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 […]
Jamaican Food Misrepresentation Gets Cambridge University in Trouble
Cambridge University’s Pembroke College in the United Kingdom is facing accusations of “cultural misrepresentation” in the food it serves to students. The college is rethinking its menu after complaints that labeling dishes with names like “Jamaican stew” and “Tunisian rice” was not acceptable. According to a report in the Sunday Times, a student commented on […]
Skip Marley to Perform With Katy Perry At the Iheart Radio Music Awards This Weekend
Next generation Marley family member Skip Marley will be perfoming with pop superstar Katy Perry at the IHeart Radio Music Awards 2017 this Sunday March 5th at The Forum in Los Angeles. Their hit song “Chained To The Rhythm” debuted last week at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The two have performed together […]
Jamaican Cow Cod Soup on Insider’s List of 20 Weird Aphrodisiacs from Around the World
The online magazine Insider has included a common Jamaican dish on its list of foods that can enhance sexual pleasure. The major ingredient in Cow Cod Soup is the penis of a bull (not a cow). Traditionally, the bull’s penis (cod) is combined with bananas and scotch bonnet peppers and cooked in a white rum-based […]
How much do you know about the free African settlers of Jamaica?
Located at the most eastern point of Jamaica, the Morant Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on the island, is strongly linked with Africa. Workers who built the original lighthouse in 1841 were among the free Africans who came to the island. Kru men from West African workers came as indentured laborers from Sierra Leone. The […]