Tag Archives: Music

LOCALS TO BE UPDATED ON CARIFORUM-EU EPA OPPORTUNITIES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 29, 2012 (SKNIS):

CARICOM Headquarters

Residents of St. Kitts and Nevis will soon have a clearer understanding of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) thanks to a series of activities designed by the St. Kitts-based EPA Implementation Unit of the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Continue reading

LATIN FIESTA AND HOW!!

Caroline Joseph and Eddie Santory Winners of the Salsa Competition

The long anticipated 3rd annual Latin Fiesta took place on Friar’s Bay at the Carambola Restaurant, on Sunday 21st October 2012. The crowds certainly came out to the event and the mood was certainly, Latin with the beats of Salsa, Meringue, and Reggaeton. Continue reading

Brimstone Hill’s 15th Annual Emancipation Concert

By Leonora Williams

The 15th Annual Emancipation Concert, held at the historic Brimstone Hill on Sunday 12th August, was as usual packed with local talent, encompassing, music, dancing, spoken word and drumming. The programme this year was preluded by session by local folklore – Moko Jumbies, Clowns and Masquerades and Mummies – showcasing this aspect of our culture. The playing of the national anthem on pan by Steven Richards heralded the commencement of proceedings proper. The invocation was conducted by Rev Chris Archibald and welcome remarks were given by Sir Probyn Innis, President of the Brimstone Hill Fortress and National Park Society. Continue reading

ECCO AND IMC SIGNS WIDE SCREEN RIGHTS LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

PRESS RELEASE

All Media Houses
St. Kitts and Nevis

30 July 2012

If you are planning to show matches to the public (outside of your home) whether it is being done for profit or otherwise, it will be necessary to obtain a licence.

Applications for licences for the showing of the matches must be submitted to the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights (ECCO) Inc. which is acting as the agent for International Media Content Ltd., parent company of SportsMax, which has the relevant exclusive broadcast rights for the territory. Continue reading

Operation Future Remembers Fallen Victims

By Shontel Vanterpool

Basseterre St. Kitts- 03 June 2012

The well anticipated peace concert by local Community Police Initiative
‘Operation Future’, paid homage to the countless victims of crime and gun related violence.

In an effort to sensitize the public about the devastating impact of crime on our nation, ‘Operation Future’ continued with their commitment to positively influence the community with the recent staging of their annual peace concert. Continue reading