Parish Queens Battle for Karaoke Crown
As the 13 talented and culturally aware finalists of the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition prepare for their final face-off on the Grand Coronation stage on August 1, they will face a smaller challenge on the Christar Villas Vibes Sports Bar stage, a battle of the Parishes, Karaoke style. The Parish Queens who are in […]
Jahmiel Applauded For His Career Elevating Performace at Reggae Sumfest
Entering the stage in full black, dancehall recording artist Jahmiel electrified the crowd with a solid performance. For the first time performing a full set since his breakthrough single ‘Gain the World’, people speculated on whether or not the young star could handle the big stage. Would Jahmiel be able to deliver on one of […]
Photo Highlights: Patoo Clicks and Connects
On Saturday July 22, 2017, The National Dance Theatre Company hosted Patoo Clicks and Connects benefit performance at the Little Theatre in Kingston, Jamaica. The event was designed to raise funds for the award of academic scholarships to deserving final year, creative arts high school students who are embarking on their tertiary journey. Patoo Clicks […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Donald Quarrie ends a Jamaican Olympics “drought”
On July 26th, 1976, Donald O’Riley Quarrie CD, won the 200m race at the Montreal in 20.22 seconds. Quarrie ended a 24 year long absence of Jamaicans on the Olympic podium to receive a gold medal. In the 200m race, Quarrie led the pack coming out of the turn, and held off all challenges to take […]
Ishawna, Please Accept This As My Sincere Apology – Miss Lou’s bandana
It is never my intention to post on topics that are controversial, derogatory, and or inflammatory but I find it necessary to share my thoughts on the current issue regarding Ishawna and her expression of Miss Lou’s bandana as a ‘tablecloth’. As a product of the early 60s, we were taught certain basic principles that […]
Adding Jamaican Flavor to Your Destination Wedding
Jamaica has one of the most exciting and diverse cultures in the world. On a yearly basis the country has thousands of visitors wanting to have the ultimate Jamaican experience, and the perfect Jamaican dream wedding, but how do you infuse the Jamaican culture into your island wedding? Use Jamaican Entertainment: From a steel band, […]
Rihanna Producer Eyes Fresh Jamaican Pop Star, Kim Nain
Kim Nain Lays Down The Law and Orders Music KINGSTON, JA July 24, 2017 – International music producer Dale Virgo who has worked on countless Billboard recordings, is focused on a hot new island star. Virgo has signed sizzling newcomer Kim Nain to his label, DZL Records. Nain graduated with her first professional degree in […]
RDX Promises excellent visuals for Chart Topping Shake Your Bam Bam Single
Jamaican Reggae Dancehall duo RDX has promised exciting visuals for their immensely popular single ‘Shake Your Bam Bam’ which has topped numerous charts in Jamaica and the UK since its pre summer release. The single, the first release from their upcoming Level Up album, has topped the Hapilos Digital Distribution Chart for four weeks and […]
Jamaica police aided my ex to get my car papers illegally
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I need help as the Jamaica police assisted my ex to get my car papers illegally and now she refuses to return them. I live in Jamaica but my ex girlfriend goes to and from the US. She sent monies and we bought a car together to put on the road […]
Reggae Boyz Shock Mexico with Late Goal to Reach Gold Cup Final
Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz defeated Mexico 1-0 to win a place in the Gold Cup final. Jamaica lost to Mexico at the 2015 Gold Cup competition. The win came from a free kick by Kemar Lawrence in the 87th minute in the semi-final match played July 23, 2017. Andre Blake, Jamaica’s goalkeeper, kept out a strike […]