In the 1980s, British Film about Jamaicans Banned in US for Being “Too Controversial” – Screened Recently in US
A British film released in 1980 entitled “Babylon,” which followed Jamaicans enjoying reggae music, parties, and sound systems in the United Kingdom, was given an “X” rating in London and banned in the United States as “too controversial.” At least, that was the official reason for the ban, but a consensus opinion noted that the […]
The Galleon Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Gala Gave High Praises and Awards for Community Service and Academic Achievement
The upscale Renaissance Hotel in Plantation, Florida recently hosted the 10th Anniversary Gala of the Galleon Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring accessibility of disadvantaged children to a good education. In that spirit, for the past decade the Foundation has not wavered in its pursuit to impact and improve the lives of […]
Jamaican-born Dale V.C. Holness becomes Mayor of Broward County – First Jamaican-American to serve as Mayor
The Broward County Commission unanimously voted for Vice Mayor Dale V.C. Holness (District 9) to serve as Mayor today at its reorganization meeting. Holness has served for the past year as Vice Mayor. The Broward County Charter stipulates that Commissioners, elected from single-member districts, vote annually in November for the position of Mayor and Vice […]
Artist Uses Skittles To Make Colorful Bob Marley Portrait
Artist Harold Claudio, 34, has created a portrait of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley using the popular candy Skittles. His Skittles’ portrait of Bob Marley is titled “Sweet Redemption” and is meant to convey a message of peace and unity, according to the artist. It is a “sweet, vibrant, colorful thing. So I will continue […]
Jamaican Holidays and Celebrations You Should Know
Many people enjoy the warmth and hospitality of Jamaica every year and a significant number of them arrive at times that coincide with the island’s traditional celebrations and holidays. Everyone loves a party and those that want to get into the true Jamaican spirit may want to plan their stay during one of these major […]
Did You Know, Two Jamaican Research Scientists Developed a Breakthrough Medication for the Treatment of the Eye Disease Glaucoma
In the 1990s, Jamaican research pioneers Dr. Albert Lockhart and Professor Manley West began the development of a substance they came to call Canasol, a marijuana-based medicine that works to reduce intraocular pressure without the adverse side-effects imposed by other treatments. This breakthrough drug was the first glaucoma medication in the Caribbean to be developed […]
Buju Banton’s Pop-Up Shop In Miami – Everything You Need To Know
The first “Everything BB” pop-up shop that will be open in Miami, Florida, from November 29 through December 1, 2019, will be one of three planned pop-ups from Buju Banton’s Gargamel Music operation. The shop will feature Banton’s official line of clothing. The first shop will launch at a temporary location in Wynwood Miami and […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending November 15th, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES SPAIN’S AMBASSADOR TO JAMAICA CITES NATION’S POTENTIAL “OPEN DOOR” TO EU According to Josep Bosch, Spain’s ambassador to Jamaica, his country could facilitate Jamaica’s “hub” into the European Union as a replacement for the United Kingdom once the Brexit program goes into operation. Bosch cited Spain’s long-time links to Jamaica […]
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Friends We Keep
As a child growing up, my mother would constantly remind me and my siblings to be careful of the company we keep. As youngsters, we were very aware of the influence that friends and acquaintances could have on the things we do primarily because we had seen how other kids had adopted bad habits and […]