http://www.toronto-lime.com The latest in Caribbean entertainment news en-us http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080423_ira_afterparty_at_revival.htm Revival Reggae Sundays will host the official after party for the 27th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080423_junior_reiad_enters_the_danger_zone.htm Through its ongoing association with SoBe Entertainment, the Danger Zone Music Group has done it again this time by signing reggae icon and current international superstar Junior 'One Blood' Reid. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080423_ziadie_cup_sponsors.htm Grace Kennedy Remittance Services/ Western Union, Super Clubs, JN International Money Transfer, Air Jamaica, Virtual Enterprise, Decco Designs and Jamaicans.com, have all signed on to sponsor the 2008 Ziadie Memorial Cup Soccer Match. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080423_alaine_headlines_in_tdot.htm Billed as "The Heavenly Alaine," songbird Alaine will be heading to Toronto,Canada this weekend for a special concert celebrating the hit makers of the past and present.. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080423_pressure_to_headline_in_barbados.htm Culture reggae crooner Pressure Buss Pipe is preparing to headline at the Barbados "Reggae on the Hill" festival, on Sunday, April 27. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080421_caribana2008_schedule_announced.htm ScotiaBank CARIBANA announced several exciting advancements for this year's festival in a press conference held at the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) on Monday. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080418_richie_spice_di_place_land_vid_debut.htm Culture reggae star Richie Spice's commentary on a social crisis affecting Caribbean immigrants during air travel to the States is getting worldwide attention in the video for his new single, "The Plane Land." http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080416_hiphop_exploiting_reggae_resources.htm After only one year in existence the first ever reggae/dancehall record pool has seen its membership grown from only a few disc jockeys to well over 400, all in a matter of months. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080416_crossovah_releases_single_for_2008.htm Crossovah is one musical group to keep on the radar of the Caribbean scene after the success of the last single "Wuk Up Yuh Waist" during Trinidad's 2008 Carnival, Crossovah returns with their Smooth and Groovy single "Doing Just Fine." http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_vp_signs_deal_with_koch.htm VP Records, the pioneering and dominant force in reggae music, today announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with KOCH Entertainment, the largest independent distributor in Canada. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_new_carnival_for_the_calendar.htm The Palm Beach Multicultural Organization (PBMOI) is introducing a new carnival to the calendar. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_richie_spice_shoots_new_video.htm Culture reggae star Richie Spice is excited about the release of his new album, Gideon Boot, set to hit store shelves on May 13. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_soul_rebellion_gives_back_lands_mavado_billboard_mag.htm Dancehall sensation Mavado has faced his share of troubles but this week sees his name in a more positive note as he's featured in Billboard Magazine, for his contributions to music and his charitable inclinations in his country. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_pressure_shows_love_and_affection_throughout_the_world.htm Since the release of his new album, reggae crooner Pressure Buss Pipe has been relentlessly spreading his sounds, in and out of the islands. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_alaine_on_the_rise_with_new_album.htm Songbird Alaine has been wowing crowds home and away with hit tracks from her new album, Sacrifice. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_we_sponsors_miss_queen_delegates.htm Canada's premiere West Indian Entertainment magazine, WE announced today that it will be sponsoring two contestants competing in Jamaal Magloire’s 2nd Annual Miss Queen of the Islands beauty pageant taking place on July 5th. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080414_miss_queen_sashing.htm Fourteen beauties were sashed on Saturday at De Great Iron Pot Restaurant and Banquet Hall for the 2nd annual 'Miss Queen of the Islands', which will be hosted by NBA star Jamaal Magloire on July 5th. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_axis_of_evil_comedy_stars.htm In town this weekend, the guys who brought you the wildly popular “Axis of Evil Comedy Tour,”Ahmed Ahmed, Maz Jobrani and guest Dean Obeidallah. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_amani_to_headline_at_rapsofest.htm Anne-Marie Woods aka Amani (The Contemporary Blues Poet of Toronto)... has been selected to be the main feature on Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at the Women of de Oral Tradition Showcase in Trinidad as part of the 19th Annual RapsoFest. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_intl_reggae_collide_this_april.htm Revival Reggae Sundays dance party will feature some of the reggae industry’s biggest artists this month. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_jamaica_college_old_boys_confident.htm With recent victories in two Alumni High school soccer tournaments the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida (JCOBAFL) is confident their team will be victorious at the 4th Annual Dennis Ziadie Cup Memorial Soccer Match on Saturday April 26th, 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_producers_to_work_with_magnum.htm Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall is committed to equipping the winners with the tools to take the dancehall world by storm. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_alison_hinds_garners_4_award_nominations.htm After the highly anticipated release of her debut solo album SOCA QUEEN (produced by the renowned Salaam Remi) in November 2007, ALISON HINDS the undisputed Queen Of Soca continues her reign in 2008, picking up four prestigious nominations with two major Caribbean Award Shows. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_rmaa.htm In recognition of Black Music Month, The 2nd Annual Reggae Achievement Awards will be held Sunday, June 8, 2008 in the Trillium Ballroom of the Holiday Inn Select Hotel located at 970 Dixon Rd, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_digicel_u20_at_sunderland.htm The Digicel Kick Start Clinic's Journey of Champions began on Saturday April 5 when the eight Caribbean boys, selected by International footballer John Barnes, travelled from Jamaica to the UK to train at Sunderland AFC's Academy of Light. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_israel_ballet.htm International dance superstars from around the world - including Germany, Israel, Lithuania, Russia, Spain, and Vienna and principals from the National Ballet of Canada - will grace the stage together on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts for the 7th annual Stars of the 21st Century. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080410_lutan_fyah_sets_europe_ablaze.htm With stops in Germany, Italy and France, Lutan now blazes through Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia, getting a great response on his six-week Europe tour. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080331_fusion5.htm The fifth installment from the Fusion V movement took place inside Solarium on Friday March 28th, 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080407_fayeann_cover_of_we.htm Canadian hottie ‘Jully Black’ graced the February cover and soulful Jamaican sisters ‘Brick and Lace’ donned the March cover. In April, WE keeps the pages burning with Trinidad’s most talked about female artist, Faye-Ann Lyons. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080407_west_palm_beach_carnival.htm The Palm Beach Multicultural Organization Inc (PBMOI) will host the first annual "West Palm Beach Carnival" at the South Florida Fair Grounds, West Palm Beach on Saturday June 14th 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080407_digicel_cricket.htm Vice captain Ramnaresh Sarwan may have relieved the Gordon Greenidge led selection panel of one responsibility leading into the upcoming Digicel Test Series against Australia with a bold declaration after batting West Indies to a series levelling victory in the Second Digicel Test at the Queen’s Park Oval. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080327_bacchanal_beauty_week.htm Making its grand debut is the Jergen’s Bacchanal Beauty Week with additional sponsorship provided by Geddes Refrigeration Ltd., Novelty Party Rental and Designworx. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080324_machel_ready_to_rock_ny.htm Soca superstar Machel Montano is set to rock the cultural capital of the world when he headlines twice in one night at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Friday, March 28. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080319_dangerzone_takeing_music_to_higher_level.htm The Danger Zone Music Group emerged in the year 2000 out of a need to provide positive and quality music to the masses. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080324_sanjay_getting_positive_response.htm Sanjay has been getting and overwhelmingly positive response from the reggae market for his transformed image. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080324_queen_for_a_day.htm Tarrus Riley’s hit single, “She’s Royal,” is an appropriate song to describe the action and mannerism of lead actress Gloria Surage in Yvette Martin’s play “Queen For A Day.”. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080317_bacchanal_jamaica.htm It has been a phenomenal start for Bacchanal Jamaica and if the jam-packed Friday night fetes are any indication of what’s to come in the final month, socaphiles can expect an electrifying carnival 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080318_jah_cure_maintains_focus.htm Jah Cure has remained focused and continues to make a significant impact on the local and international scene with a European tour scheduled for this summer as well as several new tunes released. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080317_linkup_media_sponsors_opencode_dominoes.htm The International Open Domino Inc. will host their 1st annual Open Code Tournament. The two-day tournament is scheduled to be held on April 19th-20th,from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the Caribbean Performing Arts Center (CPAC) 1020 E 48th Street, Brooklyn NY 11203. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080317_rebelmix_expands.htm Rebelmix, the Caribbean's first and leading full-service digital distribution solution, in its continued effort to bring Caribbean art forms and talent greater exposure on the global market has expanded its horizon by signing one of the largest labels from the Eastern Caribbean. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080317_cezar_live_at_kingstons_beer_tnl.htm Cezar now returns with what some consider his best effort yet. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080317_4th_annual_dennis_zaidie_cup.htm The 4th Annual soccer match between the Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida and the St. George's College Old Boys Association of Florida for the Dennis Zaidie Trophy, will take place at 4.00 pm on Saturday April 26th, 2008 at the Silver Shores Park, in Miramar. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080313_tempo_launches_badness_outta_style.htm Tempo, the Caribbean’s premier entertainment network, is pleased to announce a continuation of its antiviolence pro-social campaign, BADNESS OUTTA STYLE, with the new show, “Badness Outta Style,” which premiers on Sunday. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080310_grenada_diaspora_celebrates_globally.htm MARCH 13, 2008 will mark the 29th anniversary since the Grenadian people, led by Maurice Bishop's New Jewel Movement (NJM), indigenously took the destiny of their country into their own hands and gave birth to the first and only armed popular revolution in the Commonwealth Caribbean. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080312_culture_shock_cd_release.htm Canada’s Most Celebrated Club DJ, Baba Kahn has teamed up with SPG Music to release his highly anticipated debut album “Culture Shock”. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080311_davilles_yesterday_tops_cvm_video_chart.htm Daville continues to hold strides with his music video 'Yesterday' it has held the number one position for two consecutive weeks, on the Hit list Video Countdown Chart on CVM, and the feedback it has been receiving is very encouragin. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080311_ms_triniti_burnin_up_airwaves.htm Ms. Triniti, who’s single “Bongce Along” peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hip Hop/RnB Singles Sales Chart last year, is once again setting U.S. airwaves afire with her scorching new single “Wi Burnin (Woy Yoy Yoy).”. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080312_bet_media_partner_for_reggae_charity_concert.htm Black Entertainment Television (BET) has joined the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ campaign, partnering with Team Jamaica Bickle and VP Records on the ‘Team Jamaica on the Road to Beijing’ Reggae Charity Concert, to be held at Brooklyn College on April 20th. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080310_comedians_for_climate_project.htm The worldwide comedy phenomenon, Russell Peters, returns to Montreal to host a special evening of comedy to raise funds and awareness for Al Gore's not-for-profit The Climate Project-Canada (CP-C) initiative on Saturday, April 5th. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080310_mastamind_celebrates_3_years.htm On March 10th 2005, Natasha Andrews-Noel and Shawn Noel, came together to start the company Mastamind Productions. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080310_magnum_developing_talent.htm The judges of Magnum Kings and Queens of the Dancehall bring a wealth of Dancehall knowledge with decades of experience in the Music industry and know how to manage careers and 'buss' new talent. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080310_st_patricks_day_is_coming.htm J. Malone’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Movie Towne, is pleased to announce the Irish invasion with the band CALOGA direct from Dublin, Ireland. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_scotiabank_is_caribana2k8_title_sponsor.htm Scotia Bank and the Festival management Committee (FMC) of CARIBANA announced earlier today, a two year partnership that will see Scotia Bank become the title sponsor of North America's largest Caribbean festival (CARIBANA). http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080307_machel_at_msg.htm Soca superstar Machel Montano is getting ready to shine in the spotlight once again when he headlines at New York's famed Madison Square Garden (MSG) on Friday, March 28. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080307_mavado_gives_back.htm Dancehall's bad boy David "Mavado" Brooks will be setting his sights on doing good when he headlines the 2008 Soul Rebellion event on March 11th in Negril, Jamaica. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080307_grillaras_production.htm Rebelmix, the Caribbean's leading digital music distributor, and Khabir 'Kabs' Bonner, owner and operator of Grillaras Productions have teamed up to bring a different flavour of reggae music to the fore. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_reggae_sundays_returns.htm Reggae Sundays returns on Sunday March 23rd with a special tribute for Women’s History Month. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_cahfi_seeks_to_promote_awareness.htm On March 11th 2008, the Caribbean-American Heritage Foundation Inc, CAHFI is scheduled to launch the first in their series of educational workshops geared towards promoting the awareness and recognition of Caribbean-Americans and their contribution to the United States of America. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_beenieman_still_the_most_popular.htm Love him or hate him, Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis still remains the most popular artiste around. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_laugh_it_off.htm Beat the winter blues. Call on your girl friends and make plans for Saturday, April 5 to check out three of Canada’s funniest female comics; Debra DiGiovanni, Laurie Elliott and Kristeen von Hagen at Toronto’s Panasonic Theatre. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_education_is_no_joke_tour_culminates_on_positive_note.htm We are showing that it is not difficult to motivate students and that the work that is necessary can be done with the right planning and execution. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_i_octane_crosses_the_poverty_line.htm I-Octane recently received recognition at the Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards for his music video 'Stab Vampire' and his latest video 'Poverty' seems set to follow in the same direction. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080305_coskel_univ_and_zerphis_sign_multimillion_deal.htm Distribution Deal with Exclusive Japanese Wholesaler Zerphis, Poises Coskel University Clothing Line for Premiere Placement in Major Markets. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080304_patrons_follow_di_arrow_to_magnum.htm By the time Mavado, Bounty Killa and Ninja Man exited the stage at about 6 am, Magnum Follow Di Arrow 2008 had already gone down in dancehall history as one of the best shows ever to grace the shores of Jamaica's north coast. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080229_king_chero_records.htm A new Record Label is being launched in the UK to help promote artists in the Caribbean and Hip Life music arena. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_magnum_kings_and_queens_gives_power_to_the_people.htm Jamaicans have an acute sense of what constitutes quality and in an artiste. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_st_lucia_jazz_lineup.htm The St. Lucia Tourist Board announces the musical line-up for the 17th anniversary of the St. Lucia Jazz Festival, slated for May 2 - May 11, 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_musicwerks.htm New Digital Business Platform Provides Up and Coming Artists and Independent Labels With The Essential Tools and Services Needed to Master the Music Industry. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_additional_saltimbanco_performances.htm Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming demand, the Saltimbanco Arena Tour has added two performances on Friday, August 15 and Friday, August 23 at 3:30 p.m. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_education_is_no_joke.htm The No Joke Entertainment and VP Records "Education is No Joke" School tour continued to blaze a trail last week with some of Jamaica's top entertainers visiting their Alma Maters. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_steelie_bashment_appreciation.htm In appreciation for the throngs of ticket holding fans that weren't able to get into his sold-out birthday affair, New York's ruling champion soundman Steelie Bashment is hosting an appreciation party, granting free access to anyone with an unused ticket from his 2008 Red and White Birthnight Affair. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_digicel_kickstart_additional_footballers_for_sunderland.htm Impressed by the immense talent seen throughout the region, Sunderland AFC makes decision to take an additional two footballers. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080228_soul_rebellion.htm Dancehall's bad boy David "Mavado" Brooks will be setting his sights on doing good when he headlines the 2008 Soul Rebellion event on March 11th in Negril, Jamaica. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080224_carriacou_2k8_roadmarch.htm Pupa L’eendi didn’t defend his titles this year for Carriacou carnival but still won Road March making it three Road March titles in a row, with 2008 hit ‘Rum Ohhh’. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080220_gt_soca_monarch.htm Adrian Dutchin picked up his third Soca Monarch title in the last four years, reclaiming the crown from defending champion Malo, with his tune ”No Place Like Home”. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080221_trinal_knights_2k8_theme.htm Fresh from a 2007 Band of the Year title (Category B) in their first year out the gate, Dexter Seusahai's team of professional mas-makers is ready to make a splash with a unique and intricate display of creativity and colour. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080221_black_history_366days.htm Americans have recognized Black History annually since 1926, first as “Negro History Week” and later as “Black History Month.”. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080221_toronto_art_expo.htm The Toronto Art Expo, Canada's premiere fine art exhibition and sale, celebrates its sixth year with its largest show ever featuring over 350 established Canadian and international artists and galleries from 12 countries. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080220_sunderland_afc_awaits_caribbean_footballers.htm England Premier League Club, Sunderland AFC is eagerly awaiting the imminent arrival of the six Caribbean U20 footballers who will be spending a week at the Premier League club's Academy of Light following the conclusion and final selection of the Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics in Jamaica. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080220_ms_triniti.htm International recording and performing artiste Ms. Triniti, known for her unique musical fusion style known as “Ragga Hop”, is riding high on the successful release of her latest track “Wi Burnin (Woy Yoy Yoy)” and its Soca remix version. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080220_elephant_chris_brown_release.htm Pop and RnB singer, 18 years-old Chris Brown, is the latest in a slew of international acts to have combined their talents with that of dancehall's Energy God, Elephant Man. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080219_sanjay_transformed.htm When Sanjay released 'Man of My Word' on the Guardian Angel Riddim for the Fresh Air Label in 2007. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080219_digicel_kickstart_final_leg.htm The eighth and final leg of the Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics ended in Jamaica yesterday with a 1-0 win for the Jamaica National U20's against Seba United. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080218_edu_is_no_joke.htm The tour has been reuniting some of Jamaica's most popular artistes with their Alma Maters and this week surprised the students of three schools in different parts of the island. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080218_reggaeu.htm A riveting new documentary that examines the underbelly of the reggae culture internationally with shocking footage and brutally frank interviews is scheduled for release in the American market during Reggae month, on Tuesday February 26. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080212_saltimbanco.htm Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the Saltimbanco Arena Tour will stop in Toronto at the Air Canada Centre for a limited engagement from August 13 to August 24, 200. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080202_bunji_tops_soca_monarch.htm After the smoke cleared at the Queens Park Oval last night, it was Bunji Garlin who came out on top in the Power Soca Monarch Category. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080130_king_semifinals.htm A dissappointed Geraldo Viera Sr. came in 19th out of the 20 semi-finalists competing last night, after placing 1st at the preliminaries the week before. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080129_panorama_semifinal_results.htm Results from Sunday's Semi-Final at Queens Park Savannah. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080128_tnt_calypso_monarch_finalists.htm The finalist of the 2008 Calypso Monarch has been announced, but not without protest from last years winner Weston Rawlins (Cro Cro). http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080126_tnt_queen_of_carnival_comp.htm Reigning Toronto Caribana Queen, Tamara Alleyne-Gittens tied for first place (with Lenora Caterson) in the preliminary round of the 'Queen of the Bands' competition earlier this week http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080124_panorama_semifinalists.htm by order of appearance http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_luciano_comes_full_circle.htm After releasing over 40 full length albums, Luciano is back with his new work: 'Jah Is My Navigator'. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_digicel_kickstart_st_kitts.htm At a surprise meet and greet at the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport in Basseterre St. Kitts, Sam Condor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, welcomed John Barnes, Head Coach of the Digicel Clinics. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_cecile_nominated_for_2_awards.htm Ce'Cile has started the New Year on good footing. She is now reaping the fruits of the hard work invested in her career last year as she sits among the best of the best in Richie B's Excellence in Music and Entertainment (EME) Award for Vocalist of the Year and in the Reggae Music Academy Awards where she is nominated for Best Solo Female Reggae Vocal Performance with her single 'I'm Waiting'. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_eme_awards_set_for_feb7.htm By popular demand the fourth installment of the Annual Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards, (EMEs) will for the first time be aired from outside the studios of Hot 102 FM. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_theatre_direct_brings_the_heaven_shop.htm Theatre Direct, one of the country’s leading creators of exceptional theatre for young audiences, is proud to present Binti’s Journey, an adaptation of Deborah Ellis’s award-winning novel The Heaven Shop. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_uma_launches_in_caribbean.htm The 1st annual Caribbean Urban Music Awards- launches in Jamaica on the 26th of April 2008 on the prestigious James Bond Beach in Ochios Rios, Jamaica. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_digicel_kickstart_3rd_leg_complete.htm The third and final day of the Barbados Digicel Kick Start Clinics ended with an arduous 2-1 win for the National Under-19 team. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_digicel_clinics_to_strengthen_football_in_barbados.htm The first day of the Barbados Digicel Clinics has already made an impression with the Barbados football fraternity. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080123_jadine_shines_with_new_video.htm There are many stars from the Caribbean but there is only one Jadine. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/08012_bling_and_ting.htm Caribbean music has always been depicted in certain ways - artists are almost always vying for love, lust, power or revenge, common themes in urban music emanating from the American hip-hop and rap game. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080122_soca_monarch_finalists_announced.htm Twenty one fnalists have been announced to compete at 'Fantastic Friday' (Int'l Soca Monarch Finals) to be held on Carnival Friday February 1st at the Queens Park Oval. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080119_a_winter_tale_screenings.htm Worldwide screening dates for 'A Winter Tale' and 'Talk it Out' announced. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_get_on_on_de_road.htm As the race for the National Road March honours heats up and songs jockey for prime position in the final stretch, there is one that is on the lips of all soca lovers be they toddlers or elder. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_samba_squad_jumpstarts_carnval.htm Can’t make it to Rio for Carnaval? Well tear off your parka ‘cause Samba Squad is bringing Rio to Lula Lounge with a Brazilian Carnaval party on Friday, February 1st. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_glow_2008.htm Over the past seven years Island Style Entertainment has produced Glow-Wear White event – one of the premiere parties on the calendar of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival season, but has not limited itself to these shores. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_digicel_kickstart_football_2nd_leg.htm The third and last day of the Haiti Digicel Kick Start Clinic saw an aggressive and exciting game with strong defenses by both sides on Monday, January 14. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_callaloo_launches_2k8_theme.htm Callaloo will be making history as they introduce mas in schools starting with Bendale High School in Toronto. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_linkup_media.htm LinkUp Media- the parent company of LinkUp Radio 93.5FM WVIP, Plush TV, Caribbean Link Newspaper, and Jamrock Magazine - is the largest Caribbean owned media house in the Tri-state area, serving over 2 million Caribbean-Americans. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_magnum_kings_and_queens_of_dancehall_talent_show.htm With the promise of Millions of dollars worth of cash and prizes to be won, Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall has been able to attract the best dancehall talent in the country and has proved its legitimacy as dancehall's premier talent show. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_mr_dale_spreading_his_addiction.htm Dale Rudder a.k.a “Mr. Dale” has definitely played his part in preventing us soca addicts from “kicking” our habit, with the release of his video for the track “Soca Junkie”. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_peter_ram_pumpin_up_the_charts.htm Peter Ram, the man who last year brought us the mega hit, “Woman by my side” is yet again making musical waves with his current chart climber, “Pumpin” and its accompanying music video. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_dvybz_socas_next_big_thing.htm The hot new soca group d’Vybz Band, in a just a year has created its own unique sounds that blends soca, calypso, dancehall and hip-hop, securing it a special place in the Caribbean and world music industry. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_coba_yebo.htm COBA, Collective of Black Artists leaps boldly into its 15th year with YEBO! – a season program that pays homage to African traditions and blazes an exciting trail for the future of contemporary dance. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_digicel_kickstart_football_1st_leg.htm The third and last day of the Guyana Digicel Kick Start Clinic saw a well contested game with many strong tackles on the soaked pitch at the National Park Rugby field. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080116_got_to_have_faith.htm Life and Style Entertainment launches 2008 with the Toronto premiere of “Got To Have Faith”, written and Directed by Dwaine Mitchell. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_elvis_tops_chutney_soca_monarch.htm The 2008 NLCB Chutney Soca Monarch kicked off in fine style at the Rienzi Complex in Couva on Saturday night with 30 artistes delivering the best in Chutney Soca as they vied for a place in the Grand Final scheduled for Saturday 19th January at Skinner Park in San Fernando. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_gyptian_premieres_new_video.htm No stranger to the limelight, acclaimed reggae artist Gyptian returns to the spotlight as he unveils the video for the first single from his sophomore album, "I Can Feel Your Pain." http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_wayne_wonder_kicks_off_album_tour.htm After all these years of bringing us eloquent rhymes professing uncomplicated love and undying affection, Wayne Wonder continues to delight fans everywhere. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_take_ah_drink.htm SW Storm releases his new single for Carnival 2008 titled “Take ah Drink”. This track has an “old skool” soca feel with a modern day musical arrangement and one wacky hook line. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_soca_monarch_semifinalists_announced.htm Sixty-two artists have been announced to compete at the 2008 Soca Monarch semi-finals. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_no_stopping_lutan_fyah.htm Coming off a successful festive season Lutan Fyah is now gearing up for the release of his latest album dubbed 'Old Capitol'. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_island_stubs_levels_the_playing_field.htm By using cutting edge technology, Island Stubs is fast becoming the first choice for Caribbean event promoters, producers and patrons who are seeking electronic ticketing solutions. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_touch_the_sky.htm LKTYP is proud to present Michael Miller’s new play Touch the Sky a new work in celebration of Black History Month. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_st_kitts_carnival_review.htm The streets of Basseterre were flooded with revelers and mas players jamming to the sounds of various sound systems, dj’s and bands. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_john_barnes_gives_guyana_coaches_advice.htm Caribbean-born International footballer John Barnes' opening remarks during the first day of the Digicel Kick Start Clinics in Guyana was the definitive message to the 24 players of the Guyana National U-20 team and their five coaches. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080110_tnt_village_at_ing_miami_marathon.htm The beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago will be showcased during the upcoming ING Miami Marathon, to be held on Sunday, January 27th 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_a_winter_tale_kicks_off_in_toronto.htm On Thursday January 31st, award-winning filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon's multimedia organization CaribbeanTales will kick off Black History Month with a special screening and reception to launch the Toronto theatrical release of her acclaimed feature film A Winter Tale. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_digicel_kick_start_launches_in_guyana.htm Digicel, the largest sponsors of football in the Caribbean, launched the Digicel Kick Start Clinics in Guyana today. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_magnum_kings_and_queens_of_dancehall_a_revolution.htm As the New Year dawns in Jamaica, dancehall lovers all over the globe are in a heightened state of anticipation waiting for the premier of Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall this Saturday, January 5th 2008 at 9pm on TVJ. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_jadine_releases_hot_new_video.htm Jadine aka Soca Deva hits off the New Year on a high note as she releases the video for her first single, "Don't Call My Phone." http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_shaggy_and_akon_make_sweet_music.htm Shaggy's Intoxication blasted onto the Billboard Reggae Chart at number 1 when it hit shelves in November, and now it's heating up as he teams up with hip-hop mastermind Akon on his next single. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_billboard_names_top_artists_of_2007.htm The year is over and the charts are in. And although there have been infinite predictions from industry pundits, the only chart that really matters, at least in the U.S., is the Billboard chart. Here is how Billboard stacked up reggae's top artists for 2007. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_biggie_irie_ready_to_defend_in_tnt.htm Barbadian Singer/Songwriter Geoffrey Cordle known in the music arena as “Biggie Irie” will be defending his title of International Groovy Soca Monarch in Trinidad and Tobago at the Soca Monarch finals on Feb 1st 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_caspa_and_alley_cat_go_digital_with_rebelmix.htm Rebelmix, the Caribbean's first and leading full-service digital distribution solution, has teamed up with groundbreaking producer Kasadie "Caspa" Jones to place his recent release, The Banner Riddim, on the Apple iTunes Store and other leading digital retailers worldwide. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080107_a_winter_tale.htm Frances-Anne Solomon's acclaimed award-winning film will open to cinema goers this February! http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_return_fete_fast_approaching.htm For most people, a new year begins on January 1st but for the soca lovers of the world, a new year is signified with the arrival of a new Carnival season. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_we_mag_celebrates_tnt_carnival.htm In its short six month existence, WE Magazine has managed some pretty impressive covers, including entertainment icons Alison Hinds, Machel Montano and Jah Cure; but to kick off the 2008 New Year, the mag has chosen not to feature a familiar face on the cover, but rather his masterful art. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_official_statement_from_jah_cure.htm "2007 was a challenging year for me; however, throughout the year I was able to stay focused on the music while maintaining a positive attitude. I am here to uplift the people as I myself was once down..." http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_spice_daniel_rips_d_angel.htm In the eyes of many patrons, Spice eclipsed Mavado's brilliant performance at Sting 07 with at least four songs that all earned big forwards from the massive, notoriously hard-to-please crowd at Jamworld in Portmore. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_mastamind_project3_hits_stores.htm Da Mastamind Project 3 is now available in stores worldwide. This year’s compilation promises to keep you entertained from start to finish. The album will feature 16 tracks and one bonus track. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_pelf_comes_strong_for_carnival_2k8.htm The anagram is one which can be used to describe this talented and fashionable Soca artiste who is known in the entertainment arena as PELF. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/2008/080101_magnum_kings_and_queens_to_buss_new_talent.htm Saturday January 5th, 2008 will see the beginning of a new chapter in the history of dancehall music in Jamaica when the much touted and highly anticipated Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall will premier at 9 pm on TVJ. http://www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/tnt_events.htm The official NCC schedule of events for TnT Carnival was revised today. http://www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/tnt_fetes.htm An updated list of Carnival fetes and all-inclusives was revised today. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_torontolime_promoter_award.htm The 2-time International Soca Awards winning website, www.TORONTO-LIME.com, copped yet another accolade last week. This time the online entertainment site was named ‘Favourite Website’ at the New York Promoter Awards hosted at Rum Jungle in Queens. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_trelawny_family_day.htm Once again it is that time of the year for the annual Trelawny Family Fun Day set to take place at the Trelawny Multi Purpose Stadium on New Year's Day, Janaury 1, 2008. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_island_stubs_launched.htm On Tuesday December 18, Islandstubs.com officially launched its new Caribbean online ticketing service. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_shurwayne_collie_buddz_mastamind.htm Shawn Noel has brought together two of the Caribbean's brightest and most gifted artistes to produce a sure hit, that until now very few people even knew was going to happen. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_heart_to_art_and_rebelmix.htm Groundbreaking Heart to Art Music, New Yaard Entertainment, and Father Romie's Nuclear Records have teamed up with digital music distributor Rebelmix to release their 2 latest projects globally. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_christmas_passion.htm On Christmas night, Tuesday December 25, 2007, veteran entertainment management and consultancy company, The Julius Caesar Entertainment Company, will host its sixth annual Christmas celebration, Christmas Passion VI: The Love Boat, in the Grand Ballroom on board the elegant Ocean Pearl vessel. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_assassin_money_machine_video.htm Assassin has just wrapped shooting his latest video for the song Money Machine which he recently recorded with Sadiki on Assassin's own Board House label. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_carnival_nationz_2k8_theme.htm 2-Time Caribana 'Band of the Year' and defending King, Queen and Male Individual of Caribana winners; Foster Pontiac Buick GMC and Carnival Nationz have launched their much anticipated theme for Caribana 2008 http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tales_from_iceboxland_sold_out.htm Queen Macoomeh’s first book – Tales from Icebox Land – is a huge hit with her legions of fans! http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_rebelmix.htm Rebelmix, the Caribbean's leading digital distribution company, and Big Tings Music have teamed up to release Big Tings Music's most anticipated riddim: 'One Night', on Apple iTunes Music Store. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_jack_warner_endorses_digicel_kickstart.htm Digicel, the largest sponsors of football in the Caribbean, in conjunction with the Caribbean Football Union, under the presidency of Jack Warner, launches its inaugural regional youth football development programme. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_digicel_football_clinics.htm Digicel, the largest sponsors of football in the Caribbean, today announced details of the 'Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics', which will offer talented young footballers a once in a lifetime chance to learn invaluable footballing skills from arguably the Caribbean's greatest ever football player. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_jamaica_jazz_tix_at_islandstubs.htm One of the Caribbean's largest music festivals will go live this year with online ticketing at IslandStubs.com. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_jamaica_to_toronto.htm The Jamaica to Toronto tradition continues with the release of the Summer Records Anthology (1974-1988), the 5th release on Light In The Attic's Jamaica To Toronto series. http://www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/tnt_fetes.htm Trinidad Carnival 2008 fetes and all-inclusive events announced. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_nurse_karen_celebrates_2_years.htm The fun-loving source for all that is new in the world of soca celebrated two years on the radio on Sunday. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_we_dec_cover.htm Toronto-born Guyanese beauty NADIA DAWN is WE Magazine's cover girl for December. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_xpozure.htm FUZION MOVEMENT is having a major networking event for the Caribbean Entertainment Industry in New York called "XPOZURE"! http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tarrus_riley_shows_his_lion_paw.htm Tarrus Riley has recently released the video for his latest song Lion Paw LIVE. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_juinor_reid_in_new_zealand.htm An unparalleled musical event with one of the world's most celebrated Reggae artists - JUNIOR "ONE BLOOD" REID (ex-BLACK UHURU) - touching down for the first time in New Zealand, for two shows only. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_artistes_talk_about_aids.htm Dancehall artist Ce'Cile, along with Tanya Stephens and video director Ras Kassa, talk openly about issues related to HIV and AIDS in a newly launched production: Xpress. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_silver_stars_parang_and_steel.htm Saturday night’s (Nov 24) presentation of Parang and Steel staged by the Silver Stars Steel Orchestra was another example of this local entertainer’s prowess. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_the_ceo.htm THE INTERNATIONAL SOCA AWARDS FOUNDER/C.E.O Trinidad and Tobago native, entrepreneur COLIN JACKMAN ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS CJ has change his stage name to "THE C.E.O". http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tuesday_nite_live.htm The weekly stage show, held at the Village Café in Kingston, has helped launch the careers of many known artistes such as Taurus Riley, Bryhan Art, Dwayne Stephenson, To Isis, High Quality, Jovi Rockwell, Farenheit, Empress and Rootz Underground. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_roots_to_surface_at_jamrock.htm Rootz Underground is confirmed to perform at the highly anticipated Welcome to Jamrock concert set to take place on Friday December 21, 2007 on the grounds of the Constant Spring Football Field. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_queen_macoomeh_new_book.htm The Chancellor of 'Commess University', Queen Macoomeh (www.commessuniversity.com) officially launched her very first book at A Different Booklist in Toronto yesterday. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tnt_carnval_hits_sydney.htm SPIN D MUSIC Entertainment is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Caribbean Carnival event entitled, 'CARNIVAL CRAZINESS - OUT OF THIS WORLD' at the iconic Jackson's on George, harbour side in Sydney on FRIDAY 30th November. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_born_as_a_sufferer.htm Jamaican author and Iraq war veteran Laura Johnson has recently released her 3rd book: 'Born As A Sufferer'. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_jah_cure_upcoming_performances.htm With performances in Turks and Caicos, St. Lucia, Barbados, Trinidad, Antigua, Suriname and back at home, Jah Cure is set for a busy Christmas. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_toronto_motorcycle_show.htm Excitement is building as the major manufacturers prepare to launch new models at next month's Toronto Motorcycle Show. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_lil_lion_and_barbee.htm 12-year-old Lil Lion and Barbee have recently written and recorded the new track: Age Is Just A Number produced by Ingoma and Daine 'Jimmy' Clarke for Mel-Shar Entertainment of New York. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_trey_day.htm For the first time at The Metro Convention Centre inside John Basset Theatre, Fastbreak Entertainment presents, Trey Day starring Trey Songz and special guests invited to perform are Untitled, Deesha, and Hakeem. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_silver_stars_xmas_concert.htm SILVER STARS panyard was fertile ground for entertainment last Saturday (Nov 17) when the conventional orchestra launched its 17th annual Christmas entertainment series titled Parang and Steel. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_beenie_at_ama.htm Over forty million viewers worldwide including Jamaicans had their eyes glued to their televisions sets last Sunday night for the staging of the 35th American Music Awards which featured dancehall top mega superstar Beenie Man, Junior 'One Blood' Reid and Chaka Demus and Pliers http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_no_one_remixes_blazing.htm Alicia Keys is currently taking the music scene by storm with the lead single 'No One' from her recently released album 'As I Am'. The song is so hot that already there are three officials remix of it! http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_oracle_workshop_opens.htm Described as one of the most highly anticipated mas bands for years, The Oracle, opened the doors of one of its workshop sites in 14B Morne Coco Road, Maraval on Monday 12 November, 2007. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tales_from_iceboxland.htm The Chancellor of Commess University, Queen Macoomeh, has been writing a rather spirited, weekly column – in dialect – in Toronto’s Share Newspaper since August 2001. At the behest of her legions of fans, she has compiled 37 of her best columns, with a few new stories, into one book. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_nigel_woodz.htm Introducing Nigel Woodz, a singer, writer and performer who has been actively engaged in the Toronto Urban music scene for seven years. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_dream_team_promotes_internationally.htm Dream Team Carnival Committee held it’s USA Carnival 2008 mas band launch in New York last Saturday at the popular Rum Jungle Night Club in Queens, to a packed and appreciative audience. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_spice_is_back.htm DJ Spice is back and making no bones about it! She made the statement very clear with her single titled 'I'm Back' on the North Coast rhythm for House of Vibes label. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_st_kitts_teen_pageant.htm Organisers of the Caribbean's Most Prestigious Pageant the Digicel Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant have announced the confirmed participants for the 28th edition of the marquis event http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_st_kitts_legends_tent_feat_crocro.htm Legends Entertainment in collaboration with the Young and Energized Corps entertainment group will be presenting the LEGENDS TENT CALYPSO REVUE on November 24. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_samba_squad_dvd_release.htm Toronto’s percussion posse Samba Squad celebrates the release of their long awaited DVD Samba Squad: Drums We Love on Friday, December 7 at Lula Lounge. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_socacize.htm After almost 20 years of promoting Afro-Caribbean culture mainly through dance, the Caribbean Folk Performers continue to strive toward creating new programs to benefit the community. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_nadia_batson_releases_my_posse.htm Nadia Batson's here to stay and for yet another carnival season, she's proving her worth in a song of dynamic proportions. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_hectic_schedule_for_daville.htm Popular lover's rock and multi-talented singer, Da'Ville's hands are full this month as he will be performing on a number of shows overseas. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_kiprich_2nd_big_yard_album.htm DJ Kiprich is busy in the studios working on his second album for Big Yard, which is expected to be completed soon. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_millhouse_holiday_collection.htm On the heels of the successful showing of its Brown Sugar Collection at the St. Kitts Fashion Weekend in October, Millhouse Company will launch its 2007 Holiday Collection next Sunday, November 18. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_portmore_don_turns_to_positive_music.htm The Jamaica Star labelled "Portmore DON", Mikey Pelpa, has turned his talents to creating positive music. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_jamaicans_toy_drive.htm Jamaicans.com once again partners with the Florida based non profit organization, Eye on Jamaica Project, to host their fifth annual Internet Toy Drive during the holiday season for children living with HIV/AIDS in Jamaica. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_beenieman_apologizes_to_jlp_govt.htm International dancehall recording superstar, Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis has offered his humble apology to the Jamaica Labour Party for recent comments made, after his alleged tax evasion case on Monday, October 29. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_vp_opens_at_17_north_parade.htm For the first time ever VP Records is opening its immense vaults of Reggae, Dancehall and Soca/Calypso to all collectors and music enthusiasts through their new imprint '17 North Parade'. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_record_stores_receive_payback.htm The long wait for the release of the Payback CD is now over. Payback, one of the best Dancehall rhythms to come on the Danger Zone Label this year is now in stores. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_vegas_to_hot_it_up.htm Singjay Vegas is generating a lot of heat these days on the dancehall scene. His album, which was recently released titled ‘Hot It Up’, debut at number 11 on the Billboard Reggae album chart. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_anthony_b_keeps_fire_burning.htm There seems to be no letting up when it comes to recording and promoting where chanter Anthony B is concerned. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tempo_turns_2_lineup.htm TEMPO is bringing the hottest Caribbean entertainment to the stage for TEMPO TURNS TWO. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_alison_on_cover_of_we.htm Not only is Bajan Soca star Alison Hinds hot off the press with her brand new album 'SOCA QUEEN', her latest image will also grace the cover of WE Magazine. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_house_of_reggae.htm After an extremely successful grand opening weekend three weeks ago, the new HOUSE OF REGGAE is now booming with live music with everything that is reggae in Montreal. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_kes_right_dey.htm Still riding high from a busy 2007 Caribbean and North American tour, KES the Band has just released their first offering for the TnT Carnival 2K8 season. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_mavado_lives_up_to_promise.htm In his quest to "try and get a computer and Internet connection into every school in Jamaica," Mavado kept his promise to assist in ensuring all local schools are able to connect to the Internet by donating 2 computers each to Constant Spring All Age and Charlie Smith High School. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_barbee_thrills_ny.htm Barbee showed her fans in New York that she is more than just a sexy body and a pretty face when she took centre stage at Chef Orchid, JFK in New York on Saturday. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_mavado_connect_jamaica.htm Popular Dancehall entertainer Mavado launches a new charity: CONNECT JAMAICA to ensure all local schools are able to connect to the Internet. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_curefest_longing_for_concert.htm Thousands culminated at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium on Sunday night to celebrate the very first Jamaica performance by the man many are referring to as 'the next Bob Marley'. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_beenie_in_miami.htm He is still the 'girls dem sugar' and the 'Doctor' and has proven that he has the remedy for dancehall. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_bellemoun.htm BelleMoun has been anticipated to launch with its branded Caribbean Unity theme clothing across the Caribbean and Canada. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_richie_spice_in_brantford.htm On November 24th, 2007 "Richie Spice" will be putting an exclusive performance at The Sanderson Centre 88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_miss_tnt_uk_winner.htm Carivog International, organisers of the Miss Trinidad and Tobago UK, are delighted to announce Miss Valenee Gosine has won the title of Miss Trinidad and Tobago UK 2007. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_mastamind_xmas.htm On October 15th 2007 Mastamind Productions will release the second installation to there Christmas compilation A Mastamind Christmas. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_shaggy_receives_order_of_distinction.htm Music icon Shaggy receives the Order Of Distinction in the rank of Commander for outstanding service to Jamaica on Monday October 15 at Kings House. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_evolution_website_launched.htm The long awaited release of Evolution's website is finally here. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_curefest_on_track.htm Preparations have been on in earnest and according to promoter Delmar Drummond of Danger Promotions plans are going well. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_tempo_turns_2.htm TEMPO is gearing up for its spectacular two year anniversary to be held on November 10. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_cecile_busy.htm Ce'Cile will have a packed week with 3 performances in 3 countries: Holland, USA and Jamaica. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_alison_hinds_album_release.htm ALISON HINDS is set to introduce the rest of the world to the power and passion of Soca (Southern Caribbean) music, which is rapidly gaining popularity among music lovers around the globe. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_the_cure_is_here.htm With the recent release of Freedom, his first single written and recorded in the 'free world', Jah Cure announces to the world: "Now the day has come you will see me again.". http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_beenie_man_apologizes.htm Popular dancehall entertainer Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis is offering his humble public apology to the members of the St. Andrew Parish Church, the Christian fraternity, and relatives of deceased whose remains are entered in the church's cemetery. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_hutchy_and_nooks_take_charge.htm Within a month the remix of Take Charge has been getting heavy rotation with the following U.S. radio stations and UK Disc Jocks and radio stations. http://www.toronto-lime.com/news/news_2007_christmas_then_carnival.htm With Carnival 2k8 around the corner, Ma$tamind Productions is hard at work getting ready to supply us soca lovers with music for the season.