Professionalising Sport in the Caribbean – improving on the History of Sport
The history of sport suggests it was built purely for entertainment. In the development of modern sport regardless of where it came from, the Industrial Revolution and mass production brought increased leisure which offered an opportunity for people to have more time to engage in playing or watching, and later gambling on spectator sports. These […]
Review: Maxi Priest and Morgan Heritage at the Broward Center for Performing Arts
Fresh off winning a Grammy, Morgan Heritage headlined the spring concert on Fort Lauderdale’s fashionable Las Olas Boulevard on April 2nd, 2016. The exclusive Broward Center for the Performing Arts was the venue for a night of roots rock reggae and positive vibes. The crowd was a wonderful mix of cultures and people of all […]
Photo Highlights from The Jamaica International Kite Festival & Family Fun Day 2016
The Jamaica International Kite Festival and Family Fun Day was held on Easter Monday March 28th at Shazz Entertainment Grounds in Richmond Priory St. Ann. The Festival featured 90’s style music, Gospel, Dancehall, reggae, a Kiddies Play Land, Kite Competitions, Dancing Competitions, a Bun Eating Contest, Johnkhanoo dancers and a Marching Band. Here are some photo […]
Did Hillary Clinton Mean to Hurt Us? Are #BLM protesters prosecuting her for a 20 year old statement?
Although I’m not a fan of their methods, I understand why Black Lives Matter protesters operate the way they do. Their demonstrations, loud, obnoxious and disruptive, are the ones that get noticed. Peaceful, quiet picketing on sidewalks may get a byline in the local paper, but a single black woman holding up a sign and […]
Day 101 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Calling All for Callaloo!
A traditional dish made throughout the Caribbean is callaloo, which originated in West Africa and differs slightly in each country. The callaloo prepared in Jamaica is generally made from a mix of amaranth with onions, scallions, and salt that is steamed. Similar to cooked spinach, a dish of callaloo should be part of any Jamaican […]
Jamaica College & St. George’s College share the 2016 Ziadie Cup; Alpha wins the Western Union All Girls Schools Alumnae Penalty Kick-off
On Saturday, April 2nd , 2016 , the Jamaica College Old Boys and the St. George’s College Old Boys played to a draw in 2 competitive games. Both teams will share claim to the 2016 Dennis Ziadie Cup. The Jamaica College over-45 team and the St. George’s College over-45 team played to a 1-1 draw […]
For Third Anniversary – Jamaican Women Of Florida, Stages Women’s Empowerment Conference And Scholarship Luncheon April 23rd, 2016
Following an overwhelming response, the Jamaican Women of Florida, Inc. (JWOF) will host the second annual Women’s Empowerment Conference & Scholarship Luncheon to celebrate its third anniversary on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The event will take place at the Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, in downtown Miami. Some 200 patrons are expected to participate […]