A Conversation with Jamaican Filmmaker, Kurt Wright
We recently caught up with Jamaican filmmaker Kurt Wright as he was getting ready for the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. A graduate of The New York Institute of Technology in 2004, Kurt worked over the next decade to become one of Jamaica’s most sought after Assistant Directors and . After working on five feature length […]
9 Questions with Miss Jamaica World 2016, Ashlie White Barrett
We recently caught up with Miss Jamaica World 2016, Ashlie White Barrett who is in South Florida for the Grace Jerk Festival South Florida this month. Ashlie will represent Jamaica in the Miss World in Washington DC on December 18th, 2016. She is currently a student at the University of the West Indies where she […]
Our Stories: An Absentee Father Isn’t a Bad Person – Diego Di Steppa
For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, if the lens is focused on the inspirational stories of ordinary Jamaicans, you’d find a sharper, richer and truer […]
“The Food!!!” – 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 food!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Day 314 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Take a Trip in a Glass-Bottom Boat
When you get on board a glass-bottom boat in Jamaica you’ll see amazing underwater sites like coral reefs, bright tropical fish, and unique marine landscapes – without getting your feet wet! Watch marine animals just below the surface – the glass magnifies them for an even better view. See angel fish, bat fish, box fish, […]
RDX’s Successful European Tour Extended
Dancehall duo RDX, having been absent from the European tour circuit for the last two years, have now proven that their loyal European fans have missed their presence in the region. The duo originally set to spend four weeks on their ‘LOL’ Europe tour have had to extend the stint by at least two weeks […]
Jamaican-American Kamala Harris Wins U.S. Senate Seat
California’s two-term Attorney General Kamala Harris, who is of Jamaican descent, has defeated her opponent Loretta Sanchez in the race to represent California in the United States Senate. Harris and Sanchez were vying for the Democratic seat previously occupied by multi-term Senator Barbara Boxer. Emphasizing that “the stakes are high” throughout her campaign, Harris appealed […]
Top Acts Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, David Rodigan and More Billed for “Reeewind to Rocksteady” a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Rocksteady, November 26, 2016, New York
When it comes to the recognition of Jamaican music and culture, Caribbean entertainment specialists Irish and Chin continue to rise to the occasion. In their latest event, dubbed “Reeewind to Rocksteady,” the tastemakers will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rocksteady with renowned acts Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, David Rodigan and the Code Red band on […]