Jamaica Gleaner
Published: Sunday | December 27, 2009
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No link between dancehall and violence among youth - UWI study shows link statistically insignificant
A study on violence and dancehall, led by Dr Donna Hope-Marquis, has found that there is no correlation between the two. Funded by the Office of the Principal at the University of the West Indies (UWI), through the Special Initiatives Research Fund, the research was conducted among 300 15-24 year-olds in Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and Clarendon between June and August this year.

Pulse's CMS Full Figure title hangs in the balance
From runway to a reality series, Pulse's full-figured models have made an indelible mark on the Caribbean fashion landscape this year, bringing into sharp focus the changing trends in international fashion.

Roots Revealers ready to conquer the reggae world
Reggae and dancehall music are not dominant in the United States but it drew Caucasian brothers Chris and Josh Mundahl so much that they had to form a group, Roots Revealers.

Erykah Badu to go 'On & On' at Jamaica Jazz and Blues
Powerful. Soulful. Impressive. Those are but a few words to describe the sounds of American-born R&B songstress, Erykah Badu, who will make her second performance in Jamaica on Friday, January 29, at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival inside The Greenfield Stadium, Trelawny.

GT Taylor gives back to community
Now celebrating its 10th year and recently having inked a title sponsorship deal with new power drink from Wray and Nephew tonic wine line, Jagra, the GT Taylor Christmas Extravaganza has seen marked progress and has been used to facilitate social and health issues.

An amazing year for Jeneil Williams
Confidence and determination go hand in hand with striking looks, long legs and the strut that carries supermodels across the globe. For Pulse model Jeneil Williams, she has it all in abundance and plans to carry her success to greater heights than those achieved by previous Jamaican models.


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