-0 at home. City -- who endured a turbulent two weeks, which saw them eliminated from ...more
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Why just now and what to expect
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
NBA Preview 2011-2012 MONTHS of turmoil and conflict as to how the revenue should be allocated between the owners and the players, has resulted in the 2011-2012 NBA season being delayed to December 25, approximately three months after its originally ...more
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Something to think about: Family
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life. — Albert Einstein Nobody has ever before asked the nuclear family to live all by itself in a box the way we do. With no relatives, no support, we’ve put it in an impossible situati ...more
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10 things I bet you never knew - December 13
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
LEOPARDS are considered one of the most exotic animals worldwide, oftentimes captured to make clothing or to their patterns used to produce many household items. Today, let’s step back and take a look at some interesting facts about this extra ...more
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I-Octane & Digicel ink second deal
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
CHART-TOPPING dancehall artiste Byiome ‘I-Octane’ Muir re-signed his contract as Digicel Brand Ambassador for a second year running. The re-signing also coincided with the official launch of the artiste’s debut album, Crying To The ...more
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Flexxing with TOK
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
RECENTLY Alistaire 'Alex' McCalla and Roshaun 'Bay-C' Clarke, two members of one of Jamaica's most celebrated musical groups — TOK, flexxed with TEENage clearing up rumours of a break-up as well as giving you, our valued readers, an update as t ...more
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