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Dear Editor: Phase Two steals Big Five night; should we add a Lil One for the foreigners? 30 Oct 2019 09:03 Wired 868 The following letter, designed to ‘offer a few thoughts on the recent Big Five pan concert, staged at the Queen’s Park Savannah last Saturday evening’, was submitted to Wired868 by Earl Best, who asked that we stress that pan music is emphatically NOT one …
UM students take on Miami Carnival 2019 17 Oct 2019 19:55 Hurricane Mirza Tanis, 22, shows off her Haitian flag and costume at Miami Carnival. Photo credit: Jayda Graham Miami Carnival is a festive, week-long celebration that highlights Caribbean culture through a series of events, such as J’Ouvert, the Steelband Panorama …
One of the masters 06 Oct 2019 08:00 Stabroek News It could well be that my time as a musician has left me prejudiced, but I have long felt that there are striking examples of creative genius about in the musical world that we glide by without noticing or appreciating what is sitting right there before us …
Altamont Court founder gets emotional farewell 24 Sep 2019 11:52 Jamaica Observer FAMILY members, loved ones and well-wishers on Saturday bade farewell to Terence “Terry” Jarrett, founder of the Altamont Court Hotel, at an emotional funeral service Saturday at Stella Maris Catholic Church in St Andrew. Jarrett died at age 81 after a …
Daly Bread: On the bright side: gleaning hope from the steelband movement 08 Sep 2019 17:45 Wired 868 When our politicians fail us, rather than responding on the issues, they commonly pursue attacks on critics and angry dismissals of so-called negativity. They are however so blinded by their own rhetoric and the flattery of their satellites that they do …
Daly Bread: The acclamation of words; why we don’t need foreign experts to fight crime 02 Sep 2019 00:10 Wired 868 As violent crime continues to overwhelm us, I noted last week the prime minister’s apparent adoption of the concept of violence as ‘a public health issue’ and his intention (unnecessarily as we shall see) to seek the assistance of a foreign expert on the …
Notting Hill carnival can unite divided country, organisers say 24 Aug 2019 06:51 The Guardian The Notting Hill carnival is the ideal way to bring together a divided country and remember those who have been caught up in the Windrush scandal, its organisers have said. Matthew Phillip, the carnival’s executive director, said the event – which takes …
‘Pan and Powder’ fills ‘Trini’ streets 23 Aug 2019 08:22 Guyana Chronicle – Guyana’s National Steel Orchestra stuns crowd THE street steelpan parade dubbed “Pan and Powder” filled the streets of Trinidad on Wednesday night as thousands enjoyed Trinidad’s national instrument. The front row of players of the National Steel …
Daly Bread: From Bolsonaro to Griffith, are we tackling crime from the wrong end? 12 Aug 2019 00:54 Wired 868 Approximately one year ago, shortly after his appointment, Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith likened the criminal elements to ‘cockroaches’ and added that those cockroaches should be ‘crushed’. The Commissioner has company. The following report …
The Traceys- An intergenerational story of African music In Africa 01 Aug 2019 08:30 Africa News There are striking parallels between Hugh and Andrew’s work and that of the Lomax family in the US. John Lomax was an ethnomusicologist who did numerous field recordings of blues, cowboy, folk and chain-gang music. John and his son Alan began recording in …
New Dimension dedicates Pan Xpression win to fallen comrade 08 Jul 2019 19:17 Now Grenada by Curlan Campbell, NOW Grenada Pan Xpression (Bomb Tune) win dedicated to Adrina Byam Defending arranger Cordel Byam described moment as bittersweet New Dimension Steel Orchestra dedicated their Pan Xpression (Bomb Tune) win to Adrina Byam, a long- …

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Affluent yes, but a real community: Why the Ribble Valley is the happiest place in the UK 27 Oct 2019 11:20 Accrington Observer An area of Lancashire is the happiest place in the whole of the UK. That's according to the latest government measure of our wellbeing. The Ribble Valley in Lancashire scored the highest when people rated how happy they were the previous day. We asked …
Singer to represent the UK at European singing competition 23 Oct 2019 21:05 Andover Advertiser SOUTH Ham singer Ryan Upton has showcased his talent and punched his way into representing the country at an international singing competition. As previously reported in the Gazette, the 26-year-old earned himself a spot in the British finals of the Tour …
Paphos: Record number of civil weddings this year 23 Oct 2019 19:54 Cyprus Daily Paphos Municipality’s civil weddings office holds more than 1200 weddings a year and 2019 has seen a new record, mayor Phedon Phedonos told a special event for wedding planners at the Hani of Ibrahim to mark the end of the season. In an address read out by …
N. Ireland becomes last part of UK to legalise same-sex marriage 22 Oct 2019 10:14 Sydney Star Observer Northern Ireland has become the final part of the United Kingdom and the British Isles to allow same-sex marriage. Photo: Robert Paul Young. Northern Ireland has finally allowed marriage equality to pass into law after conservative MPs were unable to …
Slowdown hits luxe weddings, but Sandeep Khosla says brides still want designer lehengas 22 Oct 2019 04:41 The Economic Times The guest list has become shorter, the menu more compact, and the wedding trousseau more economical. In this time of slowdown, the big fat Indian wedding is no longer that big or fat. “Weddings are becoming smaller, calmer and people are a bit wary at the …
Best oversized Champagne bottles: The HUGE Magnums, Jeroboams and Methuselahs to buy in the UK 18 Oct 2019 20:41 Evening Standard While Prosecco or Cava are decent stand-ins for brunches and parties, Champagne has always been reserved for those landmark life moments; engagements, big birthdays, weddings. Which is interesting because they’re actually quite similar, just made using …
Thomas Cook news latest: Almost 15,000 customers flown back to UK as stranded passengers bed down on airport floors ahead of repatriation 24 Sep 2019 21:03 Evening Standard Almost 15,000 Thomas Cook customers have been flown back to the UK during the first day of repatriation following the company's collapse. The Civil Aviation Authority said it completed 64 flights on the first day of the operation, bringing 14,700 …
Thomas Cook customers offered free weddings and staff treated in wake of collapse 24 Sep 2019 13:43 Mirror Thomas Cook customers have been offered free weddings and staff have even been treated to free football match tickets in the wake of the firm's collapse. After news of the travel company's liquidation, many couples reported how their wedding plans …
Free rides and free weddings offered to those affected by Thomas Cook collapse 24 Sep 2019 13:20 International Business Times Monarch Airlines ceases trading Wochit The collapse of 178-year-old travel company Thomas Cook has caused the loss of nearly 9,000 jobs and have impacted thousands of passengers in the United Kingdom alone. The UK government has started the repatriation …
UK government faces calls to ‘fast-track’ Thomas Cook collapse inquiry 23 Sep 2019 20:59 Scotsman The UK government is facing questions over the collapse of tour operator Thomas Cook, which yesterday sparked the biggest ever peace-time repatriation programme. The SNP called for the government to “explain their actions” through the process that left 150 …
Weddings ruined and passengers stranded by Thomas Cook collapse 23 Sep 2019 19:35 Wairarapa News The collapse of the UK's oldest travel company, Thomas Cook, on Sunday has led to the biggest peacetime airlift repatriation in history, of British tourists stranded across the world. An estimated 600,000 passengers were affected by the collapse, and …

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61 sumptuous afternoon teas in Surrey and Hampshire 07 Nov 2019 09:31 GetSurrey Fancy a spot of tea with freshly baked scones loaded with strawberry jam and thick clotted cream? Surrey and north-east Hampshire is home to some wonderful venues serving exquisite cream teas for a spontaneous or special occassion. Complete with freshly …
Surrey's 10 most romantic restaurants according to TripAdvisor 07 Nov 2019 09:31 GetSurrey Whether you're looking to book a table for Valentine's Day or planning something special for a loved one, Surrey is not short of fine dining and award-winning restaurants. Complete with candlelights, bubbly and decadent desserts, some restaurants …
Fine dining eateries, spectacular brasseries and the best pub grub 07 Nov 2019 09:31 GetSurrey With so many fantastic restaurants on our doorstep, it wasn't easy to whittle down our favourites to just 50. From fine dining eateries at spectacular hotels, to hearty, wholesome grub at cosy gastro pubs, us Surrey folk have a lot of choice when it …
Dozens of Surrey restaurants make it into Harden's best restaurant guide 2017 07 Nov 2019 09:31 GetSurrey Harden's has released it's Best UK Restaurants 2017 guide - and more than a dozen eateries in Surrey feature in it. The book now in its 26th edition, is driven by a survey using reviews from members of the public and lists everything from the best …
The 21 fine dining restaurants in Surrey with AA Rosettes 19 Oct 2019 15:06 Get Surrey The 27th edition of the AA Restaurant Guide has been published and it features 21 eateries in Surrey. Inspected for culinary excellence, these selected restaurants are not your average dining spots, think dress codes, taster menus and a lengthy waiting …
Four Surrey restaurants retain Michelin stars in 2020 guide 08 Oct 2019 23:19 Get Surrey The Michelin guide 2020 has been revealed and it features four restaurants in Surrey. The list was announced on Monday evening (October 7) at a glittery affair at The Hurlingham Club in Fulham, London. Of the 187 Michelin starred restaurants in Great …
21 of the best places to drink Champagne in Surrey including hidden gems 15 Aug 2019 05:18 Get Surrey There's nothing quite like raising a glass of Champagne to toast a special occasion. Whether you're celebrating exam results, a birthday, new job, engagement or Valentine's Day, we have put together a list of places where you can enjoy a glass …
Consider fostering a pet in need 08 Aug 2019 04:09 Examiner.net By Gisele GambleSpecial to The Examiner Wednesday Aug 7, 2019 at 2:55 PM Animals Best Friends is looking for foster homes for its rescues. Animals that live in foster homes before they are adopted into their forever homes adapt to their permanent homes …
We tried Surrey's best place for afternoon tea and this is what it was like 20 Jul 2019 17:02 Get Surrey *Save for the weekend* Not that I need an excuse to indulge in cake, but Afternoon Tea Week returns on August 12-18 so I decided to try Surrey's best rated spot for tea and scones. I had the pleasure of tucking into all of my favourite foods with …
The 10 best restaurants with a view in Surrey according to TripAdvisor 06 Jul 2019 10:13 Get Surrey A restaurant with a view can elevate your dining experience and there are some spots in Surrey that certainly have the wow-factor. From riverside locations to grand hotel destinations, diners are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing somewhere …
Surrey's 10 best family friendly hotels in 2019 according to TripAdvisor 15 Jun 2019 05:55 Get Surrey As we approach the school summer holidays, some parents might be considering a staycation rather than jetting off abroad. After all, navigating airports and sitting on long flights with little ones in tow can be stressful rather than relaxing. But trying …