5 Ways Jamaica Could Make Athletics Its Next Big Industry
Athletics promises to bring major benefits to Jamaica as the top-quality performances of the island’s athletes in global competitions boost its brand recognition and prestige, encouraging more tourists to visit the country. The following are some of the ways the athletics industry can benefit Jamaica. 1. The athletics industry benefits local employers. Many athletes need […]
Photo Highlights – Jacksonville Carnival 2017
The Jacksonville Carnival 2017 was held this past Saturday in Jacksonville, FL. Families and groups of friends came out to enjoy great food and music, many in colorful costumes. Here are 24 photos from Jacksonville Carnival 2017. Did you attend the Jacksonville Carnival this year? What was your experience? Photos Credit: Facebook
On this day in Jamaican History: Usain Bolt won the Beijing Olympics 100 meters gold medal
On this day in Jamaican History: On August 16th, 2008, Usain Bolt won the Beijing Olympics 100 meters gold medal in a then world record time of 9.69 seconds. Here is a video of the race.
Jamaica Bestows ‘Order of Distinction’ on First Caribbean WNBA Player Simone Edwards for Outstanding Feats in Women’s Basketball
The incredible personal journey of Simone Edwards took her from an impoverished and gang-infested village in Kingston, Jamaica, to become the first Caribbean player in the premier women’s professional basketball league in North America. The retired 6-foot-4 center would ultimately win a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) championship and return to her home country to […]
EarthKry’s Successful Survival!
Summer 2017 has thus far been a whirlwind of positive vibes for reggae band EarthKry. The Edna Manley College alumni quartet have delivered their first album “Survival” which has received tremendous feedback from both fans and the industry alike, and recently concluded a supporting tour. Produced by the band themselves, EarthKry enlisted the help of […]
Mackeehan Excites on first Europe Tour
Gifted songwriter and reggae recording artiste Mackeehan has embarked on his first ever European tour organized by the artiste’s Management label – Kong Star Records. Mackeehan, who has garnered notoriety as a song writer for many of Jamaica’s popular artistes such as Jah Cure and Etana, finally decided years ago to add performing artiste to […]
“Africa Must Be Free By 1983” Re-Release out this Friday!
An exclusive re-release of Hugh Mundell and Augustus Pablo’s “Africa Must be Free by 1983,” will be released on VP Records on August 18th. The original 1978 release became a prominent title in the roots reggae genre earning a five-star review by Rolling Stone magazine. In commemoration of the Greensleeves 40th anniversary this year, the […]
Labor Day Weekend; JHSASN 9th Annual Alumni Football/Soccer Tournament
Since 2009, soccer enthusiasts in the southeast and the Caribbean throng Lauderhill’s Sports Complex for the annual Jamaica High School Alumni Soccer Tournament (JHSASN). The two-day event is known amongst “ballers” and sports enthusiasts as the areas premiere Caribbean sporting competition. “This event has become such a cultural convening; and is another great reflection of […]
Postcard from Scotland: Jamaica Youth Theatre attends Aberdeen International Youth Festival 2017
Twelve (12) members of Jamaica Youth Theatre have returned from Scotland where they joined over 1,000 other young performing artists from 15 countries across the world for the Aberdeen International Youth Festival 2017 in early August. The Festival now in its 45th year is a multi-arts event which was staged in Aberdeen and the North-East […]
Strata Corporations Urged to File Annual Returns
Proprietors of strata corporations are being urged to file their annual returns with the Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC) in order to avoid delinquency. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, the CSC’s Inspectorate Manager, Ainsworth Norton, said that there has been a worrying trend of non-compliance in the filing of the documents. He said […]