• Thu, 17 September 2026

“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 […]

6th Annual Fundraising Events, May 26-28, 2017, Florida

Camperdown High School Past Students’ Association, Florida Chapter will host its 16th Annual Fundraising Events on Memorial Weekend, May 26-28, 2017.  The weekend’s theme is “Stronger, Together”. The weekend’s activities start Friday, May 26 at 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. with a “White Night – Mardi-Gras Fete” at Renaissance Ft. Lauderdale Port Hotel, 1617 SE […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “Art Thou He That Should Come?”

 John the Baptizer wasn’t so sure anymore.  It wasn’t that long ago that he stood at the Jordan River crossing when “he saw Jesus coming to him and said, ‘Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘After me comes a […]

Ben and Jerry’s Creates Bob Marley Inspired Ice Cream Flavor

Ben and Jerrys Creates Bob Marley Ice Cream Flavor

The Ben and Jerry’s ice cream company has taken inspiration from reggae legend Bob Marley and partnered with the singer’s family to introduce its newest flavor: One Love. The One Love ice cream is meant to honor Bob Marley’s vision of a better world. The new flavor features banana ice cream combined with caramel and […]