On this day in Jamaican History: Legendary Sound Engineer & Producer King Tubby Was Born
On January 28, 1941, Osbourne “King Tubby” Ruddock, legendary sound engineer, producer and a major influence on the development of the Dub style of music in the 1960s and 1970s, was born. In Kingston, Jamaica. He is credited with inventing the idea of the remix that later characterized the production of electronic music. With King […]
Review: “Maas Mat Comes to Town” – New Play by Basil Dawkins
Elder abuse is not something to laugh at, but in Basil Dawkins’ play Maas Mat Comes to Town, the painful subject is presented in an almost palatable manner. With an outstanding performance by Ruth HoShing, who portrays a wily mother slipping in and out of dementia. There are times however, when her cunning manipulation leaves […]
Jamaican-Born TV Producer, Sasha Mitchell-Fuller, Wins Two Emmys
Sasha Mitchell-Fuller, the segment producer for television’s “Dr. Oz Show,” won two 2018 Emmy Awards. Michell-Fuller was born at Andrews Memorial Hospital in St. Andrew, Jamaica to Joseph and Hortense Mitchell in 1981. The family moved to the United States in 1984. Her love of writing and entertainment began early and ultimately led her to […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Clement Seymour ‘Coxsone’ Dodd legendary record producer was born
On January 26, 1932, Clement Seymour ‘Coxsone’ Dodd, legendary record producer, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Dodd was a major force in the development of ska and reggae in the staring in the 1950s. It has been said he received his nickname of “Coxsone” during his school years In referent to his skills as a […]
Our Stories: I’m Very Strange and I like it DahNiel-Jae Harvey
Whether we want to admit it or not, many Jamaicans are guilty of attributing harsh labels to people who look, act or think differently than the masses. This is bullying and a clear manifestation of discriminatory cultural norms in the island that lead many to refer to a fat person as “fatty”, a person of […]
Jamaican Family to Be Featured on TV Show “Family Feud” in February 2019
A Jamaican family, the Browns, will represent their home country in an episode of the US television program “Family Feud” hosted by Steve Harvey to be aired in February 2019. According to team captain Sabrina K. Marshall, “My family and I were so proud to represent Jamaica when playing “Family Feud” with Steve Harvey. We […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Thom Bell songwriter of “‘La-La (Means I Love You)” fame was born in Jamaica
On January 25, 1943, songwriter, record producer, and music arranger Thomas Randolph Bell, better known as Thom Bell, was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Bell was the driving force behind the “Philadelphia sound,” R&B, soul, and pop music in the 1960s and 1970s. Bell’s songwriting credits include ‘La-La (Means I Love You)’ by The Delfonics (1968),‘Didn’t […]
California Governor Names Doctor with Jamaican Heritage as State’s First Surgeon-General
Pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, whose parents are Jamaican, has been appointed California’s first Surgeon-General by Governor Gavin Newsom. Commenting on the appointment, Governor Newsom stated that the new Surgeon-General will focus on fighting against the basic causes of serious health conditions, using her position to reach young families throughout California. The Surgeon-General’s salary will […]
Alia Atkinson Named National Sportswoman of the Year, Dacres Wins Men’s Title
Jamaican swimming sensation Alia Atkinson received the title of National Sportswoman of the Year at the RJR/Gleaner Sports Foundation ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on January 18,, 2019. IAAF Continental Cup and Commonwealth champion Frederick Dacres was named National Sportsman of the Year. This was the second consecutive year that Atkinson received the […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending January 25th, 2019
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES GRANGE SAYS GOVERNMENT TO CREATE ANTI-DOPING COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, announced the establishment of a National Anti-Doping Committee as part of the government’s effort to strengthen the country’s program to keep sports clean. The committee will be charged to ensure that Jamaica […]