Miami Broward Jr. Carnival Looks to Encourage Young People to preserve the Caribbean Carnival Cultural Art Form, September 30, 2017 , Lauderhill, FL
In a country of immigrants, the showcasing of culture and vibrancy of diversity are pillars that make the United States exceptional. These pillars help keep the culture alive and build a reality that contextualizes the community that culture represents. The key for the continuation of this culture is the younger generation learning and becoming the […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending September 15th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT TO AID ISLANDS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE IRMA Jamaica’s government has sent help to Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas, joining efforts to help the islands recover from Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm. Desmond McKenzie, local government minister, informed Parliament that upon receiving a request for […]
RDX Shake Your Bam Bam Exceeds 1.5 Million Youtube Views in Less than Six Weeks
Reggae Dancehall trailblazers RDX are definitely enjoying their 10th year in the industry with unwavering success and increasing popularity. The artistes have consistently released mega hits every year in their decade long career and 2017 is no exception. RDX’s breakout girls anthem ‘Shake Your Bam Bam’ has consistently trended since its Spring release, topping charts […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Unfailing Faithfulness
Back in 1923 when Thomas Obadiah Chisolm put pen to paper and started to write, he had no idea that over 90 years later, his poem, put to music by William M. Runyan, would continue to be sung by Christians all over the world. As one of Chisolm’s more than 1200 poems, “Great is Thy […]
New Lifestyle Publication ‘Island Origins Magazine’ Connects to South Florida’s Savvy Caribbean Americans
Island Syndicate, a South Florida media, arts and entertainment company, has officially begun production of a high-end lifestyle publication – Island Origins Magazine – designed to provide readers with the latest in things Caribbean-American, from celebrity and culture to dining and travel. The limited edition special summer issue featured culinary themes related to national partner […]
Use Physical Activity as a Prescription-Hospital Physiotherapists
The team of physiotherapists at the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) in Manchester is encouraging the general public to use physical activity as a prescription for healthier lifestyles. Manager and Head of Department for Physiotherapy Services at the MRH, Mr. Denzil Williams explained that part of the objective of the commemoration of World Physiotherapy Week is […]
Jamaican American, Suzan McDowell, Among UPSCALE Magazine’s 2017 Power Brokers
Jamaican American Suzan McDowell, the CEO and president of Circle of One Marketing, has been chosen as one of UPSCALE Magazine’s Power Brokers for 2017. UPSCALE Magazine, a top lifestyle publication that addresses the needs of progressive, stylish and informed African-Americans, has published its prestigious Power Brokers list for more than 25 years in recognition […]
Review: Atlanta Jerk Fest 2017
Atlanta Jerk fest 2017 was set out to be the best yet. After 12 years of staging the event, the organizers were extremely pleased with this year staging and festivities. The event got on the way at approximately 12:00 pm. From open to close, you the Georgia International Park had a steady flow of Caribbean […]
How You Can Help Hurricane Irma victims in Barbuda and the Caribbean
The islands in the Caribbean have been decimated by Irma, an historically strong Category 5 hurricane, which impacted some 37 million people. The storm first hit in the Lesser Antilles and moved on through Florida, causing massive amounts of destruction in its path. Barbuda is almost uninhabitable, the British Virgin Islands has no power, and […]
Invest Caribbean Now Launches Caribbean Hurricane Relief Fund To Benefit Samaritan’s Purse
A Caribbean, US-based agency is doing its part to try to help the tens of thousands across several Caribbean islands who have lost everything to the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. Executives at the global private sector investment agency, Invest Caribbean Now, (ICN), have launched a GoFundMe appeal titled the Caribbean Hurricane Relief Fund to […]