Jamaican producer release “Best of Rootsman” “On De Parkway”
Jamaican producer Charley Simpson honored the legacy left by calypsonian Rootsman who died on Aug. 21 in Trinidad & Tobago by releasing “The Best of Rootsman” a CD which compiles 11 dance tracks that most identify the style and contribution of the legendary recording artist. “It was a rush to get his music out there […]
“I am what many want to be!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked Juliet at the New York Jerk Festival, “Why do you love being Jamaican?” – Photo by Jeana Lindo “I am what many want to be.” – Juliet The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would […]
Hilfiger Ready to “Get Up, Stand Up” for Bob Marley Inspired Fashion
The style of reggae legend Bob Marley has influenced a number of famous designers, including Miuccia Prada in 2005. Now Tommy Hilfiger is featuring Jamaica and Marley-inspired items in his Caribbean-themed show. For his Spring/Summer 2016 collection, Hilfiger displayed crocheted bucket hats in black, red, yellow and green, as well as sundresses and long mesh […]
Jamaican Dancehall Legend Super Cat Added to 2015 Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise
Jamaican dancehall icon Super Cat, known for hits like “Don Dada”, “Ghetto Red Hot” and “Dem No Worry We” with Heavy D, has been added to this year’s second annual Welcome To Jamrock Reggae Cruise. The music legend, who rose to stardom in the late 1980s and early 1990s, was one of the first dancehall […]
Breaking The Silence: Sexuality & Abuse in the Black Church – An Evening with Tonya Joy Bolton- Birmingham, UK, September 24th, 2015
Thursday 24th September 2015 Queen’s Foundation, Somerset Road, Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2QH 7.30-9.30pm Wakefield Room (7pm Arrival & Refreshments in the Dining Room) BREAKING THE SILENCE: SEXUALITY & ABUSE IN THE BLACK CHURCH: A major issue still facing the Christians today is sexuality, yet many black churches, like most religions through the ages, have urged […]
The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage Announce the Highly Anticipated “Strictly Roots” European Tour
On the heels of their successful North American tour, and historical Catch A Fire Tour with Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, and Tarrus Riley, the Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage is poised to cross the ocean seas for their highly anticipated “Strictly Roots” European Tour. On October 23rd, 2015 the legendary siblings will celebrate the […]
Author Marlon James First Jamaican on Short Life for Prestigious Booker Prize
“A Brief History of Seven Killings” by Jamaica’s Marlon James is a finalist for the highly respected and very lucrative Booker Prize. James is the first Jamaican writer to receive a nomination for this award. The Booker, which is given to authors working in the English language, provides a monetary award of $77,000. Central to […]
Caribbean Investment Summit Brings Much Needed Focus to the Region
Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from European investors for some of the Caribbean’s most promising projects was the aim of the Caribbean Investment Summit 2015 (CIS) hosted by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) last week. After a full day of presentations showcasing […]
St Andrew Parish Foundation stages 2nd Operatic Concert -Festum Sancti Andreae, October 3, 2015
The St Andrew Parish Foundation (SAPF) stages its second annual Gala Musical Evening, Festum Sancti Andreae, on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. on the lawns of King’s House. Canada-based Jamaican tenor, Paul Williamson, and Canadian soprano, Allison Arends, accompanied by Jamaica’s Roger N. Williams on piano, set the standard for this calendar event […]
Festival Queen Receives Governor General’s Award
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s Miss Jamaica Festival Queen 2015, Chereese Ricketts was among 14 persons who received the prestigious Governor General Achievement Award for Excellence for the county of Middlesex in a ceremony held at the Wembley Centre for Excellence in Hayes, Clarendon recently. In his remarks at the ceremony held on Thursday, August […]
