Seven Must Haves in a Jamaican Home
Thirty years ago, there were certain items that were standard in Jamaican homes. This rose out of the limited brands available at that time. Today, Jamaicans have a range of products to choose from based on the flood of goods coming in from overseas. Still, there are ‘specialty items’ that have remained as staples. Let’s […]
5 Amazing Jamaican Patty Combos You Must Try
One of the most popular snack foods in the country, the Jamaican patty is a spicy meat stew baked inside a flaky golden crust. The original patty was baked using ground beef stew as the filling, flavoured with local herbs, spices and generous helpings of Scotch Bonnet pepper. These days, there is an array of […]
Team Jamaica Chefs Impresses at the Taste of the Caribbean 2017 in Miami
Jamaica’s culinary team participated last week in the 2017 Taste of the Caribbean competition in Miami, Florida, and succeeded in improving on the results it obtained in 2016. Jamaica’s delegation included representatives of the area spanning from Negril to Portland. Following its performance in 2016, the team worked to ensure that it made improvements in […]
Our Stories- I escaped my kidnapping – Birdz I
In this installment of Our Stories, recording Reggae artiste Birdz I shares how she escaped her kidnapping….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 […]
Stellar Reviews for Rdx’s First Single Shake Your Bam Bam from Level up Album
Dynamic Dancehall Duo, RDX, has released their first single from their 10th anniversary album ‘Level Up’ slated for release this August. The single ‘Shake Your Bam Bam’ is considered slower than many RDX tracks like ‘Jump’ or ‘Kotch’; but isn’t outside their wheel house as their Chrome Whine single released earlier this year was also […]
Protoje Live at the Highline Ballroom NYC
Protoje– Who Knew – Sending Love to his friends and foes! by Cathy Kleinhans Meeting Protoje – Oje Ken Ollivierre – for my first interview I could see in his demeanor and eyes a truly humble man who is not full of himself. Almost shy in answering questions which belie his presence on stage, Protoje […]
Photo Highlights from Taste of Jerk New York, The 2017 Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival Launch
Taste of Jerk the annual kickoff for the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York was held on Saturday, June 3rd, 2017, at the VP Records Retail Store in Jamaica Queens, New York. The event served as a way to notify the press of the various performers, food vendors, and entertainment that they can expect at […]