Roger Williams from child prodigy to maestro
"Talent is not a problem in Jamaica," said Roger Williams, about the country's musically gifted. The unequivocal statement comes from a man who should know.

Sledge hammers at stardom's door
From the Tastee Talent Trail to performing on various stages in the United States, Sledge is aiming for the skies with his career.

Guinness poet 'burrows' into the word
Poet, musician and writer Ainsley Burrows has come too far in his career to be considered anything less than great.Born and raised in Jamaica up to his teenage years, Burrows has gone through many journeys to find his way to...

Armando Campbell changes modelling stance
Up to six months ago Armando Julio Campbell had no interest in becoming a model.Had it not been for a chance meeting with one of the leaders of Jamaica's fashion industry, Armando might have gone through life chasing his dream...

Stadium grandstand to be transformed for 'A Moment in Time'
A grand stage for a grandiose performer. That's the thought behind Beres Hammond's 'A Moment in Time '08' concert, set for December 28.

Opera star to sing in aid of Ward Theatre
Internationally renowned metropolitan opera star, Victoria Livengood, will lend her mezzo-soprano voice to raise funds for the restoration of Jamaica's historic Ward Theatre.

Wakeling soothes at Island Couture launch
It was a simple yet sophisticated launch of Island Couture at the Hilton Kingston poolside on Tuesday evening.Designs from the Jamaica Fashion and Apparel Cluster were on display and the event was complemented by music from Kai Wakeling.

Kimanee has model Christmas
Pulse supermodel Kimanee Wilson is keeping busy for the 2008 Christmas season, dominating fashion campaigns, catalogues and magazine covers.Jetsetting to various locations, including New Mexico, the beauty is celebrating the release of her campaign work...

General Trees makes, marks history with 'Minibus'
When deejay General Trees wrote Minibus in 1985 he was simply recording a personal experience. But in doing so he marked a significant development in Jamaican history, the divestment of the public transportation system and the replacement of the 'country' buses.

Chaotic bus system fertile ground for lyrics
With the privatisation of the Corporate Area public transportation system in the 1980s, as well as the introduction of smaller, faster buses, such as the Coaster and 'Quarter Million' to replace the venerable 'Jolly', Jamaicans travelled in dramatically...