“The Sunshine!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS

Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is the sunshine!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Jamaican-American Named Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Squad Captain

Jamaican-American Jodi Tulloch, an alumnus of Somerset Academy in South Florida, has been chosen team captain of the NFL Miami Dolphins cheerleader squad. Jodi was born in the United States to Jamaican parents but spent many summers and holidays on the island and learned about her parents” culture. In 2015, Jodi was selected to be […]
Architectural Digest Magazine Features Ralph Lauren’s Jamaican Villa

The fashion designer Ralph Lauren’s villa on Round Hill near Montego Bay has been featured in Architectural Digest. Lauren and his wife Ricky purchased the property two decades ago, and he describes it as “a place where you really love where you are.” Lauren, who has issued an illustrated book to celebrate the 40th anniversary […]
Day 304 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Pay Your Respects to Nanny of the Windward Maroons

The monument to Rt. Excellent Nanny of the Windward Maroons was installed in 1999. It was designed by Compass Workshop Ltd. A critical element of the theme of this Kingston monument is the sound that is created by its main vertical structure. The forms of the monument are given voice by the sound of the […]
Professor Trevor Munroe Will Deliver the 2016 Cin Lecture at Harlem’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Professor Trevor Munroe, who the Gleaner newspaper called “One of Jamaica’s most brilliant sons, will deliver the 12th Annual CIN Lecture at Harlem’s Schomburg Center For Research In Black Culture in New York, November 17, 2016. As envisioned by Mr. Stephen Hill, CEO of The Caribbean International Network (CIN), “The annual lecture attracts capacity audiences […]
Christopher Daley makes it to Semi Finals in International Comedy Competition

After announcing in September that he was selected as one of over 80 comedians worldwide competing in the Laugh Factory’s ‘Funniest Person in the World’ competition; Actor, TV and Radio personality, Christopher Johnny Daley, is now pleased to reveal that he has made it to the second round of the international comedy contest! With 89 […]
CAPAC Broward County Caribbean American Voters’ Guide

The Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens group in South Florida has provided a voters’ guide designed to help Caribbean-Americans in the region choose candidates who may promote their interests. The group also provides guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. The group says that it has watched news programs, read local and national newspapers, and attended town […]
CAPAC Miami-Dade County Caribbean American Voters’ Guide

The Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens (CAPAC) group in South Florida has provided a voters’ guide designed to help Caribbean-Americans in the region choose candidates who may promote their interests. The group also provides guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. The group says that it has watched news programs, read local and national newspapers, and attended […]
CAPAC Palm Beach County Caribbean American Voters’ Guide

The Caribbean American Politically Active Citizens (CAPAC) group in South Florida has provided a voters’ guide designed to help Caribbean-Americans in the region choose candidates who may promote their interests. The group also provides guidance on constitutional ballot amendments. The group says that it has watched news programs, read local and national newspapers, and attended […]