Jamaica's Usain Bolt shatters 100-metre record to win Olympic gold

Jamaica's Usain Bolt (right) & Trinidadian Silver Medalist Richard Thompson (left)

Sunday August 17th, 2008: Beijing, China - Jamaica's Usain Bolt annihilated the field, running an amazing 9.69 seconds in the 100-metre sprint to set a new world record and take Olympic gold at Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing on Saturday night.

Bolt, who turns 22 on Thursday, exploded ahead of the pack and even took time to celebrate with his arms out with several metres left.

Richard Thompson of Trinidad and Tobago won silver at 9.89, with Walter Dix of the United States taking bronze. Dix, an NCAA champion just out of school at Florida State, ran 9.91. Churandy Martina of Netherlands Antilles was fourth at 9.93.

Canadian Donovan Bailey's long-standing Olympic record fell as a result of the race in front of over 90,000. Bailey of Oakville, Ont., ran to gold in 9.84 at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Bailey symbolically placed an imaginary crown on Bolt's head after the race. Bailey said the sky's the limit for the sprinter, who gave Jamaica its first ever gold in the event. "He can absolutely run sub 9.6," said Bailey.

"I never knew how fast I was going," said Bolt. "One aim was just to win and do what I have to do." When asked about his celebration before the finish line, which may have cost him some time, Bolt said he was concerned about winning more than running the fastest possible. "Better to break it smaller than bigger, I would say," he said. "[Then] you have a next time to break it."
The other men competing in the final, in order of finish were: Michael Frater of Jamaica, Marc Burns of Trinidad and Tobago, and Darvis Patton of the U.S.

Bolt is expected to capture yet another gold in the 200metre race on Wednesday.

TORONTO CARIBBEAN CONNECTION presents for Scotiabank Caribana 2008 "VISIONS-thru one's eyes"

TORONTO CARIBBEAN CONNECTION

presents for Scotiabank Caribana 2008

"VISIONS-thru one's eyes"

(7 sections)

Mas camp at 1970 Ellesmere Rd Unit 2

Phone 416-289-1700 email: visionstcc@aol.com

Register before June 30, 2008 get a free Visions t-shirt

Venue announced for the 5th annual BIKER BOYZ BLOCKO

Stunter Inc Rider at De Biker Boyz Blocko 2007

Toronto, ON, Friday June 13, 2008 - TORONTO-LIME.com and Mr PlayHouse Entertainment have announced the venue for the '5TH ANNUAL BIKER BOYZ BLOCKO'. The annual event which attracts hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts and thousands of spectators takes place at the PALAZZO ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX parking lot (located at 99 Peelar Rd, off Jane St, North of Highway 407in Vaughan) on Sunday July 27th 2008.

The event is free to the public and runs from 2pm-11pm and will feature motorcycle stunt rider crew STUNTERS INC (http://www.stuntersinc.com/, Caribbean music, live performances, food, raffles, prizes and more.

Last years event was a hugh hit and was even featured on MTV Live and Driver Magazine. "2007 was insane! We literally took up entire block, actually maybe two." says Jef (event coordinator from TORONTO-LIME.com). "Palazzo is about three times the size of last year's venue, the surface is clean (for the riders) and is away from any residential housing, so we can make as much noise as we want."

Proceeds from 'De Biker Boyz Blocko' will go to the Tribal Knights Mas Group to assist in the purchase of materials for their 2008 CARIBANA presentation.

Sponsors of the '5th Annual Biker Boyz Blocko' include http://www.tribalknights.com/, VP Records, Palazzo Nightclub, The Printing Press, The Caribbean Camera, WE Magazine, StarStruck Show, KOS.com, RogerDey.com, ClearSilver GrafX, Speedy Pickering, Island Sounds, Soca Bookings, http://www.dbandit.com/, http://www.courtjesteronline.com/, CHIN Radio (100.7FM), WorldWide (89.5FM), http://www.picsbyrich.com/, Ian Andre Espinet Entertainment, SocaTherapy.com, Conrads Barber Shop, Island Explosion (105.5FM), SocaSweetness.com.

Event Details:
Sunday July 27th, 2008
TORONTO-LIME.com & Mr PlayHouse presents...
"De BIKER BOYZ Blocko" - The 5th Ride
The Annual Appreciation & CARIBANA Block Party
@ Palazzo Entertainment Complex (Parking Lot) - 99 Peelar Rd (Off Jane & Hwy 407)
Featuring: Stunters Inc & Guest Stunt Riders
Hosted by: Mr PLAYHOUSE (Carnival 360° & The StarStruck Show)
Music by: Soca Sweetness, Jester, DJ Chief, Enforcas, MarXman, Kold Fusion, DOC, BASS, Kid Xplicit, SKF, E-Man & Dirty Dez
Special Invited Crews Include: Ontario Chic Riders(http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm15c3BhY2UuY29tL29udGFyaW9jaGljcmlkZXJz), Ontario RUFF RYDERS (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnJ1ZmZyeWRlcnMuY2Ev), OTR - (http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm91dHRvcmlkZS5jb20v), Stunt Doggs & others.
Starts 2pm-11pm
Admission is FREE!
Food & Drink on sale (for vendor opportunities pls contact 416-625-7308)
Raffle prizes include: A custom airbrushed HELMET (courtesy ClearSilver Grafx) and a pocket bike.
Proceeds from the event will go to assisting the TRIBAL KNIGHTS Mas Band for CARIBANA 2008
Info: 416-625-7308 416-451-7842 www.myspace.com/DeBikerBoyzBlocko
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=10758792447
Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13818501345
PROCEEDS go to assisting the TRIBAL KNIGHTS Mas Group for CARIBANA 2008

For more info please visit: www.myspace.com/debikerboyzblocko www.Toronto-Lime.com www.myspace.com/MrPlayHouse www.TribalKnights.com

To view video clips and photos from last year's event go to http://www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2007/070729_biker_boyz4

Mas in Yuh Rass... who to jump with?

Over the past weekend, two more big bands launched their presentations (Saldenah Mas-K & Evolution Toronto) and either did not dissappoint.

With only a couple Mas Bands still left to launch (including Mas Toronto & Toronto Caribbean Connection; launching this weekend - June 7), Toronto revellers not only have a vast selection to choose from, but will have the difficult task of deciding who they should 'JUMP UP' with.

Masqueraders usually factor in several elements before making a decision on who they should 'chip' down the Lakeshore with; including cost, music on the road and parade position.

Below is the most updated listing of Mas Bands along with all their details. Most bands today are 'All-Inclusive', but of course as you may know it is illegal to advertise such perks in Ontario. You may wish to inquire with your bandleader and section leader before registering.

Also listed below are the Steelbands performing at the parade. Click on the link to view contact info if you wish to particpate or visit the panyards.


:: Toronto CARIBANA Mas Bands 2008 ::
(in order of appearance)

Parade Position: #1
Borokeete Canada (Frank Ramsaroop)
2008 Presentation:"HIDDEN TREASURES"
Music on de Road: TBA
Number of Sections: 7
Costume Price: $100.00 - $130.00
Kiddies Costumes: $50.00
Mas Camp Location: 363 Bering Ave, Etobicoke (South of Bloor St /East of Kipling Ave S.)
Mas Camp Hours: 11am-11pm (open from June 7)
Phone: 416-234-1551 905-823-2795
Email: info@borokeetecanada.com
Website: www.borokeetecanada.com
2008 Launch Date: Sat May 3rd @ Clarkson Community Centre
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #2
Tribal Knights (Dexter Seusahai)
2008 Presentation: "DEEP RISING"
Music on de Road: Blaxx (from Roy Cape), Mr Playhouse, Eternal Vibes (Miami), Giselle D Wassi One (Miami), Crystal Vibez, Platinum sounds (New York), Jason Chambers (FLOW 93.5FM), De Outlawz, MarXman (KOS)
Number of Sections: 9
Costume Price: $140 $220+ (Frontline)
Kiddies Costumes: FREE with registration of adult costume
Mas Camp Location: 2410 Lawrence Ave East, Unit #16 (Lawrence & Kennedy)
Mas Camp Hours: Sun-Thur 1pm-8pm, Fri and Sat 1pm-12am
Phone: 416-396-3780 (camp) 416-893-1867 (cell)
Email: carnivalartsent@hotmail.com
Website: www.TribalKnights.com
2008 Launch Date: May 17 '08 @ Kool Haus (132 Queens Quay E)
Launch Photos: toronto-lime.com/pictures/fetes/2008/080517_soca_or_die_pt1/

Parade Position: #3
Carnival Nationz (Curtis Eustace)
2008 Presentation: "PIRATES"
Music on de Road: TBA
Number of Sections: 9
Costume Price: $155
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: 533 McNicoll Ave
Mas Camp Hours: 7pm-10pm weekdays 2pm-6pm weekends (open from June 7)
Phone: 416-676-6504 416-565-4079
Email: fortressnorth@hotmail.com
Website: www.CarnivalNationz.com
2008 Launch Date: May 24 '08 @ The Solarium
Launch Photos: toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2008/080524_carnival_nationz_launch

Parade Position: #4
Toronto Revellers (Jamaal Magloire)
2008 Presentation: "ALKEBU'LAN - BEYOND THE NILE"
Music on de Road: T&T Sounds, Dr. Jay, DJ Chief, Soca Monarchs and more
Number of Sections: 11
Costume Price: $150 (Frontline: $350 and up)
Kiddies Costumes: 6 Sections ($55 - $75 depending on size)
Mas Camp Location: 1320 Ellesemere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 2X9
Mas Camp Hours: Daily 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Phone: 416-412-1424

Email: carnival@jamaalmagloire.com
Website: www.TorontoRevellers.com
2008 Launch Date: May 10 '08 @ Armenian Comm. Centre (45 Hallcrown Place)
Launch Photos: toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2008/080510_toronto_revellers_launch

Parade Position: #5
Toronto Caribbean Connection - TCC (Mervyn Skeete)
2008 Presentation: "VISIONS-THRU ONE'S EYES"
Music on de Road: DJs Bad Lad, Audiotainment, Soca Supreme, Stretch da Real Ting
Number of Sections: 7
Costume Price: TBA
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: 1970 Ellesmere Road, Unit # 2, Scarborough
Mas Camp Hours: Mon to Thu 6pm-11pm, Fri & Sat 1pm-midnite, Sun 1pm-10pm
Phone: 416-289-1700 416-492-5584 647-295-5584
Email: moskeete@aol.com VISIONSTCC@aol.com
Website: www.tocarnival.com
2008 Launch Date: June 7th, 2008 @ Sugar Lounge
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #6
Callaloo (Marlon Singh)
2008 Presentation: "MAGIC OF THE ZODIAC"
Music on de Road: Kerwin Du Bois, Shal Marshall, Blaxx, Blazer Dan, Rita Jones, Ghetto Flex, JMC 3Veni, Foreign Bass (NY), DJ Shiva, BASS (89.5FM), Blackberry Soundcrew, DJ Spinz, Gemstone Int'l, Tony Soul (Miami)
Number of Sections: 10
Costume Price: $135 (Basic) $200 (Frontline)
Kiddies Costumes: Inquire @ The MasCamp
Mas Camp Location: 116 Howden Rd, Unit 3 (Off Lawrence Ave, West of Birchmount
Mas Camp Hours: noon - 11pm
Phone: 416-757-9MAS (9627) 416-576-0694
Email: marlonsingh@aol.com callaloocarnival@aol.com callaloo_mas@hotmail.com
Website: www.callaloo.net
2008 Launch Date: Sat Apr 26 @ Viva City
Launch Photos: toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2008/080426_callaloo_launch

Parade Position: #7
Mas Toronto (Errol Achue)
2008 Presentation: "HEROES"
Music on de Road: DJ Bad Lad , CG the Soca General and K.V Charles from T&T and more
Number of Sections: 8
Costume Price: $120.00 - $170.00
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: Tam Heather
Country Club - 730 Military Trail, Scarborough, (west of Morningside)
Mas Camp Hours: Mon-Thur 6-10:00pm Sat 6-11pm Sun 6pm-8pm
Phone: 416-282-7712

Email: info@mastoronto.com
Website: www.mastoronto.com
2008 Launch Date: Sat June 7th, 2008 @ Embers Banquet Hall
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #8
Louis Saldenah Mas-K Club (Louis Saldenah)
2008 Presentation: "THE DEEP"
Music on de Road: Dil-E-Nadan (from Trinidad) Soca Vibes, D'Enforcas, Soca Prophets, Soca 101, Wuk Up Productions
Number of Sections: 12
Costume Price: $140
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: 1530 Birchmount Rd, (Just South of Ellesmere)
Mas Camp Hours: Daily noon-11pm (open from June 7)
Phone: mas camp 416-444-9118 cell 416-560-4419
Email: saldenah@hotmail.com
Website: www.saldenahcarnival.com
2008 Launch Date: May 31 '08 @ Embers Banquet Hall
Launch Photos: www.toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2008/080531_saldenah_launch

Parade Position: #9
Pleasure Players (Whitfield Balasco)
2008 Presentation: "WHAT CORTEZ SAW? AZTEC"
Music on de Road: TBA
Number of Sections: TBA
Costume Price: TBA
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: 45 Ernest Avenue
Mas Camp Hours: 11am-10pm
Phone: 905-568-9136
Email: werfamily2@hotmail.com
Website: N/A
2008 Launch Date: TBA
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #10
Nip Davis & Associates (Selwyn "Nip" Davis)
2008 Presentation:"SOMEWHERE IN THE ORIENT"
Music on de Road: TBA
Number of Sections: TBA
Costume Price: TBA
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: 60 Barbados Blvd, unit 4 & 5
Mas Camp Hours: 11am-midnight
Phone: 416-849-5988 647-426-3060
Email: nipdavis@hotmail.com
Website: www.nipdavis.com
2008 Launch Date: TBA
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #11
Jessie Matthews & The Calabash Company (Jessie Matthews)
2008 Presentation: "DANCING WITH THE STARZ"
Music on de Road: TBA
Number of Sections: 6
Costume Price: $90 - $100
Kiddies Costumes: $55
Mas Camp Location: 85 Dynamic Drive, unit 2A, Markham (off McNichols/Markham)
Mas Camp Hours: 12noon - 12midnight (open from June 16th)
Phone: 905-470-2738 647-882-0037 416-283-2238 416 754 0955
Email: jessandconso@yahoo.ca
Website: www.jessiematthews.com myspace.com/calabashcompany
2008 Launch Date: TBA
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #12
Evolution Carnival (Andre & Ken Defreitas)
2008 Presentation: "EXOTICA"
Music on de Road: Renegades
Number of Sections: 6
Costume Price: $120
Kiddies Costumes: $50 or One free with One Adult registration
Mas Camp Location: 299 Campbell Ave, unit 1
Mas Camp Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-6pm; Fri 12pm-8pm; Sat 12pm-10pm; Sun 12pm-7pm

Opening & BBQ: Sun June 22/08 @ 2 pm
Phone: 416-516-6357
Email: info@evolutioncarnival.com
Website: www.evolutioncarnival.com
2008 Launch Date: Saturday May 31 @ Lions Gate Lounge
Launch Photos: toronto-lime.com/pictures/carnival/2008/080531_evolution_toronto_launch

Parade Position: #13
Mas Players Int'l (Courtney
Doldron & Roshan Toolaram)
2008 Presentation: "JEWELS of D'ISLES"
Music on de Road: DJ Hitman, Production Sounds & Calm
Number of Sections: 6
Costume Price: $80.00
Kiddies Costumes: $35.00
Mas Camp Location: 1780 Albion Rd. Unit # 5, next to Caribbean Temptation Rest. & Bar in the Albion-27 Plaza
Mas Camp Hours: Open from 6pm on weekdays, 1pm on weekends
Phone: Mas Camp 416-745-0542 Courtney 416-579-7875
Email: csdoldron@gmail.com
Website: hitmanentertainment.com ilovesoca.com
2008 Launch Date: Saturay May 31st @ Caribbean Temptation 416-744-2113
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #14
Phoenix (Troy Logan)
2008 Presentation: "RISE FROM THE ASHES"
Music on de Road: Dee Jay Lexx, Fire Kid Steenie, Greenz Connection
Number of Sections: 4
Costume Price: $120 (All-Inclusive) $200 Frontline
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: 85 Dynamic Rd. #2A (Markham North above Finch/West on McNicoll to Dynamic)
Mas Camp Hours: Fri 7pm-2am Sat 3pm-10pm Sun 3pm-12am
Phone: 647-218-6812

Email: info@phoenixmas.com

Website: http://www.phoenixmas.com/
2008 Launch Date: Sat June 14th @ Palazzo Entertainment Complex
Launch Photos: N/A

Parade Position: #15

Russel / Jerry Jerome
2008 Presentation: "RHYTHMS"
Music on de Road: TBA
Number of Sections: TBA
Costume Price: TBA
Kiddies Costumes: TBA
Mas Camp Location: 2490 St. Clair Ave W, unit 2
Mas Camp Hours: TBA
Phone: 416-767-3873
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
2008 Launch Date: TBA
Launch Photos: N/A

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Steel Bands Appearing at 2008 CARIBANA Parade
(order of appearance to be announced at a later date)
AFROPAN STEELBAND

JESSE KETCHUM

PAN VIBRATIONS

METRO TONES

NEW DIMENSION

PAN FANTASY

PAN MASTERS STEEL ORCHESTRA

PANATICS STEELBAND NETWORK

SALAH'S STEELPAN ACADEMY

SILHOUETTES

ST. JAMESTOWN YOUTH ORCHESTRA
CLICK HERE FOR PANYARD INFO>>

GRENADA CARNIVAL 2008 Schedule

August 6th - 13th, 2008
"GRENADA CARNIVAL 2008"

Featuring: Byron Lee and the Dragonaires w/ Oscar, Cynthia & Jumo; Image & Co. w/ Michel, Russel and Gregory, Surface w/ Tony Prescott & Nicole Greaves, D' Boss Iwer George, Denise Saucy wow Belfon, Grenada Stars, Inspector Lavarman, Mr Killa, Tallpree, Berbice, Scholar, Sheldon Douglas, Brother 'B' and more together with Grenada # 1 Band Heat Wave

DJ's: Black Storm, Joey'T', Chemist, Little 'B'

*Wednesday August 6th - Booze Taylor 'Big Give FREE concert
@ River Sallee Grounds, River Sallee, St Patrick's 5pm to midnight

*Thursday August 7th - Carnival Blow Out '08, Poolside
@ Pt Salines Hotel, Pt Salines, St George's - 10pm until

*Saturday August 9th - Brass & Glow
@ Fond Recreational Complex, Sauteurs St Patrick's - 11pm to 11am

*Monday August 11th - Sauteurs Jouvert Fete @ Fond, Sauteurs, St Patrick's - 5pm to5.00am

*Wednesday August 13th - Booze Taylor Birthday Bash & Last Lap
@ Banana's, Indoor and Outdoor, St George's - 10 until

Vincy Mas 2008 Event Schedule

Official Launch – Saturday 3, May
Super Jamz – Saturday 17, May
Miss SVG – Saturday 31, May
Ragga Soca – Saturday 15, June
Fantastic Friday – Friday 27, June
Junior Carnival – Saturday 28, June
Soca Monarch Finals – Saturday 29, June
Mas on the Move – Monday 30, June
Junior Calypso/Soca – Tuesday 1, July
Glow – Wednesday 2, July
Junior Panorama –Thursday 3, July
Miss Carnival – Friday 4, July
Dimanche Gras – Sunday 6, July
J'Ouvert/Street Party – Monday 7, July
Mardi Gras – Tuesday 8, July

For more info visit: http://www.carnivalsvg.com/

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ 2008 Schedule Announced

Luminat’eau: Carnival H2O (formerly “Carnivalissima”)
Friday June 13 - Sunday June 15, 2008; Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Harbourfront Centre
Luminato month long event closing at Harbourfront.

Calypso Tents Music Series
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from June 13 - July 13, 2008; 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
De Great Iron Pot, 55 Nugget Avenue, Scarborough Calypso City, 25 Cecil Street, Toronto
This is an exciting annual showcase of Canada's best Calypso and Soca original music for the Caribana Festival. The series runs three nights each week (Friday Sunday) at various venues in Toronto, each night featuring a different cast of singers and 'live' bands performing Calypso in its best storytelling tradition: social and political commentary, humor and wit.

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Official Launch
Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall
Tuesday July 15, 2008; Noon - 2:00 pm
This official ceremony launches the activities for the 2008 Caribana Festival Season. Patrons can meet and mingle with Federal, Provincial and Municipal officials, Caribana representatives and sponsors while sampling Caribbean and international cuisine. It is a snapshot of what's in store over the coming weeks.

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Junior Carnival
Shoreham Drive Yorkgate Mall
Saturday, July 19, 2008; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Junior Carnival provides festival-goers and the surrounding community the opportunity to experience the thrills and joys as young masqueraders participate in their early festival years

Roots to Rhythm - Art Exhibition
Royal Ontario Museum
Thursday July 24 – Monday Aug 4, 2008; Noon - 9:00 pm
A Visual Art Exhibition – COLOURblind International – ‘Roots to Rhythm’ produced by the Association of African Canadian Artists. An intriguing collection of over 60 works that have been influenced by our journey.

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Caribana Gala
Liberty Grand – Exhibition Place
Friday July 25, 2008; 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
An elegant evening of style and glamour, celebrating Caribana and paying tribute to its pioneers. Proceeds from this event will be directed to a Caribana Foundation.

'Kaiso 365' Calypso Monarch Finals
Leah Posluns Theatre, 4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Saturday July 26, 2008; 8:00 pm - 1:00 am
This is where the Calypso Monarch is crowned. Come and see the best and biggest Canadian Calypsonians battle for the crown. From the topical to the lyrical, the sweet Soca rhythms will lift you out of your seat and get you moving.

King & Queen Show
Lamport Stadium
Thursday July 31, 2008; 7:00 pm - Midnight
On the Thursday evening before Caribana Day the Kings and Queens of the Bands meet to do battle. Like peacocks they will primp and preen, eliciting “oohs” and “aahs” from the audience. It is an honour for any participant to be enthroned the King or Queen of Scotiabank Caribana 2008. The King and Queen symbolically have the keys to the city, freedom of the streets. Their movements are supposed to be uninhibited. Band members and onlookers alike are to give them the respect, even if mockingly, usually accorded to real-life royalty

Pan Alive
Lamport Stadium
Friday August 1, 2008; 7:00 pm - Midnight
A thrilling evening showcasing the musical and tonal qualities of the steelpan as members of the Ontario Steelband Association compete before a panel of judges. This Panorama of the North is the biggest opportunity to hear this wonderful instrument in all its glory. The evening is devoted entirely to the capturing rhythms of the steelpan.

Scotiabank CARIBANA™ Parade
Exhibition Place (Lake Shore Blvd)
Saturday August 2, 2008; 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This showcase event features an incredible display of colour and pageantry, commencing at Exhibition Place and proceeding west along Lake Shore Boulevard. Exhibition Place and Lake Shore Boulevard will come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival!

De CARIBANA™ Lime — Island Festival
Olympic Island
Sunday August 3, 2008; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
This event features a full day of performances from a variety of artistes, highlighting the diverse cultures of all the Caribbean people. Activities include a food competition, song, dance, theatrical drama and storytelling.

Source: http://www.caribanafestival.com/

Fourteen beauties unveiled at the Miss Queen of the sashing ceremony

Reigning Miss Queen of the Islands, Camille Lewis (centre) and the 2008 pageant delegates

Monday April 14th, 2008 - Toronto, ON, Canada - Fourteen beauties were sashed on Saturday at De Great Iron Pot Restaurant and Banquet Hall for the 2nd annual 'Miss Queen of the Islands' pageant, which will be hosted by NBA star Jamaal Magloire on July 5th.

According to event co-ordinator Roxanne Austin, the new 2008 hopefuls are a better representation of the islands compared to those from the inaugural year. “Last year’s pageant was dominated by Trinidadian delegates (8), but this year no one particular island permeates over the others.” The 2008 contestants will represent several Caribbean nations, including Dominca, Grenada, Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Guadeloupe and Trinidad and Tobago.

The next appearance for the Miss Queen of the Islands contestants will be at the Toronto Revellers Official CARIBANA Band Launch for 2008. The 2007 CARIBANA band of the year champions launch event takes place on Saturday May 10th at the Armenian Community Centre located at 45 Hallcrown Place (Victoria Park Ave and 401).

The crowning of 'Miss Queen of the Islands' takes place on Saturday July 5th at the Rembrandt Banquet Hall located at 930 Progress Avenue in Scarborough.

Corporate sponsors of the event include Butterfly Florist, Tourcan Vacations, Toronto-Lime.com and Palm Beach Hotel Group.

For tickets and information or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact the committee at missqueen@rogers.com, 416-797-8040 or visit http://www.missqueenoftheislands.ca/.

2008 Miss Queen of the Islands Canada Pageant Delegates

Athena Bates Jamaica	Camille Langevine Guyana	Darnelle Charles Dominica	Diana James Jamaica
Janelle James Guyana/Jamaica	Jenneillia Julius Trinidad & Tobago	Kenesha Lewis Jamaica	Marsha Clyne Grenada
Michelle Paul Dominica	Pabilita Thomas Guadeloupe	Renee Forde Trinidad/Barbados	Sarah Harding Jamaica
	Roanna Sinclair Guyana	Tramaine Cato St. Vincent

WE Magazine lends its support to the Caribbean community by sponsoring two beauties in the Miss Queen of the Islands Pageant

From left: Renee Forde (Miss Trinidad/Barbados), Jef Lo (WE Magazine Editor in Chief), Camille Langevine (Miss Guyana)

Monday April 14th, 2008 - Toronto, ON, Canada - Canada's premiere West Indian Entertainment magazine, WE announced today that it will be sponsoring two contestants competing in Jamaal Magloire’s 2nd Annual Miss Queen of the Islands beauty pageant taking place on July 5th.

Camille Langevine (Miss Guyana) is an HR student at Seneca College and Renee Forde (Miss Trinidad/Barbados) is a co-ordinator at OMNI TV. “Both girls are very bright ambitious young individuals and WE is pleased to be a contributor to such aspiring young women who will one day make a difference in our Caribbean community” says Jef Lo, Editor in Chief at WE Magazine. “Our hats off to the committee organizing this event, which not only focuses on the beauty and talent rising from the Caribbean, but it also provides a wonderful networking medium for young people reaching out in our community.”

The Miss Queen of The Islands Pageant takes place on July 5th at the Rembrandt Banquet Hall located at 930 Progress Avenue in Scarborough. For more information on the pageant and to view photos of all the 2008 delegates visit http://www.missqueenoftheislands.com/

You can read more about Renee Forde, who is the featured “WE GIRL” in the April issue of WE Magazine available in outlets now. Also look out for more on Camille Langevine in the upcoming June issue of WE.

About WE
WE Magazine is Canada's premiere monthly WEST INDIAN ENTERTAINMENT magazine. It is committed to inspiring readers while celebrating the vibrant arts, culture, history and natural beauty of the Caribbean. WE provides a unique and colourful perspective on West Indian entertainment and life with an emphasis on local West Indian Canadian content. WE Magazine seeks to accurately and creatively reflect the Caribbean community from which it came.WE magazine is available free at all major West Indian outlets throughout the GTA.

For more information visit http://www.wemagonline.com/.

WE Magazine keeps the cover sexy for a 3rd time in the last three months

Canadian hottie ‘Jully Black’ graced the February cover and soulful Jamaican sisters ‘Brick and Lace’ donned the March cover. In April, WE keeps the pages burning with Trinidad’s most talked about female artist, Faye-Ann Lyons.

“Sexy seems to work for us” says Jef Lo (Editor in Chief of WE Magazine). “I couldn’t even find a copy of the March issue anywhere, they were gone so fast. With Faye-Ann on this months cover, we may have to print a few thousand extra copies.”

In this month’s ‘must read’ cover story, the 2-time Road March Queen (and obvious 2008 Soca Monarch favourite) speaks out against her critics. Faye-Ann gives very candid responses about the rise of her career, despite the naysayers and negative press over the last couple years.
The latest issue of WE will be available in outlets from April 11th.

For more information visit http://www.wemagonline.com/ or myspace.com/wemagonline