CHICAGO/NY – FEB 10, 2007 – Jamaican Weekly Star sponsors the category for “Songwriter of the Year” in the upcoming coveted 26th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), by Martin’s International and Associates.

The 26th IRAWMA returns to the world famous Apollo Theater, Saturday, May 5th, 2007 commencing at 8:00 PM for General Admission and 6:00 PM for VIPs, at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater, 253 West 125 Street, in New York City.

Jamaican Weekly Star joined a number of other Small and Major Business Sponsors for this outstanding 26th IRAWMA. To participate as a sponsor, please call 877/8-REGGAE or visit www.InternationalMusicAwards.com or www.IRAWMA.com.

The nominees for the 26th IRAWMA will be announced at a press conference to be held at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston , Jamaica on Tuesday, February 20th, 2007.

Tickets for this star-studded, made-for-television event are now on sale at the Apollo Theater box office (212) 531-5305 and thru Ticketmaster.com, 212/307-7171 and all Ticketmaster outlets.

VIP Diamond box tickets are available only from Martin’s International and Associates 877/9-REGGAE (973-4423).

Early-bird tickets are: General admission $55, VIP Gold $99, VIP Platinum $125 and VIP Diamond box $1000 per seat or $5,000 per box for five persons. For general information, call 312/427-0266 or www.IRAWMA.com.