Chef Noel Cunningham Jerk Marinade

Chef Noel Cunningham Jerk Marinade

“This jerk marinade can be made days in advance.” – Chef Noel Cunningham, Cuisine by Noel 6 whole scotch bonnet peppers Allspice (pimento) 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 medium onion, chopped 1 head garlic 1 tsp. grated nutmeg 2 Tbsp. chopped ginger 1/2  tsp. cinnamon powder 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 2 stalks scallion 1 sprig […]

Trench Town, Birth Place of Reggae, Popular Airbnb Destination in Jamaica

Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, revealed that most of the 1,200 beds offered by Airbnb, a popular online travel marketplace, in Jamaica are in Trench Town and other inner-city locations. Bartlett singled out Jammin Tours, a Trench Town tour operator, for providing an innovative and important tourist product in that community. Nora Blake, the […]

Jamaican-Born Woman Named First Black Editor-in-Chief of Emory Law Journal

Jamaican Janiel Myers named first black Emory Law Journal editor-in-chief

Janiel Myers has been chosen to fill the highest position at the Emory Law Journal (ELJ). The journal, which was founded in 1952 was the first sponsored by Emory University’s School of Law, and now Ms. Myers will be the first black editor-in-chief at the ELJ. The publication, which is the oldest at the university, […]

JCDC hunts for Foodies for 2017 Culinary Champs

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) is on the lookout for foodies, who wish to showcase their talents in the 2017 Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition. The competition which began accepting entries in September 2016, invites persons to compete in various categories including, Special Diets (Live Cooking), Fruit and Vegetable Carving, Sweet Treats, Mixology, Dutchie Dash […]

Culture Corner at Yardabraawd Art Gallery was a hit

“….Culture Corner was a hit for those in attendance, and as one guest puts it “Great event and I can only see it getting betterer and betterer…” The vision is to have a safe and comfortable space for persons of similar interests to lime and vibe on an evening, while enjoying refreshments, edifying entertainment and […]