Jamaican-born Actor’s Adaptation of “The Hate Race” Memoir Staged in Australia

Australian Jamaican actor, Zahra Newman, performed a one-woman show in Melbourne, Australia, adapted from the award-winning memoir, “The Hate Race,” by Maxine Beneba Clarke. Most of the characters in the story are from the Caribbean, just like Newman. A story of childhood seen through “the lens of race” Newman has been closely involved with the […]
Gwendolyn Willie Celebrates 30 Years of Success with Jamaican Restaurant in Queens, New York

Jamaican Gwendolyn Willie has operated G’s Restaurant and Bakery in Queens, New York, for more than 30 years. The restaurant is known for its delicious and authentic Jamaican cuisine, and it represents the power and legacy of its owner’s dream and skill. Gwendolyn Willie, who is better known to her customers as “Miss G,” founded […]
12 Things to Know about Cindy Breakspeare

The Bob Marley biopic has prompted a growing interest in everything having to do with the Jamaican reggae legend, and that includes wanting to know more about Cindy Breakspeare, the mother of Marley’s son, Damian “Junior Gong” Marley. To satisfy moviegoers’’ curiosity, here are some things to know about one of Bob Marley’s romantic connections. […]
Top Caribbean Festivals in Canada to Enjoy in 2024

Canada stands as a vibrant melting pot of cultures. With a significant influence from the Caribbean, it is no surprise that some of the most celebrated festivals here resonate with the lively spirit of the islands. From Toronto to Coquitlam, Canadian cities come alive with the rhythmic beats and colourful parades of Caribbean festivals. These […]
Literary Festival To Be Hosted in Saint Mary, Jamaica in April 2024

A literary arts and creative writing festival is scheduled for Saturday April 27 2024 in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica. The idea is ‘to provide an opportunity for aspiring and accomplished writers, both adults and children, from home and abroad, in Jamaican creole or English, to share their creative work in an accessible setting for […]
Miss Lou’s Legacy Lives On With Encore Staging of Jamaican Pantomime “Ol Time Sinting Come Back Again” in Florida

In November 2023, in Lauderhill, Florida, the Louise Bennett-Coverley Heritage Council teamed up with the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center to put on an encore presentation of ‘Ol’ Time Sinting Come Back Again’—the hilarious Jamaican pantomime production that has been a timeless classic for over a decade. Prior to the encore staging of this magnificent production, there […]
Jamaica’s Five Most Influential Track and Field Couples

Pulse Sports has ranked the five most influential track and field couples in Jamaica. The ranking is based on popularity and affluence, and it includes Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett, Elaine Thompson-Herah and Derron Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and Jason Pryce, Veronica Campbell Brown and Omar Brown, and Asafa and Alyshia Powell. Usain Bolt and […]
Video of UK Football Star Singing Vybz Kartel Song Goes Viral

A TikTok video of the United Kingdom’s Chelsea and England star football player, Cole Palmer, has gone viral. The video shows the footballer singing and dancing to the hit song, “Clarks” by Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel. Palmer’s fans now post the video every time he scores a goal or turns in a good performance. […]
7 Things Your Jamaican Relatives Want You to Know When Packing Christmas Barrels

When the Christmas season nears, anticipation builds in Jamaica, not just for the festivities but for a special ritual. Families are setting aside funds and bracing for the freight fees that come with the cherished tradition of receiving barrels from ‘farrin’ (foreign/abroad). These barrels, symbols of love and connection, are eagerly awaited. They’re typically packed […]
Jamaican Jehovah Witnesses Host First International Conference in Patois

In July 2023, the first in-person, regional convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in history was conducted in the Jamaican Creole, also known as Jamaican Patois. Some 2,000 people attended the convention, eager to enjoy the “Exercise Patience” theme in their native language. Many Patois Speakers While the official language of Jamaica is English, most island residents […]