MIME Ltd and Fay Ann Lyons Alvarez, No Longer on Miss Universe Journey
MIME Limited, the company steered by Asylum Vikings female vocalist, Fay Ann Lyons-Alvarez, takes this time to congratulate Yvonne Clarke on her reinstatement as Miss Trinidad and Tobago in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant to be held later this month in the United States. At this time, MIME Ltd and Fay Ann Lyons- Alvarez wish […]
Jamaican Short Film a Finalist in Screenwriters Competition in Cannes
The Jamaican short film “Shoot the Girl” attained a second-place finish at the Cannes Golden Plume International Screenwriters Competition. The film by Jamaica’s Tony Hendricks, tells the story of Likkle, a 12-year-old tomboy in Trench Town, who uses her urban survival skills, to hide from the community gang leader, turning her phone into a surveillance […]
Jamaican Judge Is UN’s Most Senior Black Official
Alayne Frankson-Wallace, a Jamaican-born attorney, and former judge, was named to the post of executive director of the United Nation’s (UN) Office of Administration of Justice. She brings more than 23 years of legal experience at both national and international levels to the job. Including her time in the UN’s internal justice system. Before her […]
Chronicles of a Jamaican Uber Driver Part 6 – Psychiatrist Couch
It’s been 277 days since the Presidential inauguration on January 20 2017 and despite the fact that I wake up each morning wishing and hoping I’ve been dreaming – unfortunately the reality is such that Donald Trump is still POTUS. As a Jamaican Uber driver, I’m emboldened to engage my passengers in conversation and invariably […]
Jamaican Striker Wins United Soccer League Award
Jamaican Dane Kelly was awarded the first United Soccer League (USL) Golden Boot Award of his career. Kelly, 26, plays for the Western Conference’s third-best side, the Reno 1868 FC, and is the top all-time scorer in the League, which is the second-tier tournament in United States soccer. He was one of three statistical awardees […]
New Brick-and-Mortar Jamaican Restaurant in San Francisco
San Francisco has a new choice in dining with the opening of the Scotch Bonnet’s new brick-and-mortar venue. Chef Abraham “OB” Matterson, a native of Jamaica, offers a menu displaying the flavors of his childhood in the downtown Rincon Center location. Still in its early phase, the space is turning out beautiful plates, burritos, patties […]
11 Questions for an Expat in Jamaica – Kara Stevenson from Canada
Kara Stevenson has lived in Jamaica for 1.5 years and is Public Relations Advisor for Cuso International (an International Development Canadian NGO) who placed her at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, to conduct consultancy work. Kara is also the co-owner of FitRev, a fitness club located in Kingston. She manages the fitness club’s administration, communications, and marketing. […]
Jamaican Wins Storytelling Title in Canada
Sheena Brown, originally from Jamaica, has won the 2017 Story Slam competition at the Yorkton Public Library in Saskatchewan, Canada. At the event, which was held on October 18th, writers present five minutes’ worth of an original and unpublished story to a live audience. Brown’s presentation told the story of her experiences moving to Canada […]
Rapper Cardi B Shoots Video in Jamaica
Cardi B, the rapper known for her hit “Bodak Yellow,” arrived in Jamaica on November 2, 2017, by private jet to shoot a video for her single “Sooner” in Portland. “Sooner” is being produced by Rvssian for his label, Head Concussion Records. Cardi B is one of 2017’s most surprising success stories, with “Bodak Yellow” […]
Jamaican Named President of Black Business & Professional Association in Toronto
Jamaican, Nadine Spencer, the CEO of the BrandEQ Agency in Toronto, Canada, is the new president of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), an organization that from its inception 30 years ago strives to facilitate connectivity for individuals who seek to collaborate, participate, educate, advocate, donate, and volunteer in the Black community. Upon being […]