Calling of the Drum 2012 in search of talented singers, dancers and models
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Share 7 Views no discussions Miss Roselyn Brown Dominican youth who are talented in music, dancing and modeling are being called to sign up for the “Calling of the Drum 2012; Youth Explosion and Talent Search” competition organized by Omega/Mega Production in collaboration with the Dominica National Youth Council. Omega/Mega Productions which is spearheaded by Roselyn Brown has been in existence since 1980 training young people in various art forms. Their goal is to “provide the youth of Dominica with an opportunity to showcase their talent and to give back to the community”.THey are therefore in search of models, dancers and artists to participate in two “dynamic” competitions on May 5th, 2012 and July 28th, 2012 which will be held at the Krazy Kokonuts.Roselyn Brown explained at a press conference on Friday the organization ensures that their events are of benefit to the communities in which they are hosted.“It’s a competition for the youth; we’re looking for at least 20 models, dancers and also local artists that are already established whether individual or groups to compete on May 5th at the Krazy Kokonuts. The winners of the first competition will go on to be in a major production for the Calling of the Drums Youth Explosion 2012”.Brown also explained that Omega/Mega Production will also partner with King Clico as the winner of the second competition scheduled for July 28th will be featured on his new album.“We’re looking to collaborate with King Clico who is a Dominican artist but got his start in St. Maarten and is now an international artist. His first hit was “Education Is The Key” which we are very much highly recommending to our youth to be educated whether you are young, old or indifferent we all need to be educated and re-educated”.The calling of the drums she noted will benefit Dominica as the majority of the proceeds will be donated to the National Youth Council and the Operation Youth Quake “for the help and betterment of the youth in Dominica” as well as “two foundations for the blind and physically challenged”. According to Brown, Omega/Mega Production only requires “time and energy” from the youth in order to make the competitions a success so that the competition can be an annual one.“We want to big up all the youth in Dominica; all your talent is needed also the local artists that are established, we want all of you involved. We’re asking that the boutiques and the different clothing stores come on board with us for the fashions, we’re asking that anyone that can help to make this a success will be very much needed”. “Our youth deserve to have opportunities; but without giving them an opportunity how can they become successful? We deserve for them to be able to do everything they can to get out there in the public eye,” she noted.The deadline for submitting applications has been extended from March 30th to April 7th, 2012 in an effort to “make this a great benefit for the whole community of Dominica”.Interested parties can obtain application forms from the youth council as well as Ms Brown who can be contacted via email at megaproduction@live.com or telephone number 767 315 8956.Dominica Vibes News
Dr Cem Kinay. Photo credit: suntci.comPROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — An international arrest warrant – a Red Notice – has been issued by Interpol for the arrest of Dr Cem Kinay in relation to the ongoing corruption investigation in the Turks and Caicos Islands.Controversy arose in 2009 in relation to Kinay when a “confidential” donation of $500,000 made by him to former premier Michael Misick shortly before the 2007 election was uncovered during the public hearings held by a Commission of Inquiry. Kinay claimed that the payment in question was a political donation and moved to the TCI Supreme Court to have references to himself and his Dellis Cay development redacted from the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry. However, due to an apparent oversight, it was found that the report in its redacted format could be restored to its original unredacted form by computer users with the knowledge to do so. An injunction issued by the court preventing publication of the unredacted report was subsequently lifted on the grounds that an unofficial version of the full report was in the public domain and continuing the ban on publication served no useful purpose. Kinay subsequently filed a civil complaint in the US against the TCI Journal weblog, alleging that unidentified contributors “intentionally and maliciously published defamatory statements” about the developer and his companies. He also obtained a court order requiring Google to turn over information that might identify the anonymous authors of the allegations. Kinay’s company, Turks Ltd, stopped construction on Dellis Cay some years ago, having reportedly missed an interest payment on its debt due on August 22, 2009. Efforts to renegotiate financing with the lender, Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation, failed and the lender took over the property, appointing William Tacon, an accountant in the British Virgin Islands, as receiver. The resort on the 560-acre island was to include a 25-room hotel, 78 condominiums and 17 villas, all managed by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Construction started in 2008 with an estimated completion date in late 2010. Among those who reportedly bought villas at the resort were movie celebrities Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.In a press statement on Wednesday, Kinay said, “After 35 years of successful tourism and real estate investment experience, I have encountered a new experience today. I learned that a Red Bulletin is issued for me to be taken back to Turks and Caicos Islands. I have been fighting my political and legal struggle with the Turks and Caicos Islands government since three years.”“My companies have invested in Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay and Joe Grant Cay projects since 2005 until August 2009. We were the largest investor of TCI history. The total investment was going to be around $1 billion. I believed that the unique nature of my development would contribute to the cultural development of the islanders who have embraced me with much interest,” he continued.“The perfectly legal political donation scheme that existed in the islands for many years was turned into a corruption scandal. To prove Misick is guilty, we were chosen as targets. I am a victim of politics, and I am innocent. I did not receive any benefits for any of my political donations. I will continue my defence in the international level,” Kinay concluded.Caribbean News Now NewsRegional Interpol arrest warrant issued for Turks and Caicos developer by: – July 12, 2012 Share Share 47 Views no discussions
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BOONE, Iowa – A company that made a big impression with awards at last year’s IMCA Speedway Motors Super Nationals fueled by Casey’s recognizes the accomplishments of drivers in two special series in 2016.Motorsports Warehouse Distributors of Boone gives $50 gift certificates to a top five driver in each event in the Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models and in the Hawkeye Dirt Tour for Xtreme Motor Sports IMCA Modifieds.Gift certificates will be mailed from the IMCA home office the week after official race results are received.“Motorsports Warehouse signed on last summer as they moved into a new facility on the grounds at Boone Speedway and this year we’re excited to implement their entire program at the outset of the season,” IMCA Marketing Director Kevin Yoder noted. “Late Model and Modified drivers in the Midwest will have the opportunity to get to know one of IMCA’s newest partners in 2016.”Motorsports Warehouse retails high performance parts, tools and safety equipment, and is owned by former IMCA driver Brent Antill.“We are excited for the 2016 season to start. To kick things off, we are having our first annual open house on March 12, which coincides with the Spring Nationals in Beatrice,” said Antill. “The open house is from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and will be followed by our race party, with live action streaming from the Spring Nationals.”“In addition to the awards for the Deery Brothers Summer Series and the Hawkeye Dirt Tour, we are looking forward to servicing racers with track sales at both Boone Speedway and Hamilton County Speedway,” he added.More information about products available from Motorsports Warehouse is available on Facebook, at the www.motorsportswarehouse.com website or by calling 855 599-7223.
ORVC Weekly Report (December 3-8)Players of the Week.Girls Basketball: Elexah Roepke – South RipleyBoys Basketball: Damian Breeck – Switzerland CountyORVC Report(December 3-8)2018 (1)Courtesy of ORVC Recorder Travis Calvert.
Wayne Rooney has added fuel to the fire ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby by claiming it is not the biggest game of the season for David Moyes’ side. Manchester United will face Manuel Pellegrini’s City at the Etihad Stadium in a much-anticipated game but Rooney believes the clashes with Liverpool mean much more to the Old Trafford club. “They’re all big games. Obviously United and Liverpool has been a massive game over the years,” Rooney told The Mirror when asked if United against City is now the biggest rivalry in English football. Press Association
“City have had their success recently, but I would probably say that United and Liverpool is still the biggest game.” City won the Barclays Premier League title in dramatic fashion two seasons ago on goal difference before Sir Alex Ferguson led the Red Devils to the final title of his highly decorated career last term ahead of his retirement. However, Rooney does not think this weekend’s fixture against United’s noisy neighbours will define this season. “The English players are more aware of what it means after the last four or five years,” the 27-year-old said. “It’s a big game and we’ll be going there hopefully to win. I’ve scored a few goals against City and I’m looking forward to the match. “It’s a massive game between two title contenders. It’s not going to define the season, but it’s a big game, a local derby.” 
O’Neill has had rather too many disappointing results to reflect on in his first campaign in charge but gave a measured assessment after the latest installment. “It’s another harsh lesson, the players have made it difficult for themselves in this campaign,” he said. “I’m not going to turn around and say we’ve been progressing at a rate of knots. We’re progressing in small steps and taking a few setbacks along the way. This was another one. “Some of our performances have been good but we just have to live with the results and they’ve been poor, there’s no getting away from that.” The result was compounded by Jonny Evans’ injury-time red card for a crude foul that led directly to Azerbaijan’s second. Evans will now be suspended for Tuesday’s campaign-ending clash in Israel, alongside Gareth McAuley, who was booked for talking back to the referee, and Oliver Norwood. O’Neill declined to hold his tongue on those incidents, though insists his side have been harshly treated by officials over the course of the qualification group. “Jonny has admitted it was frustration so that was stupid for a player of his level and the level he plays at with Manchester United, he should know better,” said O’Neill. “You could see frustration creeping in to the players as the game went on, not only towards the opposition but also to the referee. “We have to learn to control that. And as for Gareth, anything for dissent is inexcusable, simple as that. “But for a team like us, who who have committed virtually the fewest fouls in Europe, to have the disciplinary record we have is a bit of a joke.” Despite finishing with 10 men and suffering more unwanted disciplinary problems, O’Neill was more concerned with the perceived time-wasting tactics of the opposition. He even claimed Azerbaijan boss Berti Vogts said sorry for that, though the German denied it. “Berti Vogts apologised to me at the end for the behaviour of his players – as he did in Belfast,” said O’Neill. “I thought the referee should have been stronger. Azerbaijan players went down with every challenge and always tried to stop the game.” Vogts, who was given a standing ovation by the local media as he arrived for his briefing, had a different view of their exchange. “No, of course I did not apologise, I said ‘good luck in Israel’. Why would I apologise? “I am very, very happy with my players, especially with the second half. “I give credit to my opponent, they should have scored two goals in the first half but after that we played very, very good football. “The atmosphere was wonderful, our first win in the qualifiers…great for the team and for the fans.” Michael O’Neill bemoaned another “harsh lesson” for his Northern Ireland side after they faltered again in one of European football’s unheralded outposts. O’Neill’s team were beaten 2-0 by Azerbaijan on a dreadful night in Baku, underlining rather than avenging last month’s similarly depressing 3-2 reverse in Luxembourg. The result, courtesy of goals from Rufat Dadasov and Mahir Shukurov, means Northern Ireland have taken just two points from a possible 12 against the two lowest ranked teams in their World Cup qualifiying group, and they now have just one match to avoid an embarrassing bottom-placed finish. Press Association
New Delhi: Madhav Apte, who played seven Tests for the Indian cricket team and averaged nearly 50, was terribly unlucky to not have played more for the national team. His playing days was more from 1952 to 1953 and it was in one series against the West Indies where he made his mark. Apte was a brilliant player for Mumbai and he regularly contributed. When one talks about Sachin Tendulkar, it is a different era. Tendulkar was supreme in his batting for India and Mumbai, becoming the leading run-getter in both ODIs and Tests as well as establishing himself as the gold standard of batsmanship in cricket. However, did you know that both Tendulkar and Apte have played together? Following the death of Apte, Tendulkar took to his social media handle and praised the contributions of Apte in his cricketing career. “Have fond memories of Madhav Apte Sir. I got to play against him at Shivaji Park when I was 14. Still remember the time when he & Dungarpur Sir let me play for the CCI as a 15-year old. He always supported me & was a well wisher. May his Soul Rest In Peace,” Tendulkar tweeted. Makrand Waingankar, veteran journalist and a chronicler of Mumbai cricket’s golden era, had said Apte’s presence in the Kanga League spanned generations. “He played the Kanga League for 50 years. As a teenager, he played alongside Professor DB Deodhar and as a veteran in his 50s, played alongside a kid called Sachin Tendulkar. He last played when he was 71 years old. He would wear those spotless whites and walk with a kit bag and umbrella like a commoner. In his 60s, he played Abbey Kuruvilla, who was half his age,” Waigankar told PTI.Also Read | Revealed – Why Madhav Apte, Who Averaged Nearly 50 In Tests, Played Only Seven Games For IndiaApte played in every edition of the Kanga League from 1948 till potentially 2004 and Tendulkar played alongside him during the 1987 edition of the League. The Kanga Cricket League is a unique cricketing competition in Mumbai in that the league is held during the monsoon season in Mumbai.Also Read | Madhav Apte, Veteran Indian Cricket Team Batsman, Dies At 86It is named after Hormasji Kanga, who played 43 First class cricket matches as an all-rounder, and was also a selector for the India national cricket team. Tendulkar appeared in the league representing John Bright Cricket Club at the age of 11 and in 1985-86, he played the whole season aged 12. For all the Latest Sports News News, Cricket News News, Download News Nation Android and iOS Mobile Apps.
(REUTERS) – Victorious Pakistan players dominated the Champions Trophy team-of-the-tournament which was announced yesterday with their captain Sarfraz Ahmed named captain of the side.Fakhar Zaman, who scored a match-winning 114 in Pakistan’s 180-run victory over arch-rivals India in the final, was picked alongside the tournament’s top scorer Shikhar Dhawan of India.Bangladesh’s Tamim Iqbal was slotted in at number three after driving his side to their maiden semi-final at a major global tournament.Joe Root represented semi-finalists England for his aggregate of 258 runs while Ben Stokes was rewarded for his all-round contribution.The bowling lineup was led by Pakistan paceman Hasan Ali, who finished with 13 wickets, and his teammate Junaid Khan. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who claimed seven dismissals for India, was also named.England’s Adil Rashid was the only spinner after claiming seven wickets.“To be appointed as captain of the Team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which includes some of the finest and most attractive cricketers of this generation, is the perfect icing on the cake,” Sarfraz said in an ICC statement.Team: Shikhar Dhawan (India), Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan), Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh), Virat Kohli (India), Joe Root (England), Ben Stokes (England), Sarfraz Ahmed (Pakistan) (captain and wicketkeeper), Adil Rashid (England), Junaid Khan (Pakistan), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India), Hasan Ali (Pakistan), Kane Williamson (New Zealand) (12th man)
Addressing the gathering in his Season Opening Presentation, Bernat Villa, the academy’s Technical Director expressed satisfaction in the progress made in the last one year. In elation, he revealed that the technical team is proud with regards to the success made so far. Particularly, after making two enjoyed and memorable trips to take part in two important global tournaments with participation from all the continent which offer the participating students life time exposure, experience and opportunities. Our involvement embolden, inspired and motivated the students who made the trips. This season, the academy plans to up the game in this direction, focusing more on talent discovery and development.‘From our research and work so far, we have discovered that there are a lot of young talents, with the passion to be the future legends. This season, we will go the extra mile to discover and grow talents and exposed them to more time tested global tournaments that are of immense value to all parties involved. This, we hope to achieve without delegating the teaching of the Barca values to the background,’ he stated. For the talents to actualized their dreams in earnest and maximized fully the abundant opportunities available everywhere in the sector.Benedicta Nwagwu, Talent Management Team coordinator, explained that aside the student’s individual skill, talents, knowledge and experience of the game, in all, attitude which the academy rate very high is key and must be principally developed for us to achieve the desired result, living the academy’s visioners’ dreams.‘Attitude 30 per cent, tactical contents 25 per cent, technical content and application 20 per cent, game system 15 per cent, and transversal contents 10 per cent. In this rating scheme, it is very clear how important attitude is in the talent’s career advancement. We pay premium attention to this area in developing and growing talents. This we cannot exchange for anything else. Thus, attitude as they say is everything,’ she emphasized, enjoining parents and guardians to develop more interest in bringing up their children and wards well.The licensee of the elite FCBESCOLA Lagos, Mr. Leslie Oghomienor, in his response to some of the parents’ questions and commendations, expressed his sincere gratitude to the parents, the government and people of Lagos State, and the management team for their total commitment, unalloyed support and immense contributions towards the development and growth of the academy during the last season. He called upon the stakeholders not to relent on their effort, and promised to drive the vision with all that is in his being, for seeing the children enjoying themselves while displaying their skills and talents, every time he visits the academy gives him uncommon fulfillment. This according to him informed the academy’s Elite 96 full scholarship project for exceptionally talented children with good attitude.‘For us to come this far, is because of the passion, commitment and the uncommon support of all the stakeholders, particularly the parents and guardians of our future legends. They made us. In their accomplishment we measure our pride. Thus, in agreement with the school 2017/2018 focus, we will pursue talent discovery and development with all our strength. This passion, informed the Elite 96 Scholarship Project. The only thing you need to qualify for the award which is applicable to both the academy’s students and non-students, is good attitude and exceptional talent,’ Ognomienor said.Commenting on the achievement of the academy, vice chairman of the school, Kayode Adeleke, who is overwhelmed by the miles covered by the management in such a short span of time, applauded all involved and appealed to them, not to rest on their oars, but should dare to explore more tougher grounds for the advancement of the students and the growth of the academy for their individual betterment, while imploring the 50 successful Elite 96 Scholarship awardees to be focus and concentrate on their career for their good and that of the Nigerian Nation.‘Our national development, unity, peace and progress is dependent on how far we can go in putting sustainable structures in strategic communities, helping in the discovery and development of the talents that are abound and engaged them positively we can be rest assure that a lot of societal vices would fade out, as a nation we are work in progress. So also the academy. I am very convinced that for us all t here better and great days ahead. We should just keep doing the best we can towards nations building. The Elite 96 Scholarship Project is the academy’s own way of contributing…’ he stressed.Furthermore, according to Oghomienor, trial sessions to select the remaining awardees for the Elite 96 Scholarship Project is ongoing. Interested candidates can register at the FCBESCOLA, Lagos, at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. It is opened to students between the ages of six and 18.Share this:FacebookRedditTwitterPrintPinterestEmailWhatsAppSkypeLinkedInTumblrPocketTelegram Barely one year after, the FCBESCOLA, Lagos, which is pride to be the first in sub-Saharan Africa began, the academy reputed for teaching endurable leadership values has made tremendous impact and success.Recently in Lagos, during the Parents Forum, third in the series, the management of the academy declared the 2017 – 2018 season opened with the primary objective of developing the rich talents that is abound in the country, without compromising the essence of imbibing the FC Barcelona globally acceptable values of teamwork, honesty, ambition, good leadership attitude and commitment among others.
Now for the news in the detail In Caribbean Sports News, Legendary West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes, the last surviving member of the distinguished Three Ws, died in Barbados on Wednesday following a long illness. The oldest surviving West Indies cricketer and third oldest surviving men’s Test player, Sir Everton passed away at his home at 95 years-old. Celebrated as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, Sir Everton was widely revered and remained a seminal figure in the cricket fraternity up until the time of his death. In Manchester, the West Indies team observed a moment of silence for Sir Everton before their match against England yesterday. In Caribbean News, Guyana has delayed the phased opening of the Cheddi Jagan International airport. The airport was scheduled to reopen its runway on Wednesday to international commercial flights. However, some adjustments have since been made to its reopening plan. The airports, under the current phase will continue to allow limited repatriation flights, outgoing flights, cargo flights and special authorized flights. Phase Two reopening, which is expected to allow additional repatriation and commercial flights, will now commence on August 1. Yesterday, Florida shattered its daily COVID-19 record again, reporting 10,109 new cases as the numbers statewide rose to 169,000. In June, Florida infections rose by 168% or over 95,000 new cases. The percent of tests coming back positive has also skyrocketed to 15% from 4% at the end of May. Only one other state in America has reported more than 10,000 new cases in a single day. Back in April, when New York was desperately grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, the state had set a record for over 12,000 cases of COVID-19 in one day. But as the COVID-19 cases continue to rise across all South Florida counties, Broward and Miami-Dade have made the wearing of masks mandatory in public. In a statement, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the two counties agreed to a “blanket facial coverings” order to avoid overwhelming smaller hospitals. Broward County also issued an emergency order limiting hours for restaurants and food establishments. Specifically, no establishment will be permitted to serve alcohol or food for on-site consumption between the hours of Midnight and 5AM. Take out, delivery, drive-through, or pickup will still be permitted. Miami-Dade had issued a similar order for restaurants, which went into effect on Wednesday. To help stop the spread of COVID-19, The Florida Department of Health in Broward County reminds everyone to practice social distancing, wash your hands often with soap and water and cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing. You’ve been watching CNW90, I’m… Today’s newscast is brought to you by the Florida Department of Health; Coming up in the newscast, Florida records 10,000 COVID-19 cases yesterday, masks now mandatory in Broward and Miami-Dade counties and legendary west indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died. With a look at some of the top stories making the news today, July 3 across your Caribbean-American community in South Florida, I’m…for CNW 90. For more information on these and other stories, visit CNWNETWORK.com. Remember to pick up this week’s copy of our Caribbean National Weekly at your nearest Caribbean – American outlet.