Bay-C Launches New Kingdom Summer Tour
Popular Dancehall bass vocalist Bay-C has this summer kick started his second solo European stint called the ‘New Kingdom’ tour. His first post T.O.K tour in 2016 was a major success as he received positive feedback for his solo material, specifically his EP ‘Better Must Come’ which acted as a personal message for the artist. […]
DJ Nicholas successfully launches Audiologist Album
Christian artiste DJ Nicholas can sing additional praises as his prayers for a successful album launch and concert was definitely answered last Friday at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre. The artiste, who officially launched his fourth studio album ‘The Audiologist’ at the LIVE performance event, saw a full house in attendance to worship and celebrate […]
KSA Big Stage Finals and Independence Street Dance to take over Half Way Tree, July 28, 2017, Kingston
The Kingston & St. Andrew Parish Office of JCDC, an Agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport kicks off its Emancipation and Independence Celebrations with the Big Stage Parish Finals & Independence Street Dance on Friday, July 28 at the Mandela Park in Half Way Tree starting at 7:00 p.m. Twenty- Four […]
Andre Blake becomes the first Jamaican football player to win the Golden Glove Award
Jamaican Andre Blake was awarded the tournament Golden Glove Award for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Blake, who suffered an injury in the Gold Cup finals match, won the award for his outstanding performance as Jamaica’s goalkeeper in the tournament. The Gold Cup tournament concluded yesterday with the USA beating the Jamaica Reggae Boyz 2-1. The […]
Reggae Ambassadors Third World Release New Single “Eyes Are up on You” On July 28 Executive Produced by Damian Marley
Celebrating over 40 years in music, one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time Third World will drop their new single “Eyes Are Up On You” (out July 28, 2017) off their upcoming full-length album. The song and album are both produced by Damian Marley and will be released on Ghetto Youths International. […]
Jamaica Native Releases New Single “If I Should Love Again”
Earl Thompson is an ingenious songwriter, who utilizes his Jamaican roots as a form of inspiration. Originally from a district called Wood Hall in Clarendon, Jamaica, West Indies, Thompson has been telling his own story ever since he could remember. While residing in Jamaica, Thompson partook in a great deal of schooling, where he furthered […]
Augus’ Mawnin Market takes over Jamaica 55 Independence Village’
The Jamaica 55 Independence Village will open bright and early on Emancipation Day, Tuesday, August 1 to allow patrons from far and wide to experience “Curry come Uptown” with the annual Augus’ Mawnin Market. Opening at 6:00 am, the market will see reasonably-priced, fresh, produce on sale in the Independence Village at the National Stadium. […]
Caribbean Art Educator Appointed to Leadership Role at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Trinidadian born Art and Museum Educator Daniela Fifi has been appointed Vice President of Programs and Education at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum effective Monday July 10. In her new role, Ms Fifi will be responsible for creating and implementing annual and long range plans for the BCM and will shape the vision and strategy for […]
Canadian Jamaican Creates Caribbean-Themed Farm in Ontario
Garfield Keating, a Canadian Jamaican who lives in Preston, Cambridge, Ontario, has turned his Caribbean passion “to play in the soil” into a lush garden located in the middle of the city. Garfield’s garden produces callaloo, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, yellow beans, jalapenos, turnips, Swiss chard, romaine lettuce and strawberries. Just a few months […]
Romain Virgo amongst Headliners for Standing Ovation Concert
International Reggae Sweetheart, Romain Virgo, will be amongst the headliners for the Jamaica 55 Independence Festival Village opening show Standing Ovation on Saturday, July 29. A variety show featuring Jamaican excellence in the arts, Standing Ovation will feature signature and world-class works by leading Jamaican choreographers, composers, musicians, actors and dancers. Also headlining this outstanding […]