Four Ways to Save on Strata Maintenance Fees
Before you purchase a strata unit consider the cost of owning that unit. I am not talking about your initial outlay such as the deposit, mortgage payment or even the full cash price. I am talking about the costs related to the maintenance fee that you are stuck with as long as you remain the […]
Jewish Senior Center in Canada Celebrates Jamaica with Kosher Twist on Island Food
Last month a Jewish senior center in Oliver, Canada, near Edmonton, makes an effort to promote multiculturalism, according to executive director Svetlana Pavlenko. As part of that effort, the seniors at the center celebrated the culture of Jamaica by giving their traditional kosher lunch some island flavor. The meal consisted of baked fish, rice and […]
Documentary Film on Jamaican Dancehall Premieres in UK
Cori McKenna, a New York filmmaker, debuted her female-focused dancehall documentary entitled “Bruk Out!” at the Sheffield Doc/Fest in the United Kingdom. The film examines the world of Jamaican dancehall culture by following six of the most flamboyant dancehall queens from Japan, Italy, America, Poland, Spain, and Jamaica as they prepare to compete for the […]
Jamaican cop almost arrest me for hanging over van side
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, The other day we were going to the beach in Portmore. The fellows were sitting on the side of the van, when a police stopped us. The police was about to arrest the men at the back because their body was hanging over. Like literally take them away to jail. After […]
Rootz of Music to Stage 3rd Annual Fundraiser at Pompano Beach Cultural Center, August 27th, 2017, Pompano Beach, Florida
On Sunday August 27 at 7pm, Rootz of Music Inc., will present its 3rd Annual fundraiser musical extravaganza “American Roots of Jamaican Music: The Legacy” at the newly opened Pompano Beach Cultural Center in Pompano Beach where they are one of the Resident Companies. The show chronicles the development of popular songs that were the […]
Peace Basketball Tournament Targeting the Youth Added to Fun In The Son, NYC Program Line-up
Since 2013, Fun In The Son has been staged in collaboration with the 12th District of the Bronx Annual Community Engagement Day. This event which focuses on peace has grown significantly, bringing a cross culture of residents, businesses and leaders together, to celebrate faith and community pride. This year’s Fun In The Son program has […]
Future Leaders Hosted By Jamaican High Commissioner in London
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to London, His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, hosted twenty (20) Jamaican scholars at a luncheon in their honour at the High Commission. The scholars, aptly described by High Commissioner Ramocan as “amazing future leaders of Jamaica” comprised fourteen (14) Chevening, five (5) Commonwealth and one (1) Jamaica National Foundation scholar, from various […]
Jamaican-American Microbiologist Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Jamaican-American Dr. Karen Nelson, the president of the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) and the head of the Microbiome Research, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). She is one of 84 new members and 21 foreign associates recognized for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Dr. J. Craig Venter, […]
Spirit of Independence to Ignite Jamaican Businesses
As the nation gets into the full swing of the Jamaica 55 Independence Festival, Jamaicans at home and aboard are being invited to participate in this year’s “Spirit of Independence” promotion. This annual promotion, organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is a […]
Award Winning Jamaican Writers Perform At Jamaica 55 Literary Evening In London
Three award winning United Kingdom-based Jamaican writers, Alex Wheatle, Kerry Young and Kei Miller were featured at the Jamaica55 Literary Event which was recently hosted by the Jamaican High Commission in London. The Literary Evening was one of the activities being held this year as a part of the Jamaica55 UK celebrations. High Commissioner, H.E. […]