I will never go to another J’ouvert in Brooklyn
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I will never go to another J’ouvert in Brooklyn

I was really looking forward to it Someone asked me how I spent my Labour day weekend, if I went to New York City for the Caribbean Carnival festivities...

As summer ends remember the reggae
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As summer ends remember the reggae

They say the official end of summer is September 21st, 2016. Well I say as soon as the Montreal International Reggae Festival is over, you know summer is coming...

The stage set for Reggae Fest 2016
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The stage set for Reggae Fest 2016

This summer’s Montreal International Reggae Festival 2016, the largest outdoor reggae festival in Canada, is expected to be the best one. The 13th edition of MIRF, which runs the...

Socamatters at the Reggae Fest
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Socamatters at the Reggae Fest

Reggae music is always going to be the main part of the Caribbean musical output, but there is an argument to be made that for Caribbean people who live...

Of Lives that matter and  that day in the park
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Of Lives that matter and that day in the park

So Black Lives Matter movements have taken over my newsfeed on Facebook and Instagram for the pass few weeks through hashtags, videos and images. Unless you’re living under a...

From Carifiesta on to Chutney Bacchanal
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From Carifiesta on to Chutney Bacchanal

“From you wake up this morning you are a winner…” That’s the first line from International Soca Monarch King “Voice” hit song titled, “Cheer Of Life”, was heard all...

Issues with CCFA but they can’t stop the Carnival
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Issues with CCFA but they can’t stop the Carnival

I woke up one morning to a couple of e-mails, Subject: “Island Scoop”, in my inbox. I was somewhat reluctant to open them, knowing that not everyone agrees with...

You know my name, not my story
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You know my name, not my story

Meet Lettia McNickle If my readers have noticed, since my return from Trinidad my articles have been on a different path. I prefer to focus more on local affairs...

June is hot with events
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June is hot with events

From Private Ryan to Kiddies Carnival Summer is Here! Are you set? For some, it’s time to crank up the  a/c and ready the grill for a barbecue. Backyard...

Forcing Partygoers to  Choose is wrong
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Forcing Partygoers to Choose is wrong

Jah Vinci and Lyrikal here on May 20 When have you last attended an event in Montreal that featured an international Reggae / Dancehall or Soca artist? It’s been...