By Johnny Coomansingh Despite the fact that the people of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) came to these shores on sea-going vessels, it would seem that such a commonality did not make much of a difference. I’m sure that there are records somewhere about who came, why they came, and from whence they came to be […]
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By FocusEconomics The regional economy has been weak as of late Latin America’s economy grew an average of just 1.4 percent in the decade to 2024—the weakest performance among all world regions. For comparison, the far-wealthier euro area expanded 1.5 percent, while the corresponding figure for Eastern Europe—the next-slowest-growing emerging market—was 2.7 percent. Latin America’s chronic […]
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CASTRIES, St Lucia – In the Eastern Caribbean, tourism is the heartbeat of the economies of many islands. It creates livelihood for countless families and connects our vibrant island cultures to the world. From fishermen supplying local restaurants to artisans crafting souvenirs, from guesthouse owners to taxi drivers, tourism touches nearly every life in the […]
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WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched six new guides designed to support health workers and other professionals in identifying and responding to vaccine misinformation—a growing phenomenon that threatens to undermine confidence in immunisation and jeopardise public health progress across the region. The guides provide practical tools for key audiences — […]
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Nine in ten teachers report being satisfied with their jobs overall, on average, across OECD education systems, according to a new OECD report. GENEVA, Switzerland – Based on the OECD’s Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS), the report, The State of Teaching, says that almost three-quarters would choose to work as a teacher again, on average, […]
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By Sharon Austin BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Barbados will receive the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to harness the power of smart technologies, in an effort to transform how they operate. The Barbados Trust Fund Limited (BTFL) will soon introduce the Smart Tech for Innovation […]
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VP Records will host a meet and greet with members of the Alpha School of Music Band on Saturday, October 11, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The free event takes place at the VP Records Retail Store, located at 170-21 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY.
Alpha School of Music offers Jamaica’s only tertiary programme focused on ensemble performance. Its Associate Degree in Music Performance combines practical training in accompaniment, solo work, and audio technology to prepare students for work in live and studio settings.
Visitors to the VP Records event will have the opportunity to meet band members Zuri Aiko Gordon (violin, vocals), Jesse Kerr (drums), Joel Wallace (bass), Leon Channer (drums), and Adrian Robinson (piano), along with members of Alpha’s teaching staff.
The group represents the next generation of Jamaican musicians emerging from the school that produced The Skatalites, Johnny Osbourne, Yellowman, and Cedric Brooks. Their visit continues Alpha’s mission to connect classroom training with real-world performance and community engagement.
A 7-inch vinyl of the band’s release The Single Sections will be available for purchase at the event. The record features two Jamaican instrumentals, Eastern Standard Time and Rukumbine, performed by the Alpha ensemble, and has been repressed in a run of 25 copies with new sleeves.
The group is in New York to perform at the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Hummingbird Gala, held Friday, October 10, at The Plaza Hotel. The event honours individuals advancing Jamaican culture and development, with this year’s honorees including Jason Henzell and Joseph “Joe” Bogdanovich.
