Jamaican-British Swimmer, Michael Gunning, Breaks National 200-Meter Freestyle Record
Swimmer Michael Gunning, who lives in England and whose father is Jamaican, made his debut in international competition for Jamaica by breaking the national 200-meter freestyle record at the 17th FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Gunning had already set the national standard by clocking 1:50.71 seconds for the distance at the British Championships on […]
Jamaican Designer Matthew Harris Named One of 10 Vogue CFDA Fashion Fund Finalists.
Jamaica’s Matthew Harris, a jewelry designer whose works under the Mateo label, has been named one of the ten finalists for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. He is the first Jamaican-born designer to be included on the shortlist. Harris, who is from Montego Bay, said he was humbled and honored to be shortlisted and hopes to […]
7th Staging of Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival New York a Success
A massive 15,000 patrons from around New York, the tri-state area and beyond came out to Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, NY to enjoy the 7th staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival on July 23. Guests were treated to a full day of the “jerk experience” from a variety of vendors, a delightful culinary […]
Bay-C Launches New Kingdom Summer Tour
Popular Dancehall bass vocalist Bay-C has this summer kick started his second solo European stint called the ‘New Kingdom’ tour. His first post T.O.K tour in 2016 was a major success as he received positive feedback for his solo material, specifically his EP ‘Better Must Come’ which acted as a personal message for the artist. […]
DJ Nicholas successfully launches Audiologist Album
Christian artiste DJ Nicholas can sing additional praises as his prayers for a successful album launch and concert was definitely answered last Friday at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. The artiste, who officially launched his fourth studio album ‘The Audiologist’ at the LIVE performance event, saw a full house in attendance to worship and celebrate […]
KSA Big Stage Finals and Independence Street Dance to take over Half Way Tree, July 28, 2017, Kingston
The Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Office of JCDC, an Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport kicks off its Emancipation and Independence Celebrations with the Big Stage Parish Finals & Independence Street Dance on Friday, July 28 at the Mandela Park in Half Way Tree starting at 7:00 p.m. Twenty- Four […]
Andre Blake becomes the first Jamaican football player to win the Golden Glove Award
Jamaican Andre Blake was awarded the tournament Golden Glove Award for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Blake, who suffered an injury in the Gold Cup finals match, won the award for his outstanding performance as Jamaica’s goalkeeper in the tournament. The Gold Cup tournament concluded yesterday with the USA beating the Jamaica Reggae Boyz 2-1. The […]
Reggae Ambassadors Third World Release New Single “Eyes Are up on You” On July 28 Executive Produced by Damian Marley
Celebrating over 40 years in music, one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time Third World will drop their new single “Eyes Are Up On You” (out July 28, 2017) off their upcoming full-length album. The song and album are both produced by Damian Marley and will be released on Ghetto Youths International. […]
Jamaica Native Releases New Single “If I Should Love Again”
Earl Thompson is an ingenious songwriter, who utilizes his Jamaican roots as a form of inspiration. Originally from a district called Wood Hall in Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies, Thompson has been telling his own story ever since he could remember. While residing in Jamaica, Thompson partook in a great deal of schooling, where he furthered […]
