Jamaican soap opera pilot “Savannah” created on a shoestring budget needs money to grow
There are not many indigenous productions on Jamaica’s two national television stations. Film-makers like Mykal Kushnie find it difficult to get funding for projects like Savannah, a romantic drama he began work on last year. It stars Donisha Prendergast, grand-daughter of reggae king Bob Marley, and Joel Young-Sang as childhood playmates who become adult lovers. […]
Jamaican Restaurant Opens in Evanston Illinois
The Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine restaurant is opening at a new location in Evanston. While the new venue is just across the street from its original spot within the Chicago city limits, the move represents a “different type of establishment,” according to co-owner Lenice Levy. The new Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine venue features […]
Penn Relays 2018 Carnival
The annual Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania began with chilly temperature, rain, and clouds. But that did not stop the athletes from Jamaica, both high schools, and in colleges from shining. The event closed on April 28th with sunny 80-degree weather. The 124th staging at University of Pennsylvania campus […]
Our Stories: They Tried to Downgrade My Image, Now I Upgrade People’s Image for a Living – Dean Bartley
In this installment of Our Stories, photographer and multi-media entrepreneur, Dean Bartley shares how negative labels helped him to succeed. For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the […]
Caribbean Restaurant Enjoys Longevity and Success in Oklahoma City
Carican Flavors, a Caribbean restaurant that has enjoyed success in Oklahoma City for the past 13 years, credits its longevity to the fact that the menu retains close ties to the owner’s roots. Sharon McMillan says it is not just about making money, but considers her restaurant “some kind of calling.” Born in Trinidad and […]
Jamaican-Pakistani Restaurant in Northern Canadian town re-opens
The sole café in Inuvik is ready to re-open, but for only one day per week, with the Jamaican-Pakistani Restaurant JamPaks, according to co-owners Chris and Sonya Sharpe. Chris Sharpe noted the long history of the café in the community and how it “just made sense” to make the effort to re-open it. The new version […]
“This Is Us” Star, Susan Kelechi Watson’s Apartment Makeover Reflects her Jamaican Heritage
When Susan Kelechi Watson needed an apartment during filming of “This Is Us,” it inspired an intense housing hunt and a makeover of her new apartment highlighted by bright colors, patterns and accessories that reminded the star of her Jamaican heritage. “I’m a direct descendant of Jamaican parents and I wanted that Caribbean color,” said […]
Jamaican Girls Take All Swimming Sprint Freestyle Titles
On the last day of the CARIFTA Swimming Championship 2018 at the National Aquatic Centre in Kingston, the Jamaican girls took all of the sprint freestyle titles. On April 3, 2018, the swimmers in the girls’ 11-12 age category started the winning streak, with a total team time on the relay coming in a 1:55:47, […]
Listen to the Podcast of 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You May Have missed for the week ending April 27, 2018
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Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories You Missed The Week Ending April 27th, 2018
THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES HOLNESS AWARDS MEDALS OF APPRECIATION In awarding Medals of Appreciation to 65 honorees, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the government will continue to build on the legacy of its nation builders. The award recipients were recognized for their service to the country. Holness said the nation must ensure that […]