By Johnny Coomansingh It has been said that history repeats itself, and lightning does not strike the same place twice. In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), it’s different. Corruption or bobol in T&T is similar to a dinosaur that laid its eggs in secret and the babies are now hatching. History continues to repeat itself. Crime […]
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ST GEORGE’S Grenada – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced the launch of the inaugural Lambie and Lobster Festival, set to take place in January 2026 on the Sister Isles of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The festival will spotlight the seafood and fishing heritage of the islands, placing a national focus on the people, […]
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By APEC Health Working Group SINGAPORE – APEC economies have launched the Roadmap to Advance Dengue Prevention and Control in APEC Economies 2026–2030, unveiled on the margins of the APEC high-level meeting on health and the economy in Seoul last week. Opening the session, vice minister of public health of the minister of health of […]
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The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to transform the Virgin Islands’ electoral systems by propelling modernisation, accessibility and increased transparency and accountability for registered political parties. The Office of the Deputy Governor will lead an extensive educational campaign aimed at ensuring members of the public are fully aware of the suite of proposed changes included […]
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CASTRIES, St Lucia – The heads of government of the participating Citizenship Investment Programmes of the Eastern Caribbean States today announced the signing of an agreement to further strengthen the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIP) offered by the five member states through the establishment of a regional regulatory authority. […]
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NEW YORK, USA – The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the United Nations agency for digital technologies – Google, and musician, tech founder and philanthropist will.i.am have launched an initiative to bring artificial intelligence and robotics training to students across Africa. Announced during the Digital@UNGA Anchor Event at the UN General Assembly, the programme combines […]
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WASHINGTON, USA – Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett addressed new customs duty requirements that went into effect on August 29, 2025, impacting residents across all US territories outside the Custom Zone including the US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. “The Virgin Islands has been outside of the Customs Zone since becoming […]
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LONDON, England – The latest upgrade links the Commonwealth Meridian debt management software with Fiji’s new Financial Management Information System (FMIS) to create a streamlined process for recording all government financial transactions. The interface ensures that debt transactions are recorded in real-time and accurately across both systems. With reliable and real-time data, it enhances audit trails and […]
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LONDON, England – The Commonwealth Lawyers Association (“CLA”) expresses grave concern over the imminent execution of five individuals in Singapore. Datchinamurthy Kataiah is scheduled for execution on 25 September 2025, while the other four are facing immediate risk of execution following the dismissal of their final appeals. Datchinamurthy Kataiah, along with three others, filed a […]
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Dear Sir, I may not have the fabled memory of an elephant, but rest assured, it is better than that of a goldfish. Thus, when I see Allen Chastanet, Leader of the Opposition (LOO), engaging in convenient historical revisionism of the recent past, 2016-2021, not only does my antenna get raised, it recoils, compelling me […]
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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.
