Jamaican-Born Woman Named First Black Editor-in-Chief of Emory Law Journal
Janiel Myers has been chosen to fill the highest position at the Emory Law Journal (ELJ). The journal, which was founded in 1952 was the first sponsored by Emory University’s School of Law, and now Ms. Myers will be the first black editor-in-chief at the ELJ. The publication, which is the oldest at the university, […]
The Diaspora movement is “coming-to-come”! So come to conference this summer (July 23-26, 2017)
As I look back on the path taken by the Diaspora movement since 2004, I can’t help but marvel at the progress made and the route by which success has steadily achieved. . In the earlier days, it wasn’t uncommon to hear people ask “What is Diaspora?”; or Diaspora members themselves sarcastically referring to other Diaspora members as […]
Raging Fyah Continues U.S. Tour With Tribal Seeds Announces New Europe Dates With Ub40 This Summer In Support of Everlasting Album
Fresh from the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, 2017 Best Reggae Album Nominees Raging Fyah continue their U.S. tour with Tribal Seeds and announces extended American dates with UB40. This July, Raging Fyah will travel to the West Coast, then the reggae quintet goes on a European run with UB40. Through touring and promotion during the […]
JCDC hunts for Foodies for 2017 Culinary Champs
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) is on the lookout for foodies, who wish to showcase their talents in the 2017 Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition. The competition which began accepting entries in September 2016, invites persons to compete in various categories including, Special Diets (Live Cooking), Fruit and Vegetable Carving, Sweet Treats, Mixology, Dutchie Dash […]
Culture Corner at Yardabraawd Art Gallery was a hit
“….Culture Corner was a hit for those in attendance, and as one guest puts it “Great event and I can only see it getting betterer and betterer…” The vision is to have a safe and comfortable space for persons of similar interests to lime and vibe on an evening, while enjoying refreshments, edifying entertainment and […]
Cop didnt show in traffic Court after red light drama
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I was in Jamaica and traveling along Spanish Town Road. I came upon the crossing where several police officers were stationed. One officer was in the road telling all the cars to come through and I was in the middle car. The police stopped us after telling all of us to […]
Young Jamaican Gymnasts Win at Caribbean Fest Tournament in Virginia
Jamaica’s gymnastic team won several individual prizes and two team prizes at the Caribbean Fest gymnastics competition held in Ashburn, Virginia. The members of the Level One team – Jenya Allison, Makebaray Allen, Leanna Blake and Renara Walker – took the top prize in that category at the three-day event. The Level Two team of […]
Edi Fitzroy, Jamaican Reggae Singer, Dies
Edi Fitzroy, best known for his hit track “Princess Black,” has died. The Jamaican reggae singer, whose real name was Fitzroy Edwards, died on March 4, 2017, at the age of 62. He was born in Chapelton, Clarendon, the son of a sound system operator. Fitzroy studied accounting in Kingston and then became a staff […]
Dr. Venessa Walker – New Leadership for a STRONGER Miramar
Healthcare professional, educator, and philanthropist, Venessa “Dr. V” Walker, is a 24-year Miramar resident, by way of Montego Bay, Jamaica who is seeking election on March 14, 2017 for Miramar City Commissioner Seat 2. As the Chair of Miramar’s highest advisory Board, Planning and Zoning, Dr. V has a frontline position in approving and making […]
Our Stories: Yeshwa Appeals to Abusive Jamaican Men- Cut Her Loose
In this installment of Our Stories, Jamaican artiste Yeshwa appeals to abusive Jamaican men….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 the lens is focused on […]