The Sky’s the Limit: Jamaican Diego McKnight Recognized as One of World’s Top Pilots
Born in Jamaica, Diego McKnight began his aviation career when he was 17 at the Kingston’s Tinson Pen Caribbean Aviation Center. He was intent on joining the United States Navy and now, at 25, McKnight has been named one of the most highly skilled and best-trained pilots in the world and at one time, he […]
Jamaican Recipe: Callaloo Soup
Callaloo Soup is popular in the Caribbean. Callaloo originated in West Africa and was brought over to the Caribbean in the seventeenth century. Callaloo is very similar to spinach and is served in many different dishes across the Caribbean. Enjoy our delicious and healthy Callaloo Soup recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 bundles (12 oz) callaloo 1 lb […]
Jamaica House Toronto’ Line-Up Announced – 2015 Pan Am Games festivities
The ‘Jamaica House Toronto’ team is pleased to announce final details for the upcoming Pan Am Games festivities in July. ‘Jamaica House Toronto’ events will take place for three nights from July 22 to 24 and feature top Jamaican musical acts. There will also be great Jamaican food and the opportunity to celebrate alongside Jamaicans […]
Legendary Piano Master and Jamaica’s Commander Of Distinction, Monty Alexander Remembers Nat ‘King’ Cole
Legendary piano master and Jamaica’s Commander Of Distinction, Monty Alexander, will lead a heartfelt exploration of one of his musical heroes, Nat ‘King’ Cole, later this month in Boston. Alexander, along with special guests Caterina Zapponi, his lovely wife and singer, and Allan Harris who recorded a Cole tribute of his own entitled ‘Nat King […]
Makka Pro Shaping up to Be Biggest yet!
The Jamaica Surfing Association’s annual professional surfing contest, the “Makka Pro” is promising to be one of the best in its nine year history. With a purse of over a million Jamaican dollars in cash and prizes, the event is expected to attract top pro surfers from around the Caribbean and the region. With international […]
“Ray Donovan” Returns for Its Third Season next Monday, Exclusively on Hbo in the Caribbean
HBO announced the return of the Critics’ Choice Television Award-winning drama series Ray Donovan, premiering its third season on Monday, July 13 at 21:00 hrs. AST* in the Caribbean. Ray Donovan (Golden Globe® nominee Liev Schreiber) is Los Angeles’ best professional fixer, the man called in to make the city’s celebrities, superstar athletes, and business […]
Errol Moore’s New Album “Good Morning Jah” Available Now
Multi-talented, veteran reggae musician Errol Moore has released his latest project “GOOD MORNING JAH”. The highly anticipated album was released on June 30 is being distributed by VPAL Music. “GOOD MORNING JAH” is now available digitally worldwide via all major digital music retailers. In order to whet the appetites of Errol Moore’s fans, Island Gruve […]
Fay Ann Lyons Releases Solo Debut EP Raze
Trinidad & Tobago soca superstar Fay Ann Lyons released her debut EP Raze (VP, Jun 23) and the title track’s video (directed by Fay Ann and Titan VCD). The 4-song set is available now on iTunes and features her latest hits and 2015 Carnival anthems (“Raze,” “Break the World, ” “Catch Me” and “Don’t Tempt […]
Diaspora Group Supports Health Ministry’s Focus on Primary Health Care
The Santa Cruz Centre of Excellence in St. Elizabeth recently received several items from a small Diaspora group which noted that the donation represents its support of the Health Ministry’s focus on enhancing primary health care. Co-chair, Jamaican Diaspora Health Sector Northeast USA, Mrs. Claudette Powell said the Diaspora group recognizes and supports the Ministry’s […]