Jamaican Graphic Designers Can Win Prize Money For Magazine Cover For Carifta Games Programme
Graphic designers will get a chance to participate in Carifta 49. As is customary, the Games has a commemorative programme. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) thought it would be interesting to have designers vie for prize money and tokens to offer expertise to the Games 49th staging. The Games are scheduled for April 16 – 18 at […]
Statement From the Morgan Heritage on the Passing of Their Dad Honorable Bishop Ras Denroy Morgan
Honourable Bishop Ras Denroy Morgan, affectionately known to the world as a musical prodigy, a pioneer and a musical perfectionist who paved the way for Reggae on the international stage has passed away. Born in May Pen Clarendon May 15th, 1945, Ras Denroy Morgan was a trailblazing musician who migrated to America in 1965. Several […]
Jamaican-Born Explorer Featured in Will Smith Series “Welcome to Earth”
Oscar-nominated actor Will Smith is hosting a six-part series from Disney+ and National Geographic called “Welcome to Earth.” The series focuses on some of the least-known areas of Planet Earth, and one of the modern-day explorers featured in the series is Jamaican-born Dwayne Fields. The episodes are currently available for streaming on Disney+. Fields appears […]
The ‘Crownin’ of Jamaican Dancehall Veteran, Brigadier Jerry – March 12th, 2022
On March 12th veteran entertainer Brigadier Jerry is set to become the second recipient of Irish and Chin Inc’s much-coveted ‘Crownin’. The prestigious conferment is bestowed on Reggae/Dancehall and Sound System icons, whose musical originality create indelible cultural shifts in the industry. In 2019 the debut awardee was Daddy U-Roy known as the ‘God Father’ […]
Popular Kids Show Arthur, Which Features A Theme Song By Ziggy Marley, Airs Finale Episode
The popular and long-running children’s program “Arthur,” which aired on PBS for 25 seasons, broadcasted its final episode in which the futures of its characters are explored and the voice featured in its theme song was revealed to be that of Grammy-winning Jamaican reggae musician Ziggy Marley. Although Marley’s voice is highly recognizable, “Arthur” fans […]
Jamaican Race Car Driver Sara Misir Will Compete as One of Top 15 Formula Woman Finalist
Sara Misir, the first woman from the Caribbean to qualify for a Formula One competition in the United Kingdom, became one of the top 15 Formula Woman finalists when her four-woman team took first place in the 100-minute endurance race on March 3, 2022, in the UK. Racing at the PF International Kart Circuit, Misir […]
Two Jamaican Restaurants Featured on List of Top 9 Restaurants to Try in Las Vegas
At one time, the Black-owned restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada, could be found chiefly in the city’s historic Westside area, and the practice of redlining in the real estate industry represented an obstacle to the expansion of these businesses beyond what was called “The Black Strip.” Those that succeeded generally focused on Black Southern cuisine […]
Jamaica-American Susan Collins Named President of Boston Fed
University of Michigan economist and administrator Susan M. Collins has been selected to be the new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. She will replace Eric S. Rosengren, who retired in 2021, and succeed the acting president Kenneth Montgomery. When she starts in her new role on July 1, 2022, she will add […]
3 Ways to Achieve Your Health & Wellness Goals
Are you struggling with your health & wellness goals? Here are 3 ways to achieve them. Start Small Starting small is one of the proven ways to accomplish any goal. Most people believe in setting goals that are big and lofty, like “I want to lose 20 pounds in 1 month.” These goals can be attained but […]
Jamaican Kimeila Campbell, 14, Launches YNTY Magazine in USA
Fourteen-year-old Jamaican Kimeila Campbell, the founder and CEO of YNTY Magazine, launched her exclusive, limited edition on January 23, 2022. YNTY, which stands for “You’re Never Too Young,” scheduled its launch as part of Campbell’s 14th birthday celebration at the Glitz Elite Event Studio in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Campbell is the first kidpreneur to […]