Jamaican Appointed Miami-Dade County Judge by Florida Governor
Florida Governor Rick Scott has appointed Renatha Francis, attorney in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP where she is a member of the Class Action and Mass Litigation Practice Group. To the Miami-Dade County Court. Francis, 39, will fill the spot vacated by Judge Jason E. Dimitris, who has been promoted to a […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Coming Boldly to the Throne of Grace
In his letter to the Hebrews, the writer exhorts the brethren, and by extension us, to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (4:16, KJV). Most of us are familiar with this verse and it has served us well in our […]
10 Things That Stick With You When You Grow Up With Jamaican Parents
If one or both of your parents are Jamaican, then growing up with them wasn’t easy. Jamaican parents have some very unique child rearing methods that have managed to survive many generations. Often the habits live on even with those who grew up on foreign soil or may only have Jamaican lineage without ever having […]
Recording Artist ZekeDon Signs Brand Ambassador Deal with The Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant®
The Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant revealed ZekeDon, Jamaican-American recording artist, as their new brand ambassador. Owners of Dutch Pot, Cherry Marshall and Melanie Gregory both recognized the positive direction of ZekeDon’s career and decided to join forces with the artist for their new campaign. The Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant® is the first of its kind, […]
Usain Bolt Expands Fast-Food Empire to United Kingdom
Eight-time Olympic gold medal champion Usain Bolt of Jamaica has retired from professional running competition, but he is putting his winning ways to work in his new restaurant chain. Bolt’s Tracks & Records launched its first restaurant in Kingston, Jamaica, in 2011. Now, as might be expected of the athlete known for his speed, Bolt […]
Couples Resorts to Host Anniversary Soiree in October 6-8, 2017
Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril will be hosting their anniversary celebration October 6-8, 2017, at the Couples’ Negril resorts with some of the most well-known names in the Jamaican music scene. The weekend-long festivities will feature Reggae Superstar Freddie McGregor, as well as music legend, saxophonist Dean Frazer. The opening bash will take place […]
Bunji Garlin Back with New Album “Turn Up”
On the heels of headlining performances in Toronto for OVO Fest and Notting Hill Carnival in London, Soca star Bunji Garlin, born Ian Alvarez, will be delivering his highly anticipated album “Turn Up” on VP Records, this Friday September 1st. Featuring carnival anthems ‘Big Bad Soca’, ‘Take Over Town’ and “Climb.” The 17-song album encompasses […]
Jamaican Filmmaker Wins International Award of Recognition
The Impact DOCS Awards Competition has honored Sasha-Gay Lewis, a Jamaican filmmaker, with an Award of Recognition. Documentaries from 30 nations were submitted for the award. Lewis received the award for the documentary “The Incursion,” which focuses on the Jamaican government’s raid on Tivoli Gardens in 2010. The film tells the story of the raid […]
Book Review: Magnus the Mongoose Meets New Friends
Synopsis Magnus the Mongoose Meets New Friends is the first title in this Jamaican book series. It is a vibrantly illustrated, wonderfully told story about the first meeting of the SMARTs and Magnus, who lives in the bushes neighboring The Sunny Square School. Magnus appears during break time with Patch the Donkey to take Shelly, […]
Photo Highlights: Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) Independence Ball 2017
The Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA) Independence Ball was held on Saturday, August 12 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel (165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta). Thirteen scholarships were awarded to college-bound students living in metro Atlanta and Jamaica. Her Excellency Audrey Marks, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, delivered the keynote address. Also in attendance was the Honorable […]