SANTIAGO DE CHILE – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has pointed out on numerous occasions that information and communications technologies (ICTs) are not enough in themselves to make public systems more efficient and effective but must instead be paired with other key elements in order to achieve those objectives. The […]
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Precautionary arrangement signals Costa Rica’s very strong policy frameworks and economic achievements, and sets the stage for further gains COSTA RICA / USA – In early June, the IMF approved a two-year Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Costa Rica. This followed the Central American nation’s years-long and ambitious reform agenda, which has helped to increase growth, lower […]
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New assessment shows advances in poverty reduction, education and productivity, but progress has stalled in recent years, leaving deep inequalities and eroding trust in institutions. GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – Despite major gains in education, poverty reduction and productivity over the past three decades, entrenched inequalities, fragile trust in institutions and slow progress in key […]
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NEW YORK, USA – The UN symbolises the highest expression of the aspiration for peace and prosperity, but the ideals that inspired its founding 80 years ago are under threat as never before, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva told the General Assembly on Tuesday. “Multilateralism is at a new crossroads” and the world is “witnessing […]
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LONDON, England – Criminal gangs had hidden more than one tonne of deadly drugs from South America inside two industrial generators valued at £720,000. The seizure, which took place at London Gateway, shows how organised crime groups are using ever more sophisticated methods to evade detection. Smugglers would have known Border Force faced paying out […]
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By Vibhu Mishra The UN secretary-general opened the General Assembly high-level debate with a stark message: the world is awash with overlapping crises – from wars and humanitarian emergencies to climate breakdown – and leaders must decide now “what kind of world we choose to build together.” Each September, heads of state and government gather in […]
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BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the region with a new initiative aimed at unlocking access to finance and fostering sustainable growth. In partnership with the ministry of energy, small business and entrepreneurship, the Barbados Stock Exchange, and […]
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By Sherika Williams KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has ramped up efforts to drive the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with at least 500 businesses set to digitise one internal process this year under the European Union (EU)-funded ‘Digital Jamaica’ Project. The three-year initiative, launched in 2023, […]
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NEW YORK, USA, (PAHO) – The urgent need to address the interplay between infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which together pose the greatest public health challenges in the Americas, was highlighted by Dr Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), at an event held on the sidelines of the 80th United […]
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By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, enthusiastic about the preparatory weapon in this general election cycle, at his annual constituency conference two weeks ago, summoned his constituency team to campaign mode. The task is simple. Keep Castries East in the winning column, for the seventh time running, and […]
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With a musical career spanning three decades, reggae and dancehall icon Sizzla will celebrate his illustrious run on October 19 with a mega concert at Sabina Park.
Promising an evening of epic proportions, the seasoned entertainer says this Heroes Weekend will go down in history as he takes the stage, heart in hand, to gift his fans.
“Sizzla always performs from the heart. Music, for me, is about love and passion. So the energy that I’ll deliver to a crowd of 70,000 people is the same energy that I’ll deliver to a crowd of a thousand people or a hundred,” he told the Sunday Observer. Indicating that the work for him has not ceased over his 30 years in the industry, Sizzla said he has honed his craft completely and that ‘Rise to the Occasion’ — as the show has been duly titled — will be a masterful display of his musical growth.
“Sizzla never stops working. There are simple formulas that I have honed over the years and I can tell you confidently that the show will be an atmosphere of love, joy, fun, happiness, and a genuinely good time,” he said. “It’s a live band show, with people celebrating three decades of spiritual enlightenment through the consciousness of reggae music. It’s going to be a festive environment where you can support the artisans in the ‘Da Real Ting’ artisan village and enjoy good food and listen to world-class music. This show was intentionally curated and it’s gonna be a vibe!”
Sizzla says he is particularly excited about delivering a show alongside musical brothers from his backing band. He shared that rehearsals have been ongoing and that the band will take his set to unmatched levels.
“Communication, building a good relationship with the band is important; the band is like a second family. We’re there for each other, helping out in situations that are not related to the show. This helps to build synergy,” he said. “With a live band there is a more spiritual connection to the audience. They are seeing the music being played with the instruments before their very eyes. This is the time when the people are more connected to the music because they’re not just listening to the artiste and his performance, but they’re now looking and observing an entire band.”
In addition to a live band, Rise to the Occasion will see several guest performances from the likes of I Wayne, Jesse Royal, Andrew Tosh, Christopher Martin, Iba Mahr, T’Jean, Spragga Benz, Turbulence, Fantan Mojah,Ninja Kid, and others. Sizzla says getting his colleagues on board was an easy task as support comes naturally for like-minded entertainers.
“Music is a family; we’re like brothers and sisters from different parents. So supporting each other and showing up for each other is most naturally a part of the music,” he said. “We respect each other, we look to each other, and we support each other, because it’s not always easy being an artiste, and who better to understand you than someone who has undergone the challenges and difficulties in the industry.”
