Jamaican Serving as Airman in US Military Lauded by Superiors

Jamaican Serving as Airman in US Military Lauded by Superiors

Airman Alfred Grannell, who is a native of Portmore, decided to take advantage of an opportunity to live with his father in New York. He left his fiancée and family in Jamaica and moved to Brooklyn, New York, contacted a military recruiter, and started the process of enlisting in the Air Force. He traveled to […]

Our Stories: My Grandmother taught me how to love- Anthony Malvo

In this installment of Our Stories, reggae artiste Anthony Malvo shares love lessons from his grandmother….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 […]

Simple Jamaican Jerk Ribs Recipe

Jamaican Jerk Ribs Recipe

You are going to love Jamaican Jerk Pork Ribs. They are a fantastic alternative to BBQ ribs and very easy to make. If you are not familiar with the Jerk style of cooking it is a process of slowly grilling meats, seafood and even vegetable over a grill. The origins of jerk style of cooking […]

Tuff Gong Relaunches Vinyl Record Manufacturing Services

Jamaica Vinyl Factory will start pressing records again photo by Mink Mingle

The last vinyl recording factory in Jamaica, Tuff Gong International, is relaunching its manufacturing services in partnership with Sunpress Vinyl, a United States company. Tuff Gong in located in Kingston and plans to begin renovations leading to a re-opening in the spring of 2017. Until it opens, order processing will be performed by Sunpress, a […]

Finn Partners Welcomes New Consul General to New York

Gail L. Moaney, APR, Founding Managing Partner of Finn Partners, public relations agency of record for the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) greets Jamaica’s Consul General to New York Trudy Deans following a lunch meeting in midtown Manhattan on Thursday, January 19. During the meeting, Moaney briefed the incoming Consul General on initiatives being undertaken by […]