Biker Boyz Blocko 9 venue announced, and it's a BIG one! - Friday May 25th, 2012 - This morning the BikerBoyz committee finally announced the venue for the 9th installment of the always highly anticipated "Motorcycle Block Party of the Year!" As promised the location will be the largest yet. The Annual BikerBoyz Blocko is scheduled to take place on Sunday July 29th, 2012 at the Woodbine Centre parking lot, located at 500 Rexdale Blvd (corner of Hwy 27 and Rexdale Blvd.). Motorcycle enthusists will be happy to hear that the entire South East parking lot will be "blocked-off" for this year's BIGGEST SUMMER BLOCK PARTY. "Finally we have been able to secure the best suited location for our event," says Jef Lo (BikerBoyz committee member) with a sigh of relief. "It has been a major challenge for us this year as we have again outgrown our last venue and many of the locations we approached this year has said BikerBoyz is just too big." In recent years attendance at BikerBoyz Blocko has grown tremendously, causing heavy overflow of attendees and excess traffic into several neighboring parking lots. "This year we will not have that problem," Jef says laughingly. "We…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Carnival Nationz On The Trading Block - Dwayne D’Bandit Pitt To Sell His Stake Toronto, ON, Canada - Wednesday May 23, 2012 -: Dwayne Pitt, substantial share holder of the reigning Band Of The Year“Carnival Nationz Mas”, has announced plans of relinquishing his interests in the lucrative brand. Dwayne is currently in possession of 33.33% of the not-for-profit corporation. Highly regarded within the International Caribbean Entertainment Community as a successful DJ and innovative promoter, Dwayne has become something of a pioneer. Earning his stripes back in 1994 under the DJ name “D’Bandit, he’s played an integral role in spearheading many, reputable promotional teams - “The Kingdom of Soca” and “Unite De Nationz Inc”.Most recently Dwayne has founded, “D' Bandit Enterprises” which hosts a series of iconic events - Redemption, Sunset, All Ah We, Memoirs of Soca, Aftershock, Carnival Bliss, Shine TO, Carnival Rehab. As a co-founder of Unite De Nationz Inc., hub of the exclusive Carnival Nationz Mas Band, Mr. Pitt is to be recognized for his efforts in rearing the multi-award winning band. In a recent interview Dwayne defined Carnival Nationz Mas as a,“trailblazer!… One of few Toronto Mas bands that continuously evolve, proudly representing changing…

A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL 2012: A CARIBBEAN ESCAPE Posted by admin under Local News Montreal (Quebec), April 28, 2012 - You’re invited to the largest indoor food and cultural festival in Canada is coming to Old Montreal’s Marché Bonsecours. The 13th edition of A Taste of the Caribbean promises to whisk you away to the Islands, satisfying body and soul. Nearly 50,000 people have joined founder Gemma Raeburn-Baynes for the celebration in the past 12 years. This year’s theme is “A Caribbean Escape” and the festival will feature over 75 dishes from 16 countries, including Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Haiti and Guadeloupe. Dishes will be prepared by local and visiting executive chefs like US Virgin Islands native Leslie “Theo” Gumbs, a former Island Chef vs Iron Chef winner. Guests are invited to enjoy musical and dance performances, sample award-winning rums and browse through the Marketplace. Chef Cherrie Jones, also known as Miss Grenada 2011-2012, will serve her native dishes, marrying fine cuisine and exquisite beauty. Chef Rebecca Nedd of Tobago will delight us with her award winning cuisine from her little fishing village in Tobago. Making A Taste of…

Reggae high on the hill Mon, April 30, 2012 - 12:05 AM With band Third World a no-show, having missed its connecting flight to Miami, other reggae acts stepped up to the stage yesterday at Reggae On The Hill, the Barbados Reggae Festival curtain call event. Acts like Chris Martin (who did a song with Cecile), Tanya Stephens and Everton Blender stretched their sets to keep the show flowing, as patrons – some of whom came from as far as Denmark to hear Third World – had to settle for Konshens, and favourites Capleton and Jah Cure, who closed the show. At 6:39 p.m., an ominous black cloud covered the Hill, and soon a heavy downpour would have patrons scampering and slipping, seeking shelter. Up to press time, police and EMTs had reported a very quiet day “with no incidents at all”. (NSH)