Marion Hall, Formerly “Lady Saw,” to Perform at White House
Jamaican dancehall artiste Marion Hall, who was previously known as “Lady Saw,” will perform at the United States White House on June 24, 2016, in connection with the third annual Caribbean & African International Leadership Conference. The conference is scheduled to run from June 19 to 24. Hall praised God for the chance to be […]
Teens in Cincinnati to Bring 1000s of Pairs of Shoes to Children in Jamaica
Three teenagers in Cincinnati, Ohio created a nonprofit called “Sole Bros Inc.” in 2015 for the purpose of handing out over 1,200 high-quality sneakers to Jamaican children. Kellen Newman, 14, Curtis Harrison, 13, and Spencer Boyd, 13, call themselves “sneaker-heads” and were inspired to start their project by a story told to them by Spencer’s […]
The Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Task Force to Award $130,000 in Prizes for Champion Organic Farmers at Denbigh
Farmers in Jamaica are called to compete in the first Champion Organic/Sustainable Farmer Competition at the 64th Annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industry and Food Show in July 2016 with prizes totaling $130,000 JMD. The Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Task Force (JDAT) is sponsoring the first Champion Organic/Sustainable Farmer Competition at Denbigh in partnership with JAS, the Jamaica […]
VP Records Releases the Annual Soundtrack to the Summer Reggae Gold 2016 out July 22
For over two decades, the popular VP Records’ series consistently delivers the year’s more influential hits and showcases musical trends in reggae and dancehall. Available July 22, Reggae Gold 2016 maintains its heralded reputation and also features a bonus DJ mix disc by Chromatic Sound, “the taste of Jamaican youth” (The Fader). Jamaican music comes […]
Day 173 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take Advantage of a Mineral Bath in Kingston
Enjoy a mineral bath at one of the oldest public facilities in Kingston. A quiet facility that is found on the eastern boundary of the city, it offers options perfect for individuals and groups. The beautiful lawns provide an excellent picnic location, and the springs attract visitors from all over the world who come to […]
