Tough times for Blaxx and Jah Cure
Entertainment

Tough times for Blaxx and Jah Cure

Just when you think it can’t get any worse. Soca artist Blaxx is back in the hospital and Reggae Artist Jah Cure sentenced to six years in jail. And...

It’s A Funk Thing
Entertainment

It’s A Funk Thing

Writers, music journalists and music historians have for decades tried to describe what funk is. Bob Dylan said that, “if you remember the 60’s you weren’t there. Well, if...

Rejoicing and trusting in the face of failure
Church & Gospel

Rejoicing and trusting in the face of failure

Dear readers, have you ever had a moment when things just do not work out as you planned? I think we’ve all been there at one time or another....

Racism even in the midst of crisis
Opinions

Racism even in the midst of crisis

Permit me to be as pellucid as possible so that no misunderstanding or misapprehension arises. First I am in no way, shape or form trying to convert the tragedy...

PLENTY ROOM AT THE TOP
Opinions

PLENTY ROOM AT THE TOP

There is nothing sweeter than to see your enemies fight a losing battle. The effort expended to disqualify the highly recommended federal appellate, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, for the...

SPICE ISLAND FESTIVAL BACK at Vinet Park
Community News

SPICE ISLAND FESTIVAL BACK at Vinet Park

By Gemma Raeburn-Baynes This year’s Spice Island Cultural Festival is back at Vinet Park in Little Burgundy on July 9. Organizers say the two-year hiatus gave them an opportunity...