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  CARIBPR , NEW YORK , NY, Fri. Dec. 7, 2007: Fans anxious to see eight-time Grammy Award winner, Anita Baker; two-time Grammy winner Jill Scott; legendary singer , Diana Ross; revered

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Mara McGinnis [email protected] 917.520.3675 NEW RETROSPECTIVE PUBLISHED BY MACMILLAN CARIBBEAN DOCUMENTS THE CAREER OF WORLD RENOWNED VISUAL ARTIST AND ENVIRONMENTALIST LLEWELLYN XAVIER BOOK LAUNCH TO BE CELEBRATED DECEMBER 8, 2007 UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF ST. LUCIA GOVERNOR GENERAL DAME PEARLETTE LOUISY ST. LUCIA, WEST INDIES, November 20, 2007

Online Social Network invades the Caribbean
On October 7, 2007, www.thecaribvibe.com had an exciting launch at the Miami Caribbean Carnival Weekend at Bicentennial Park, Broward, and South Beach, Florida.   The Online Social Media Network uses Web 2.0 to bring viral Up-to-Date Caribbean Video, Radio, and Caribbean News Feeds to people across the globe.   The Carib Vibe has selected America Online’s Userplane Video, Audio, Text Chat platform that uses your web cam and mic to communicate with up to 40 members in one chat room. When a user is registered they are able to create their own Video Chat Room, Club, or Networking Group.   Registration is free, and member’s privacy is always protected. The Carib Profiles area allows members to create their own Carib Space. Members can choose from 5 pre-defined layout templates.   Make their profile public or private; private profiles are visible only to other members on your friends list. Optionally add basic details to your profile such as phone numbers, email addresses, personal interests, hobbies etc. Users can add as many modules to their page as they like, choosing their location, layout, icon and title and controlling its content. Here are the Carib Space add-in modules:
MyBlog – create your own blog and optionally allow other members or public to comment on your entries (you can delete inappropriate comments)
MyPictures – Create albums of pictures to share with your friend and colleagues. Pictures are easily uploaded, resized and displayed anywhere on your profile.
MyLists – Create a list of your favourite music, DVDs, other profiles. Each entry can be linked to another web page or file.
MyText – Add a MyText module and type away or add html code by clicking the “” source “” button on the text editor tool bar
MyProfile – this is the main module on your page that lets people know about you – how to contact you and what your interested in.
MyFriends – make friends and network.
MyMedia – include your band demo tape or a home video on your profile
MyRSS – Display your favorite RSS feed on your profile
MyGuestbook – guestbook for users to sign on your
Add Paypal or Google Checkout to sell items  
The Carib Vibe integrates with Google Search with a Caribbean look and feel of search results.   Choose from leading travel search engines for the best prices on airline tickets, hotel, and car rental at discount rates. The vision of The Carib Vibe Social Media Network is to bridge the world closer to that Caribbean landscape, food, culture, music, lifestyles, and fashion.   The Carib Vibe also integrates with all Facebook pages, as an add-in application. www.thecaribvibe.com is the new trend for connecting all regions to Caribbean Community.    

CARIBPR , NEW YORK , NY, Fri. Nov. 2, 2007: Organizers of the annual Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival were yesterday presented with an official New York City Council proclamation as they kicked off their 2008 season in the Big Apple. Jamaican-American Councilmember and Deputy Majority Leader of the Council, Leroy Comrie, presented the official proclamation to Executive Producer of the Festival, Walter Elmore, before a gathering of approximately 80 at the Providence Restaurant in Manhattan . Joining Elmore in receiving the honor were Jamaica ’s Minister of Tourism, Ed Bartlett and Air Jamaica ’s Marketing Director, Joy Schaaffe. “”The New York City Council is pleased and proud to honor the Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival for its invaluable contribution

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                        Haitian Education & Leadership Program (H.E.L.P.)
                        Phone:  (212) 842-8939
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Art Auction Benefit Will H.E.L.P. University Students in Haiti
New York, NY (October 16, 2007):  Haiti is a country with such endemic and intractable troubles that it’s sometimes difficult to know where and how to lend a hand.  But on Friday, November 9, art lovers and humanitarians alike will have an exceptional opportunity to help the country through an organization called H.E.L.P.   At 7:00 that evening, the Haitian Education and Leadership Program (H.E.L.P.) will host its second annual benefit auction of Haitian contemporary and na

CaribPR Newswire , New York , NY , Thurs. Sept. 27, 2007: Hailing from the tropical island of Barbados and crowned the undisputed “Queen of Soca” by fans worldwide, British-born singer Alison Hinds is set to introduce the rest of the world to the power and passion of the musical genre which is rapidly gaining popularity among music lovers around the globe. Since its dominant reign at the top of charts throughout the Caribbean, to New York City

Enter your Press Release here Green Island Productions Inc. PO Box 190550 Ft. Lauderdale FL. 33319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Mr. Markel Pulliam Green Island Productions Inc. Email: [email protected] Phone: (954) 720 5524 Title: Green Island Productions Inc. launches its first Caribbean Talent Search Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

New York, NY (July 24, 2007)

ELECTION DATE CAUSES PORT ROYAL MUSIC FESIVAL DATE CHANGE      Paradise Communications, the promoters of the Port Royal music festival have officially decided to moved the event from August 24- 26 due to conflict with the impending 2007 general elections, which will occur on August 27th. The official date of the festival is now set for September 7-9, 2007.     The weekend event was rescheduled to ensure that patrons get the opportunity to enjoy the full Port Royal experience as well as comfortably exercise their right to participate in the elections.     The Port Royal music festival, Kingston ’s premier music festival, will maintain its high standard of quality that is characteristic of Paradise Communications. The line up has not been affected by the date change and the festival will still boast international superstars Brian McKnight, Regina Belle and Maxi Priest along with local singing sensations Tarrus Riley and his father Jimmy Riley, just to name a few.     The signature celebrity party will be kicking of the festivities on September 7 th . The main show will be on the 8 th followed by Jazz on the Harbor on the 9 th   which will tune down the weekend on a smooth and mellow note. From September 7 – 9 Jamaica can expect for Port Royal to truly be transformed and restored to its olden days of glory.

CARIBPR, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 13, 2007: In exactly two days, the

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CARIBPR, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 6, 2007: She’s known for sizzling hits like “”Raggamuffin,”" “”Roll it Gal,”" “”AYE AYE AYE,”" “”Twister”" and “”Faluma.”" And come July 20 th , the ‘Queen Of Soca’ will get ready for an ‘Evolution,’ as she performs on the same stage with Hip Hop legend, LL Cool J as well as other top reggae icons. The English-born, Bajan Queen Alison Hinds is gearing up to take the temperature in Jamaica a lot higher that night and the Sumfest crowd is sure to revel in the soca party of hip swiveling, flag waving, bacchanal loving action. Hinds is known widely for her titillating performances that is sure to set off “” Fireworks”" and take her audience on a ride. Hinds produced her first hit in the year 1996, “”Ragamuffin, which won the Barbados ‘ Crop Over Festival. The following year she repeated that win and also added The Party Monarch title with “”Twister,”" making history across the island as the first woman to ever win these titles in Barbados . This led to Hinds’ role as the lead singer in the band Square One. Hinds has since moved on, and now has her own band, “”The Alison Hinds Show.”" She has also done a collaboration with the soca “”King,”" Machel Montano. Also set to perform at Evolution are Beres Hammond, Buju ‘The Driver’ Banton, Morgan Heritage, Da’Ville, Etana and Christopher Martin. Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest kicks off on Sunday July 15 th , with a Beach Party featuring the Fab 5 band as well as popular sound systems and deejays. It continues on Thursday July 19 th with Xplosion featuring Beenie Man, Bounty Killa, Cham, Elephant Man, Movado, Lady Saw, Vybz Kartel, Vegas, Anthony B, Chuck Fenda, Wayne Marshall, Macka Diamond, Ninja Man, Voice Mail, Busy Signal, Aidonia, Gyptian, Lutan Fyah, Kip Rich and Munga Honourable. The curtains come down on the reggae party of the year on Saturday July 21 st with Blige, Tanya Stephens, Tarrus Riley, Cherine Anderson, Tessanne Chin and Richie Spice.
For travel packages and more information, log on to www.reggaesumfest.com . Sponsors include Red Stripe, Air Jamaica , the Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Wata and Ciclon.  

CaribPR, Toronto , Canada , July 2, 2007: A host of Trinidadian celebrities and filmmakers will be in Toronto this summer to participate in the 2nd Annual CaribbeanTales Film Festival . The celebration of Caribbean film and television will feature legendary filmmaker Horace Ove , music video guru ‘Lil X and Gayelle the Channel’s Chris Laird

CaribPR, Toronto, Canada, Fri. June 29, 2007: The CaribbeanTales Film Festival is set to hit Toronto again this summer.
Created by Frances-Anne Solomon, the festival showcases the best films to emerge from the Caribbean region and this year’s focus is on the vibrant film and television productions of Trinidad & Tobago. The festival will run from July 13 to 15 at the NFB

The Port Royal Music festival has already been established as Kingston ’s premier music festival with its outstanding debut last year. Finally Kingston can flaunt a major event which offers the perfect combination: breath taking ambiance, and top rate musical selections including John Holt, Boyz II Men, Atlantic Star and Tessanne Chin just to name a few. This year’s main event, scheduled for August 25 th , promises an even more diverse and critically acclaimed line up. An already high standard has been raised, even higher and the promoters have truly out- done themselves by securing Regina Belle for Port Royal Music festival 2007.
Regina Belle is a Grammy award winning Rhythm and Blues (R and B) and contemporary urban vocalist who possesses exceptional technical ability, strength and the career to verify these claims.
Her sound is far more recognisable than her face, but Regina Belle boasts a string of timeless hits like ‘Show Me the Way’ (1987), ‘Baby Come to Me’ (1989), ‘Make It Like It Was’ (1989), ‘What Goes Around’ (1990), ‘Love T.K.O’ (1995) and ‘Ooh Boy’ (2001), and that’s just to name a few. Belle never fails to mesmerise audiences with her outstanding vocal abilities. Belle’s biggest musical success to date occurred in 1993, when she teamed up with Peabo Bryson for ‘A Whole New World for the Aladdin’ soundtrack. This single went gold and earned a number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. It also won a 1993 Billboard Award for “”Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal”". Witnessing Regina Belle live is a rare and blessed occasion, and Port Royal have secured a real treasure in a performance from this R and B goddess.
Belle was born on July 17 th 1963 in New Jersey , USA . Her earliest exposure to music was through gospel and she eventually fell in love with R and B. Belle also studied the tambourine, tuba and steel drums before graduating Dwight Marrow High. She later went on to earn her degree in opera and jazz at Rutgers University . Belle started her career as the opening act for the Manhattans with whom she recorded ‘Where Did We Go Wrong’ in 1986 and earned a record deal with Columbia Records. In 1987 she released her debut album ‘All By Myself’ which was the beginning of a prolific music career.  
Belle proved herself to be an ageless and versatile star when she scored another hit single with ‘Ooh Boy’ in 2001. With about fifteen years of success in the music industry Belle released her latest album, ‘Love Songs’, in 2006, and still makes very selective appearances. “”Regina Belle’s career is a true example of the standard that the Port Royal music festival aspires towards. She is a premier and iconic artiste of our time. Her soulful ballads exude great depth and warmth that will be sure to breathe life into the old pirate city. Port Royal is the perfect home for an R&B treasure like Regina Belle”" commented Christopher Blythe, director of Paradise Communications.
It is always an honour when Belle accepts any invitation to perform and her inclusion in the line up will make Port Royal , once again, “”the richest city on earth”" from August 24- 26, thanks to the Port Royal Music festival.
         

  CARIBPR, Fri. June 22, 2007: Hot new dance hall star, Da’Ville has the 15 th annual Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest on his mind. The singer, who last week teamed up with Sean Paul to shoot a video for ‘ Always on My Mind,’ the official remix of his number one hit “”On My Mind,”" is set to thrill fans at ‘ The Greatest Reggae Show On Earth’ on Friday July 20 th at the ‘Evolution’ show. Da’Ville’s critically accalimed single is causing quite a frenzy and the multi-platinum star, Sean Paul, has created an international buzz for Da’Ville and his newly released album off the VP Records label. In 2007, he won the International Reggae and World Music Award for Most Improved Artist . Also in 2006 , from Stone Love and Cooyah, he received the Singer of the Year Award . His album ‘On My Mind,’ released by VP Records on May 15 th , 2007 features four #1 hits, such as, “”Cant Get Over You,”"  “”This Time I Promise,”" “”On My Mind”" & “”Always On My Mind”" with Sean Paul and combines sounds of Lover’s Rock, Dancehall and R&B. Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest kicks off on Sunday July 15 th , with a Beach Party featuring the Fab 5 band as well as popular sound systems and deejays. It continues on Thursday July 19 th with Explosion featuring a stellar line-up of the hottest reggae stars under the sun. They include Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Cham, Elephant Man, Movado, Lady Saw, Vybz Kartel, Vegas, Anthony B, Chuck Fenda, Wayne Marshall, Macka Diamond, Ninja Man, Voice Mail, Busy Signal, Aidonia, Gyptian, Lutan Fyah, Kip Rich and Munga Honourable. On Friday night, July 20 th , fans can get ready for Evolution, with LL Cool J, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Buju ‘The Driver’ Banton, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Da’Ville, Etana and Christopher Martin. The curtains come down on the reggae party of the year on Saturday July 21 st with Mary J. Blige, Tanya Stephens, Tarrus Riley, Cherine Anderson, Tessanne Chin and Bajan sensation, Alison Hinds.
For travel packages and more information, log on to www.reggaesumfest.com . Sponsors include Red Stripe, Air Jamaica , the Jamaica Tourist Board, Digicel, Wata and Ciclon.

   
BREAKING NEWS – LL Cool J Set For Reggae Sumfest
  CARIBPR , NEW YORK , NY, Mon. June 11, 2007:   Hip Hop legend, LL Cool J, is set to perform at the 15th Annual Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica next month, and has vowed to deliver a memorable first time performance at the Montego Bay concert on July 20th.
LL, much to the excitement of Summerfest Production officials, is on the bill of “The Greatest Reggae Show On Earth,” a move that emphasizes his love for the Jamaican people, music and culture, said Summerfest

CARIBPR , NEW YORK , NY, Weds. June 8, 2007: R&B

CARIBPR, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. June 4, 2007: Two of Jamaica’s   greatest reggae talent are set to be celebrated next month as ‘ Jamaica’s Greatest, The World’s Best’ reggae festival gears up to pay tribute to their own. Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is celebrating its 15 th year and Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, Johnny Gourzong, revealed that Lloyd Parkes and the Fab 5 band will be honored at the festival, set for July 15

CARIBPR, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 1, 2007: Officials of ‘ Jamaica’s Greatest, The World’s Best’ reggae festival will roll into the Big Apple on June 12 th for the annual New York kickoff of another Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest. The media launch party is set for the S.O.B’s nightclub, 204 Varick Street at West Houston in Manhattan from 7 p.m. and is being presented this year by VP Records. Media practitioners will be able to mingle with Summerfest officials and sponsors while toasting with ice cold Red Stripe. This year, Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest is celebrating its 15 th year and Executive Director of Summerfest Productions, Johnny Gourzong, revealed that the majority of the 2007 line-up for the July 15-21 show is largely confirmed. On Sunday July 15 th , the event will get underway with a Beach Party featuring the Fab 5 band as well as popular sound systems and deejays. Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest will continue on Thursday July 19 th with Xplosion featuring a stellar line-up of the hottest reggae stars under the sun. They include Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Cham, Elephant Man, Movado, Lady Saw, Vybz Kartel, Vegas, Anthony B, Chuck Fenda, Wayne Marshall, Macka Diamond, Ninja Man, Voice Mail, Busy Signal, Aidonia, Gyptian, Lutan Fyah, Kip Rich and Munga Honourable. On Friday night, July 20 th , fans can get ready for Evolution, with Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Buju ‘ The Driver’ Banton, Morgan Heritage, Richie Spice, Da’Ville, Etana and Christopher Martin. The curtains come down on the reggae part of the year on Saturday July 21 st with Tanya Stephens, Tarrus Riley, Collie Buds, Cherine Anderson, Tessanne Chin and Bajna sensation, Alison Hinds. Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest will be staged in the ‘Vibes City’, Montego Bay for another year. Title sponsors, Red Stripe, are back on board again for the third year of its contract. Carlo Redwood, Group Marketing Manager, said that he is expecting another great production from Summerfest Productions that will attract a wide cross section of people to the event. Wayne Lawrence, marketing director of Red Stripe, disclosed that Red Stripe would be bringing new and innovative things to the festival including a specially made long neck bottling of Red Stripe for the Red Summer. Zachary Harding of Wisynco says that he is pleased to have renewed the sponsorship of Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest for the fourth year in a row. He disclosed that Ocean Spray would be Wisynco’s lead brand for Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest this year as the official non alcohol beverage. Meanwhile, Sponsorship and Promotions Manager at Digicel, Maurice Bryan says that Digicel signed a three-year contract with Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest because it is by far the most successful event on the entertainment calendar in Jamaica.   Air Jamaica, has also signed on, again as the official airline of the festival as has the Jamaica Tourist Board. Tracey Ann Menzies, marketing manager at Air Jamaica, said that she was happy to be aligned with a high quality entertainment product like Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest. Menzies said she hopes that the partnership will help to leverage the Air Jamaica brand and affirm its role as a truly Jamaican product.
For travel packages and more information, log on to www.reggaesumfest.com . New York media interested in being a part of the SOB’s launch party are urged to call Felicia Persaud at 718 476 3616 or email: [email protected] .