On this day in Jamaican history: Coup attempt to bring down the Jamaican government discovered
On June 24, 1980, a plot to bring down the Jamaican government, that headed by Prime Minister Michael Manley, was discovered by the Jamaica Defence Force. Three civilians and twenty four Jamaica Defence Force personnel were detained in the coup attempt. It is alleged that group sought to bring down the Manley government by kidnapping […]
Jamaican Jeanine McIntosh becomes first black female aviator of the US Coast Guard
Jamaican-Born US Coast Guard , Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) Jeanine McIntosh, received her wings at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas on June 24th, 2005, making her the first black female aviator in the history of the Coast Guard. McIntosh was born in Kingston, Jamaica. After graduating from Florida International University in 2001, she decided […]
Jamaican Saltfish Bruschetta Recipe (Gluten Free)
This saltfish topped appetizer is flavor-packed with exotic seasonings, including Scotch Bonnet Pepper and can be prepared in minutes. Try our simple delicious gluten free saltfish buschetta. Ingredients 1 ½ lbs Saltfish 5 Sprigs of Thyme, leaves removed 1 Vidalia Onion chopped 2 Large Cloves Garlic finely chopped 3 Organic Vine Ripened Tomatoes diced 2 Stalks […]
Miss Jamaica Diaspora 2015 Crowned
Rohannia Moo Yin crowned queen of the Diaspora. Rohannia Moo Yin is the new queen of the Diaspora. On Sunday June 21, 2015 in front of a live audience the 23 year old was crowned Miss Jamaica Diaspora 2015. Held at the Miramar Cultural Center in Miramar Florida, the Grand Coronation was a classic affair […]
Shaggy at NYC Rockefeller Plaza on NBC “Today Show”- 7/7
On Tuesday, July 7th Grammy Award Winner, Shaggy aka Mr. Boombastic will be on NBC “Today Show”! Shaggy is inviting all fans and supporters to participate and witness this moment at New York City’s historical Rockefeller Plaza. Shaggy will be performing his newest single which he proclaims will be the summer anthem of 2015. Shaggy, […]
Morgan Heritage “Strictly Roots” ‘authentic fuse of roots, pop, and dancehall’ – Yahoo! Music
Humbled by the feedback and success of the recently released “Strictly Roots” album which reached no. 1 on the US iTunes Reggae Chart and Billboard Reggae Chart. The album also debuted at # 2 in Switzerland and Holland, #8 in the UK, #3 in Germany and #4 in France on the iTunes Reggae Charts. The […]
HBO Debuts The Anticipated Return Of “True Detective” And Two New Original Comedies, “Ballers” And “The Brink,” This Past Sunday, June 21st In The Caribbean, Simultaneously With The United States
Season two of “True Detective” stars Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch, under the direction of Justin Lin Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a retired athlete and football legend in “Ballers” Jack Black and Tim Robbins star in the political dark comedy “The Brink” Miami, FL – June 17, 2015 – HBO […]
Turn up the Fun at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York!
Queens, NY – New Yorkers are getting ready for one of the city’s biggest Caribbean food and entertainment events, the 5th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens NY. The festival will showcase an exciting assortment of jerk delights served by some of New York’s top Caribbean […]
Eric Holder – Hall Of Fame celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
Eric Himpton Holder, Jr., was born in New York City to Bajan parents. His father emigrated to America at age 11 and his mother’s parents were from St. Philip, Barbados. Eric attended Bedford-Stuyvesant High School where he played basketball and earned a Regents scholarship. He then earned an undergraduate degree in American History from Columbia […]
FESTIVAL FASHION 2015: “Bandana wid Dem Ketch de Fashion Riddim”
One of the special features of the 2015 Emancipation and Independence Celebration is the return of a Festival Fashion Theme. This was unveiled in an exciting and colourful fashion show at the Launch of Activities for Emancipation and Independence Celebration held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. The Fashion Theme for the 2015 Festival season […]
