Alia Atkinson Wins Performance of the Week Award After Tying World Record
Swimming World has named Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson “Swimmer of the Week” for an impressive and history-making accomplishment. Atkinson managed to do something that is difficult enough to do once, let alone twice, but at the first 2016 FINA World Cup Circuit competition in Paris, France, she tied the world record time in the 100-meter […]
Chef Noel Cunningham Salmon Sandwich with Avocado Spread
“This salmon sandwich is very easy to make and a great, light burger for the summer. You may probably never make salmon any other way again. Not only is it quite suitable for summer but it’s also a healthy treat.” – Chef Noel Cunningham, Cuisine by Noel Ingredients 1 lb salmon fillet, Salt and pepper […]
VIDEO: Harvard University Offers Class in Jamaican Patois
Harvard University is offering a class in Jamaican Patois this fall. The class is offered through the university’s African and African-American Studies Department. It is taught by Genesee Johnson and is an individualized study of the language at the elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. The emphasis of the class is on literacy. It is offered […]
Musician Turned Solo Artist I-Taweh Pays Homage to The Rastaman On New Single
Musician turned solo artist I-Taweh drops the first single off his upcoming album entitled, Judgement. Born and raised in Prickly Pole St. Ann I-Taweh’s talent bloomed from the solid roots foundation of live performance. He comes in with his own set of originals, not sung on popular rhythms, not created with the current trends, but […]
Day 250 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Best Thing on the Island: Fresh Fruit
One of the simple pleasures of Jamaica food is its freshness, and that goes double for fruit. There are any number of exotic Jamaican fruits to attract your taste buds, including the ripe paw-paw, a sweetsop, a star anise, or a guinep. If you’re a little less adventurous about your foods, don’t worry. The availability […]
The Famed ‘World Clash’ Gets a New Look
Staying true to their commitment of presenting the unique Jamaican art form of sound clash (intense sound system/DJ competition incorporating music, speech and stage presence) to the masses, promoters Irish and Chin are giving their renowned event World Clash a new look. Dubbed the “World Series” or big league of sound clashes, World Clash will […]