Medical Research Finds Women of Color Have Higher Levels of Chemicals from Beauty Products in Their Systems than White Women
According to an article published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, while most women in the United States are regular users of beauty products, women of color have higher levels of chemicals from these products in their systems than white women. This is a concern since even small amounts of the chemicals pose […]
Lisa Hanna Photo Goes Viral, Breaks Jamaican Internet
A photograph posted online to mark the 42nd birthday of Lisa Hanna, Jamaica’s former Minister of Youth and Culture and a former Miss World, has received thousands of “likes” and hundreds of positive comments on social media. In the photo, Hanna is pictured in a bikini that shows off her stunning beach body. Not everyone […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending August 25th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- MARCUS GARVEY TO BE CLEARED OF CRIMINAL CHARGES The government of Jamaica is taking action to clear the criminal charges brought against Marcus Garvey, a person who dedicated his life to fighting for freedom. According to Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, legislation is being […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Dealing With Doubt
Have you ever had to wrestle with doubt? Times when you silently question the spiritual truths you believe? Times when you wonder if the Bible is true and God is loving, fair, and omnipotent, then why are things still so hard in your life and the lives of others around you? The questions linger: “Why […]
Jamaican named Philadelphia deputy director for planning, zoning
Eleanor Sharpe, a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Jamaica, has been named the deputy director for planning and zoning at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Department of Planning. She will coordinate the activities of a number of the department’s commissions to ensure that all efforts run smoothly. These commissions include the City Planning Commission, Historical […]
Jamaican American Filmmaker Featured by New York Film Academy
The Jamaican novelist Roger Williams, who is based in the United States, attended the New York Film Academy (NYFA) in order to expand his abilities in the area of screenwriting after already having achieved success with his novel “Turn Back Glow.” This book, which is based on a true event in which a dog was […]
Sashalee Forbes wins Gold for Team Jamaica at World University Games in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)
Sashalee Forbes won a gold medal for Team Jamaica in the Women’s 100 meters with a time of 11.18 seconds at the 29th World University Games in Chinese Taipei (Taiwan). Forbes, who anchored the Jamaica Women’s 4x100m relay team to the bronze medal at the recently concluded IAAF World Championships in London, England, will also […]
Celebrating Jamaica-55! The Jamaica Tourist Boardpresents Steve Higgins & Friends in concert at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts!
In celebration of the occasion of Jamaica-55, The Jamaica Tourist Board in association with Stoosh Productions will present Steve Higgins & Friends in concert at the Broward Center for The Performing Arts on Sunday August 27th at 6:00pm, in association with the Partners for Youth Foundation. This show “Embracing Romance” will advise in a humorous […]
Vogue Magazine Article Highlights How Jamaica’s Top Models Celebrate Their Roots with Fashion
An article in the fashion magazine Vogue focuses on Jamaica’s Saint International fashion agency, which handles island models in high demand throughout the industry. Highlighted in the article is how the Jamaican models honor and celebrate their heritage and want to act as ambassadors for their homeland as they move forward in their careers. Saint […]
“Consider how we impact each other…” – A Conversation with Jamaican Filmmaker Teeqs
Teeqs is a Jamaican born filmmaker based in Kingston with a penchant for finding the extraordinary within the ordinary. Her goal is create projects that allow Jamaicans to see themselves as the dynamic and diverse individuals that they are. Tell us about your background and how did you get started in filmmaking? I wanted to […]