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 […]
Neighbour in Jamaica being a nuisance to church land
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My pastor and I need to get rid of a neighbour – man next door. My aunt left land belonging to her by a Will to be shared between the church and I. We do not know if there is an Executor because someone else in the church refuses to hand […]
In the midst of U.S. Immigration Changes “Resident Alien” the Caribbean Hit Comedy Stage Play Heads to Fort Lauderdale, Florida
As U.S. Immigration changes are being debated in the courts, a new play humorously and brilliantly catalogs the experience of the immigration process for Caribbeans who enter this country. The Jamaican Daily Gleaner called, Resident Alien an exciting theater experience that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. The play written by Dr. Claire […]
Reggae Fusion Opens Location Featuring Red Snapper Sushi, Oxtail Poutine
Reggae Fusion, an internationally inspired Caribbean restaurant is growing to a second location at 3115 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Mississauga. The big grand opening is on March 28, 2017 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. In May 2015, Daniel Gunter and his family opened the first Reggae Fusion restaurant at 1107 Britannia Road East Mississauga road, serving mouth […]
Reggae Fusion Opens Second Location Featuring Red Snapper Sushi, Oxtail Poutine, March 28, 2017
Reggae Fusion, an internationally inspired Caribbean restaurant is growing to a second location at 3115 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Mississauga. The big grand opening is on March 28, 2017 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. In May 2015, Daniel Gunter and his family opened the first Reggae Fusion restaurant at 1107 Britannia Road East Mississauga road, serving mouth […]
Our Stories- I had to return home to find myself- Kerry Starr
In this installment of Our Stories, reggae artiste, Kerry Starr explains why she returned home after leaving at age 21….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, […]