More Philanthropy Needed to Support Jamaica’s Development- Minister Shaw
The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester is now able to boost its intake of blood and blood donations, through the benevolence of one corporate entity, which Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw said is needed to support Jamaica’s development. Minister Shaw, who also serves as Member of Parliament for North East […]
Annual Charity Gala Supports Jamaica’s Most Deserving and Honors Philanthropists, April 1st, 2017, Miami
The “Jamaica Charity Galas” are key among the annual fundraising activities promoted by non-profit The American Friends of Jamaica. Each year, philanthropists and well wishers gather in Miami, and again in New York, for beautifully appointed evenings of celebration to raise money for worthy causes on the island, and to recognize their most generous peers. […]
Mayor of Kingston Jamaica, Delroy Williams and Mayor Wayne M. Messam to Hold Town Hall Meeting in the City of Miramar, April 3rd, 2017
Mayor Wayne M. Messam will host Kingston, Jamaica, Mayor Delroy Williams and hold a Town Hall Meeting, Monday, April 3, 2017, 6:30pm to 8pm in the Miramar Commission Chambers located at 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025. The purpose of the Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity for Mayor Messam and Mayor Williams to […]
Festival of the Performing Arts Competition – Deaf Dance Festival, March 30, 2017, Kingston
Who: Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) What: Festival of the Performing Arts Competition – Deaf Dance Festival Where: Little Theatre, 4 Tom Redcam Drive, Kgn 5 When: Thursday, March 30, 2017 Time: 4:00 pm One of the most anticipated events of the National Festival of the Performing Arts National Finals, Deaf Dance will take place […]
Groovin 2017 to Feature Freddie Mcgregor, Ken Boothe, Leroy Sibbles & Reggae Symphony Orchestra
In the early sixties, long before there was reggae, a haunting, captivating and blissfully bouncy beat called rock steady captured the imagination of music lovers on the island of Jamaica. This beat was an offspring of ska, and it first emerged from the belly of inner city of Kingston. It spread like wildfire, quickly dominating […]
St. George’s College defeats Jamaica College to win the 2017 Ziadie Cup; Meadowbrook and KTHS wins the Western Union All Schools Alumnae Penalty Kick-off
On Saturday, March 25th, 2017, St. George’s College Old Boys defeated the Jamaica College Old Boys to win the Dennis Ziadie Cup. The Jamaica College over-45 team and the St. George’s College over-45 team played to a 0-0 draw in the Grand Masters match. In the Under-45 Masters match, St. George’s College defeated Jamaica College […]
Small Jamaican Community in Detroit Offers Authentic Home Island Cuisine
Despite its small size, the Jamaican population of northwest Detroit, Michigan, has the chance to dine at several restaurants devoted to serving up the tastes of home. Some of these eateries launched 35 to 40 years ago as Jamaicans traveled to the city in search of jobs in the auto industry, and others starting up […]
A Solution for Jamaica Champs Ticketing
Here’s a suggestion for ISSA and tickets for 2018 CHAMPS 1. Have an international ticketing solution that can have patrons purchase online 2. Ensure the seating for the National Stadium is also online so people can choose seats. 3. I know the Stadium seating was reduced for patrons in 2002 (15 years ago) so here’s […]
Jazz In The Gardens Continues To Deliver A World-Class Musical Experience
Photos Courtesy of David I. Muir Each year, the City of Miami Gardens, affectionately known as Carol City continues to deliver a world-class musical experience. Grammy winners and nominees are always scheduled to perform at the annual Jazz in the Gardens festival. This year Common, Jill Scott, LL Cool J, Herbie Hancock, Betty Wright, Smokie […]
Jamaican Special Olympians Has Their Best Performance at the World Winter Games
Jamaica’s Special Olympics athletes have attained the nation’s best performance at the Winter Games to date. The Special Olympics World Games recently held in Graz, Austria, saw Jamaica’s representatives win a total of five medals. Romaine Austin won two gold medals in speed skating 333-meter Division 18 and 500-meter Division 15 races. Dave Oddman earned […]