WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “I Know You Love Me”
It was one of those songs that did not catch my attention right away. However, as the week progressed, I found myself not only humming the tune but looking up the words. Not only was the first stanza deep in its message, it was like a recurring theme in my head: “Oh Lord You’ve searched […]
Donors Buzzing to Build Bee Farms in Jamaica
FlaMingle Event Includes Honey Tasting from Bee Farms Built by FFP Donors Bees are an important part of the eco-system. They pollinate plants and provide honey, which can supply a poor family in developing countries with important nutrition and a potential source of income. At Food For The Poor’s first FlaMingle event in Fort Lauderdale this fall, […]
Jamaican Fashion Designer Makes Waves in Las Vegas and California
Rosemarie Macklin of Jamaica is a fashion designer who is making her mark on Las Vegas and California. Born in Kingston, she was unaware during her childhood that there was such a thing as a Jamaican fashion designer, but she credits her mother with teaching her about the importance of style and dress to how […]
International Star Etana to be Honored at 24th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards
On Friday, November 17th, 2017, the Soulful “Strong One”, Etana, who is of Jamaican heritage, will receive the Excellence in the Arts Award for the impact of her music to the reggae scene in the United States, as well as on her impressive international platform. The CARAH Awards set for the JW Marriott Hotel in […]
Leon Coldero Delivers. After 30 Years, He Returns to T&T For Christmas
It’s been 30 years since Soca parang artiste, Leon Coldero has spent the season at home in Trinidad and Tobago. This year he’s switching things up a little, spending the season that’s often filled with the sound of sweet Soca parang, tastes of fruitcake and punch de crème, at home, surrounded by friends and family. […]
World Clash Champs King Turbo ‘Sail’ for Victory at ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ Sound Clash
2x World Clash winners King Turbo are musically armed, dangerous and dead set on a winning streak, as they ready to compete for a second time in “Sound Clash at Sea” — the annual sound clash aboard the “Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise.” Winning Irish and Chin’s World Clash grants the Canadian sound a chance […]
Jamaican Standout Soccer Player Helps US College to Historic High National Ranking
Akean Shackleford, former Jamaica College Manning Cup soccer player, boosted his current Indian Hills Community College NCAA ranking to the highest level in its history. An Indian Hills sophomore from Savanna-la-mar in Jamaica, is second in the US in number of goals with 30. His high goal total helped to move the college’s men’s soccer […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending November 10th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- HOLNESS SEEKS TO END CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS, HOMES In addition to his intentions to end corporal punishment in Jamaica’s schools and state entities, Prime Minister Andrew Holness also wants such punishments outlawed in homes. Holness has asked that the issue of corporal punishment be discussed by lawmakers […]
Two rent increases in one year, after two year Jamaica tenancy
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I want to know how many rent increases can the landlord charge. I got a $2,000 increase in January and then in May the landlord asked me for 3,000 more. I have only been living here in Molynes Gardens for 2 years. Things are tough, but my landlord is making it […]
Rastafarian Student Told by School to Cut Off His Dreadlocks
Almost 5,000 people have signed a petition in support a 12-year-old Rastafarian schoolboy’s rights after he was told by authorities at Fulham Boys School in London that he must cut off his dreadlocks in order to meet the uniform and appearance policy of the school. The boy’s mother, Tuesday Flanders, has accused the school of […]