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, […]
I write poetry as it is an inherent gift in expressing thyself – A Coversation with Jamaican Poet Christena Williams
Jamaican Christena AV Williams is an aspiring historian, however, she is a renowned poet and Author of Pearls Among Stones published by Canadian, Brian Wrixon and recently republish by the Author. She dabbles in philosophy and history. Christena began Writing at age ten, and ten years later published her first Collection of poetry. This eventually […]
Social Media Definitely Against “Gentrified” Jerk Chicken
Everyone has their favorite jerk chicken recipe, but one approach to the dish posted by the Celiac Disease Foundation in 2016 caused a furor on social media. Critics acknowledged the need for sufferers of celiac disease to cook from gluten-free recipes, but as they noted, “authentic” jerk chicken already meets this requirement. The inclusion of […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending March 24th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- AMENDED DEFENSE ACT TO CREATE NATIONAL SERVICE CORPS Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that the Defense Act will be amended to create the Jamaica National Service Corps inside the Jamaica Defense Force (JDF). The Corps is one of seven initiatives established under the Housing, Opportunity, Production and […]
Torch and Chiney Kiki Chart in Africa with New Collaboration
Mounting Reggae vocalist Torch, who garnered stardom worldwide with his Silly Walks Discotheque produced single ‘Good Reggae Music’ in 2013, is excited that his brand-new single ‘Your Love’ with Connecticut based artiste Chiney Kiki has been getting excellent reviews in a few countries overseas including the mother land – Africa where the official music video […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Born to Win!
The day’s motivational quote was from motivational speaker Zig Ziglar and I thought it was profound: “You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” What stood out for me was the lack of passivity despite being born to win. In other […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending March 24th, 2017
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Jamaica’s Nadeen Matthews to Represent Caribbean at Young Global Leaders Forum
Nadeen Matthews, the chief digital and marketing officers for the NCB Group, will represent the English- and Spanish-speaking Caribbean at the 2017 Young Global Leaders (YGL) forum. The YGL is a high-profile and expanding network of action-oriented young leaders from around the world. Matthews will join people like Mariame McIntosh Robinson, Imani Duncan Price and […]
Calabar May Boycott Champs Over ISSA Approval of Kingston College Ugandan Transfer Student
Calabar, the defending boys team champion of the Inter-Secondary School Sports Association (ISSA) Boys and Girls Champs, is considering a boycott of the event over its objection to the association’s approval of a transfer student to compete for Kingston College, Calabar’s long-time rival. The competition is scheduled to be held at National Stadium on March […]