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10 BIG Winners From Tessanne Being On NBC’s ‘The Voice’

The voice is over, and the votes are in. Tessanne is the winner. Jamaica is in an ecstatic mood right now after hearing the results of what has been a life changing ride for Tessanne and #TeamJamaica that rallied behind … Continue reading

Tessane & Adam - Let It Be

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PHOTO: Tessanne Chin’s Own Bread & Butter

Although it’s been out a few days now, we couldn’t resist posting this for the rest of us who may not have seen it as yet. We hope that Tessanne is getting her fair share from having her image and … Continue reading

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#Tessanne Question: How Much of That iTunes Money Will She Get?

With #Tessanne in the finals of NBC’s The Voice singing competition (and even before she got there), I had a couple questions that I wanted to ask.

Tessanne Chin on NBC's The Voice

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#Tessanne #TheVoice: Word Getting Out That Jamaicans Can Support Online

I didn’t know about this before, but tonight I picked up on what seems to be new hope, for the Jamaicans who want to take part and support their Jamaican sensation Tessanne Chin online. Apparently each time you buy the … Continue reading

Tessanne Chin on NBC's The Voice

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Sir Richard Branson Defends His Move To The Caribbean

What’s better than getting rich, having good health and years left to enjoy it, and moving to the Caribbean! There’s little that can be compared to that… and they’re few places that can compare either. But what happens if you’ve … Continue reading

Necker Island - Sir Richard Branson's Getaway

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Remember The Voice Backlash? Watch This Video As Digicel And TVJ Proudly Annouce Bringing It To Local TV!

Inundated with calls from all over about whether Jamaicans could participate and support their own Jamaican sister, Tessanne Chin, Digicel quickly sprang into action, rolled up its sleeves and flexed its muscle to see what it could do to help … Continue reading

TVJ Announces Rights To The Voice - Live on TVJ

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Inspired By Indian Women. Finding Uncommon Solutions For Common Problems

Indian women face a distinct problem. A problem which I thought was already solved for ALL women over the world. However, when The Economist highlighted the plight of women in India and the steps that they would take each month … Continue reading

Woman in blue dress. Photo by hikingartist

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Bolt Can’t Hide His Money. Even Businessweek Is Calculating His New Puma Contract!

Usain Bolt is a star like no other. No matter what he does the world still cannot get enough of him. Now Bolt has renewed his endorsement deal with Puma, his main sponsor from his youngest days; and of course … Continue reading

Usain Bolt's Gold Nissan GT-R by Shane

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Konshens, Jamaican Dancehall Artiste Launches Shoes Line To Mixed Reviews

Have you seen or heard about it yet? Jamaican musicians and artistes continue to expand their influence from music and media to mainstream fashion and the brave world of entrepreneurship. Now dancehall artiste Konshens has taken on the challenge of … Continue reading

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Party Party Party! Jamaican Government Backing ‘90 Days of Summer’ For 2014

The Government is working to have the ‘90 days of Summer’ initiative in place by 2014.

The entertainment promotion seeks to attract visitors to the island during the months of May to August and maximise the economic potential of the country’s cultural product. Continue Reading

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Cricket Gaining Traction – Limacol Caribbean Premier League Gets International Attention

On August 24, 2013,  the Jamaica Tallawahs walked away as the inaugural champions of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League T20 Cricket Tournament.

The competition which was heavily promoted and set to be packed with excitement and memorable experiences ahead of its July 30 kick-off date caught the attention of many, more notably that of Hollywood-actor Gerald Butler and founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson. Continue Reading

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Forget Taxes, Here’s How Jamaican Entertainers Are Already Giving Back MILLIONS!

As cliche as it is, sharing is caring; and for high profile Jamaican entertainers to share their talents and resources caring for the less fortunate, those at risk,  invalids, and the disadvantaged, is truly a commendable act. Continue Reading

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Royal Caribbean International Hits 50 Million Guests Milestone

In its 45 years of existence, Royal Caribbean International has officially had over 50 million guests on it’s 21-ship fleet! Congratulations are clearly in order for this reputable Caribbean entity which will now embark on a year-long celebration honouring their guests, business partners, employees and crew members. Continue Reading

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3 Simple Reasons The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 Cricket Series Is A No Brainer!

Caribbean Premier League T20, The Future of Cricket?

The recent launch of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) proves to be an extremely innovative way to not only ease in the modernisation of cricket with the T20 format, but also improves the sport’s marketability; who can complain about that? Continue Reading

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Happy Mother’s Day! Over 50% Plan to Bring Mom Out For Dinner

Yes that’s true. In a 2012 survey they found that American consumers budgeted to spend about US$18.6 billion on  their mother, step-mother or grand-mother, and more than 50% of the persons surveyed planned to bring mom out for brunch / … Continue reading

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Chronixx. 5 Super Simple Business Lessons the Breakout Reggae Artiste Can Teach You

As the STAR’s Breakout Artiste of the year for 2013 (a Jamaican Tabloid) and the 2012 winner of the ‘Male Artiste of the Year’ award in Kenya, rising star Chronixx is taking the airwaves by storm. Having seen and heard the name over 3 … Continue reading

Chronixx - Reggae Artiste

Chronixx - Reggae Artiste

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Link: Why Usain Bolt Should Have Played Basketball Instead

Even at US$17.5 million Lebron James is considered underpaid, and economists are estimating he should be paid much much more – as much as US$40 million. Track and field athletes however make nowhere close to that. In fact Usain’s US$12.5 … Continue reading

Breaking News: Keshorn Walcott to Get Millions

The Trinidad Guardian is reporting that “Keshorn Walcott, Trinidad and Tobago’s first Olympic gold medallist in 36 years, has been promised a reward valued at several million dollars by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.” Continue Reading

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UPDATED:Will Usain’s ‘Mobot’ Pose After Winning the 4×100 Meters Relay At The London 2012 Olympics Cost Him?

Trademarking a Pose, Can you? – Image and Branding No it will not cost Usain Bolt for doing the famous ‘Mobot’ pose in the London 2012 Olympics in honour of the famous British runner, Mo Farah. Mo Farah has (with … Continue reading

Usain Bolt does the Mo-Farah pose at the London 2012 Olympics

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Marketing An Olympic Champion – Usain’s Personality, Marketability and Brand

The Usain marketability factor caters to Children, Generation Xers (Older Women), Lifestyle With the hype of the London 2012 Olympics almost over, the world has witnessed incredible feats by one of the greatest sprinters of all time – Usain Bolt. … Continue reading

Usain Bolt bearing the Jamaican flag at the London 2012 Olympics

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