Jamaican Descent Canadian Hip Hop pioneers being honored in March 2017
Ryerson University Professor’s Movement Encourages the Inclusion of Hip Hop History in the Canadian School Curriculum If you’ve ever referred to Toronto as “Tdot,” a term coined by K4ce, a local hip hop legend or by its more recent name, “The 6ix” influenced largely by the OVO team and rapper Drake’s recent album, ‘Views from […]
Celebrities Win Luxury Jamaican Getaway at Pre-Oscar Event
Reggae Songstress Kristine Alicia Debuts at #12 on the Billboard Chart
Hers is the story of a ten-year, overnight success. Singer Kristine Alicia’s second album, a reggae collection titled Songs From Zion, has shot to #12 on the Billboard Reggae Album and Song chart within its first week of release. The record is a collaboration with producer Rory Gilligan of Stone Love fame. The album was […]
Team Clarendon is #TeamExcellence
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Clarendon Parish Office has out-shone the other 12 parish offices to take home the organization’s prestigious Team Excellence Award. The Team Excellence Award recognizes the JCDC Parish Office that has most enhanced the image of the JCDC by setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in customer support. […]
Fay-Ann Lyons VP Records Debut “Break The World” Album Out 3/3/17
On the heels of thrilling the masses at the 2017 Trinidad Carnival, singer and songwriter Fay-Ann Lyons gears up for the release of her much anticipated VP Records debut album “Break The World” on Friday, March 3rd! As the biggest street party of the year wraps up in Trinidad, the soca sensation is keeping the […]
D’Marsh Couture’s Fairy Tale Fantasy Takes Flight During New York Fashion Week
Patrons attending the runway show of Jamaican-born New York based designer Glenroy March and House of D’Marsh are still talking about his Fall 2017 collection which had heads turning during New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The midtown location of Coco Mat served as the ideal backdrop for La Fantaisie Ball, where fairy tale fantasy converged. […]
Kalado Injured in near fatal Car Crash
Just weeks after releasing the collaboration video for the single ‘Adultery’ he has with deceased Dancehall artiste J Capri, Kalando almost suffered the same fate after meeting in a near fatal car accident late Sunday Night. Kalado, who was traveling on Red Hills Road in Kingston, swerved to avoid hitting a car who made an […]
Calling for Courage, Lisa Hanna Responds to Threats Arising from Her Stance on Vybz Kartel
Lisa Hanna, MP for St. Ann Parish, former Minister of Youth and Culture, and former Miss World title holder, issued a strong response to those threatening her because of her position on Vybz Kartel and his release of dancehall recordings while serving prison time for murder. “Our courage is being held hostage by a new […]
Squatter is trying to be a landlord and evict me
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I live on a piece of land and recently found out that the man who is collecting my rent is not the owner. He is a squatter. The owner is new and gave them the go ahead to remain there for a while. Now this squatter turned landlord is threatening to […]
Caribbean Bar Association and F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association Host a Community Immigration Forum, March 16, 2017, West Palm Beach
On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., the Caribbean Bar Association (the “CBA”) in partnership with the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association (the “Cunningham Bar”) will host a community immigration forum to address the recent changes in immigration policy and law by the Trump Administration and provide important advice and information to the […]