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The ‘Crownin’ of Jamaican Dancehall Veteran, Brigadier Jerry – March 12th, 2022

Brigadier Jerry

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

Arthur theme song by Ziggy Marley

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 […]

Two Jamaican Restaurants Featured on List of Top 9 Restaurants to Try in Las Vegas

Two Jamaican Restaurants Featured on List of Top 9 Restaurants to Try in Las Vegas - House of Dutch Pot

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

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

3 Ways to Achieve Your Health and 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 […]

Jamaica Diaspora Taskforces Transform Brain Drain to Brain Gain

Jamaica Diaspora Taskforces Transform Brain Drain to Brain Gain

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost nine years since I stood on the podium of the 5th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held in Montego Bay and announced my commitment to the education sector. I recall Professor Neville Ying asking me to wrap up the final sessions that afternoon. I promised to find a […]

Brunch & BruckOut ready to serve a sweet taste of the African Oasis

Brunch and BruckOut ready to serve a sweet taste of the African Oasis

Brunch and BruckOut, the brunch inclusive party scheduled for Sunday, March 6, noon to 6pm, at Vizcaya Park in Miramar is all set to dish out a delicious experience on the African Oasis. The team at JAG Inc., led by media personality Jody Ann Gray has been working diligently to ensure that the event delivers […]