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Jamaican singer Frankie Paul leg was amputated due to an infection and he is recuperating in the hospital. Reports are that doctors had to cut the veteran singer’s foot from the ankles after he complained about having severe pains. Frankie Paul , born Paul Blake was born blind, but as a child had his sight partially restored by an operation on a hospital ship. He has been dubbed by some ' The Jamaican Stevie Wonder' .

MPR Consulting - Juno Award Nominee Kirk Diamond has teamed up with legendary reggae icon Derrick Morgan on "Conqueror ". The lead single from Kirk's upcoming 2016 untitled EP. Kirk who is well known for his penchant for old school dancehall and reggae, has candidly admitted to being influenced by the likes of Supercat and Jacob Miller and has tried to keep the essence in his various singles. Working on a project with a reggae legend is the culmination of a musical dream. Speaking on the song, Kirk explained, "The duet was an honor for me to do. A lot of people my age or younger may not know who Derrick Morgan is or even be familiar with his music so this was a way for me to at least reintroduce him to my supporters. It's an original song for those who may not know his 1967 version. I used parts of his verses as a chorus while I wrote and sang my verses." He further added, " The song is about conquering the fears of fighting for what you want. Knowing it won't be easy to achieve your goals but still be willing to fight and conquering while remaining true to yourself." Derrick Morgan Making his mark in Jamaican popular music, Derrick Morgan has worked with some of the biggest names in reggae music such as Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley, and Jimmy Cliff among others. The reggae crooner known for such classic, "Tougher Than Tough", "Do the Beng Beng", "Conquering Ruler", became the only artist in the 60's to ever to fill the places from one to seven on the Jamaican pop chart simultaneously. Retiring for the limelight because of health reasons, Derrick Morgan musical legacy continues on for newer generations through remixes such as "Conqueror", and "Tougher Than Tough" who was featured in the video game Scarface: The World is Yours. Distributed by digital giants 21st Hapilos Digital, Kirk Diamond and Derrick Morgan "Conqueror" is available on all major online stores such as iTunes.

A study by The NPD Group, a market research firm, found that Rihanna is the most marketable celebrity in the world. The Rihanna Navy has "more distinctive brand preferences" than fans of any other big-name celebrity, meaning she has 3.7 times as many endorsement opportunities as the average star. In second place was none other than Beyoncé, followed by Ne-Yo, Usher, and Wiz Khalifa. Perhaps surprisingly, the study found that Rihanna fans were especially likely to prefer Jeep as a brand, so don't be surprised if you see her driving one in a commercial soon.

CEM- What's your age, nationality? My real name is Natiera. No one notices but Areitan is my name spelled backwards. I thought it was cool lol. I am 21 years old. I'll be 22 in December. I am 5'4. I like to think I'm taller. I was born here in America but my family is from St. Vincent, St. Thomas and Trinidad. My mother was also born here but grandparents keep the culture around. You can't tell me I'm not Caribbean when Soca comes on. CEM- What is the sexiest thing about you, in your opinion? I feel the sexiest thing about me is my personality. Majority of the people I meet take to me and that's how I get and keep my jobs. I can mix and blend in with any type of crowd. One day I'm twerking and pelting then the next I'm talking with Rosario Dawson and Dakota Fanning. CEM-What is the most attractive trait in a man [for you]? The most attractive trait on a man is his smile. I like perfect white straight teeth. You could be beautiful with your mouth shut but if you have to smile with your mouth closed we can't talk (lol). CEM-You are in a relationship with a popular DJ ( L.Bully of 93.5 FM's ROAD INTERNATIONAL) what's a positive and negative of being in such a public relationship? I have been with DJ L Bully for 1 year now and it has been one of the easiest relationships I've ever experienced. We are both in the same line if work so communication is better. His female fans don't bother me. He would have way more to worry about. Read full interview in our CURRENT ISSUE

TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN SERVINGS: MAKES 1 DRINK Ingredients · 1 orange wedge · 13 cranberries · Three 1-inch pieces crystallized ginger— 2 minced and 1 whole for garnish · 2 ounces Aperol · 1 ounce Lillet Blanc · Ice · 4 ounces hard cider · 4 dashes Cranberry-Anise Bitters or Peychaud's bitters In a cocktail shaker, muddle the orange wedge with 10 of the cranberries and the minced ginger. Add the Aperol, Lillet Blanc, bitters and ice. Shake well. Double-strain the drink into an ice-filled Collins glass and top off with the hard cider. Garnish with the 3 remaining cranberries and the slice of ginger skewered on a toothpick.

Niketa Barker was crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2014 last night at the Pegasus Poolside. She won from a field of nine delegates, where the delegates compete in swimwear, evening wear and intelligence segments. Reigning Miss Jamzone International Soyini Fraser was the first runner up, while Lakota McPhoy copped the second runner spot. Niketa a former Miss Guyana Universe contestant walked with US$10,000 and will represent Guyana at the 63rd Miss Universe pageant. Nikita Barker was crowned Miss Universe Guyana 2014, by outgoing title-holder Katherina Roshana.

Famous Jamaican franchise, Scotchies, will be the main title sponsor for the annual 2 day ONE Caribbean Music Festival. The festival runs from December 13th & 14th, 2014 and will be held at the Central Broward Regional Park. Scotchies which is known for their mouth-watering, finger licking, and perfectly seasoned jerk chicken and pork, will transition into Florida by providing a musical backdrop as patrons of the One Caribbean Festival will be able to taste this amazing food while enjoying an incredible concert. Music and food are paired as part of the Caribbean experience. So it is only natural that Scotchies, thebest in Caribbean food, would partner with the One Caribbean Festival, the best in Caribbean festivals.This relationship began in 2002. Since that time Scotchies has been a constant presence at the JamaicaJazz & Blues Festival, celebrating its 19th year in January 2015 and whose team is simultaneously producing the One Caribbean Music Festival. So on December 13th and 14th lucky concert goers in South Florida will have the opportunity to have a taste of Jamaica through juicy jerk pork and chicken along with delicious festival, roasted sweet potato and breadfruit if it's available. Scotchies is looking forward to providing Florida "an array of Jamaican goodies for many years to come." The mission of ONE Caribbean Music Festival is to recognize and celebrate the diversity of Caribbeanpeople and the ONENESS of the culture through food, arts, crafts, and music. The event is a unificationof people and traditions of the Caribbean through unique expressions in music - food - arts and culture. A cross cultural event, there will be sounds of reggae, soca, reggaeton, kompa, calypso, salsa, merengueand ska - mixed with an exotic atmosphere of scents, flavors and beautiful people.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras, 22, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. Taveras' girlfriend Edilia Arvelo, 18, also died in the crash in Puerto Plata. Details of the crash are not yet known, but that the couple was drivig a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro.

Ingredients Any kind of Shoulder, Butt, or Spiral Cut Ham 1 12 oz. jar Orange Marmalade 1 4 oz. jar Sweet Hot Mustard 1 shot Dark Rum Directions Preheat oven to 350° Remove the ham from the plastic bag and place in a big baking dish In a separate bowl, mix one jar orange marmalade, one jar sweet hot mustard and one shot of dark rum to thin out the glaze Pour the glaze mixture over the ham Place ham in the oven for the approximately 1 ½ hours Remove from oven and place on a serving dish and garnish with chives and oranges By:Chef Tanya

Ingredients 1 10-12 lb. Turkey 1 sprig Rosemary 2 tbsp. Season All 1 tsp. Black Pepper 1 pinch Salt 4 tbsp. Butter 1 cup Water Directions If you buy a frozen turkey, take approximately 24 hours to thaw, depending on the size of the turkey Preheat the oven to 350° Remove turkey from the plastic bag and remove the gizzards and neck from the cavity of the bird Wash turkey very well under cold water and pat dry If you desire, now you would stuff your turkey with your favorite stuffing. Season the turkey with the dry rub of spices Put three pads of butter on top and one inside the cavity Put the turkey in the oven for approximately 2 hours for a 10-12 pound turkey, or until a meat thermometer reads 160-165° in the leg (that’s the deepest meat area of the bird) Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes so all the juices absorb back into the turkey. By:Chef Tanya

Reggae singer John Holt, died early Sunday morning in London at the age of 69. Holt, who was initially known for his career as the lead singer with the Paragons in the rocksteady era of the 1960s, with which he he penned "The Tide Is High". After leaving the Paragons in 1970 , he went solo and became one of the biggest stars of reggae music in Jamaica. He had 40 albums under his belt alongside his reputation for strong live performances. Holt was born 11 July 1947 in the Greenwich Farm area of Jamaica.

Standing at six feet four inches tall, Mark Sparks captured the hotly pursued title of Mr. Caribbean International at the thirteenth annual staging of the competition this past Saturday. Before a sold-out audience at the Hedonism II resort in Negril, Jamaica, Sparks ignited the crowd and won over the adjudicators with his charm, chiseled features, statuesque physique and sharp intellect. When asked what role he believes a man should play in his home and community, he empathetically stated that a man “should lead from behind and be a pillar of strength”. Thirty-three year old Sparks, who is of St. Lucian and Jamaican heritage, was also presented with the award for Best in Interview and placed third in the competition’s rigorous fitness challenge. Mark Sparks (c) of St. Lucia takes the title, while Dwayne Walker 2nd and Godwin Charles 3rd. Sparks was accompanied by 1st runner-up, Dwayne Walker (Jamaica) and 2nd runner-up, Godwin Charles (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) as the Top Three Finalists in the last round of competition. Walker, who has represented Jamaica very well at several international bodybuilding competitions, also walked away as the winner of the fitness challenge and was presented with the sectional award for Best Physique. Meanwhile, Charles, a trained dancer, was presented with the award for Best in Talent. Sparks walks away with a cash prize of $2,500 USD and a seven night stay at the Hedonism II resort. ......................................................................................................................................... For more information, contact: April Mullings Mr. Caribbean International Inc. 1-855-MCI-SHOW (624-7469) april@mrcarib.com www.mrcarib.com www.facebook.com/mrcarib www.instagram/mrcaribintl www.pinterest.com/mrcarib www.twitter