TISSON'S LAST GOAL

Today, St. Lucia, the sport of soccer, and the world will mourn the death of Isidore Phillip Tisson, 27, who was senselessly gunned down in Brooklyn, NY.

The St. Lucian soccer star was shot once in his head on Utica Avenue in Crown Heights. According to the New York Daily News, Tisson was out celebrating his game winning goal that sent his team and country to the finals of the Digicel Caribbean Cup tournament.

He was leaving a team celebration when an unknown gunman approached his car and fired into his head.

Tisson leaves behind a 3 year old daughter and numerous family members, including his mother. His family, team, and country will most certainly miss him.

A young woman in the car with him suffered a gun shot wound to the chest but is in stable condition at Brookdale Hospital.

It is most unfortunate that this promising, talented, and driven athlete lost his life in such a tragic fashion. It is time that the violence ends so that people may live in both peace and harmony.

The only thing that needs to be killed is the violence.

May Isidore Phillip Tisson eternally rest in peace.

Beware of Earl

Hurricane Earl is a category 3 storm that is continually strengthening. Earl is bringing thunderous rain and damaging winds as it lashes its way through the Northeastern Caribbean.

The hurricane has winds of 120 mph and is expected to become worse. It is currently attempting to ravage the north Caribbean including, Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Barthelemy, St,. Martin, Saba, St. Eustatius, the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Around the region many traveleres and toursists are seeking shelter in their hotel rooms where they hope they can sustain the storm. Many airports have been closed in the Northern Caribbean as the islands prepare for the damage. Additionally, cruise ships have altered their itinerary and have diverted away from ports that are in danger from the hurricane.

By week's end the hurricane is expected to reach as far as the United State's eastern seaboard.

One Caribbean Radio hopes that everyone in the Caribbean region and abroad remains safe as Hurricane Earl passes through.

CLOSE SECOND FOR CARIBBEAN

Las Vegas was most definitely bombarded with worldly beauties for the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant.

The event took place last night at the Mandalay Bay hotel and resort in the heart of the city of sin. However, there was nothing at all sinful about the performances and effort put into the beauty pageant.

In the end Mexican beauty Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe but she was not without competition. Yendi Phillips who hails from Jamaica was the 1st runner up.

Phillips was the only contestant of Caribbean descent in the top 3. While she did not take home the crown she deserves much respect for the way she represented her native country and the Caribbean.

One Caribbean Radio 97.9 HD2 would like to congratulate all 83 contestants especially Jimena Navarrete and Yendi Phillips. Big Ups!!!

Exclusive Interview with John Mackey, Co-Founder/CEO and Former Chairman of Whole Foods Markets

One Caribbean Radio will be bringing Listeners an exclusive "Money Talk' interview with Whole Foods markets Co Founder/ CEO and former Chairman John Mackey. This very special and exclusive interview, which will be aired Thursday, August 19, at 3:00pm, is a syndication of the "Money talk and More" Streaming live on the Kalaloo media Network at Kalaloo.com.
Remember the time and set the date! August 19 at 3:00pm for a very exclusive interview with John Mackey, Whole Foods markets Co Founder and CEO on One Caribbean Radio FM 97.9 HD2 and streaming live on the Kalaloo Media Network at Kalaloo.com. Make sure you keep it locked on One Caribbean Radio 97.9 HD2 and OneCaribbeanRadio.com

JERK FEST!!!

If you're looking for some yummy jerk chicken and you happen to be in the Connecticut area be sure to check out the Caribbean Jerk Fest in Bridgeport.

The annual event will be held on Saturday August 21, 2010 where hundreds of local members of the community will come together to celebrate all elements of Caribbean culture, especially the food.

The event is organized annually by the West Indian American Association of Greater Bridgeport.

Proceeds from the jerk fest will go to community youth centers and programs in Connecticut. The summer tradition in Bridgeport brings countless people to the town to enjoy some authentic Caribbean dishes.

If you happen to be in Connecticut or don't mind a change in scenery it will most definitely be the place to be for all things Caribbean.

Make sure that if you attend you save us folks over here at One Caribbean Radio a plate. Yummy!

BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME

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Jamaican born pop singer Sean Kingston premiered the new video for his single, " Letting Go (Dutty Love)" featuring none other than rapper, Nicki Minaj.

The track is mediocre at best and attempts to incorporate a Caribbean vibe. Kingston hails from Jamaica but has strayed away from his reggae and dance hall roots to create pop music that is mass consumed by the mainstream.

The song itself fails at embodying an authentic Jamaican essence because it is cliche and predictable. It was filmed in the streets of Jamaica and looks like a bad passa passa taping. There are horns with fire blazing out, women scantily clothed while passionately whining and grinding, and the signature choreographed scene of men dancing in unison.

Kingston seems to be trying unnecessarily hard to fuse together his two worlds. He sings the song mostly in his American accent but allows his natural Jamaican accent to peek through at various points in the tune.

Worst yet, is the inclusion of Queens rapper Nicki Minaj. While it is nice to see cultures blend and create music together it is unsettling to listen to someone poorly imitate an accent. Minaj's adlibs and verse on the track consists of her use of a fake Jamaican accent. It is both annoying and slightly disrespectful to hear her botch the accent on the song.

While Minaj does have some Caribbean roots claiming that her nationality is a blend of Trinidadian, Indo Asian, and African American lineage; it is evident on the song that she is not of authentic Jamaican origin and it was a poorly executed idea. Beyond her misuse of the Jamaican accent it is likely that her presence on the track will propel it because of her demand and appeal in the music industry today.

The tune may demand attention in time but the video is sub par and uninteresting.

Peep the video below and decide for yourself!

Grimaldi moving out of Brooklyn?

If you live in NYC (or even in the Southwest) chances are you have been to one of Grimaldi's pizzerias throughout the city. But the famous Grimaldi's near the Brooklyn Bridge, were even first lady Michelle Obama has been seen eating with her daughters is now in jeopardy of being evicted by their landlord for $60,000 in back rent plus reimbursements to their landlord for having to dip into her escrow account to pay of delinquent property tax. The landlord Dorthy Waxman, said through her lawyer she's had enough with the late payments and wants the Frank Ciolli's, "The Pizza Man" out. Both sides say a settlement on the late payments was made in June with Ciolli set to pay $38,000 as a security deposit and $7,000 in legal fees. Ciolli said he paid the deposit but through "a misunderstanding" missed the deadline on the $7,000 in legal fees, and now his landlord is using the loophole to evict him.

You would think that since Grimaldi's is so famous and because it makes so much in sales that the landlord would be happy to allow them to continue doing business but according to the landlords son, "This is not a case of some wealthy landlord kicking out a small business. My mother lives in assisted living, has owned the building 50 years, and this is her sole source of income. But, Ciolli's bounced numerous checks, has repeatedly fallen months behind in rent and has failed to take care of his financial obligations over many years." Even the state has had problems with Ciolli's. In 2008, the state briefly shuttered Grimaldi's for owing $165,000 in back taxes. That bill settled, but as of yesterday Grimaldi's was facing $22,674 in liens from the state for delinquent sales and withholding taxes. So perhaps, Ciolli is not taking rent as seriously as he should because he can hide behind the fame of his restaurant (and the sales). On a daily basis lines build up to a block just for a slice of pizza! A judge will decide if Grimaldi's can stay in the building or not. As always we will keep you posted as soon as we hear more.

SOUNDOFF DO YOU THINK GRIMALDI'S SHOULD STAY?