British Journalist & ‘Place Specialist’ Samantha North to deliver Keynote Address at Brand Jamaica Symposium 2015
Istanbul-based Journalist and Place Specialist, Samantha North, will be the keynote speaker at the first-ever Brand Jamaica Symposium to be held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (Multi-Purpose Room, Main Library) in Kingston, July 16-17, 2015. The conference, entitled ‘Re-Imagine Jamaica: Unlimited Possibilities’, and staged by The Re:Imagine Jamaica Project, a nation […]
Jamaican Student, Radcliffe Saddler, Interviewed on CNN, Introduces US President, Gets Job at IBM
Radcliffe Saddler is only 18 but has already accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime. Born in Kingston, his family moved to the United States when he was six because his parents wanted their children to the best possible education. Now Mr. Saddler is one of the first graduates of Pathways into Technology […]
A Conversation with Reggae Hip Hop Group, Upstate Cats
This week we have a conversation with the Upstate cats a fresh, innovative, music group from upstate New York. Their sound is soulful hip hop infused with feel good Dancehall Reggae rhythm and vibes along with a smooth glaze of R&B. Here is our conversation with Upstate cats. Q: How did you guys meet and […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Buju Banton (Mark Anthony Myrie )
On July 15, 1973, Grammy award winning reggae singer Buju Banton (Mark Anthony Myrie ) was born in the Kingston Jamaica. He released early dancehall singles in 1991, but came to prominence in 1992 with two albums, including Mr. Mention, which became the best-selling album in Jamaican history upon its release. Banton signed with major […]
Photo Highlights from Anancy Festival 2015 in South Florida
The 7th annual Anancy Festival in South Florida was held on June 20th, 2015 from 1-4 PM in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The event was a part of the South Regional/Broward College Library Caribbean Heritage Month celebration. Below are some photo highlights of the event. See the more photos in our events photo gallery.
Ed Bartlett: “Re-name Jamaica Memory Bank in honour of Olive Lewin”
A call has been made by former Minister of Tourism, The Hon. Ed Bartlett for the renaming of Jamaica’s Memory Bank to “The Olive Lewin Repository of Oral History”. It was standing room only at the Olive Lewin Heritage Foundation’s first Anniversary event which was held at the Broward SW Regional Library auditorium in Pembroke […]
Duane Stephenson and Taurus Riley gets introspective for Ghetto Religion
Talented Reggae Crooner Duane Stephenson, who is gearing up for his Tour in Africa this summer, has just finished shooting his latest music video for the single “Ghetto Religion” from his “Dangerously Roots” album. The single; a cover of the 2003 R&B track by R Kelly featuring Wyclef Jean, depicts the life of those who […]
BREAKING BARRIERS – From the shores of Montego Bay to the House of Commons England’s first female bishop to be honored in Los Angeles
The Reverend Prebendary Rose Hudson-Wilkin, holding the historic title as the 79th Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons as well as to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will be honored by the Jamaican Community in Los Angeles on August 2, 2015. Reverend Hudson-Wilkin is the first woman and first person of colour […]
Braata Productions Goes Online to Raise Funds for Trinidad Tour
Braata Productions, a New York based cultural non-profit, has joined the list of charitable organizations turning to crowdfunding as a means of raising funds. As the organization prepares for its regional summer tour to Trinidad to participate in the New Waves! 2015/Dancing While Black Performance Lab, July 22 to August 1, 2015, the non-profit theater […]