Canadian Newspaper Features Story about Conflict over Patois in Toronto’s Jamaican Community
While English is the official language of Jamaica, patois – also known as Jamaican Creole – is spoken by many Jamaicans. A distinct language and not a dialect, patois has its roots in English, Spanish, and West African languages. After many years of immigration by people from the West Indies to Toronto, language there has […]
Data Protection Bill to be Tabled in September
The Government’s Data Protection Bill, which aims to safeguard the privacy of individuals whose personal information has been documented by entities with whom they interface, is expected to be tabled in September when the Houses of Parliament reconvene following the August summer recess. This was noted by Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. […]
King Yellowman Speaks Out about Discrimination, Defends Gay Rights in California Interview
The Los Angeles Post-Examiner newspaper featured an interview by Stephen Cooper with Jamaica’s dancehall legend King Yellowman in which he spoke of his life, musical career, and overcoming discrimination and other obstacles. The interview took place after the musician’s performance at the 8th annual Reggae on the Mountain festival in Topanga Canyon, California. King Yellowman […]
Huffington Post Writer Warns Dancehall Music May Face “Whitewashing” Similar to Black Music
In the article “Enjoy Dancehall Sounds, But Don’t Let Enjoyment Be Erasure” at the Huffington Post, writer and social justice advocate Rasheena Fountain warns that the popularity of Jamaican dancehall music and its broad influence on the recording industry may result in a repeat of the “whitewashing” that happened to other black music genres. Acknowledging that […]
I want to buy the land, and I want papers but seller has none
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My partner and I buy a piece a land from a family friend and I wish to get a land title for it. I have no paper of it or any proof of the man ownership but I wish to buy the land official and the right way. At the moment […]
International Reggae Artist I-Octane Signs Deal with American Based Label IDC
International recording artist I-Octane has announced his recent signing with Miami based management company, Beautiful People MGT, and a recording deal with San Francisco based label “Independent Distribution Collective” (IDC). The latter set in preparation for his highly anticipated 2018 album. Fans of I-Octane have been clamoring for a full length anthology since his 2014 […]
International Caribbean Stars To Shine At CaribbeanTales Film Festival Gala Launch
As Canada delights in all its diversity this year, the CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) marks its 12th annual festival with a street party celebrating the legacy, people and beauty of the Caribbean. On September 6, 2017, Clinton Street at College Street in Toronto will be magically transformed with the sights and sounds of the […]
US Physician Flies 3000 Miles to Jamaica to Perform Surgery for Free
Dr. Bettina Paek flew over 3,200 miles in order to perform the first ultrasound-guided intrauterine transfusion operation in Jamaica. Dr. Paek, an attending physician in maternal fetal medicine at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, Washington, is also the chair of the obstetrics and gynecology department and co-director of the fetal therapy program at Evergreen. Dr. Paek flew […]
What is Jamaican Culture? Celebrating Jamaica at home and abroad
Sermon given by Most. Rev. & Hon. Charles H. Dufour, DD, OJ, CD at Service of Thanksgiving in Celebration of Jamaica’s 55th Independence Anniversary in South Florida at The Faith Center, Sunrise, Florida. I count it a signal honour to have been invited to address you on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of our […]
Unprecedented: Jamaica’s Chris Binnie Wins Eighth Consecutive Squash Title
Playing in a his ninth consecutive final at the Caribbean Area Squash Association Senior Championships (CASA) in Kingston, Jamaican Chris Binnie extended his winning streak to eight successive titles on August 11, 2017. Binnie won the title with scores of 12-10, 11-7, and 11-0 over his rival. Commenting on his victory, Binnie said he was […]