Jamaica Wins International Youth Chess Tournament
Jamaica won the recently concluded Central American and Caribbean Youth Chess Festival held in Trinidad and Tobago from August 14 to 19. In doing so, Jamaica became the first English-speaking country to win this prestigious annual chess tournament. The tournament featured more than 80 players, aged seven to 17, from 14 countries that share the […]
A Major Win and a Major Loss – Memoirs of An Illegal Alien Part 113
The kiss was the sweetest I had ever had in my life. I was on cloud nine. “Now do you believe me?” she asked “Yes” I kissed her back as we entered my bedroom. It was an amazing night. Mind blowing. Waking up in Nicola’ arms was amazing. It was like a dream. I know […]
Photo Highlights from Caribana 2015 – Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade
The Caribana Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade is the largest Caribbean Parade in the North America’s with over a million people attending the event. The Caribana Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade was held on August 1st, 2015 with the 2.7 mile march beginning at Exhibition Place Toronto, travelling down Lakeshore Blvd West and ending at Lakeshore & Parkside Drive. Below are photo highlights of […]
A Conversation with Tony Greyson-Newman, a kayaker whose dream is to represent Jamaica at the Rio 2016 Olympics
Meet Tony ‘The Kayaksman’ Greyson-Newman, a kayaker driven by his dream to represent Team Jamaica at the Rio 2016 Olympics and also to compete internationally on the sprint kayaking circuit beyond then. Born in London to Jamaican parents Tony has trained hard to compete at club, regional and soon to be international level in this […]
Single Shift At Maldon High Come September
Principal of Maldon High School in St. James, Mrs. Janet Manning, says come September, the institution will no longer be operating on a two-shift system. In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Manning said this decision follows months of discussions. “We are expecting a few changes. We have been instructed by the Ministry of Education […]
Renowned Recording Artist Tanya Mullings to Receive Star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame
On September 20th, 2015, multi-Award winner Tanya Mullings will be recognized by the Brampton Arts Council and the City of Brampton in Ontario, Canada by receiving a star on the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame. This tribute recognizes Bramptonians who have achieved excellence in the arts and entertainment industry. The sultry soulful singer impressive body […]
