Salute to ‘Daddy U-Roy’: The Originator’s Toasting Art-Form Spawned Dub Reggae and Dancehall—With Rap as Its Most Notable Offshoot

On February 17, 2021, the Jamaican music establishment lost a true giant in the industry.  Ewart Beckford, popularly known as ‘U-Roy’ or ‘Daddy U-Roy’ passed away at the age of 78 at the University of West Indies in Jamaica after a long spell of illness.   In the days following his death, there was a steady […]

Texas Woman Touts “Jamaican Remedy” for Regaining Senses of Taste and Smell after COVID-19

Sofia Medina, a woman in Houston, Texas, lost her senses of taste and smell after a bout of COVID-19. Willing to try anything to regain these senses, Medina discovered a recipe on Tik Tok that she insists restored most of her ability to taste, although had less of an impact on her sense of smell. […]

Jamaican-Born Actress, Zahra Newman, Makes Movie Debut in Australian Romantic Comedy

Zahra Newman, a Jamaican-born Australian actress who has appeared in numerous television and theater productions, is now making her debut on the big screen in the new Australian romantic comedy “Long Story Short.” The film, which was released on February 11, 2021, was written and directed by Josh Lawson. The story was inspired by Lawson’s […]

Jamaican Restaurant in Dallas Provided Meals to Snowstorm Victims

The Island Spot, a Jamaican restaurant in Dallas, Texas, provided meals to citizens in the city who had lost electrical power and access to water because of the historic snowstorm and freezing weather conditions, as well as the individuals working to get the power and water utilities back in service again. The restaurant provided the […]