On this day in Jamaican history: Usain Bolt won the Laureus World Sportsman
On June 11, 2009 Usain Bolt won his first Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award for his record- breaking performance in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Bolt also won the award in 2010 and 2013. The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honoring remarkable individuals from the world of sports along with the greatest […]
5 Free Things That Will Get Jamaicans Out
Jamaicans won’t readily admit it but we love ‘freenis’ – that is anything we can get or enjoy for free without having to pay anything for it. When you want Jamaicans to show up or take part in an event, there are certain things that will get people out. Here are some examples of 5 Free […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Michael and Beverly Manley
On June 11, 1972 the Hon. Michael Manley became Jamaica’s second Prime Minister in office to get married when he married 27- year-old radio and television personality Miss Beverly Anderson. Michael Manley was married five times throughout his life. In 1946 he married Jacqueline Kamellard but the marriage was dissolved in 1951. Manley then married Thelma […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Eric Donaldson
On June 11, 1947 reggae singer-songwriter Eric Donaldson was born in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Donaldson has won the Jamaican Festival Song Competition six times, in 1971, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1993, and 1997. His winning 1971 entry, “Cherry Oh Baby”, launched him into the limelight, although he had been composing and recording since 1964. “Cherry Oh […]
Maiden Cay in Port Royal, The Blue Hole in Ocho Rios – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from Island Life, Lil Island – Maiden Cay in PortRoyal and The Blue Hole in Ocho Rios – St.Ann, Jamaica. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag […]
MoneyGram Boosts LASCO Financial Revenue
Jacinth Hall-Tracey, managing director of LASCO Financial Services Limited. Services Limited The company recorded $680 million in income, derived from margins on buying and selling foreign currency; sending and receiving remittances; and interest earned on loans for the 12-month period. Comparatively, it generated $595 million in revenue the year before. Growth in LASF’s loan book, […]
Mayberry ups holding in LASCO Financial to $314m
PEART… It offers a great growth potential. MAYBERRY Investments Ltd acquired 20 per cent of Lasco Financial Services (LASF) in a series of transactions yesterday that upped its holding to some $314 million in value. “It offers a great growth potential,” stated Gary Peart, Mayberry chief executive officer, in a phone interview with the Jamaica […]
VP Records Gets Summer Season Started with Sounds of Soca
VP Records gets the party started this summer with soca’s hottest sounds. To kick off the season, Soca Gold 2015 will be released on June 30 to deliver the genre’s top anthems. For over two decades, the top-selling compilation has been the ultimate Carnival soundtrack from the Caribbean islands and beyond. This year’s collection features […]