Dudus Coke and Portia Simpson Miller Are Not Dead
Contrary to a number of fake news reports, Jamaican drug kingpin Christopher “Dudus” Coke, and former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller are still very much alive. Social media and other outlets have reported that Coke committed suicide by hanging himself in his cell at the Edgefield Federal Correctional Institution in South Carolina where he is […]
Fashion Magazine Does Feature On Skin Bleaching In Jamaica
The Marie Claire fashion magazine has published a feature article exploring why black women in a chiefly black culture continue to bleach their skin. In telling the story of Jody Cooper, 22, who said she never made a conscious choice to lighten her skin because everyone around her, including her mother, her aunt and her […]
New York Times Feature Jamaican-Born Tennis Coach
Paul Rose, who works as an instructor at the Midtown Tennis Club in New York, is the subject of a feature article in the New York Times newspaper describing how he spends his Sundays. Rose, 56, is a single father of three daughters, which he finds “challenging.” Rose was born in Jamaica and played professional […]
Photo Highlights from the Jamaican Diaspora Reception Atlanta
On Monday, June 19, 2017, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) held a Jamaican Diaspora Reception for community leaders to celebrate Jamaica’s 55th Anniversary of Independence. Many of the Jamaican community leaders from Atlanta were present at the cocktail reception held at the Hyatt Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina. It was an evening of food, networking […]
RDX’s Shake Your Bam Bam Still on Top of Hapilos Digital Sales Chart
Dynamic Dancehall Duo, RDX, are elated that their first single released from their 10th anniversary album ‘Level Up’ has topped the Hapilos Digital chart just a few weeks after its official release. The single ‘Shake Your Bam Bam’ is inspired by global reggae hit Bam Bam, popularized by Sister Nancy and is considered slower than […]
Idris Elba Spotted in Jamaica Shooting New Film “Yardie”
Actor Idris Elba, 44, best known for his role as DCI John Luther on the television series “Luther” on the BBC, is making his debut as a director with his new film project, “Yardie.” The actor, showing some grey in his beard, was seen filming at an outdoor market in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday, June […]
2nd Annual ‘Sound Fest Vibez in the Park’ to Commemorate Irish and Chin’s 20th Anniversary
What happens when the forerunning producers of Caribbean entertainment and media in the U.S. team up? An exciting and musically charged celebration of sound system entertainment and culture dubbed “Sound Fest Vibez in the Park” on Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Roy Wilkins Park, Queens, New York. Staged by Irish and Chin and Irie Jam […]
Jamaican Restaurant in Cancun Mexico Featured in USA Today
While the Hotel Zone in the resort city of Cancun, Mexico, offers many a choice of international cuisine, some visitors prefer to sample restaurants frequented by locals and adventure into the city’s downtown. This area has lately experienced an increase in the number of new and unique dining options that were previously unavailable, including Greek, […]
HM The Queen Honours Young People Who Are Changing the World
Today, Her Majesty The Queen presented a young person from Jamaica with a Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace, to honour Abrahim Simmonds for his work using the arts to help develop the skills of young people. His Royal Highness Prince Harry joined The Queen in congratulating the winners at this special ceremony. The […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending June 30th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- FORMER JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER LEAVES POLITICAL STAGE Jamaica’s former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller resigned as a Member of Parliament after losing the last general election to the Jamaica Labor Party of current Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Simpson Miller, 71, had a long tenure in Parliament and told […]