Augus’ Mawnin Market takes over Jamaica 55 Independence Village’
The Jamaica 55 Independence Village will open bright and early on Emancipation Day, Tuesday, August 1 to allow patrons from far and wide to experience “Curry come Uptown” with the annual Augus’ Mawnin Market. Opening at 6:00 am, the market will see reasonably-priced, fresh, produce on sale in the Independence Village at the National Stadium. […]
Caribbean Art Educator Appointed to Leadership Role at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Trinidadian born Art and Museum Educator Daniela Fifi has been appointed Vice President of Programs and Education at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum effective Monday July 10. In her new role, Ms Fifi will be responsible for creating and implementing annual and long range plans for the BCM and will shape the vision and strategy for […]
Canadian Jamaican Creates Caribbean-Themed Farm in Ontario
Garfield Keating, a Canadian Jamaican who lives in Preston, Cambridge, Ontario, has turned his Caribbean passion “to play in the soil” into a lush garden located in the middle of the city. Garfield’s garden produces callaloo, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, yellow beans, jalapenos, turnips, Swiss chard, romaine lettuce and strawberries. Just a few months […]
Romain Virgo amongst Headliners for Standing Ovation Concert
International Reggae Sweetheart, Romain Virgo, will be amongst the headliners for the Jamaica 55 Independence Festival Village opening show Standing Ovation on Saturday, July 29. A variety show featuring Jamaican excellence in the arts, Standing Ovation will feature signature and world-class works by leading Jamaican choreographers, composers, musicians, actors and dancers. Also headlining this outstanding […]
Parish Queens Battle for Karaoke Crown
As the 13 talented and culturally aware finalists of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition prepare for their final face-off on the Grand Coronation stage on August 1, they will face a smaller challenge on the Christar Villas Vibes Sports Bar stage, a battle of the Parishes, Karaoke style. The Parish Queens who are in […]
Jahmiel Applauded For His Career Elevating Performace at Reggae Sumfest
Entering the stage in full black, dancehall recording artist Jahmiel electrified the crowd with a solid performance. For the first time performing a full set since his breakthrough single ‘Gain the World’, people speculated on whether or not the young star could handle the big stage. Would Jahmiel be able to deliver on one of […]
Photo Highlights: Patoo Clicks and Connects
On Saturday July 22, 2017, The National Dance Theatre Company hosted Patoo Clicks and Connects benefit performance at the Little Theatre in Kingston, Jamaica. The event was designed to raise funds for the award of academic scholarships to deserving final year, creative arts high school students who are embarking on their tertiary journey. Patoo Clicks […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Donald Quarrie ends a Jamaican Olympics “drought”
On July 26th, 1976, Donald O’Riley Quarrie CD, won the 200m race at the Montreal in 20.22 seconds. Quarrie ended a 24 year long absence of Jamaicans on the Olympic podium to receive a gold medal. In the 200m race, Quarrie led the pack coming out of the turn, and held off all challenges to take […]
