Food Network TV Chopped Champion: Jamaican Chef Andre Fowles Named the Winner
Jamaican-born chef Andre Fowles took the top spot on the popular television Food Network cooking series “Chopped.” Originally from Kingston, Fowles is currently the sous-chef at Miss Lily’s Jamaican restaurant in New York. Before joining Miss Lily’s staff, he worked for two years a chef de partie with Martin Maginley, the award-winning chef at Round […]
Ishawna Takes Home Fashion Icon and Young Hot and Hype Youth View Award
Dancehall trendsetter Ishawna has walked away with two coveted awards in the 2016 staging of the Youth View Awards held last Saturday night at the National Indoor Sports Centre. The Downsound records signed act was nominated in four categories; Fashion Icon – Female, Favorite Local Female Artist, Young Hot & Hype Female and Favorite Musical […]
JCDC searches for 2016 Festival Queen
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is currently on an island-wide hunt for empowered women that fit the criteria of intelligent, culturally-aware and poised and are in turn seeking a platform to make their contributions to nation building. An agency of the Ministry of Youth & Culture, the JCDC continues its island-wide search for entrants […]
Child-on-Child Sexual Abuse to be Discussed as Part of Symposium to Address Child Abuse Prevention this Saturday, February 27th, 2016, Florida
The community is invited to participate in the PROTECT THEM Symposium, Saturday February 27th from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Church of God New Life Worship Center, 7680 Pembroke Road Miramar, FL 33023. The Symposium is part of The NUH GUH DEH Diaspora Campaign; an initiative to ensure a cohesive effort in combating child sex […]
Album Review – Assassin: Theory of Reggaetivity
In the absence of artists like Buju Banton and Terror Fabulous, Reggae music has been left with a vacuum in regards to the rough voiced sound of the streets backed by culturally conscious lyrics and the distinct drum and bass heavy, low temple rumble that only real reggae provides. In recent years, Busy Signal touched […]
“Jamaicans’ sense of humor!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Renee Rattray “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “Jamaicans’ sense of humor and infectious love for life and generosity of spirit.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone […]
Day 55 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Visit River Bumpkin Farm
Located in Trelawny, this farm is a little off the beaten path but it offers excellent opportunities for biking, hiking, kayaking and tubing along the Martha Brae River. Bike routes pass historic ruins in the forest, and when you’ve finished your athletic activities, reward yourself with the famous Bumpkin Pumpkin soup that is made from […]