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Miami Carnival Set to Showcase the Diversity of The Caribbean On Sunday, October 8, 2017

Miami Carnival is Mas. Miami Carnival is Steel Pan. Miami Carnival is Pageantry. The cultural Miami backdrop of the beach, perfect weather and heritage neighborhoods is a massive draw for those on the Carnival circuit.  Miami Carnival is a celebration of Caribbean culture. Each year in May, the Miami Broward One Carnival Host Committee, Inc. […]

How do we know who to serve for the Jamaica business?

Businessplace - who to serve

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hi, my brother and I are naturalised Jamaicans. We bought a property through our company from a bank auction. We found out that there are persons running business on the property and we need to build our warehouse. We need to know who owns the Jamaica business so that we can […]

Kalado Denies Copying Any Artiste’s Nude Video Concept

Dancehall artiste Kalado has released his very raunchy and explicit video for the steamy single ‘Sexcited’ . The single, produced by Everstrong Records was recorded last year and details a seductive interaction between the artiste and his special female. The video amplifies that interaction, with raunchy scenes simulating sex and, for adult audiences, tasteful nudity. […]

“Taste the Islands Experience” Promises an Evening of Fine Caribbean Cuisine

In its debut season, television series “Taste the Islands” became an overwhelming success reaching over 80% of US television households, and introducing American families to Caribbean food and culture. In anticipation of the show’s second season premiere, its creative team has conceptualized an event that captures the allure of the islands they explore on camera. […]

Alborosie Freedom & Fyah US Tour

VP Records / Greensleeves announces the US leg of the Freedom & Fyah Tour with renowned artist and producer Alborosie. This will mark the first full band presentation (with horns) in the US. VP’s top selling artist album of 2016, “Freedom & Fyah” will be followed this summer with “Freedom in Dub,” ten newly produced […]

Our Stories- The Mother Behind His Musical Mission- Mix Pac’s Story

In this installment of Our Stories, Dancehall artiste, Mix Pac talks about how his grandmother influenced his music career….For many people, Jamaica is pictured as an island paradise – white sandy beaches, a beautiful and vivacious culture, rich and wholesome food, and attractive people. And while that image is not far from the truth, if […]

Good to Be You!! (On insecurity in Women)

Good to Be You (On insecurity in Women)

It should be good to be you! So why are women so incredibly self-critical? Why do we focus so much on our insecurities? Half the time the things we are insecure about nobody else even notices.I doubt anyone notices the tiny skin tag under my right armpit. But I used to be so insecure about […]

Caribbean Folk Festival Returns to Jamaica, Queens on June 3, 2017

The music, culture and cuisine of the Caribbean Islands will be on colorful display once again when Braata Productions in association with Sam’s Caribbean Marketplace presents the 2017 Bankra Caribbean Folk Festival on Saturday June 3 beginning at 12 noon. The third annual edition of the outdoor festival will take place on 160th Street between […]

How Much Do You Know about “The Dome” in Montego Bay?

During the period when the Spanish ruled in Jamaica, two little girls – one Spanish and one a slave – were looking for crabs in a cane field, and as they chased a crab, it took refuge under a stone. When they moved the stone away, they heard a strange noise – the sound of […]