On this day in Jamaican History: Romain Virgo was born
On January 24, 1990, Jamaican reggae singer Roman Virgo was born in Stepney in St. Ann, Jamaica. He specializes in lover’s rock reggae and is a past contestant in “Rising Star,” a local music competition. As a young boy in St. Ann, his role model was his cousin Bryan Art, an established musician and singer […]
Canadian-Jamaican Dr. Rosemary Moodie Appointed to Canada Senate
Dr. Rosemary Moodie, who was born in Jamaica, has been appointed to serve as a senator in the Canadian parliament in Ontario. A reception was held on January 16, 2019, hosted by High Commissioner Laurie Peters, to recognize the appointment of Dr. Moodie, a renown neonatologist and pediatrician, The High Commissioner noted that Dr. Moodie’s […]
“True professionalism and experience were on display” – Highlights From Rebel Salute 2019
The 26th staging of Rebel Salute was indeed a stellar one. The two-day festival saw the likes of Ken Boothe, Bob Andy, Jah Cure, Koffee, Wayne Wonder among other notable acts gracing the stage at its new venue, Richmond Estate, Priory, St. Ann. The festival which has assumed the title of purveyor of reggae music […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Busy Signal was born
On January 24, 1979, Jamaican reggae and dancehall musician, songwriter, deejay, and producer Reanno Devon Gordon (Glendale Goshia Gordon), who is better known by his stage name of Busy Signal, was born in St. Ann, Jamaica. He also lived in West and East Kingston such as Tivoli Gardens, Papine, and Spanish Town. He attended Brown’s […]