Audrey Marks Returns as Jamaican Ambassador to United States
According to Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, businesswoman Audrey Marks will be the new Ambassador to the United States and the Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States. Marks previously served as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the US from 2010 to 2012. Johnson Smith announced that Marks will take up her duties shortly […]
Vice Magazine Explores “Why Jamaicans and Reggae Artists Love Celine Dion”
Online magazine, Vice.com, explores Jamaicans love for Celine Dion in an article titled “The Reggae Community’s Heart Will Always Go On for Celine Dion“. ” The French-Canadian pop music star performed in a concert in Jamaica in 2012 that broke attendance records and the caused traffic congestion around the concert venue as fans expressed their enthusiasm […]
“Culture & Food!!!! ” – 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 for the culture and the food.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
7 Ways Miss Lou has Influenced Me
Who am I? I am Dr Sue (Susan Lycett Davis) most importantly, I am a daughter, auntie, cousin, friend…a child of God! Secondly, I am an educator, author, writer, poet, storyteller, speaker, community, and cultural activist. I am a human resources practitioner, having chosen this career path because of my passion for the welfare of […]
Sean Paul Signs with Island Records
Jamaican-born singer Sean Paul has made a multi-album, international recording deal with Island Records. He has spent the past two years as an independent artist, but is happy to join forces with the iconic Jamaican label. In addition to being familiar with the company from his younger years on the island, he said the firm […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Miss Lou is born
On September 7, 1919, Louis Bennett Coverley was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley, known as Miss Lou, OM, OJ, MBE, was a Jamaican folklorist, poet, writer, activist, and educator. She was committed to preserving the language of Jamaican patois, or creole, performing songs, stories and poetry readings in patois. Miss Lou was called […]
Day 251 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Make a Splash at Jewel Lagoon Water Park
Jewel Lagoon Water Park is a perfect spot for the entire family: kids can be kids, and adults can be kids again at this swimming and adventure park. There are activities for all ages, toddlers to teens, and the family raft ride is not to be missed. The water park is part of the all-inclusive […]
Sizlla Blazes a Musical Trail at His First New York Performance in 8 Years
If there were any doubts about Sizzla’s relevance and his ability to pull a large crowd in the NY market, those doubts were put to rest over the Labor Day weekend when he delivered a memorable performance at Roy Wilkins Park – his first tri-state area concert in over eight years. The DJ was one […]
D’Marsh Couture Goes Back to Basics for NYFW Spring 2017
Jamaican-born New York based designer Glenroy March will present his latest collection Classique D’Marsh on Tuesday, 13 at 5:00 pm at Coco Mat as part of New York Fashion Week Spring 2017. The new midtown location of Coco Mat, a high-end European mattress maker, will serve as the venue for D’Marsh Couture’s Spring 2017 runway […]
Billboard Producer Ricky Blaze Inks Deal with Island Records UK
Having worked with some of the biggest names in every genre of music such as Dancehall, Reggae, R&B and Hip Hop such, renowned multi-talented singer, songwriter and billboard charting producer Ricky Blaze has achieved many pinnacle of success in his career. His latest endeavor consist of a worldwide deal with Island Records / Universal republic […]