Jamaican Republican Candidate, Errol Webber, Follows Trump’s Lead, Refuses to Concede Election Loss
Some Republican congressional candidates are following the lead of Donald Trump and refusing to concede their losses in the November 3, 2020, election. Among them is Jamaican-born Errol Webber, who ran to represent California’s 37th District in the United States Congress, but lost big to his Democratic rival, Karen Bass. Webber received only 13.8 percent […]
Jamaican Patois Words have now become Canadian and British Slang
Words, phrases and language have a way of finding new outlets around the world and Jamaican patois is no different. Many of the common words and expressions used in Jamaica are routinely being used as slang expressions in Canada and Britain, particularly among second-generation immigrants. The Greater Toronto Area has a large Jamaican contingent and […]
Koffee Makes Billboard Magazine “21 under 21” List for 2020
Jamaican reggae artist Koffee, whose given name is Mikayla Simpson, has been included on the “21 under 21” list compiled by Billboard magazine. Koffee won a historic Grammy in 2020 when she became the first female artist to win the award for Best Reggae Album in the 35-year history of the awards program, and also […]