This year, the event will see the organisers forking out US$2 million for the production, while moving up the historical notch with live streaming of the show on the Internet via Kariblink Digital, allowing millions access to the show worldwide, said Sara Lawrence, Kariblink’s representative.

Gourzong also announced another first for the event, stating that online ticket sales commenced last Thursday via partners www.ticketstubs.com.

Promising that the local line-up would be as strong as ever, Gourzong said the emphasis this year was to highlight young artistes such as Etana and Queen I-Frica, Tami Chynn, Tarrus Riley, and Erup, complemented by veterans Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Sizzla, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Mavado, Busy Signal, Jah Cure, Richie Spice, Macka Diamond, Brick & Lace, Anthony B, Voice Mail, Vybz Cartel and Harry Toddler.

The July 13-19 event, which will once again set standards as the ‘Greatest Reggae Show on Earth’, was endorsed by the Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs in the Mayor’s Office, Guillermo Linares, Jamaica’s Consul General in New York, Geneive Brown Metzger, and attorney-at-law Joan Flowers, representing Democratic Senator, Malcolm A. Smith.

SOURCE: Jamaica Gleaner

Nyanda & Nailah, you have officially been Sims’d. Haha, if that is a word. But a user on Youtube, kae, made her own Sims rendition of the music video for Love Is Wicked! Check it out below! I like it, it’s cute!

P.S. Many of you may be aware that there is a hurricane, Hurricane Dean, that’s headed toward Jamaica. It is said to be developing into a category 5 storm. Please send out your prayers. All of us at B&L.net are praying that it doesn’t do much damage. I will keep you all posted on what is going on with that. If we have to, we will set up some type of hurricane relief that I will run through this website and SeanPaulWeb.com. Keep praying.

Happy Birthday to one of the best islands in the world, Jamaica! If you didn’t know, both Nyanda & Nailah (Brick & Lace) grew up in Jamaica and today marks the 45th birthday since it gained its Independence in 1962! Since then it has become one of the most well known countries in the Caribbean; highlighted for it’s amazing musical talent, the beauty of the island, and its diverse range of people. Happy birthday Jamaica!

As a treat, those of you who are registered at the message board will have the chance to check out the music video for Love Is Wicked later on today!