Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending May 3rd, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES NATIONAL SECURITY MINISTRY DISBANDS MOBILE RESERVE UNITE Jamaica’s Ministry of National Security has decided to disband the police Mobile Reserve unit, and Terrence Bent, head and senior superintendent, has been placed on leave in order to facilitate an investigation. The situation arose from a killing by three police of a […]
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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “The Problem is Me”
The prayer was simple but rather profound. Eight words that zeroed in on the problem: “Dear God: I have a problem. It’s me.” There is no doubt that in our Western culture we are more individualistic than in other cultures. Generally speaking, things are centered on ourselves – the things we like or don’t like, […]
Jamaican Actress Keturah Hamilton to Produce New Movie Lethalz
This summer, Keturah Hamilton undertakes her most challenging project since she became an actress 10 years ago. She co-stars in and is the executive producer for the movie Lethalz. Production on Lethalz is scheduled to start in August with Hamilton in the role of Samantha. Ikumi Yoshimatsu and Ally Teixeira are other main characters in the film […]
Teejax Malek Set to Release EP Celebrating Reggae’s 50th Anniversary
Earlier this year, Jamaica’s government announced plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of reggae’s birth. At the same time, singer Teejax Malek completed a tribute EP to some of the music’s most famous artists. The yet-titled mini set is due for release this year. On it, Teejax Malek covers “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley, “Get […]
7 Moments You Missed on the Love and Harmony Cruise 2019
The 6-day, 5-night Love and Harmony Cruise 2019 departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 13th. With one stop in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the cruise ended on April 18th in Georgetown, Grand Cayman. Jamaican artists Beres Hammond, Cocoa Tea, Barrington Levy, Romain Virgo, Johnny P, Tiger, and Admiral Bailey made the cruise a nonstop party. Destra, […]
Jamaican Corey Ballentine Drafted by NY Giants NFL Team
Jamaican Corey Ballentine received several college football scholarships. When accepting a scholarship from the Division II team, the Washburn Ichabods, he told his coaches that he wanted to join the NFL. He said it primarily as a joke. However, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, Ballentine, who was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, achieved his goal […]
Netflix Releases Film on Ganja featuring Bunny Wailer and Junior Gong Marley
Netflix has released a documentary on ganja called “The Grass Is Greener” that focuses on the links between ganja and pop culture. Featured in the film are reggae legend Bunny Wailer and Damian “Junior Gong” Marley, The 90-minute documentary was directed by Fab 5 Freddy and was released on 4/20/2019 to celebrate the legalization of […]
Ziggy Marley’s Vegan Cookbook Makes List of Top 5 Must-Reads
It can be difficult to find vegan recipes that offer the unique flavors of black cultures, but now there is a list of the top vegan cookbooks by black authors that highlight the need for diversity in these recipes and show that vegan cuisine can appeal to everyone. High on the list is the “Ziggy […]
Jamaican-Descent Comedian Michelle Buteau Makes Guest Appearance in Netflix Film
A new Netflix romantic comedy film called “Someone Great” was released on April 19, 2019, and it features the comedian Michelle Buteau, who is of Jamaican descent, in the role of “ Cynthia.” Her performance has been singled out as “hilarious” and “memorable” by critics. Promoted as a “feel-good” production, the film stars Gina Rodriguez, […]