Jamaican American Mayor elected to lead national US governing organization
The City of Miramar’s Mayor, Jamaican American, Wayne Messam was recently named National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) President-elect during the National League of Cities conference (November 16-19, 2016) held in Pittsburgh, PA. In this new capacity he will administer leadership to an organization that has more than 200 members who represent millions […]
Chef Noel Cunningham Steamed Fish with Okra
“Steamed fish is a real classic and favorite among almost all Jamaicans. This dish is tasty with a hint of spice and goes perfectly with fried bammy. You can add a variety of vegetables to it depending on what you have on hand. It’s perfect for any night of the week, even for lunch.” – […]
Negril Cliffs Named Among Top 5 Caribbean Spots for Adventure Travelers
Jamaica’s Negril Cliffs has been ranked among the top five adventure destinations in the Caribbean by Islands magazine. Visitors to the island can head to Rick’s Cafe to enjoy rum drinks at the bar, which hugs the famous limestone cliffs, and watch locals and tourists jump from the top of the cliffs into the sea […]
Day 327 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Ward Theatre, an Icon of Jamaican Culture
Built in 1912 as a gift from Colonel C. J. Ward to the citizens of Kingston, the Ward Theatre was described at its opening as “magnificent in appearance,” “spacious in proportions,” and “artistically finished.” Its first production was Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance.” It was staged by the Amateur Dramatic Club of Kingston. It was […]
Antigua’s Best To Hit The Stage With T&T’s Best Brass Band In 2017
Antigua will be represented in a big way come Carnival 2017 in Trinidad and Tobago- this as there’s confirmation today that one of the Soca music industry’s beautiful and talented female entertainers will join the ranks of the Roy Cape band ahead of Carnival 2017. Together with the band’s already accomplished entertainers, Blaxx and Ricardo […]
Secret Bay Awarded with World’s Best Boutique Hotel 2016 by World Boutique Hotel Awards
Secret Bay, an exclusive eco-luxury boutique resort located on the pristine, unadulterated island of Dominica, has been awarded the “World’s Best Boutique Hotel 2016” by the World Boutique Hotel Awards. The eight-villa hideaway was honored as being capable of transporting guests into “a novel world through the history of the location, its culture and its […]
Grammy To RAAAStafari – Queen Ifrica
With all due respect to the artists who performed snippets of what they would be delivering in January 2017, the focus for the night was definitely on Queen Ifrica, who delivered a jaw-dropping selection of songs from her new album Climb. Performing barefooted, as has become her custom, she teased her band members and joked […]
Rebel Salute Festival Launched in NY
Rebel Salute 2017 is the 23rd staging of the outdoor cultural extravaganza, the brainchild of international artist Patrick “Tony Rebel” Barrett. He revealed his vision for January 2017 at Milk River Bar & Lounge in Brooklyn and was more than ably assisted in delivering that message (in order of appearance) by the likes of Ras […]