Recent Blogs
- Ticket done buy for Miami Carnival 2009? By Original Lime Flavour | 08-Sep-09
- Best of Barbados Crop Over 2009 By Original Lime Flavour | 05-Aug-09
- Must do for TORONTO CARIBANA or BARBADOS CROPOVER 2009 By Original Lime Flavour | 17-Jul-09
'Drinker' wins it for Ravi B - Chutney Soca Monarch 2010
- Published 01-Feb-10
Rikki Jai may have had the most popular chutney soca tune this season but the charming, happy-go-lucky Ravi Bissambhar with music in his soul drove an international audience into voting him into top position.
Ravi B was announced the winner of the 2010 Chutney Soca Monarch championship at 3 a.m. yesterday at Skinner Park, San Fernando.
The audience at the park and viewers worldwide were the judges as text votes poured in from 8 p.m. to midnight giving Ravi B the lead over 11 other finalists.
He won a cash prize of $200,000.
Five-time winner Rikki Jai made it to second place with 'Bar Man' taking home a $100,000 prize while Moses Charles, who has been enjoying a successful season with 'Indrani', was voted third.
Flight Cruise Landed 'Cooler Party' Review
- By Wadester aka The Party Appraiser
- Published 07-Feb-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
The buzz around town is that they are in contention for Road March with their smash hit "Palance". Having their roots in comedy, they incorporated ...
Buffy
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 07-Feb-10
- Artist Profiles
- Unrated
How many times have we heard the same complaints about Soca and Soca performers? Everybody sounds the same, the same artists every year, no room for new talent are some of those complaints. In what seems to be a response to the more discerning fan and maybe because of the absence of some of the more well known talents, Many young new and exciting performers have stepped up to the ...
SW Storm Brings Carnival Alive: The Visual Effect
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published Yesterday
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
Remember the days of TTT when a “Music Video” was basically a 2 camera live performance inside on of their studios with some blinking red lights and the obligatory croton plant? We have come a long way since those days now with Synergy and Tempo Music Channels, artist are putting a lot of creativity and effort (and money!) into making sure that they are represented through ...
She Is Buffy And Ready For Anything!
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published Yesterday
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
She shares a name with two famous American personalities. But Chrystal “Buffy” Cuffy does slay vampires and has more to offer than a certain body part. Oh and she is 110 percent Trinbagonian! Emerging on the music scene just in time for Carnival 2010 she has been making waves every where she goes. With three songs already receiving tremendous airplay, She may well surpass the....
Nothing Will Be Compared To The Army Fete Experience Tonight!!!
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 05-Feb-10
- Events
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
With crime, a factor for many in deciding where to fete and where to travel to, during the carnival season, Army fete continues to be recognized as the safest party experience during this time of year in T&T. Visitors coming in for the Carnival experience have been lured to the original Army Fete, year after year and locals alike, understand that the Trinidad and Tobago regiment has....
The Ministry Of Health Urges High Risk Groups To Get Vaccinated For Carnival
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 03-Feb-10
- Health
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg){kind=logo}
Port of Spain, February 03, 2010: The Ministry of Health urges all citizens, especially persons within high risk groups, to protect their health and their family’s well being this carnival by getting vaccinated against the Pandemic Influenza A / H1N1 2009 virus. Influenza vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect a person from contracting illness during influenza epidemics and pandemics. Citizens are reminded that carnival is 2 weeks away and the influenza vaccine only becomes effective....
Digicel And Shaggy's 'Rise AgainHaiti' Relief Song Available On Itunes Now
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 03-Feb-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
3rd February 2010 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel today announced that ‘Rise Again’ - the song written by international reggae sensation and Grammy Award-winning artist, Shaggy, to support the relief efforts following the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti on 12th January - is available on iTunes for download and purchase for 99 cents (US) now with the artists and label donating their proceeds to the....
Wasp Nabs 'Song Of The Year' Award
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 03-Feb-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Kingston Jamaica: February 03, 2010: Cassia Park deejay Wasp continues to show upward mobility in 2010 and was last weekend rewarded for his efforts by taking home the awards for ‘Most Requested Song’ and the coveted ‘Song of the Year’ for....
Timmi Burrell Looking Forward To EME Performance
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 02-Feb-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
Westside Konnection Records recording artist Timmi Burrell will be performing on this year’s staging of the prestigious Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards (EME) which will be held at the Gardens at the Pegasus Hotel on Thursday the 4th of February. The talented Negril based singer will be performing along with....
Customers contintue to turn to UTC for Competitive Returns
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 02-Feb-10
- Business/World Affairs
- Unrated
February 2, 2010: Customers of the Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation (UTC) continued to show their appreciation for the competitive returns offered by the nation’s largest mutual fund company leading to the Corporation gaining over 50% of the local Mutual Fund market share in 2009. “We continue to thank our customers for their ...
The Caribbean Film and Media Academy and the US Embassy in Barbados present a Special Master Class with renowned African American Filmmaker Julie Dash, at the Best of CaribbeanTales Film Festival in Barbados
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 01-Feb-10
- Movies & Film
- Unrated
The Caribbean Film and Media Academy, and the U.S. Embassy in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, are proud to present a two-day Directing Master Class with celebrated African American film director Julie Dash, on Saturday Feb 27th and Sunday Feb 28th 2010. The Master Class, aimed at emerging and established Caribbean film directors, will take place during the....
Junior X Is Number One With The Pill
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 01-Feb-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Revolutionary Entertainment recording artist Junior X has scored his first number one hit for 2010, with his controversial single titled The Pill. The single which was produced by international record producer Dennis Livingston of Revolutionary Entertainment is now sitting firmly at the top of the RETV Reggae Chart. Junior X’ career has been on the rise since he signed a multi-album deal with....
Nitty Kutchie Collaborates With Sizzla Kalonji
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 31-Jan-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Kingston Jamaica: January 31, 2010: Flava Squad Entertainment recording artiste Nitty Kutchie now back in Jamaica from his recent island hopping stints in St. Maarten and Anguilla is currently making preparations for....
The Living Fire (Chuck Fenda) Returns From U.S. Tour
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 31-Jan-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
Kingston, Jamaica: January 31.2010: High-riding reggae crusader the Living Fire formerly known as Chuck Fenda returned to the island on Saturday night following a two weeks promotional tour of the U.S....
Julian Marley For Negril One Love Reggae Concert Series
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 31-Jan-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
The next show to be held in the Negril One Love Reggae Concert winter series feature reggae royalty as it will be headlined by Julian Marley, who is a son of the late reggae icon Bob Marley. Like several of his siblings Julian has been....
Portmore Empire Seeks To Recoup Losses From Gaza Kim's Departure
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 31-Jan-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Kingston, JA (Ms. RAINE INC): In light of the announcement that artist Kim Hamilton--formerly known as Gaza Kim, now known as Kym--has chosen to exit the Portmore Empire and Adidjahiem Records, Empire leader and record company CEO Adidja "Vybz Kartel" Palmer issues the following statement....
Wicked In White 2010 Review
- By Keiron S.
- Published 30-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
De white pants tight, yea yea! Ah going Wicked In White, yea yea!!... It was the second Privilege event for C2K10 and yuh boy and de rest of the TTJ crew ready to ...
Presentation College/Rotary Club of Chaguanas All Inclusive 'Simply Sassy' Review
- By Kris aka Jokey Juice
- Published 30-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
-
Rating:
Saturday 30th January, 2010 is a date that patrons would remember for a time to come. This marked the day they attended yet another ...
Doh Cry Ah Leavin' (DCAL XV) 2010 Review
- By Ted aka Jungle Stallion
- Published 30-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
The party was ram with the best looking West Indian/Canadian fete lovers. Much love to the packed crowd who ...
Busspepper De Warm Up Session 2010 Review
- By Posh Juice
- Published 30-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
-
Rating:
For a party so rammed with what seemed like the entire Caribbean population of London and just weeks before Trini carnival you would expect real vibes right? real excitement yeah? ...
Ladies First 2010 Review
- By Daddy Juice
- Published 29-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
-
Rating:
Year after year, it's one thing we know for certain when it comes to Ladies First... this fete will have ...
JW and Blaze "Palance" Dig It or Ditch It?
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 29-Jan-10
- Dig It or Ditch It?
-
Rating:
Without a doubt, the talk all around town is that Jason "JW" Williams and Ancil "Blaze" Isaac Jnr are the clear front runners for the 2010 Road March Title with their infectious hit song ...
Shurwayne's Ready for WASA 2010
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 29-Jan-10
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
This one’s guaranteed to be explosive! For the first time, the new unit of Shurwayne Winchester and YOU will enter WASA fete.The dynamics of this event, which draws thousands to WASA’s St. Joseph Sports Grounds, have been carefully layed out before the 14 month old band, and come Saturday night, the man who has already invigorated thousands with his hits, “ Murdah,” “ Jammaz,” and “ Lonely Road,” among others, will be rearing to go!
A Spectacle of Music and Celebration Planned For The Re-Birth
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 29-Jan-10
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
While many are pondering about the true ambitions of the re-birth of the Caribbean Brass Festival, organizers of the event are sticking to their guns, saying, “ it was simply time!”....
Soca Monarch 2010 Finalists Announced
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 28-Jan-10
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
The Soca Monarch Semi-Finals were held on January 24th at the Arima Velodrome and the following list of finalists was issued by the Caribbean Prestige Foundation for the Performing Arts ...
Digicel Distributes Aid To 4,000 People In Port-Au-Prince
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 28-Jan-10
- Business/World Affairs
- Unrated
Thursday, January 27th – Port-au-Prince, Haiti: Digicel yesterday distributed vital supplies to nearly 4,000 Haitians camping in the garden of the Prime Minister’s office in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Over 650 families - with 270 children under the age of four - have been living in....
Army Fete Tickets Going Fast
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 27-Jan-10
- Carnival
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
Organisers of the Original Army Fete are saying tickets are going faster than expected. The streets are alive with talk of this fete that has maintained its strength for over two decades. Like good wine, Army Fete gets better with age and as the new faces of soca emerge, so too will Army Fete explode on....
Tobago Carnival Regatta 2010
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 27-Jan-10
- Sports
- Unrated
Kites in the air!! The excitement is rising as the big men of Kite boarding begin arriving in Tobago for the second annual Tobago Carnival Regatta 2010 on 19th- 21st February....
Aidonia U.S. Tour Going Well
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 27-Jan-10
- Dancehall/Reggae
- Unrated
Kingston Jamaica: January 27, 2010: Potent dancehall lyricist Aidonia who last week left the island for a two weeks stint in the U.S. is very happy with the progression of the tour. The deejay whose real name is Sheldon Lawrence last week thrill fans in Bronx, New York before heading off to....
Cameal Davis and Timmi Burrell For Miss Beaches Sandy Bay
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 27-Jan-10
- Events
- Unrated
The tourist resort town of Negril will come alive on Saturday the 30th of January with the first staging of the Miss Beaches Sandy Bay pageant, which will be held at the Kool Runnings Water Park. This event will see ten beautiful young ladies who are....
Super Jigga TC's Template Is Working
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 26-Jan-10
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
His name is Super Jigga TC and in Carnival 2010, the world will scream his name at every fete, ever all-inclusive and on carnival Monday and Tuesday even. His hits this season have thus far, taken him on a truly memorable journey, one that saw him compete in the semi-final round of both the....
Eric Williams Centenary Stamp Design Competition
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 26-Jan-10
- Events
- Unrated
Port of Spain, TRINIDAD and TOBAGO (January 26, 2010) The Eric Williams Memorial Collection (EWMC) at The University of the West Indies and the Trinidad & Tobago Postal Corporation (TT Post) announce the Eric Williams Centenary Stamp Design Competition, co-sponsored by UNESCO (Trinidad and Tobago) and Kelly Services Customs Brokerage, Ltd. The contest runs from....
Shurwayne puts responsibility before Power Monarch
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 26-Jan-10
- Soca/Calypso
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
On Sunday, January 24th, the masses who gathered in anticipation of seeing their former Groovy and Power Soca Monarch winner, Shurwayne Winchester, perform for both segments of competition, in the semi-final round, were taken aback when they did not see him return on stage following....
Digicel And Shaggy Collaborate On Song To Raise Funds For Haiti
- By TJJ Office Mgr
- Published 25-Jan-10
- Entertainment News
- Unrated
Monday January 25th 2010 – Kingston, Jamaica: Digicel today announced details of its collaboration with international reggae artist, Shaggy, and renowned producer, Christopher Birch, to write and produce a song – Rise Again – to raise money for the Digicel Haiti Relief Fund....
Yorke Inc. Carnival All Inclusive Review
- By Alicia aka Lece
- Published 24-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
Equipped with a Carib Brew House and the Carib Girls, Wine tent and the Wine Girls, 5 premium stocked bars, Haagen and Daz ice cream, and countless tents of food, Chinese, Indian, Creole, Bake and Shark ...
Fuad Khan & Friends All Inclusive 'Hott Vegas Nights' Review
- By Daddy Juice
- Published 24-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
They brought us "Arabian Nights" last year, and we had a time, so it was a no brainer to return for Fuad Khan & Friends 2010 Premium All Inclusive fete "Hott Vegas Nights". Special thanks to host Krystle Khan for not only ensuring ...
Boujoix 2010 Review
- By D' Young Juice
- Published 24-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
Special thanks to Kevin!!! Next stop, Gulf View Park on the ....
Drenched Review
- By TJJ Admin
- Published 23-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
CRANKED! The energy was up by the time Patch and Denise Belfon performed their 2010 hit "PIPE". There was also a surprise appearance from ...
Fete With The Saints 2010 Review
- By Keiron S.
- Published 23-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
“Out of the shadows of the past you come to cheer us. Boys of the old brigade of gallant CIC. And our thousand voices ring in mighty chorus. College of St. Mary’s College on to victory!” As a third generational St. Mary’s Old Boy yuh know dat I go have nuttin’ bad to ...
Blue Range All Inclusive 'Blue Flame' Review
- By Daddy Juice
- Published 23-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
_thumb.jpg)
Red Ants... thanks for the usual hospitality. We're looking forward to Pan Semi's and the rest of your ...
Soca On The Avenue Review
- By Leevun Solomon
- Published 23-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
Roll up in the party... vibes looking cool, heavy police presence (ah feeling safe?) crowd a little mature though, ah could tell by the DJ selections, soca way before 1987. Well yuh boy get through the scattered crowd and made my way to the bar, well you know ...
Insurance 2 Review
- By Jonathan Mark©
- Published 23-Jan-10
- 2010 Events
- Unrated
Everybody came to "Palance" with their coolers in hand. I have to say I rate Redymix from now. The Geico man even took some Red Bull because boy his conduct was poor. Apparently when he went back to his ...
