Jamaican Filmmaker Wins International Award of Recognition

The Impact DOCS Awards Competition has honored Sasha-Gay Lewis, a Jamaican filmmaker, with an Award of Recognition. Documentaries from 30 nations were submitted for the award. Lewis received the award for the documentary “The Incursion,” which focuses on the Jamaican government’s raid on Tivoli Gardens in 2010. The film tells the story of the raid […]

Book Review: Magnus the Mongoose Meets New Friends

Synopsis Magnus the Mongoose Meets New Friends is the first title in this Jamaican book series. It is a vibrantly illustrated, wonderfully told story about the first meeting of the SMARTs and Magnus, who lives in the bushes neighboring The Sunny Square School. Magnus appears during break time with Patch the Donkey to take Shelly, […]

Photo Highlights: Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) Independence Ball 2017

The Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA)  Independence Ball was held on Saturday, August 12 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel (165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta).  Thirteen scholarships were awarded to college-bound students living in metro Atlanta and Jamaica. Her Excellency Audrey Marks, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, delivered the keynote address. Also in attendance was the Honorable […]

Fake News Story Says Usain Bolt Donating $150 Million to Victims of Hurricane Harvey

A fake news story is making the rounds of social media, stating that Jamaica’s recently retired, eight-time Olympic gold medal winner Usain Bolt is donating $150 million to those victimized by Hurricane Harvey. The fake news article is illustrated with a close-up photo of Bolt accompanied by the following text: “Breaking News: Usain Bolt donates […]

Nicky B returns strong with International Record deal

Popular Jamaican singer Nicky B has returned to the recording scene with a strong international backing, a trending single and corresponding video. The artiste recently released a track called ‘Hotter Than You’ through Next Plateau and Universal Republic. Nicky B, who now goes by the moniker Nick Bennett, took some time away from his personal […]