120 Police Officers in Jamaica to Begin Wearing Body Cameras
According to Jamaica’s National Security Minister Robert Montague, about 120 police officers in Jamaica will receive body cameras as part of a pilot program designed to increase accountability among security forces. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been given 120 body cameras by the United States Embassy in Kingston. The cameras will be provided to […]
VIDEO: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Featured in Nike Ad with Other Olympians
Nike’s “Unlimited Pursuit” advertising campaign uses as its inspiration individuals who “push their own limits” to motivate and “empower” the next generation of athletes. Also featuring a cover of “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi, Nike is taking advantage of “Black Girl Magic” by showing some of the top black female Olympic athletes like Jamaica’s […]
“My Family Is Jamaican!!!! ” – 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 being Jamaican?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love being Jamaican because my family is Jamaican.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
The Death of a Movement – You Go Home Drained And Not Sure What To Do…
Does anyone remember Occupy Wall Street and their fight against greedy corporations? Or the Tea Party and their fight against the bipartisanship that has kept our government stable for decades? Their issues are still prominent in the national discourse, but nowadays ‘movements’ in America aren’t what they used to be. When it comes to their […]
Day 248 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Pleasure of Plantains
Sure, you’ve seen plantains at the grocery store, but have you ever tried them? Learn about the pleasures of these big green bananas and their sweet and starchy features. Plantains must be cooked first, but once you’ve enjoyed a piping hot side dish of the fruit during a spicy Jamaican meal, you’ll understand what all […]
