Independence Concert: Rally Round Dominica Relief Concert

Year in... Year out... Some might say we are living in a cycle but I think I stand with everyone when I say that there comes a time, during each year, that our very hearts long for and look forward to. Whether it be the Christmas Season, Summer Time, New Year's, Emancipation Day, Carnival Season or any other, we definitely have our favorite. THIS IS EXACTLY WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY!!!!
Sometimes, we may plan for the time anticipated yet we fail to realize how quickly things could change, especially for those who would be coming home to their family and friends to unwind. Considering this trend of thought, I bring to you Dominica and the Creole/Independence Season of 2015. I speak for all Dominicans when I say that this has to be the best time of the year for everyone including non-Dominicans both on island and abroad. Thousands upon thousands of individuals descend unto the small tropical Island, during this time to bask in the phenomenal ambience of events and culture put in place for the Season. Creole in the Park, World Creole Music Festival, Glorious Creole Dance Competitions, Territorial Creole Activities e.g Creole in the North and countless more full up the month of October and climaxes unto November 3rd which is the Independence Day on the Island. Trust me when I tell you, this has got to be the greatest time on planet Earth(hehe... from my point of view of course)! Just for a bit of backup to what I am saying have a look at last year's World Creole Music Festival 2014 on BrBpTV. In as much as we would have loved to have these activities this year especially understanding that musical artists like Chronixx would have graced the stage, we cannot, unfortunately, change the outcome of yet another season known as the Hurricane Season. It was during this time that Tropical Storm Erika showed her ugly face and swept through the Island leaving it under some serious waters and destruction. There wasn't anyone with the foreknowledge to have known this was coming. Many lost their homes, many lost their possessions and many lost their lives. Indeed it was a sad day for Dominica but although we have been weakened, we have not been defeated.


To show Tropical Storm Erika how powerful Dominicans are, by the grace of God, a Relief Concert took place in the space of all the events that climaxed on Independence Day. And believe me when I say, this event showed that Dominicans can still come together in the midst of turmoil and show support to the fact that we shall rise again. There were a number of other Relief concerts taking place around the Caribbean to help raise funds for Dominica but this was Dominica's very own with artists like Cloud 5, David Rudder, Ambi & Ricky T, WCK, Asa Banton, Devine Songs and many more! Giving the Dominican people that feel of celebration that seemed lost! We shall rise!

POSITIVE Performs IN MACHOCHERI for AUGUST MONDAY

August Monday is the day celebrated by former British Colonies in regards to the Abolishment of Slavery in 1833 otherwise known as Emancipation Day. Emancipation Day is widely observed in the British West Indies during the first week of August and on that day you can find three things taking place: Partying, Relaxation and Beach Going. According to the Encyclopedia,'Emancipation Day is celebrated in many former British colonies in the Caribbean and areas of the United States on various dates in observance of the emancipation of slaves of African descent. It is also observed in other areas in regard to the abolition of serfdom or other forms of servitude.'


August Monday, first Monday in August, is the day set aside in Dominica to ensure that Dominicans truly feel the experience of being free and freedom and what better place is there to be than this time. No... I am seriously asking this question to you so if you know, please let me know.
Here today in this video we are celebrating Fun Under the Son. Yes folks.. it's Son and not Sun... even though we were turning up under the sun and unto night fall. hehe This event was held at the Machocheri Park in Dominica and the featuring artist of that Concert was none other than, the one and the only Mr. Blessing after Blessing from Trinidad and Tobago. THe Soca-Reggae Artist, whose real name is Joel Murray, lifted up the entire park as he aided in musical composition the artistry of his music. He reminded us yet again that true Emancipation comes from the Son and by Son I mean Jesus Christ. The one who came to die for man kinds fall to redeem us unto himself. Knowing that through the acceptance of God's Son we find true emancipation. This is Positive on the Stage of the Fun Under the Son 2015 Gospel Concert.

First Ever Triathlon Race in Dominica

Now I am 99.9998% sure that most, if not all of you, know what a Triathlon is. So for the remaining 0.0002% let me try to explain this. A Triathlon race entails three possible segments within one race that would involve the athletes to do numerous things. IN this particular Triathlon, it involved swimming, cycling and running. Depending on the skill-set of the athlete, he or she can either do all three and/or each segment of the race can have it's own athlete within that team.
A number of Caribbean countries including Martinique and Guadeloupe merged unto the mountainous landscape of Dominica and prepared themselves for a race that would begin on the south westerly side of Dominica to the North Westerly side of Dominica. The first ever triathlon commenced at the Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard in Roseau and terminate at the Cabrits National Park of Portsmouth. Participants engaged in swimming for the first leg of the triathlon, where they swam from Fort Young to Pottersville. The Second Leg of the race involved cyclists from the different countries then riding from Pottersville Savannah all the way to the Rejens Hotel, which is at the entrance area of Picard, Portsmouth coming into Portsmouth. Then the third leg comprised of the running aspect of the race. Runners ran from the Rejens Hotel to Fort Shirley also known as the Cabrits National Park. It was said that Dominica's imposing landscape, a jumble of volcanic mountains, paved in billows of explosive green rain forest, makes it the perfect adventure island for adventure seekers as well as providing a real good competition for explorers and athletes alike. This made Dominica very much suited for this race to test the limitations of its participants. The Jurassic Park without all of the dinosaurs. Have a look at the short video recollection of the event below

Supermodel Carlyn Valmond | BrBpTV Interview

I often times ask myself what does it take to become a model? Surely I know a few things that is a necessity in obtaining this status. One, you need to be good looking! Surely, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and therefore this has many a choice in favoritism especially when it comes to those who hold the power in the ability to turn you into a working art as a true model. And by this we know there must be a platform to begin with. :) I could be wrong.... Nah, you ought to have a platform and cuteness. Not only does this count but the fact that there has to be some form of uniqueness in beauty to capture the eye of the viewers. So for all those who might say, "Well, everyone is beautiful"... I have to agree but the beauty has to have a unique captivating -ness(Yes... I just made up a nice word :) ) to put you over the edge and above the others.


Another thing I know based on seeing supermodels working it on the big stage is that, they ought to be tall. Models, from what I have gathered tend to be 5feet 8 inches tall for the least. Why? I have no idea whatsoever but that seems to be the criteria. So what does this say for "models" who do not fit this criteria? Well... I got news for y'all, not everyone who meets these requirements are cut out for that task because in this competition, there seems to be something much more deeper than just being tall and cute. IN fact, it only requires one in this particular case. This model is known as Carlyn Valmond from Dominica and she is 5 feet 2 inches tall and from the looks of it, it looks like she will be the winner of this competition.
Yes, this is another year where women from across the Caribbean Island of Dominica come together to compete for Dominica's Next Supermodel competition and only the best of the best will take that title. Here today we have one of the contestants and she is going to give us an insight of who she is and what this competition, in her own words, means to her. BTW Guys she won but this is the interview a week before the final competition. Such a wonderful individual and she has every right, pose, personality and confidence to have won it. :)

Marijuana Legalization | Agrosuede on BrBpTV Interview

Where do we get off not knowing what we have and thinking we know exactly what we should do... by not utilizing what we should? Hmm... I'm sure that you are probably thinking... WHAT the What? Right? Yes, I said it! ;) We are doing things that we shouldn't do simply because we do not know what is in our environment... even though we see them on a day to day basis. And in this regard, I am speaking to my fellow Caribbean Family more specifically to my fellow Dominican people. Not too long ago, I heard a few folks talking about the healing of the nation and why it should be decriminalized. And although I do agree but there are a lot more 'Healings of the Nations' that we don't utilize. Oh.. hehe you thought there was only one healing of the nation? Think Again. Take for instance the Moringa Plant which contains vast amounts of properties that can literally change the course of your very lives to an even healthier life... yet persons don't know about it. This is why we are hear today.


We, here in the Caribbean, should be blessed and grateful for what Jah himself has touched our soils with. The ability to bring forth an abundance of fruits and provisions. Yet we tend to gravitate to meals like KFC, McDonalds and other junk foods. The huge apetite for these meals has caused us to lose sight as to what is important and how we can prevent illnesses like cancers and diabetes from becoming rampant in society. Okay... I get it. You may say that the junk food is cheaper to buy and faster to gobble down. I agree. It also tastes much better to that taste buds but we must become responsible enough to balance out what we eat and having a backyard garden can solve these problems for us. With a little effort and consistency a lot of the health problems that we face today could be solved by Backyard Gardening. Here on BrBpTV Interview, we have an individual who has demonstrated boldly to the masses in Dominica, across the Caribbean and to the rest of the world that this is pretty much the best thing you can do in concern to healthy eating and knowing which foods can cure and prevent certain infections and diseases from taking place. Agrosuede Backyard Garden teaches you and I how to start and maintain it in the simple ways possible and I think if we all take heed, we will have a healthier society and also a more productive lifestyle. Have a listen to what we has to say with us today.

International Model Nicole Morson | BrBpTV Interview

I don't think you guys will fully understand what you are about to witness with the individual here in question. I asked the question on my Facebook Page yesterday, "How does one move from selling DVDs and Popcorn along the roadsides of Dominica to becoming an International Model?" And by that I mean a model who has modeled for some of the biggest Celebrity Designers in the Fashion Business. These guys have designed fashion wear for the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna(those she has worked with) among countless others. Not only that but having the opportunity to hang out with the movers and shakers of the fashion industry as well as hanging with A Class and B Class Celebrities. To top it all of she has modeled in Spain, in Italy, in Paris, in the Caribbean, and in the United States thus far. I mean come on... it doesn't get better than this. I am more than 100% sure that most of you guys reading this, would love to be in that very position. I know I do... ;).


Considering she grew up in the Caribbean Island of Dominica, all she had was a dream and a passion that she fostered the strength to finally try out and look at what she has done and where she has been in a short space of time. I think that is probably one of the biggest moves one can ever make when it comes to a career path that is not of the norm. Not only is it not the norm but in a place where the path she chose isn't something that was taken seriously where she grew up.
Folks it takes guts and motivation to pull off what she is doing presently and this serves as a further reminder to everyone of you out there. If you have a passion to do something, seek God first for guidance, take a step forward and try something. You never know how far a simple try can do. The individuals who are the front runners of today's world started simply by trying something. Of course, there will be No's... in fact... there will be a lot of No's but there will always be that one Yes that will change everything. This is Nicole Morson, born in St. Maarteen but raised in Dominica, the International Model from the Caribbean. This is her story.

Trinidadian Jay Square | BrBpTV Interview

Folks.. let me ask you an honest question. What is the perimeter of choice when it comes to doing what you are told versus doing what needs to be done? Does anyone know the answer to this? Well... as clear as the interview is below, my answer goes a little something like this. There can be a great difference. Many of us are called to do something and many of us are called to trend paths so that others can do something. I think in this regard, it goes hand in hand. However, in this day and age that we live many persons simply do what they are told and some don't even question why. Is it because it is easier or that we feel the art of laziness in full effect? The underlining factor here is that we do what needs to be done and do it well regardless of who, what and which circumstance and circumstances that may present itself. Obviously, it's easier said than done right? Initially... but as time progresses, doing becomes easier when words are put into consistent actions. This is what brings us here today and like Dee-1, the hip-hop artist states so truthfully, 'It's time to do a little more walking and less talking'. Unfortunately not everyone thinks so and I believe that sometimes some people need a little encouragement. Surely this is what we, BrBpTV, is here for.


The individual in question is none other than the one and the only Jay Square out of Trinidad and Tobago, who has been at it for 15 years and shows no sign of slowing down. In fact... he has just elevated yet again with a Caribbean tour and album to trend paths, and of course, trend highways too. Hehe Just thought I'd throw that in there! Starting out in Dominica, he met with us at the BrBpTV studios and blessed us with some profound words that, dear I Mystelics say, will cause us to think a little more positively and aid in the progression of sound purpose. For many of us who have made it to 2015, it is the mark of purpose that binds us to excel even further in life and Jay Square out of the Soca Capital of the world gives us this interview. Have a listen!

RECAP of 2014: BrBpTV Compilation

OH MY GOODNESS! 2014 has come and gone like Usain Bolt breaking yet another record at the Olympics meet in stunting-ly quick fashion! Okay, I must admit, it did take about 365 and a quarter days to complete but let's face it, at one pointing time, we were just celebrating New Year's 2014 no? Yes we were! and as my mother would say, "Just the other day". Now we are coming to the close of that same year in what seemed only to be the twinkling of an eye(kind of reminds you of the rapture doesn't it? ;)). I spoke to a neighborhood friend of BrBpTV yesterday, and she said, "Soon enough we will be celebrating New Year's for 2016". Time truly does not wait, no matter how much we may try to slow it down it just does not want to wait. Talk about impatience right? hehe. I'm kidding. The year goes by and bye each time we take a breath and this is why we ought not to waste time frontin' the little stuff. Make moves of make excuses. Sometimes, I say that I am dreaming... please tell me I am dreaming! Considering that trend of thought, we may dream dreams but let's make sure we dream them into reality by allowing our actions to follow suit. Because one thing that the time passing of 2014 has taught us is that talking is just that... talking.
Surely, 2014 has been unknown like any other in Dominica and Dominicans as well as all those who partook in what she(Waiti Kubuli) had to offer knows for certain that 2014 has brought about an unforgettable time. We, at BrBpTV, pride ourselves in the promotion of positive vibrations so we tried our best to cover as much events as we could that fosters what we are about. For this cause we are looking back at 2014 and "vibezing" on some of the greatest activities that took place that year. We had a lot to look through but in the creation of this Episode Compilation we managed to bring you FIVE categories that stood out this year which made 2014 so memorable. We do hope that you guys fall in love with this Episode as we did. Have a HAPPY and Prosperous 2015 and remember, by God, to make 2015 count.