Jamaican Appointed Vice-Chair of Democratic Party in Florida
Jamaican Rev. Dr. Karen Green, a humanitarian ambassador-at-large for the United Nations, has been appointed to serve as one of four vice-chairs of the Florida Democratic Party. She has previously served as the Party’s chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Green was appointed vice-chair by Manny Diaz, the chair of the Florida Democratic Party. […]
What’s it like being a Jamaican living in Argentina?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in Argentina? On our “Jamaicans to the World” Facebook Live show, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy spoke with André Sinclair. He is a Jamaican who lives in Argentina. Xavier: What is it like being a Jamaican in Argentina? Hi, I’m Xavier Murphy, the founder of […]
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2021 To Raise Funds For Industry Workers
Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival organizers have added a charity component to this year’s festival and will be seeking to raise funds for industry professionals impacted by the pandemic. With this year’s event being free of charge, music lovers tuning in to watch the performances are being encouraged to contribute to the fund via www.jamaicajazzandblues.com. […]
YK Osiris Vacations in Jamaica
The American singer and rapper YK Osiris traveled to Jamaica for a vacation. His Instagram account features several photographs showing him have a great time at a Sandals resort. Including among his postings are videos of the young artist singing along to “No Letting Go” by Wayne Wonder and parts of “Baby Girl” by Jahvinci. […]
Controversy as Kanye West Given Marcus Garvey Award
Kanye West, an American rapper, is the recipient of the Marcus Garvey Award for Global Contributions to Humanity. It was presented at the 39th Annual Chicago Music Awards on February 28, 2021, an event that honors the best entertainers in Chicago under the tag “Bringing Nations Together Through Music and Culture.” According to Steven Golding, […]
India Donates COVID-19 Vaccines to Jamaica
India plans to send a donation of medicines and supplies to help Jamaica handle its response to COVID-19. The donation is estimated to have a value of US$100,000 and includes COVID-19 vaccines. According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Jamaica expects to get 50,000 does of the vaccines from India. India’s High Commissioner to […]
Trinidad-Born Actor Winston Duke in Talks to Play Marcus Garvey in Upcoming Amazon Studios Movie
Winston Duke, who was born in Trinidad, will star as Jamaican national hero and human rights activist Marcus Garvey in a film entitled “Marked Man” from Amazon Studios. He has appeared in the films “Black Panther,” “Us,” and “Nine Days.” Actors Jesse Williams and DeWanda Wise are in discussions about starring in the film along […]
Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival is Back – March 4-6, 2021
Bringing back the magic. On March 4-6 2021, the Jamaica jazz and blues festival will return to the local scene. The event will be held online and despite Covid-19 the virtual reach is expected to include fans from home and abroad. The jazz and blues festival was first held in 1996 and has showcased over […]
They Thought They Hurt Her By Saying “Teck dat dutty bumpyhead gyal off di TV”
The year was 1996. I was hosting a TV programme and viewers thought were hurting me (silly them), by saying things like “Teck dat dutty bumpyhead gyal off di TV / tek dat rasta looking gyal off di TV/ If my maid came to work looking like you I would send her home / you […]
Virtual Palm Beach Book festival returns in 2021
On March 19 and 20, 2021 the Palm Beach Book Festival will take place as a virtual festival. The Jamaican diaspora is welcomed and expected to participate in high numbers. The greater Palm Beach county ,Florida has a large immigrant population of which Jamaicans are represented. Founder and Creative Director Lois Cahall recently gave us […]