Photo Highlights Reggae Sumfest 2015

Reggae Sumfest was on July 12-18, 2015 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Here are photo highlights. Photos by Steve James. See more Reggae Sumfest 2015 in our photo gallery
“Duke of Earle” Honored in South Florida

Bevan Earle, who is known as the “Duke of Earle,” received the key to Broward County in South Florida in recognition for his community work. Originally from Barrett Town, St. James, Earle founded the Duke of Earle Football Club in western Jamaica before settling in the United States 30 years ago. He is well known in […]
My Story: Cancer Will Not Stop Me From the Feeding of the 5000 Jamaica

After many months of suffering with fatigue and other emphysema related symptoms, I fell quite ill at the end of January of this year. I spent the next 30+ days hospitalized, undergoing various treatments and surgical & diagnostic procedures. The past year and one half of suffering gastro pain and discomfort and mis-diagnoses of Irritable […]
“The pride and the love for the culture..” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Lea Toshiye Beaumont the question “What about Jamaica or Jamaican makes you smile?” “The pride and the love for the culture that I see in Jamaican’s eyes, their smiles, their music, and their movement makes me smile. ” The “Smile Jamaica” series is […]
Conversation with Canadian Reggae Artist, Lucas DiPasquale

Canadian Reggae Artist, Lucas DiPasquale began playing guitar at 8 years old, and after a few years, he started singing and recording covers which he uploaded to YouTube and Facebook for friends. It was his 2014 Popcaan mash-up that changed everything. After the dancehall artist shared the acoustic cover on his Twitter page, the video gained […]
Youth of Surfing to Take Over Oceanside, CA October 11-18, 2015

Taking place from October 11-18, the 2015 VISSLA International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championship will unleash the world’s best Under-18 surfers in Oceanside, CA to compete in the name of their nation. Since the first ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in 1980 launched the career of Tom Curren, this event has been recognized […]