Wah Gwaan: 5K Fundraiser in Miami To Celebrate Jamaican Independence

The Diamond Jubilee 5KGallop, a fundraiser to benefit schools in Jamaica, is set for Aug. 27 at Zoo Miami to celebrate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence and honor the “rich and vast contributions” of the Jamaican people to the way of life in South Florida. The celebratory fundraiser, taking place in the largest zoological garden in Florida, will […]

Buju Banton Release First Single For 2022

Grammy winner, multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping artist, and international reggae legend Buju Banton release his first single for 2022, titled Madda Badda, produced by J August. This new single, which is a mix of classic dancehall rhythm mixed with contemporary sounds, highlights the hardcore dancehall lyricism and flow that brought Buju Banton to prominence […]

Danielle Mayne is Jamaica Gospel Star 2022 


Danielle Mayne copped the prestigious title of Jamaica Gospel Star 2022 at the grand finale aired live on Saturday, July 30, 2022 on PBC Jamaica, Love TV and Mello TV and streamed live on the JCDC Facebook and YouTube pages. Twenty-five-year-old Mayne outshone nine other finalists in this year’s competition to win a single, a […]

Colors of Jamaica to Light Niagara Falls in Canada

Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Olivia Grange, announced earlier this year that the black, green, and gold colors of Jamaica will light Niagara Falls in Canada on August 6, 2022. The lighting will be part of Jamaica 60, the months-long celebration of the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s Independence, which will culminate with […]

Tessa Sanderson – Saluting 60 Jamaican Women

Tessa Sanderson, the shy young girl from Jamaica’s breadbasket parish – St. Elizabeth – became the first black British female Olympian and gold medal winner. Her sport of choice was the javelin. Her golden venue – the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, USA. Tessa’s journey to Olympic gold began in the 1960s at […]