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‘Bembe’ by Cuban artist Julio Larraz (1944)
29 Jun
Source: Caribbean Painters
Watercolors and pastel on paper, 2015.
The works by Julio Larraz are painted in a realistic style but the subject always seems a bit mysterious and ambiguous.
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20 Tourist Scams to Watch Out for When Abroad
29 Jun
Source: Time.com
Vet the travel services you use before you put yourself at risk.
When traveling abroad, it’s not uncommon to get caught in a scammer’s game — even if you consider yourself to be a relatively savvy traveler. However, knowing the usual traps scammers set for tourists at your destination can help you prepare and be on guard. Before embarking on your summer vacation abroad, become familiar with these 20 tourist scams common in popular destinations.
1. The Newspaper Trick
The newspaper trick is especially common in Rome, according to Travel+Leisure. Here’s how it happens: You’re walking down the street and a group of children surrounds you. They seem innocent enough, until they begin waving newspapers at you. You become distracted, and the children grab your purse or bag or pickpocket your wallet.
If you should ever find yourself in this type of situation, move away quickly and lightly brush the children aside if needed. If the situation is too much to handle, don’t be afraid to call for help.
2. Sorry for the Stain, Sir
Also known as “the hot dog trick,” this travel scam can occur in airports while you are stressed out and often distracted. Someone will walk by and accidentally squirt mustard on you, or spill something else, causing a stain, according to Travel+Leisure. They will then awkwardly try to help clean up the stain while an accomplice grabs your luggage and walks off with it. Or, your wallet, according to International Business Times.
To avoid falling prey to this scam, keeping your luggage safely between your feet while sitting or standing, suggested Travel+Leisure. If you’re traveling with others, place your luggage in the middle of your group rather than beside or behind you. As for your wallet, keep it in your front pocket rather than back pocket, and keep valuables out of backpack pockets, International Business Times suggested.
3. The Falling Lady
Also known as “the tumbling woman,” the falling lady scam is common in London, but can happen anywhere in the world, reported Travel+Leisure. This is another type of distraction scam — a woman, typically an elderly woman, will make a huge commotion by falling down. Accomplices will then quickly move throughout the crowd, pickpocketing and grabbing purses.
It’s important to remain as attentive and cautious as possible to avoid distractions scams like this. If you see any suspicious activity and suspect a tumbling woman scam, step aside and keep an eye on your valuables.
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Sangria 4 Ways
28 Jun
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Grand Etang Lake – Photo
28 JunSource: True Blue Bay Resort
1800 feet above sea level is one of Grenada’s two crater lakes; Grand Etang Lake. Imagine that from this view you can spot the village of Willis and world famous Grand Anse Beach. 🌴🌊 🏖
Potato Choka Recipe
28 Jun
Choka refers to a method of preparing particular ingredients. It is about fire-roasting, pounding and grinding.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 8 Servings
- 5-7 medium organic potatoes
- ½ tsp butter
- 5 wiri wiri peppers
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- Salt to taste
The Formidable Mount Roraima
28 JunMount Roraima is surrounded by three different countries; Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana whose borderlines intersect on the massive shelf, with all four sides being sheer 400-meter high cliffs.
While its cliff walls are only scalable by the most experienced of climbers, there is a path up the mountain’s natural ramp-like path (usually a two-day hike).
The mountains here are also thought to be some of the oldest Continue reading
R City and Taurus Riley Film New Video for ‘Crazy Love’ in St.Kitts
28 JunVirgin Islands Chart Toppers R City and Reggae Superstar Taurus Riley have teamed up for “Crazy Love” a reggae-tinged pop anthem on R City’s album What Dreams are Made Of.
While in St.Kitts they took the opportunity to shoot scenes for their upcoming video for the “Crazy Love” release. They used the historic Brimstone Hill Fortress as the backdrop for the new video along with other sites and scenes throughout the beautiful and picturesque St.Kitts.
Lionel Messi anounces that he’s retiring from the Argentina national team
28 JunIn a shocking interview after Argentina lost in the Copa America final, Lionel Messi says he’s done with international soccer.
Following Argentina’s loss to Chile in the Copa America final, Lionel Messi was visibly devastated. Not long after the tournament’s closing ceremonies, Messi did an interview with TyC Sports in Argentina where he announced that he would no longer play for the national team.
“For me, the national team is over,” he said after defeat by Chile in the Copa America final. “I’ve done all I can. It hurts not to be a champion.” Continue reading
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Gentleman & Ky-Mani Marley – Simmer Down (Control Your Temper) feat. Marcia Griffiths
27 Jun#NewVideo
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Beyonce & Kendrick Lamar Freedom(Live) – 2016 BET AWARDS
27 Jun#KendrickLamar #Beyonce #Winning!!
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50 Cents Ends Hugely Successful 20th St.Kitts Music Festival with a Bang !!!
27 Jun
Source: Times Caribbean
It was another near record breaking Night at the 3rd and Final Night at the St.Kitts Music Festival on Saturday June 25th. The Largest crowd in years at the Festival came out no doubt to help celebrate the milestone 20th Year of the Festival as well as to see RAP Icon 50 Cent. Thousands packed the WARNER Park Stadium venue and were rocking and grooving for the whole evening to the Old School Delights of the O Jays, the Reggae Hits of Taurus Riley, the Hip Hop nuggets of R City and of course the Rap Gems of the Icon 50 Cent.
5 things highly respected people do every day
27 JunBill Gates is acknowledged during the Microsoft Annual Shareholders meeting in 2015.
Source: Business Insider
While we often think that money and material goods will bring happiness, some research suggests that being respected and admired can actually be even more important for boosting happiness.
And not only does respect seem to lead to increased happiness, it can help build stronger relationships with those around you.
In her book “Respect: An Exploration,” researcher Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot calls respect the “single most powerful ingredient in nourishing relationships and creating a just society.”
But how do you go about earning this respect? We know all the obvious habits of respected people — being ethical, highly skilled, disciplined, etc. — but what are some unexpected habits and practices we can emulate in order to earn respect?
This post will cover five things respected people do daily in order to earn the trust and admiration of those around them.
Warren Buffett attends a news conference with Bill and Melinda Gates.
20th Anniversary St. Kitts Music Festival Sets New Heights
26 Jun
Source: Times Caribbean Online
Basseterre, St. Kitts (June 26, 2016) – The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is delighted to announce that the twentieth anniversary of the St. Kitts Music Festival has been a stand-out hit, as crowds have come out in record numbers to see the stellar line-up that was created for the historic occasion.
The O’Jays performing at the 20th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival.
“In the past two decades that we have been producing the St. Kitts Music Festival, never has here been an attendance level like we have seen this year,” said the Hon. Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, International Trade, Industry & Commerce. “This event has always brought genres of music and generations of fans together in a Music Festival that is distinctive in the Caribbean. This year has exceeded our expectations; rising local talents were showcased brilliantly alongside international stars for three consecutive nights of exhilarating performances. While exact attendance numbers have yet to be confirmed, it was clearly an event to remember.”
For the first time in recent years, artists appearing on the first night of the St. Kitts Music Festival played to a full house at Warner Park. Dubbed the ultimate Caribbean Party, that night saw legendary performances from the original members of the Continue reading
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Marlon Roudette – Everybody Feeling Something ft. K Stewart
25 Jun
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HYPA 4000 NO BEHAVIOR (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
25 Jun
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Dillon Ollivierre Queens Young Leader 2016 – St Vincent and the Grenadines
25 JunDillon Ollivierre
“‘Dillon Ollivierre from St.Vincent & The Grenadines’ — These are the words said by the announcer in Buckingham Palace. With an electric feeling I slowly proceeded to recieve my award with a sense of pride that I was representing my country.
This award program has thus far broaden my vision and has enabled me to be apart of a network of talented youth leaders who have been encouraged to be agents of positive change.I am proud to be a Commonwealth youth leader and would continue to offer my service to my country, the Commonwealth and the world as a whole.
This award shows that age,location,gender,religious beliefs,financial statbility etc is no excuse to settle for less than you deserve..Believe in yourself! Aim high!
Vincentians this award is for you. I pledge to serve you as best as I can and I thank you for the showers of support. God bless!” – Dillon Ollivierre
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Shocking Suicide – Konshens’ brother takes own life – Delus recorded video of gun to his head moments before he died
24 Jun
Source: Jamaica Star
Dancehall artiste Delus reportedly recorded a video of himself with a gun at his head moments before his death. Delus, 35, the older brother of Konshens, is suspected to have committed suicide at his home in Havendale, St Andrew, last night. Police investigators at the scene told THE STAR that an amateur video was sent proportedly by Delus to his girlfriend, who raced back home to stop him.
Neighbours said that they saw when Delus’ girlfriend drove home at about 7 p.m. and made a mad rush for the house while screaming “No! No! No!”
They surmised that he was already dead by the time she got inside.
Two females, said to be tenants, were at the house when the shooting took place. Delus’ house is located across from Freddie McGregor’s Big Ship studios.
The Constabulary Communications Unit said last night that residents heard an explosion about 7:05 p.m. and summoned the police. Delus was found Continue reading
Mr Vegas sampled on Tyga’s new single ‘1 of 1’
24 Jun
Source: Dre1alliance
Compton rapper Tyga has sampled Dancehall Artiste Mr. Vegas on his new single ‘1 of 1’.
The rapper was recently in Jamaica to shoot the video for the single, which features a sample of a classic late 90’s Mr Vegas song ‘Sucky Ducky’. Scenes for the video were filmed in Portland and Duhaney Park.
The song ”1 Of 1” sees the rapper navigating into unusual territory, singing and using Jamaican Patios.
Since the release of the song the rapper has been subjected to criticism from many social media users, claiming that the track sounded exactly to Drake’s “Controlla” single.
50,000 Likes Strong
24 Jun
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