Jamaican/Caribbean Media
Jamaican/Caribbean Media is vibrant with the pirate mix that keeps the FCC hunting. Bussing tunes in the most unlikely places. WAVS 1170am and Mystic 1580 on am frequencies are the only official 24 Jamaican broadcast points. With News-Current affairs-Music and the latest from the diasporas pulsating, personalities such as John T, Ron Burke, Pat Montique, […]
Jamaican & Caribbean Organizations
Below is a partial list of some of the organizations present in the South Florida area. Be sure to check back as we add more organizations to this list. Jamaica Nursing Association of Florida; Inc Jamaica Teachers Association Jamaica Business Association of Florida inc – 305-255-3775 Caribbean Chamber of Commerce Jamaica United Relief Association – […]
Jamaican Events
Major events include Miami Carnival in October (Columbus weekend) ; Island in the Park sponsored by Air Jamaica at Bayfront Park, Downtown Miami; Miss Florida Caribbean pageant, Jamaican plays and performing arts groups which usually perform at Bailey Hall during holiday periods. Whether it’s Ashe, Papa San, Grace Thrillers or Beres Hammond, the place is […]
Life in South Florida
According to the last United States census report in 2000, Jamaicans were the largest immigrant population in the county of Broward. Jamaicans have arrived here in droves in the 1990’s. This being one of the fastest growing counties in the US, Miami -Ft Lauderdale has become the fastest growing base for exiled Jamaicans. The Jamaican […]
Where Jamaicans live
The South Florida region of the United States is home to the 2nd largest Jamaican population out side of Jamaica . The political turmoil in Jamaica in the 70’s resulted in a mass exodus of Jamaicans to Miami. What makes South Florida attractive to Jamaicans is: the year round climate is similar to Jamaica, a […]
Resources In London
BT – telephone directory service where people can get telephone numbers for people anywhere in England Up My Street – website where you enter the post code or town wherever you are in the UL and it brings up a list of businesses, taxi firms, restaurants etc all close to where you are Ocean Club […]
Where Jamaicans Eat
London boasts a huge amount of Jamaican restaurants, you can find one in most areas of the capital. They include Nyaam Food – Coldharbour Lane, Brixton. This is a long established take away restaurant, serving up all our favorites. Most meals priced at about £5. Soup at £3. Red Pepper’s Restaurant and Bar -123 Holloway […]
Media
There are no dedicated television stations for black culture in London, but most stations carry various programs relating to our culture. There are quite a few dedicated reggae station including Prestige FM 89.4, Station FM 89.8 (North-East London), POWERJAM 92.0 FM (South-East London), Klimax 92.9 FM, Vibes 93.8 FM, Bassline 97.9 FM. All are very […]
Entertainment in London – Clubs and Nightlife/Events
EventsThere are various events going on year round, the most notable would probably be Notting Hill Carnival, which is the largest street festival in Europe and takes place on the last Monday in August with entertainers, sound systems and floats. Clubs and NightlifeEnter one of the Jamaican clubs and no one could tell you that […]
Where Jamaicans live
Jamaicans exist in all areas of the capital and are increasing at a steady pace. Look out for the Jamaican flag on cars or the boxing gloves hung on the rearview mirror as you’re out and about, you will be pleasantly surprised! BrixtonThis must be the largest Jamaican community with England. You walk down the […]