South Philadelphia Restaurant Helps Jamaicans Seeking Asylum
Francis Cratil-Cretarola, the grandchild of Italian immigrants, and Catherine Lee, the child of Chinese immigrants, are the co-owners of Le Virtù, a famed South Philadelphia restaurant, and they have advocated for the rights of immigrants and for immigration reform for a long time. They are moved to do so because of their own family histories […]
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett to Receive Africa Travel and Tourism Award
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been recognized by the African travel and tourism industry for his exemplary work and contribution to the growth of the sector in Africa and in the Diaspora. ATQ News and Akwaaba African Travel Market have selected Minister Bartlett as one of the Africa Top 100 Tourism Personalities […]
“Our Children Really Need More Books About Portraying Characters That Look Like Them” – Author and Performer Nadia L. Hohn, B.A. (Hon.), B.Ed., M.Ed.
Nadia L. Hohn, B.A. (Hon.), B.Ed., M.Ed. is a writer, educator, performer, and aspiring illustrator. The multilingual award-winning author of six books, including the recent A LIKKLE MISS LOU: How Jamaican Poet Louise Bennett Coverley Found Her Voice. Her 7th book, part of her Malaika… series, is due in 2020. She started a vegan blog in […]
Men, 14 Ways to Show Your Woman You Love Her
Can you remember what it was like the first few weeks of your relationship with your woman? The exciting times, the long hours spent talking, kissing and holding hands? You worked so hard to come up with creative ideas for dates and conversations, and you just couldn’t seem to get enough of her! It’s now […]
10 Jamaican Poetry Writers You Should Know
Jamaica has produced some of the most lyrical and dynamic poetry writers in the world. They’ve written of love, culture, and controversial topics that continue to resonate in today’s society. They share a legacy of brilliant prose that shines brightly as a spotlight on the human condition. Lorna Goodison The poet and university professor was […]
UK Stylist Magazine Names Its Top 8 Jamaican and Caribbean Restaurants
The Stylist magazine in the United Kingdom has selected its pick of the best eight Jamaican and Caribbean restaurants in London. The list is as follows and offers a choice of places to find excellent jerk chicken, cited as one of the favorite foods in the UK, along with many other Caribbean treats. The Rum […]
Jamaican Author Marlon James Nominated for US National Book Award for Fiction
Jamaican author Marlon James has been nominated for the highly coveted award, the 2019 National Book Award for Fiction. James was included on the long-list for the award for his novel “Black Leopard, Red Wolf/” The book is the first in a planned trilogy. James received the prestigious Booker Prize in 2014 for “A Brief […]
Second Cruise Ship to Call at Port Royal
In 2022, a second cruise ship is scheduled to call at Port Royal in Jamaica. The American cruise ship line Crystal Cruises, which is based in Los Angeles, California, has listed the port as one of the 2019 destinations it plans to explore in 83 countries during that year. Port Royal will be served by […]
Jamaicans Love For Clarks Shoes Acknowledged As New Desert Trek Is Released
The cultural importance of the shoes known as Clarks Originals in Jamaica has been acknowledged by Patta as it celebrates the history of the brand with the introduction of an exclusive collaboration with Clarks that focuses on the Desert Trek model. The cultural history of Clarks Originals is illustrated by the way the brand has […]
Jamaican Cricketer And West Indies Player Retires From The Game At 85
Legendary Jamaican fast bowler and West Indies pacer Cecil Wright, 85, has retired, completing a career that spanned 60 years. His retirement was announced by the Uppermill club, for which he played until his retirement, via its Facebook page on August 19, 2019. His final appearance was on September 7, 2019. Wright is said to […]