The organisers of the parties and socials which were scheduled for this week on the University of the West Indies' Mona campus, but were banned because of a swine flu outbreak there, are concerned about the financial losses that could result.
The new semester, which is usually welcomed with parties, socials and fêtes, may not get off to its usual vibrant start this year following a decision made by the university's administration to suspend all social gatherings on the campus. Classes, however, will still be held.
The university issued a statement on Saturday advising that three persons on the campus tested positive for the H1N1 virus and there were about 60 others exhibiting flu-like symptoms. The university said the Ministry of Health did not recommend a ban on classes, but out of caution, officials there have decided to prohibit large social gatherings.
This decision, however, has not gone down well with some students who do not understand why only parties and not classes have been banned. Organisers of the events are now burdened with the task of deciding whether to postpone or cancel and which is wiser financially.
financially viable
Ibrahim Konteh, the university's cultural and entertainment affairs chairman, told THE STAR that for now, the events are postponed until a meeting is held to decide if it is financially viable to host them at another time. He said, "As far as events, they are postponed until we can meet to see which is better financially ... cancel or postpone. Freshers Dinner which was set for yesterday [Saturday] has been cancelled, as well as the Freshers Lyme, but we have other events that were set for this week, but the ban is up until Sunday, so it looks as though those may have to be cancelled as well."
He said promoters of the Chancellor Hall fete, Ruption, would be especially hard-hit if the event could not take place as a lot was spent promoting it. "It was very successful last year, so they spent a lot again this year, especially on promotion, doing flyers, posters, T-shirts and so on. A lot of effort was also put into getting the required permits, so this would come as a big blow to them."
Konteh said many on campus were questioning why classes were not banned as well, since the threat is so great that public gatherings were prohibited.
Source: Jamaica Star
Monday, September 7, 2009
Aidonia is not Bounty's ghostwriter
Amidst a bevy of allegations that has the streets buzzing, dancehall artiste Sheldon Lawrence better known as Aidonia has remained calm in the face of adversity as he attempts to clear his name and add some clarity to the malicious accusations by unscrupulous personnel to taint his character.
It is understood that following utterances made by the deejay at this Summer's Fullyloaded, where he said "Big up Bounty Killer", many have now taken it as a foregone conclusion that Aidonia has rejoined the ranks of the Alliance and is now the new ghostwriter responsible for the Bounty Killer diss tracks aimed at Vybz Kartel.
However Aidonia said he wants to make it clear to the public that though he respects the warlord for his contribution to the industry, he is not a part of the Alliance movement nor is he a Ghostwriter for the cross, angry deejay. "mi nuh know weh people get it fi say mi write song fi Killer fi diss Kartel ... mi even see it pon a site seh mi attack Kartel, I have nothing against Bounty nor Kartel, if the two ah dem feuding that is not my concern, a mi co-workers dem and I wish dem nothing but the best, right now a just music mi seh and J.O.P a that a my focus". - He added.
CLAIMS BY RIDDIMSTREAM MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
Yesterday an email correspondence was sent out by Riddimstream Marketing & Promotions titled "Jag One Production" pointing to an alleged agreement between Aidonia and the company to record on an upcoming compilation the company accuses the deejay of rescinding on his contractual obligations. However a highly placed source within the J.O.P camp said that they are aware of the email and have been trying to contact the company to address the matter.
According to the source they weren't able to verify if any monies was collected by the artiste but says the deejay has been extremely busy touring and working on his debut album amongst other professional engagements and if further checks reveal there was indeed an agreement it was a mere oversight and Jag One Production sincerely apologises and will work to have the matter resolved amicably.
Source: One 876 Ent
It is understood that following utterances made by the deejay at this Summer's Fullyloaded, where he said "Big up Bounty Killer", many have now taken it as a foregone conclusion that Aidonia has rejoined the ranks of the Alliance and is now the new ghostwriter responsible for the Bounty Killer diss tracks aimed at Vybz Kartel.
However Aidonia said he wants to make it clear to the public that though he respects the warlord for his contribution to the industry, he is not a part of the Alliance movement nor is he a Ghostwriter for the cross, angry deejay. "mi nuh know weh people get it fi say mi write song fi Killer fi diss Kartel ... mi even see it pon a site seh mi attack Kartel, I have nothing against Bounty nor Kartel, if the two ah dem feuding that is not my concern, a mi co-workers dem and I wish dem nothing but the best, right now a just music mi seh and J.O.P a that a my focus". - He added.
CLAIMS BY RIDDIMSTREAM MARKETING & PROMOTIONS
Yesterday an email correspondence was sent out by Riddimstream Marketing & Promotions titled "Jag One Production" pointing to an alleged agreement between Aidonia and the company to record on an upcoming compilation the company accuses the deejay of rescinding on his contractual obligations. However a highly placed source within the J.O.P camp said that they are aware of the email and have been trying to contact the company to address the matter.
According to the source they weren't able to verify if any monies was collected by the artiste but says the deejay has been extremely busy touring and working on his debut album amongst other professional engagements and if further checks reveal there was indeed an agreement it was a mere oversight and Jag One Production sincerely apologises and will work to have the matter resolved amicably.
Source: One 876 Ent
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Etana back on Jamboree line-up
Etana is back on the Irie Jamboree line-up, after pulling out earlier this week.
The reggae singer was booked for Irie Jamboree, which will be held tomorrow at York College, New York.
When THE STAR contacted Etana, she explained the reason for originally pulling out, saying she had been rehearsing with the C-Sharp band, but later found out that the band was booked to play for another act and was unable to play for her as a result.
She decided to work with Caution Band. However, they did not get the music on time and the rehearsal was not going as she wanted.
"That was not the performance I want to give. At this time, I want to give a proper performance," Etana told THE STAR.
She also said that at this point in her career, she would not want to give a performance that is below par, as it may be recorded and placed on various websites.
Nonetheless, Etana says she has found a solution. She decided to go back on the show, using a couple members from C-Sharp and some of her own musicians.
"We are going to do something different, only because I don't wanna disappoint my fans. I wanna make sure that my performances are up to par," said Etana, who was scheduled to leave the island for New York this morning.
Some of the other artistes on the Irie Jamboree line-up include Freddie McGregor, Ken Boothe, Assassin, Sean Paul, Spice, Lady G, Queen Ifrica, Chino and Mr Vegas.
Source: Jamaica Star
The reggae singer was booked for Irie Jamboree, which will be held tomorrow at York College, New York.
When THE STAR contacted Etana, she explained the reason for originally pulling out, saying she had been rehearsing with the C-Sharp band, but later found out that the band was booked to play for another act and was unable to play for her as a result.
She decided to work with Caution Band. However, they did not get the music on time and the rehearsal was not going as she wanted.
"That was not the performance I want to give. At this time, I want to give a proper performance," Etana told THE STAR.
She also said that at this point in her career, she would not want to give a performance that is below par, as it may be recorded and placed on various websites.
Nonetheless, Etana says she has found a solution. She decided to go back on the show, using a couple members from C-Sharp and some of her own musicians.
"We are going to do something different, only because I don't wanna disappoint my fans. I wanna make sure that my performances are up to par," said Etana, who was scheduled to leave the island for New York this morning.
Some of the other artistes on the Irie Jamboree line-up include Freddie McGregor, Ken Boothe, Assassin, Sean Paul, Spice, Lady G, Queen Ifrica, Chino and Mr Vegas.
Source: Jamaica Star
Friday, September 4, 2009
Bounty calls for 'musical' peace...
Having gone through his own lyrical battles with arch-rival Beenie Man Alliance general Bounty Killer said he would once again love to see both Vybz Kartel and Mavado publicly clear the air about their difference.
The deejay, born Rodney Price, admitted to be concerned over the violent reports that have been surfacing in the media which, he believes, stems from supporters of the 'Gaza'/'Gully' feud who are determined to prove their loyalties.
While not solely blaming Vybz Kartel and Mavado who are the respective leaders of the cliques, Bounty Killer is convinced that a public discussion involving the two artistes would be a welcome sign of change.
lyrical battle
Previously Mavado and Vybz Kartel participated in a similar forum with an aim to assure fans that the feud was only a lyrical one. However, after their lyrical battle at Sting 2008 in Jamworld, St Catherine, the feud has become more intense.
Recently, both Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel have been at each other's throat lyrically. The public is now anticipating a potential clash at this year's Sting.
It has also momentarily sidelined the Gully/Gaza saga, but Bounty Killer believes there are too many youths involved in the affair, which sometimes poses a damaging effect.
"Nuff yutes under di influence of Gully and Gaza now. Mi a di man whe a tell people say a Gully but if yuh say Gaza we nuh have nuh problem wid yuh. Say your Gully or say your Gaza but a mi run di plaza," he said.
"Me need unnuh (media) fi tek Mavado and Kartel and discuss dat. It nuh affi be two a dem di same time, but dem fi do some public forum and mek di people dem si say a nuh nuten serious, 'cause a nuh PNP or JLP again," Bounty Killer said.
negative effects
He also added that the public is to blame partially for the negative effects and warned, "We now (as artistes) have to mek dem di people know say, when yuh a use dem sumten here, don't mek it seem like a we inside a do it. Cause dem (the public) a use it and mek it look like a Gully and Gaza a tell dem fi do it."
He continued, "Gully and Gaza a nuh di problem, is just two words. If people did love dem one another it wouldn't divide dem. Gully or Gaza thing a gwan in Africa but there is no war. Di same ting a gwan a Trinidad and New York but nobody nah war. Suh it's di people who have a lot of difference in dem and them glad fi get a Gully or a Gaza to use it. Like it's Gully or Gaza a do it, but from longtime a suh we stay?" he said, in reference to dancehall clashes.
Bounty Killer closed by saying he and fellow Alliance members don't despise Gaza supporters, and was adamant that it's Vybz Kartel and his Portmore Empire who were the ones with a grudge.
"A nuff Gaza fans me have. Yuh know how much people deh a Gaza and still follow Bounty, but a Gaza dem say. But it nuh mean dat dem nuh rate Killer. Suh true dem say Gaza me fi hate dem? No. But Kartel nah endorse dat. Kartel a endorse him difference. Right now a Waterford, any man whe say Alliance or Gully dem inna trouble. Di Gaza people dem a dat dem do, yuh never go anywhere and hear say Gully or Alliance man dem wah fight, yuh always hear a Gaza man dem," he said.
The deejay, born Rodney Price, admitted to be concerned over the violent reports that have been surfacing in the media which, he believes, stems from supporters of the 'Gaza'/'Gully' feud who are determined to prove their loyalties.
While not solely blaming Vybz Kartel and Mavado who are the respective leaders of the cliques, Bounty Killer is convinced that a public discussion involving the two artistes would be a welcome sign of change.
lyrical battle
Previously Mavado and Vybz Kartel participated in a similar forum with an aim to assure fans that the feud was only a lyrical one. However, after their lyrical battle at Sting 2008 in Jamworld, St Catherine, the feud has become more intense.
Recently, both Bounty Killer and Vybz Kartel have been at each other's throat lyrically. The public is now anticipating a potential clash at this year's Sting.
It has also momentarily sidelined the Gully/Gaza saga, but Bounty Killer believes there are too many youths involved in the affair, which sometimes poses a damaging effect.
"Nuff yutes under di influence of Gully and Gaza now. Mi a di man whe a tell people say a Gully but if yuh say Gaza we nuh have nuh problem wid yuh. Say your Gully or say your Gaza but a mi run di plaza," he said.
"Me need unnuh (media) fi tek Mavado and Kartel and discuss dat. It nuh affi be two a dem di same time, but dem fi do some public forum and mek di people dem si say a nuh nuten serious, 'cause a nuh PNP or JLP again," Bounty Killer said.
negative effects
He also added that the public is to blame partially for the negative effects and warned, "We now (as artistes) have to mek dem di people know say, when yuh a use dem sumten here, don't mek it seem like a we inside a do it. Cause dem (the public) a use it and mek it look like a Gully and Gaza a tell dem fi do it."
He continued, "Gully and Gaza a nuh di problem, is just two words. If people did love dem one another it wouldn't divide dem. Gully or Gaza thing a gwan in Africa but there is no war. Di same ting a gwan a Trinidad and New York but nobody nah war. Suh it's di people who have a lot of difference in dem and them glad fi get a Gully or a Gaza to use it. Like it's Gully or Gaza a do it, but from longtime a suh we stay?" he said, in reference to dancehall clashes.
Bounty Killer closed by saying he and fellow Alliance members don't despise Gaza supporters, and was adamant that it's Vybz Kartel and his Portmore Empire who were the ones with a grudge.
"A nuff Gaza fans me have. Yuh know how much people deh a Gaza and still follow Bounty, but a Gaza dem say. But it nuh mean dat dem nuh rate Killer. Suh true dem say Gaza me fi hate dem? No. But Kartel nah endorse dat. Kartel a endorse him difference. Right now a Waterford, any man whe say Alliance or Gully dem inna trouble. Di Gaza people dem a dat dem do, yuh never go anywhere and hear say Gully or Alliance man dem wah fight, yuh always hear a Gaza man dem," he said.
Lisa Hype lands solo gig in Bahamas
Lisa Hype, who is known for the hit song Hustle Forever on the Bail for Me riddim, left this morning to perform in The Bahamas on Saturday during the Bacardi Summer Meltdown beach party at Arawak Beach on September 5th.
"I feel great to be getting my own shows on the road now, and the hard work that I've been putting in at the studio is paying off. I plan to give The Bahamas a great performance, I hear that the Champion Bubbler song is big over there, and the Whine for Me combination with Teacha. I am going over there to make a statement about what Lisa Hype represents. The Bahamas nuh good again!" she said emphatically.
Lisa Hype recently performed alongside Vybz Kartel at the Up Close and Personal showcase at The Building in New Kingston. Her breakout single, Hustle Forever, popped up on the RE TV dancehall charts and the Bail for Me medley video was a big hit on local cable stations.
Source: One 876 Ent.
"I feel great to be getting my own shows on the road now, and the hard work that I've been putting in at the studio is paying off. I plan to give The Bahamas a great performance, I hear that the Champion Bubbler song is big over there, and the Whine for Me combination with Teacha. I am going over there to make a statement about what Lisa Hype represents. The Bahamas nuh good again!" she said emphatically.
Lisa Hype recently performed alongside Vybz Kartel at the Up Close and Personal showcase at The Building in New Kingston. Her breakout single, Hustle Forever, popped up on the RE TV dancehall charts and the Bail for Me medley video was a big hit on local cable stations.
Source: One 876 Ent.
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