Nepal PM resigns after deadly crackdown on youth protests: UN urges calm
By Vibhu Mishra Nepal’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday following a violent crackdown on youth-led anti-corruption protests left at least 19 dead and hundreds injured, prompting urgent appeals from the United Nations for restraint and dialogue. The unrest, which began Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against rampant corruption, nepotism and curbs on social media, […]
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Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation Advances Belize’s Sustainable Blue Economy BELMOPAN, Belize – The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation (MBEMC) participated in the Belize Investment Summit 2025, where it showcased the nation’s vast potential in advancing a thriving and sustainable blue economy. The Summit was held from September 3 to 5, […]
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UK – China to hold first trade talks in seven years
Economic growth to be boosted as the first UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) meets since 2018 UK businesses join the new Business and Trade Secretary as he looks to secure deals worth over £1 billion over five years – delivering our Plan for Change. Clear benefits as new figures backed by UK business show trade […]
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The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation discussions with The Kingdom of the Netherlands—Curaçao and Sint Maarten on a lapse of time basis on September 2, 2025. In both islands, economic activity was strong, driven by tourism and construction, and the near-term outlook remains favourable. Consecutive surpluses […]
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Afreximbank launches new entity to promote large scale trade in value-added goods
On the margins of the official launch ceremony, ATDC signed deals with several firms across the continent spanning logistics, minerals, agricultural produce, among others ALGIERS, Algeria – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has today launched the African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) to catalyse large scale trade in raw materials, minerals and value-added products from […]
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St Jude Hospital under (re) construction 16 years later
CASTRIES, St Lucia – On the 16th anniversary of the St Jude Hospital fire, September 9, 2009, and still operating at the George Odlum Stadium in Vieux-Fort, plans are said to be underway for the opening of the “new” St Jude Hospital at the soonest and before the 2025/26 general election. Prime Minister Philip J […]
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Germany contributes EUR 25 Million for IOM-Supported Women and Youth Project in Ecuador
GENEVA / ECUADOR – The government of Germany has committed EUR 25 million to a new project supporting migrants, returnees, and host communities in Ecuador, with a particular focus on women and youth. The initiative, implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve safety, quality of life, and socioeconomic development across the […]
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Experts call for investment-ready African climate action to shape global negotiations
AFRICA – The 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII) has concluded with a resounding call for a coherent, evidence-based, and investment-ready African climate agenda. Held from 5-7 September, the conference brought together more than 250 policymakers, negotiators, scientists, civil society representatives and youth leaders. Delegates reaffirmed CCDA’s role as Africa’s leading […]
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IDB announces $2.5 Billion and rapid response task force for security in Latin America and Caribbean
At the Regional Security and Justice Summit, the IDB presented a new phase of the Alliance for Security, Justice, and Development, with a historic increase in the scale of its operations. BUENOS AIRES — During the Regional Security and Justice Summit, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced a historic commitment of an estimated $2.5 […]
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Jamaican national pleads guilty to long-running fraud scheme
WASHINGTON, USA – A Jamaican national, who was previously extradited to the United States from Jamaica, pleaded guilty on Friday in the US District Court for the District of South Dakota in connection a long running scheme to defraud a California woman. Dwayne Anderson, 35, of Hannover, Jamaica, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges. […]
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Many aspiring dancehall artistes in the 1980s would point to the controversial Shabba Ranks or Ninjaman as their biggest influences, but Ricki Di Lova favoured fun-loving acts like Professor Nuts and Lieutenant Stitchie.
The Florida-based toaster pays homage to masters of the pun on Stand Pipe, his latest song. He produced it for his Turbulence Intl Productions.
Like his heroes, Ricki Di Lova revels in double entendre throughout the uptempo track. He said that with all the negatives associated with dancehall music, fans could do with a laugh.
“Too much dark songs inna di dancehall. We are already living in trying times. Stand Pipe brings a buzz! When di people hear it, dem get lively. It makes people feel good an’ stand up an’ rock!” he exclaimed.
Growing up in Kingston during the 1970s, Ricky Di Lova was used to hearing roots-reggae and hardcore dancehall songs on sound systems. Easy-listening singles by Carl Malcolm, Stanley Beckford or Ras Karbi got little attention.
That changed a decade later with songs like Inna di Bus by Professor Nuts and Wear yuh Size by Lieutenant Stitchie. They were not only popular in the dancehall, but gained steady radio rotation.
Ricky Di Lova believes Stand Pipe is just as versatile.
“This song is perfect for di summer and all-year long. Di riddim brings a get up an’ dance vibe an’ di lyrics are fun. I’m trying to bring some humour into dancehall so people can ‘fulljoy’ themselves,” he said.
— Howard Campbell
