Dreaming sweet for KVY

  For KVY (pronounced Kay), it’s a veritable coming from the wings into the spotlight. While growing up in east Kingston, KVY used to hang around her father while he created music. Later on, he invited her to sing harmonies on some of the songs that he recorded. “My father had a studio when I was growing up, he used to write and record his own songs, and had me sing harmonies on his songs, that was when he realised that I could sing all the different parts without being…

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Macka Diamond excited about brand ambassador deal with Wal-Mart

It was a pinch-me-to-prove-that-it’s-real moment for dancehall veteran Macka Diamond when her team told her that they had signed off on a brand partnership deal with her and retail giant, Wal-Mart. “Wal-Mart! You mean Wal-Mart that’s up the street from where we are right now? Onnu a joke or wha’? That was my first response. I remember Gianni [team member] told me that he had some news for me, but he wanted to see me in person. Add that was the news,” the girl from the Diamond District shared, still…

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The Rotary Club of Liamuiga donates School Supplies to the Mol Phil Explorers Club

  The Rotary Club of Liamuiga has once again exemplified its commitment to community development and education by donating an assortment of school supplies to the Mol Phil Explorers Club, on Saturday 26 August 2023, at the organization’s headquarters in Molineux. Rotarians Kaii Dias, Burnell Nisbett, Candisie Franklin, Natasha St. Juste, Dominic Matthew, and Prospective Member Adelia Browne-Lewis presented sixty (60) packages to the members to assist them with their ongoing preparations for the new school year, which starts on Monday 4th September 2023. According to Secretary Kaii Dias, “Every…

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Rotary Club of Liamuiga New Executive Installed

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts:  A new team of officers have now been charged with the responsibility of overseeing the affairs of the Rotary Club of Liamuiga for the 2023/24 Rotary Year. The following Rotarians took their oaths of office and received their respective pins from Assistant Governor for Rotary District 7030, Rotarian Leah Crag-Chadderton: President                                           Nichole Liburd Vice President                         …

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Gramps Morgan bowls over St. Kitts Music Festival

Veteran singer Gramps Morgan says his stint at the recently held St Kitts Music Festival lived up to his expectations. “It’s always great to perform solo in the Caribbean, I don’t get to do it much and the songs do so well, but this festival is truly one of the best in the Caribbean, hands down. They are taking it very seriously; production was incredible and makes it a lot for artistes to bring their best,” he told the Jamaica Observer. Morgan performed on June 24 at the Warner Park…

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS ST KITTS AND NEVIS APPLAUDED FOR MEDAL-WINNING PERFORMANCES AT THE WORLD GAMES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 29, 2023 (SKNIS): St. Kitts and Nevis’ delegation returned from the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin on Wednesday (June 28, 2023), having completed a successful campaign where 11 of the 14 athletes turned in medal-winning performances. Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis (SOSKN) won nine medals, five gold and four bronze. Lamar Johnson and A’sharia Whyte won two gold medals in Tennis; Shakir Stapleton and Jamoy Bryan won bronze in unified doubles; Kazia Belle and Sandy Richardson captured two gold medals in Athletics, while Shane Nisbett…

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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens Review

The Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens is a premium-quality zoom lens that is designed for professional photographers and videographers who demand the highest level of performance and image quality. This lens offers a versatile zoom range, fast aperture, and advanced optical technology that makes it ideal for a wide range of shooting scenarios, including portrait, landscape, and event photography. One of the key features of the Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens is its large f/2.8 maximum aperture, which allows for excellent low-light performance and…

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Canon EOS R6 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Review

The Canon EOS R6 is an impressive full-frame mirrorless camera that is designed to deliver outstanding image quality and advanced video capabilities. With its 20-megapixel sensor, powerful autofocus system, and 4K video capabilities, it is a versatile and reliable camera that is perfect for both photography and videography applications. In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the features and performance of the Canon EOS R6, and why it’s a great investment for anyone looking to take their photography and videography to the next level. Design and Build Quality…

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Grammy eligibility period extended

Artists planning to submit music for the 66th Grammy Awards have until September 15 to do so. The extension was announced by the Recording Academy on April 6. The submission deadline was previously August 31. In a statement, Harvey Mason Jr, the Academy’s CEO, addressed the date change. “A few weeks ago we communicated a change to the eligibility period for the 66th Grammy Awards,” referring to the March announcement that the Grammys had adjusted their eligibility period to start on October 1 2022 to August 31 2023. “After listening…

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