Photo Highlights – New York Ska Tribute to Saxophonist Roland Alphonso
One of Jamaica’s most popular and enduring art form known as Ska, beat its rhythm and dancing feet into Hank’s Saloon located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, New York on Friday, January 27, 2017. David Hillyard and the Rocksteady Seven, a ska band, paid tribute to the late, great saxophonist Roland Alphonso. A ska icon, Alphonso […]
How to Obtain an Unconditional Landing Permit for Jamaica
The Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta (JAMCHAM) is encouraging Jamaicans to look into obtaining an unconditional landing permit in order to avoid issues when visiting Jamaica for an extended period of time. Currently, if you arrive in Jamaica using a foreign passport, you will be admitted for a limited period of time and also […]
Regional Pathology Lab to Deliver State of the Art Diagnostic Services
The establishment of a regional pathology lab to serve the diagnostic needs of the southern region will soon be a reality through the public/private partnership between the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) and the Lions Club of Mandeville. The initial phase of the project is estimated to cost some $38 million and was launched on […]
Jamaica Beats The USA To Secure Gold in 4 X 200m Relay In New York
The Jamaica 4x200m women’s team that included Venice Baker, Yanique Ellington, Ladonna Richards and Shavine Hodges stopped the clock at 1 minute 37.80 seconds to secure the all important gold medal at the 17th annual Armory Track and Field Invitational in New York over the weekend. The winning black, green and gold team easily defeated […]
Skip Marley Signed to Island Records
Island Records is excited to announce the signing of Skip Marley, a reggae prodigy for a new generation. Skip’s debut single “Lions,” is an intense call to action that “shows people when we are strong and unified no evil can get us.” “We are so proud to have Skip Marley join the Island family,” said […]
JCDC Children’s Gospel Song Elimination Round Begins
The Jamaica Children’s Gospel Song Competition is moving into its elimination round, with four regional eliminations slated to be held across the island. The eliminations, which will take place over four consecutive Fridays begins this Friday, February 10. Organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) an Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment […]