Jamaican 54th Independence Gala New York – Recap & Photos
Gathered under the warm lights of the Grand Hyatt hotel ballroom in New York City on Saturday evening, August 13, 2016, were those who came out in a Jamaican 54th Independence celebratory mood at the annual gala under the patronage of Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the Honorable E. Courtenay Rattray. The room was […]
Richard Branson Buys Green Energy Firm in Jamaica
Sir Richard Branson solidified his commitment to pushing for green energy in the Caribbean region with the acquisition of Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Jamaica Wind Limited. The buy was announced at the commissioning of the firm’s wind farm project near Kingston, which at 36 megawatts is the largest private-sector green energy project on the island. […]
The “N” Word – I am a Caucasian Mother of a beautiful Black Son
It’s happened! At only four years old! To my Little Prince! I was naive. I thought it would be years from now. I imagined a sore “knuckled” teenager and a villainous kid with a black eye. Today my Little Prince was called a “crazy ni$$er”. Today while at the park. A place where primary colors […]
“Daddy!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because Daddy.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like […]
Don’t Cheat Your Way To A Profession – We all cannot “have it our way”
Do students pursuing a degree, feel the need to cheat in order to obtain a degree or get ahead professionally? What about persons seeking a degree directly geared toward a profession, such as nursing, public health, social work, or medicine? In my experience, persons that subscribe to the “everybody does it” mentality, not only do they themselves […]
Jamaica Wins Most Medals Per Capita At Rio 2016 Olympics Beating The USA 11 To 1.2 Ratio
USA 121 and JAMAICA 11 MEDALS. Although I am bogged down in the midst of our 35th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), which is just around the corner, October 2nd at Coral Springs center for the Arts in Florida, I am compelled to take a moment to draw attention about an aspect of […]
5 Things Olivia Pope Would Do if She Represented Usain Bolt
Our beloved champion, Usain Bolt, has been getting some negative press in the past 48 hrs. One would ask themselves, who’s handling his Crisis Management Department? While the headlines were rolling in and the pictures started to turn into memes, I thought to myself, what would Olivia Pope do in this situations. In an instant, […]
Five Steez keeps it ‘True School’
Independent Hip Hop artist Five Steez has released True School, his fourth track this summer, from his new EP, HeatRockz. Over an eerie sample expertly chopped by producer Mordecai, he dances in between the upbeat drums, delivering multiple punches, and pledging allegiance to ‘true school rules’. “That’s the code we live by,” says Five Steez. […]
Sandals Whitehouse Inspiring Young Poets
Sandals Whitehouse recently brought the curtains down on its second annual Poetry and Presentation Camp with what can only be described as a heart-warming poetic journey into the mind of a child. The ‘journey’; a poetry showcase and competition – culminating six exciting days of learning, creating and expressing – featured 22 aspiring young poets […]
Day 237 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Jumping for Joy over the Jamaican Patty
So many patties, so little time! The Jamaican patty comes in as many types as people, so it isn’t hard to find a favorite filling. Often sold at vendor stands throughout the island and in restaurants that cater to tourists, the very best patties are homemade. Typically, a Jamaican patty uses some kind of ground […]
