Reggae Boyz Beats USA in CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal- Jamaicans React (Funny Spoof)
USA took on Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz in the CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinal game on July 22nd where Jamaica came out on top with a 2-1 upset over Team USA. The streets have quieted down from the jubilation but Jamaicans are still basking in the after math of the victory. Boardlane TV is live in Portmore, Jamaica […]
Big Up, Jamaica! Serena Williams Tweets Congratulations on Boyz Big Win
Tennis star Serena Williams joined with many other celebrities to congratulate Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz on their victory over the United States in the CONCACAF semi-finals. Characterized as a “David over Goliath” win, the Reggae Boyz made history as they became the first Caribbean team in the history of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition to reach […]
Sunset in Negril, A View of Montego Bay, Brown’s Town Market – 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 Sunset in Negril, Brown’s Town Market – St.Ann and Wild Orchid Villa – Montego Bay, Jamaica. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow […]
Ganja, Legalize It! Florida Group Sends 100,000 Petitions to Elections Supervisor in Favor of Medical Marijuana
United for Care, the largest organization in Florida working for the passage of sensible medical marijuana laws, has sent 100,000 petitions to the Supervisor of Elections to get the issue on the ballot for 2016. The number of petitions sent far exceeds the 68,317 required for Supreme Court review in the state. While state law […]
Jamaican, will be installed as Kiwanis Governor of the state of Florida ; Kiwanis Clubs of South Florida coordinated Christmas In July
This Past Sunday, July 19, 2015, Kiwanis Clubs of South Florida coordinated Christmas In July at the BB&T Center in Sawgrass. The 14 year old event serves families from homeless Shelters across the area by providing meals, clothing and other basic living needs. Founder of the event, Dr. Celia Earle, Kiwanis Governor Elect for Florida, […]
Conversation with Jamaican Author Karl A. Mitchell on his book “Afrika’s Struggle”
Karl A. Mitchell, BA, MA, MA, was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. He is the product of a diverse heritage and the embodiment of Jamaica’s motto: out of many, one people. Mitchell’s father’s father’s father was born and raised as a Jamaican Maroon, while his mother’s mother’s mother was born and raised as a […]
Haitian Evictions, An International Disgrace : An Exercise in Ethnic Cleansing – Part 2
– Haitian Ethnic Cleansing In my last column we looked at the 200 year history of tension between the neighboring nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Now I’d like to look at the clear and present issue, the harsh new restriction enacted by the Dominican government retroactively evicting Haitians living and working in the Dominican Republic from as far […]
Morgan Heritage Announce “light It Up” Remix Contestwith Indaba Music
The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage, are teaming up with Indaba Music for an exclusive remix contest of their newest single “Light It Up” ft. Jo Mersa Marley. The single is slated to be released on July 31, 2015. Enter to submit your remix and win. The first place prize package includes a $500 […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Emperor Haile Selassie
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was born July 23, 1892. His birth name Tafari (hence Rastafari) Makonnen Woldemikael. He was Ethiopia’s regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He also served as Chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity from 25 May 1963 to 17 July 1964, and again […]
Jah Cure Lands #1 Spot on U.S. Billboard’s Reggae Album Chart
Jah Cure’s brand new album The Cure (Jul 10, VP Records) debuts at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Reggae Album Chart. He has delivered a “certified classic” (according to Associated Press), and lands this week’s coveted chart position with the annual Soca Gold 2015 compilation nabbing the second spot. The reviews continue to pour in. […]
