Rihanna’s Latest Single Pays Homage to Richie Stephens’ 1998 Dancehall Riddim
The official lead single (“Work”) on Rihanna’s latest studio album “Anti” features Drake and honors the 1998 dancehall tune by Richie Stephens “Sail Away.” Stephens described his reaction to Rihanna’s interest in his melody as being “overjoyed.” Stephens took action at the request of Rihanna’s management to help in clearing the rights to the sample […]
VIDEO: Morgan Heritage Wins 2016 Grammy For Best Reggae Album
Today Morgan Heritage won the 2016 Grammy For Best Reggae Album with the album “Strictly Roots”. See their acceptance speech below. The list of nominees For Best Reggae Album included Barrington Levy, Jah Cure, Rocky Dawuni & Luciano. Morgan Heritage’s posted these 2 Instagram messages in response to their first Grammy : “Words are not […]
Toronto Black Film Festival to Screen Documentary about Jamaican Canadian Entrepreneur, Wes Hall
Samuel Lehner, 19, a first-year student at Ryerson University, will have his documentary featuring Jamaican Canadian entrepreneur Wes Hall included at the Toronto Black Film Festival at the Art Gallery of Ontario on February 13, 2016. The festival features 40 films from 20 nations and will show the world premiere of Lehner’s documentary “WES.” The […]
“Yuh body right eeeee!” – What’s the perfect body?
If I may quote the modern Jamaican poet known popularly as Aidonia, “Yuh body right eeeee!” In that single statement a mouthful is said and I’ll elaborate but before I do, be forewarned. You may not agree with my perspective here. That is alright with me. The ideology from which the opinions expressed here are […]
Day 46 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit Firefly House, Home of Noel Coward
Noel Coward, noted British playwright, made his home at this historic house. It got its name from the luminous insects that appear during the warm Jamaican evenings. It has been the chosen destination for many celebrities including Queen Elizabeth II, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, and Richard Burton. The house is maintained as it was during […]
I have a UK power of attorney and want to use it in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live in the UK and have a Residency and Property Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for both of my parents. They also live in the UK and have property and financial assets in Jamaica. Will my LPA be recognised in Jamaica? Roger Lindsay RESPONSE: Dear Roger Please be prepared to […]
#Blacklove & The City: Tennesha Wood Finds Love in a Hopeless Place
If you haven’t heard of the TV series #Blacklove on the FYI network yet, take our advice and grab some popcorn and a glass of something and prepare to be thoroughly moved by the experiences of positive Black women in search of love. This is not your average “reality” show. The premise is simple: There are five beautiful, […]
Sadiki Drops New Singles
Skinny Bwoy recording artist Sadiki has taken a quick break from writing and producing so that he can get back to his first love – singing. The artist has been quite busy writing tracks for artists such as Chezidek, Pam Hall, Twiggi, Siaosi, George Nooks and AJ Brown as well as co-producing and mixing the […]
Jamaica Sprint Factory Does It Again, Four Jamaicans Set Record in 4×200 at Armory Invitational
Four Jamaican born sprinters who live in the United States set a new national record in the 4×200-meter relay at the 2016 Armory Track and Field Invitational competition in New York. The Jamaicans ran the distance in one minute and 25.69 seconds, taking the victory over the second-place U.S., the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and […]
