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IRAWMA award means a lot to me, says Bounty Killer May 13, 2019 Photo Previous Next Bounty Killer at the 37th IRAWMA Awards. 1 2 3 4 Veteran dancehall entertainer Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Price made sure to be marked present at Saturday night's IRAWMA awards at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. When his name was called for him to be bestowed with the special Reggae Dancehall Icon Award, an elated Bounty walked briskly from his seat at the back of the auditorium, up on to the stage and smilingly accepted his trophy. Once on the stage, he not only accepted his award graciously, he also took the mic and addressed the audience. Singling out Rita Marley for special attention, Bounty also gave advice to the organisers, stating that while it was good that they decided to stage the event in Jamaica this year, they need to keep it here for a few more years before they move to another country. He later told The STAR that although he has won Grammy awards, this IRAWMA award means more to him than the Grammy. "I won a Grammy as part of a project with Jr Gong, but the truth is that those people don't really know anything about me. They don't know that I am the poor people's governor or that I sing P oor People Fed Up. But when the IRAWMA gives me an award, it is because they know my songs, they know my work and based on that they are honouring me, so it is important for me to be here," he said. "This is our local Grammys so I have to dress up to accept it. This means a lot to me. As a matter of fact, any local award is greatly appreciated," the Alliance artiste declared.IRAWMA award means a lot to me, says Bounty Killer May 13, 2019 Photo Previous Next Bounty Killer at the 37th IRAWMA Awards. 1 2 3 4 Veteran dancehall entertainer Rodney 'Bounty Killer' Price made sure to be marked present at Saturday night's IRAWMA awards at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. When his name was called for him to be bestowed with the special Reggae Dancehall Icon Award, an elated Bounty walked briskly from his seat at the back of the auditorium, up on to the stage and smilingly accepted his trophy. Once on the stage, he not only accepted his award graciously, he also took the mic and addressed the audience. Singling out Rita Marley for special attention, Bounty also gave advice to the organisers, stating that while it was good that they decided to stage the event in Jamaica this year, they need to keep it here for a few more years before they move to another country. He later told The STAR that although he has won Grammy awards, this IRAWMA award means more to him than the Grammy. "I won a Grammy as part of a project with Jr Gong, but the truth is that those people don't really know anything about me. They don't know that I am the poor people's governor or that I sing P oor People Fed Up. But when the IRAWMA gives me an award, it is because they know my songs, they know my work and based on that they are honouring me, so it is important for me to be here," he said. "This is our local Grammys so I have to dress up to accept it. This means a lot to me. As a matter of fact, any local award is greatly appreciated," the Alliance artiste declared. Bounty, who had paused to hail up his friend Beenie Man in the audience, and who seemed genuinely happy to see the artiste who was once his arch-rival, told THE STAR that he has matured, rather than mellowed. "I have matured," he said firmly. "There comes a point when you can't do the same thing at 47 that you used to do at 27," the man, who was once dubbed "cross, angry and miserable," said with a huge smile. The well-attended event saw many familiar faces in the entertainment industry walking the red carpet, and performing on stage or collecting award. Among the performers were gospel singer Da Flame, Cherry Natural and Richie Innocent, Orisha Sound, Top One Frisson, Gangoolie, D'Angel, Spice, URoy, The Heptones, Beenie Man, Freddie McGregor, and Capleton. Hosts for the event were Tony Rebel and Koffee, all backed by Dean Fraser and the IRAWMA All-Stars Band. Bounty, who had paused to hail up his friend Beenie Man in the audience, and who seemed genuinely happy to see the artiste who was once his arch-rival, told THE STAR that he has matured, rather than mellowed. "I have matured," he said firmly. "There comes a point when you can't do the same thing at 47 that you used to do at 27," the man, who was once dubbed "cross, angry and miserable," said with a huge smile. The well-attended event saw many familiar faces in the entertainment industry walking the red carpet, and performing on stage or collecting award. Among the performers were gospel singer Da Flame, Cherry Natural and Richie Innocent, Orisha Sound, Top One Frisson, Gangoolie, D'Angel, Spice, URoy, The Heptones, Beenie Man, Freddie McGregor, and Capleton. Hosts for the event were Tony Rebel and Koffee, all backed by Dean Fraser and the IRAWMA All-Stars Band.

::The Sealy years By Howard McGowan

Legendary Gleaner Editor-in-Chief Theodore Sealy was equally known for his brilliance in journalism as he was for his tightfisted almost draconian management style. Under his watch bylines were not given out willy nilly as they are now. One had to earn that right. Senior reporters and naturally columnists were afforded bylines. Youngsters were granted credit lines, this at the end of the story if so warranted. Your full name if you were lucky or initials in most cases. That Sealy was feared would be a gross understatement. This included seasoned professionals and those like myself who were at start of their careers. So it was with hands trembling and knees knocking that I made my way into his office having been so summoned. Tastee, the new patty company which had taken over from Bruce's had a monthly patty eating contest as part of its promotion strategies. I was given the copy to edit and plan and came up with the headline "Music, fun galore at Tastee contest." When I arrived for my 11-7 shift as was customary when one was to be seen by the big man, I found the torn out article on my desk with a note indicating the Editor wished to see me. There I stood page in hand and the great man leaning back in his chair. "You wanted to see me Sir?" I said. He reached for the page looked at the article then dead at me and bellowed "You wrote this Headline?" As calmly as I could I replied "Yes Sir." "Young man, he retorted "galore is not a Gleaner word, never use it again". My, how things have changed.