Jamaican Artist Brings Breach of Copyright Case Against Beyonce and Jay-Z

The Jamaican director, choreographer, author, actor and dancer, Dr L’Antoinette Stines, is suing superstar recording artists Beyonce and Jay-Z, alleging that they used her voice in “Black Effect,” a track included on their 2018 album “Everything Is Love,” without giving her proper credit or compensation. The case has implications for the rights of artists in […]

Jamaican Taekwondo Athlete Accepted at Princeton

Jamaican-born Brandon Sealy’s physical skills helped him emerge as the first Jamaican to win two consecutive gold medals at world taekwondo competitions. In 2020, his considerable academic skills are taking him to Princeton University. Sealy will begin his freshman year at Princeton in the fall of 2020. It marks the culmination of years of balancing […]

Jamaica has Reopened: 10 Things to Know Before Traveling

The COVID-19 pandemic closed national borders around the world, including in the Caribbean. Jamaica has reopened and has put in place a stringent set of regulations of which travelers should be aware. The nation is leading the way in implementing protocols to maintain the safety of guests in a post-pandemic environment. There are some precautions […]