Bob Marley Estate Sued by Royal Palm Filmworks
The estate of reggae legend Bob Marley is facing a lawsuit from Royal Palm Filmworks, a group involved with a project entitled “Rebels.” The complaint, which was filed in a federal court in California on March 24, 2017, states that the project will show Marley and aspects of his life in a “transformative fictional and […]
Jamaican-American Jockey Wins 3,000th Race
Shaun Bridgmohan, 37, a native of Spanish Town, achieved his 3,000 win at Faire Ground Race Course & Slots while riding the horse Inveniam Viam of Allied Racing Stable’s. Brad Cox is the horse’s trainer. The win came in the first race of the day at Fair Grounds. Bridgmohan’s first racing victory was in August […]
Stephen “Ragga” Marley Joins Pitbull On The Tonight Show
Last night (4.2), the world tuned in to WWE’s WrestleMania 33, the sport’s premiere televised event, for an evening of wrestling and musical entertainment. Stephen “Ragga” Marley, who recently collaborated with Pitbull on his new album Climate Change, performed their single “Options” in front of the sold-out crowd at Orlando Citrus Bowl. Tonight, the two […]
‘American Friends of Jamaica’ Celebrate in Style, Raising Money for Charity in Jamaica
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) have been raising funds for those with need in Jamaica for 35 years, and the signature Jamaica Charity Gala in Miami continues the tradition in style. Over 250 guests attended the annual Jamaica Charity Gala in Miami, elegantly staged at the Four Seasons Miami on the evening of April […]
Jamaican Teen Brianna Lyston Called “Next Usain Bolt”
Jamaica’s Brianna Lyston, 12, turned in a spectacular performance at the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships, also known as Champs, on March 28, 2017. The athlete broke the record in the 200 meters with a time of 23.46 seconds, earning her the title of the “next Usain Bolt.” The previous record for the […]
Conversations With My Son: The RACE Talk for Kindergartners
Do you remember the show “Kids Say the Darndest Things”? Well I want to turn that around and say “Kids Ask the Darndest Questions”. How do you respond when those questions lead to the subject of race? Here’s a recent conversation between my 5 year old son and his dad. “Daddy, am I African?” “Not […]
33rd annual Reggae On The River, August 3 – 6, 2017, CA
What: 33rd annual Reggae On The River Where: French’s Camp- 657 US Hwy 101, Garberville, CA When: Thursday, August 3 thru Sunday, August 6, 2017 Why: A benefit for the non-profit Mateel Community Center its known as “Reggae”- one of the best parties on the planet How: Tickets available online at http://www.reggaeontheriver.com Reggae On The […]
Ticketing and Media Accreditation Problems Stifling Growth of Champs
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has noted the major value of the ISSA-GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships, known as Champs, as potentially allowing the country to obtain a larger part of the market for sports tourism. Currently, in its 107th year, Champs offers unique opportunities arising from being the biggest sports event of […]
How do I rid my home in Jamaica of squatters?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I have squatters and I need to get rid of them. These persons are not our tenants nor of the persons who sold the house to us. There is a sale on the house, and we need them off before it is sold. There are at least 20 individual persons, and […]
Spouse of the Prime Minister of Jamaica & Member of Parliament Slated for Keynote Address at Second Annual Protect the Children Gala
The Most Honorable Juliet Holness, Member of Parliament and Spouse of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, has graciously agreed to provide thought leadership to the issues of child sexual abuse in Jamaica and across the Diaspora; as keynote for the second annual Protect the Children Gala. Female Development World Organization (FDWO), formerly known as Jamaica […]