A Statue of Usain Bolt Will Be Erected in Trelawny by End of 2020
Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, reports that a statue of the nation’s legendary Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt will be ready for installation at his native parish of Trelawny by the end of 2020. She made the announcement at the historic William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church during National Heritage Week […]
Jamaican Dancer Kimiko Miller Featured in Netflix Series
The Jamaican dancer and choreographer Kimiko Miller, who is better known in the dancehall community as Kimiko Versatile, is one of the five dancers featured in the Netflix original documentary series “MOVE.” The series explores the dancers’ lives, and Miller’s story is told in Episode 3. In her introduction to the episode, Miller says it […]
Jamaican Book “Augustown” Being Adapted For Feature Film by Steve McQueen
The book “Augustown” by Jamaican author Kei Miller is being adapted for the big screen through the efforts of Steve McQueen and BBC Film, which will be the executive producers of the feature film from Potboiler Productions and Rathaus Films. Courttia Newland, the author and playwright who was the co-writer with McQueen on two Small […]
National Commercial Bank Jamaica Listed Among Safest Banks in the Caribbean for 2020
Global Finance magazine has listed National Commercial Bank Jamaica (NCB Jamaica Ltd.) as one of the safest banks in the Caribbean for 2020. The magazine issues an annual ranking of the World’s Safest Banks. The 2020 ranking – the magazine’s 29th – includes banks in 112 countries. National Commercial Bank has a long history, beginning […]
Cockpit Country Stakeholders Call For Thorough Eia Consultation Process For Mining Permits
In an open letter to the Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) signed by 15 civil groups and 71 individuals, the Cockpit Country Stakeholders Group (CCSG) is expressing concern about the conduct of virtual public consultations during the Covid-19 period. The letter points out that many Jamaicans, particularly in rural areas, do not have […]
Miami-Broward Carnival 2020 Was a Top-Notch Virtual Experience
For the past 35 years, the Miami-Broward Carnival showcased the lively and colorful spirit of the city’s vibrant Caribbean culture and community. But as a sign of the times, this year’s 2020 episode of the jubilant festivities was a virtual affair that took place from October 8 – 11th over the Columbus Day Holiday Weekend. […]
Jamaican Minister of Culture pays tribute to the late James Bond actor Sean Connery
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange has paid tribute to the late actor Sir Sean Connery, who is best known for his role as Agent 007 in the James Bond franchise. “I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family of Sir Sean and to his colleagues at Eon […]
Did You Know the First Black British Olympian Gold Medalist was born in Jamaica – Tessa Sanderson
Jamaica has produced some of the most accomplished athletes in the world, including Theresa Ione “Tessa” Sanderson. The javelin thrower was the first black British Olympian to win a gold medal and only the second track and field athlete to compete in six Olympic games. Sanderson represented Great Britain in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, […]
Adele Treats SNL Crew To Jamaican Food From Her Favorite Caribbean Restaurant
After the filming of her episode of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), Grammy-winning guest host Adele ordered lots of food from her favorite Jamaican restaurant, Negril Village in New York City. According to reports, following the completion of her duties as the show’s guest host, the singer went “all out” to provide “loads of food” for […]
Jamaican develops Mobile App to “edutain” about the island’s culture, history & people
Jamaican author and goal success coach Patrick Green, today announced the launch of a new puzzle app for Jamaicans all over the world. The app which complements his book “Jamaica – Culture, History & Achievements” is available for free on the Google Play Store for download and enjoyment. Crafted with only Jamaican related words, the […]