Top 10 Jamaican Diaspora Stories For 2016
Jamaican interests throughout the world made their mark in 2016. A statue honoring Mary Seacole was erected in London to recognize her contributions to nursing. Kamala Harris was elected to represent California in the United States Senate. Aloun Ndombet Assamba, the outgoing High Commissioner of Jamaica in the United Kingdom, received high praise from constituents […]
Buju Banton May Get Early Release from Federal Prison
Reggae singer Buju Banton, who is currently serving a ten-year sentence for a 2009 drug trafficking charge at McRae Correctional Facility in Georgia, could have a new release date. Originally scheduled for release in 2019, Banton’s new date is December 8, 2018. The United States Justice Department announced in 2015 that it planned to release […]
Top 10 Jamaican Arts And Entertainment Stories For 2016
Jamaica’s always creative arts community saw several milestones in 2016. The year began with controversy about a British singer being named Reggae Artiste of the Year by Billboard magazine. The legendary Peter Tosh was honored with his own museum dedicated to exhibits of his life and work. The KingstOOn Film Festival showcased the animation talents […]
Our Stories: I’ll never forget that wicked lashing- Alkaline
In this installment of Our Stories, dancer Alkaline describes a brutal lashing that changed his life….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 […]
Top 10 Jamaican Sports Stories In 2016
Jamaica’s year in sports was marked by the spectacular performances and achievements of its athletes at the 2016 staging of the Olympic Games in Rio. Usain Bolt achieved a history-making “triple” gold medal win, while the other Jamaican Olympians turned in stellar performances as well. Calabar High School made history when it became the first […]
Top 10 Jamaican Business Stories For 2016
2016 was also an eventful year for the business community in Jamaica. History was made when all of the island’s cruise ship docks were full, and a large vessel had to put in at the Port of Kingston. Burwood Beach in Trelawny reopened after extensive renovations. An advanced air-traffic management system was put into place. […]
Watch & Vote For Your Favorite VP Records Video for a Chance to Win
Vote Below For Your Favorite VP Records Video Release for 2017 for a chance to win a free download. Watch the top 10 videos below and vote on your favorite video at the end of the page. The poll ends 1/8/2017. #1 Shenseea ft. Vybz Kartel- Loodi #2 Estelle – Love Like Ours ft. Tarrus […]
10 Top Jamaican News Stories for 2016
Jamaica saw another eventful year in 2016 with stories involving health threats, environmental issues and development, recognition of cultural heritage, the installation of a new Prime Minister, and commitment of funds to national security efforts, provision of land titles through the Land Administration and Management Program (LAMP), abandonment of the Goat Island project, a government […]
The Love & Harmony Cruise featuring Beres Hammond, Shabba, Dexta Daps, & More
On February 27th to March 3rd, Love & Harmony Caribbean Cruise will host performances from Reggae & Soca’s most world renowned artists. The four-day concert will occur during the round trip voyage from Miami, Florida to Ocho Rios, Jamaica on the Norwegian Pearl cruise liner. Love & Harmony Caribbean Cruise’s four-day concert is produced by […]