NEW YORK, USA, (DPI) – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has engaged in bilateral talks with the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, during his attendance at the 80th UN General Assembly, where world leaders have convened in New York. The meeting focused on a range of issues, including the ongoing Guyana-Border controversy […]
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By Government of Barbados BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Recently, in a visionary effort to strengthen its medical capabilities, the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM). The agreement represents a significant step toward improving training, capacity-building, and the overall medical experience for members of the Force. […]
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By Special contributor RODNEY BAY, St Lucia – The United Workers Party (UWP), by definition, (UWP – Political Club), of Allen Chastanet, is very far behind the curve on national security and its renewed effort for a so-called border control unit, part of an election SOS-7 scheme. The foundation for reasoning is based on their so-called […]
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NEW YORK, USA – A resolution to extend sanctions relief to Iran under a 2015 nuclear deal failed to pass in the UN Security Council on Friday. China and Russia tabled the draft which received four votes in favour, nine against and two abstentions. The text sought to extend the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for six […]
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By Katie Lange Military cooks and chefs often have the daunting task of cooking for hundreds, if not thousands, of their hungry counterparts. Making tasty, innovative and enjoyable meals on a massive scale isn’t easy. Luckily, military culinary specialists, as they’re known, have the Armed Forces Recipe Service to use as a guide. The service’s […]
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While overall inflation has normalised and currently lies at the ECB’s 2 percent medium-term target, food inflation is higher. To put a meal on the table, consumers pay roughly a third more than before the pandemic. This ECB Blog looks at the causes and consequences for monetary policy. By Elena Bobeica, Gerrit Koester and Christiane […]
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NEW YORK, USA – Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados on Friday told world leaders the survival of small States and global peace depends on preserving a rules-based international system. She warned that truth, trust and fairness were fraying under the weight of war, inequality and climate crisis. “Countries of different sizes, capacities and cultures […]
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Digital@UNGA 2025 spotlights digital solutions, innovations and investments for humanity as the United Nations marks 80 years NEW YORK, USA – Digital leaders from government, the private sector and civil society, including youth representatives, shared insights on how technology can be a force for good, for people and prosperity at Digital@UNGA 2025, a week-long series […]
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By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – In accordance with the Minister for Finance, Economic Development and the Youth Economy and Minister for Justice and National Security, Philip J Pierre, policy proposals to provide an increase in disposable incomes, per the 2025/26 budget allocation, the cabinet of ministers has assented in fulfilment of this commitment. […]
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Venezuela is preparing an emergency decree to enact a State of Exterior Commotion amid escalating threats from the US. By José Luis Granados Ceja MEXICO, CITY, Mexico, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government is preparing to enact a State of Exterior Commotion amid escalating threats from the United States. Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro said Tuesday that […]
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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
