Buju fans get boost

August 20, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_7326" align="alignright" width="300"] Buju Banton[/caption] SUPPORTERS of incarcerated reggae artiste Buju Banton were on a high when a photograph performing behind bars went viral on social media. In the photograph, Buju Banton — dressed in prison-issued garments -- is seen performing with a small band in...

Sizzla’s son in the Right Place

August 20, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_7323" align="alignleft" width="300"] Meleku[/caption] Eighteen-year-old reggae singer Meleku says he is bringing originality and individuality to the music. His debut single is entitled Right Place. Produced by Big 12 Productions, the single was released about a month ago. Meleku (real name Melek Collins) is the son of...

1,300 child abuse reports in three months

August 20, 2015 in Regional

Statement- The Children’s Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (CA) is once again appealing to the public to report cases of child abuse by calling its hotline 996 or 800-2014. In the first three months of operations, the Authority has received over 1300 reports - in other...

Caribbean broadcasting icons inducted into Hall of Fame

August 19, 2015 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_7302" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rose Willock was recognized for her service to the region, especially in building capacity for emergency broadcasting. (Photo: Steve Forrest/Workers Photos)[/caption] ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Tuesday August 18, 2015 – Two Caribbean broadcasting icons were yesterday inducted into the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU)...