Jamaican Doctor Receives Fellowship to University in Israel

Jamaican Doctor, Peter Nelson

Dr. Peter Nelson, 25, received one of five post-doctoral fellowships at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Nelson was selected from 280 applicants from around the world. Dr. Nelson, who is a native of St. Thomas, has already attained a Bachelor of Science degree, an Mph and a PhD in chemistry from the University of […]

Grand Gala Goes Avant-Garde!

Young fashion designers from across the island are being encouraged to submit their larger-than-life designs to be a part of the high-fashion show to be held at the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on Independence Day, August 6. Organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) an agency of the Ministry of Culture, […]

“Welcome home!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Arthur Ellis “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?”  – Photo by X. Murphy “When I return to Jamaica and the custom agents look at my passport and say “welcome home.””  The “Smile Jamaica” series is […]

Famed U.S Based Producer/DJ Sultan Teams Up with Dancehall Star Elephant Man

From playing the hits to producing the hits, renowned DJs such as Major Lazer, David Guetta, Daft Punk, Diplo and DJ Sultan among others have translated their keen ear for music and first hand knowledge of what makes their crowd move to deliver hit music. Playing to worldwide audiences, DJ-Songwriter-Producer DJ Sultan’s mission is to […]

Impressive Lineup of Stars shone at Groovin In The Park 2016

Groovin' In The Park by Doreen Smith

Another beautiful Sunday afternoon in Roy Wilkins Park saw thousands ‘Groovin In The Park’ on Sunday June 26 to the sounds of roots, rock, reggae, rocksteady, r&b, and ska.  The hot sun ray did not deter the patrons from enjoying the show.  Although I missed out on seeing two of my favorite performers Tessanne Chin […]