Palladium Hotel Group announces its new resorts
Palladium Hotel Group’s newest addition to its portfolio of luxury five-star accommodations will introduce a brand new development to the northeast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Set to open in autumn 2018, the project will include a five-star family-friendly property, the Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa, and the adults-only TRS Coral Hotel, accompanied by […]
Trump Drags Usain Bolt Into USA Anthem Debate & Anger Jamaicans
President Trump has now dragged eight-time Jamaican Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt in the US debate about their national anthem in his latest tweet on the issue. He uploaded a 5-year old video footage of Usain Bolt from the 2012 Games in London to his Twitter account and wrote: “Even Usain Bolt from Jamaica, one […]
Westwood Old Girls’ Association (NYC) Fundraiser to Benefit School’s Rebuilding Project
The Westwood Old Girls’ Association of New York (WOGANY) hosts a Fall Fundraiser for its alma mater, Westwood High School, on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the Bay Ridge Manor in Brooklyn, New York. The event begins at 8:00 p.m sharp. All proceeds from the event will benefit Westwood High School’s post-fire rebuilding project and […]
Morgan Heritage and Tarrus Riley Among Headliners at 16th Annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival
Prepare to wave your flags, eat to your heart’s content, and get a slice of Jamaica. Jerk season is upon us, and the biggest Caribbean food festival in the U.S is back for its sixteenth year following two successful editions earlier in the year in New York and Washington, D.C. The annual Grace Jamaican Jerk […]
Jamaicans in South Florida Receive Jamaica’s 2017 National Honors
Two Jamaican Diaspora members living in South Florida have been listed among the recipients of Jamaica’s 2017 National Honors, which coincide with the 55th anniversary of the nation’s independence. Vance Carter, the senior superintendent of police, received the Order of Distinction with the rank of Commander (CD) for his dedicated service to the Jamaica Constabulary […]
Should I rent my place without electricity to him
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, A man came by my house and wants to rent it. It has no electricity, but he says ell take it as is. I want to know if I should and i cant get through to the rent board. Shawn Briskette RESPONSE: Dear Shawn, If you will consider renting that place […]
New Miss Jamaica World Crowned, Social Media Debate Erupts ‘too light skinned’
A favorite with the pageant crowd from the beginning, Solange Sinclair won the title of Miss Jamaica World 2017 and was crowned at the Grand Coronation event on Saturday, September 23 at the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston. She bested 17 other finalists for the title and will represent Jamaica at the finals of the […]
Jamaican American, Sofiya Ballin Named PABJ Online Journalist of 2017
Sofiya Ballin, award-winning journalist, writer, curator, and storyteller, has been named as the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalist (PABJ) 2017 (Online) Journalist of the Year. The She was recognized by the organization for her features series “Black History Untold: What I Wish I Knew,” which was posted to the website philly.com. Through her work, Ballin […]
Plans to Establish “Miss Lou Square” in Jamaica Moving Ahead
According to Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, plans by the government to create a “Miss Lou Square” in Gordon Town, St. Andrew, ad proceeding. The project is designed as a tribute to the woman known as “the mother of Jamaican culture.” The square, which is being created by the Ministry in […]
Reiss Beckford to Represent Jamaica at 2017 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
When Montreal, Canada, hosts the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships for the second time, Jamaica will be represented by Reiss Beckford, a British-born athlete who has won seven medals in major gymnastics competitions in his career to date. Beckford is working toward becoming the first gymnast in history to represent Jamaica at the Olympic Games. Beginning […]