Photo Highlights: Chinese New Year Festival Year of the Rooster Celebrations 2017
The 29th Annual Chinese New Year Festival celebration the year of Rooster took place at the Miami Dade College, Kendall campus on February 19th. Many of the attendees were from the Jamaican Chinese community. The festival was jointly hosted by the Chinese Cultural Foundation in Miami. The colorful celebrations featured food, Lion Dances, tai chi […]
A fun-filled weekend of activities planned for Ziadie Cup/True Blue Weekend 2017 in South Florida – March 24th – 26th, 2017, Miramar, Florida
The 13th Annual True Blue Weekend will take place March 24th – 26th, 2017. The 3-day event is hosted by The St. George’s College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (STGCOBAFL) and The Jamaica College Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. (JCOBAFL). “We are delighted to be celebrating 13 years of the Dennis Ziadie Cup […]
JCDC Empowers Youth Through Culture, February 22nd, 2017, Kingston
The JCDC Eastern Region which covers the parishes of Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine and St. Thomas will be hosting its second annual Public Forum as a part of its Reggae and Black History Month observance under the 2017 Jamaica Day’s theme “Celebrating Jamaica .. Exploring Jamaica’s Legacy in a Global Context – Marcus […]
Yardabraad Art Gallery presents Culture Corner with Dr. Sue and Friends
Here it is… a Saturday evening cultural lime. Yardabraad Art Gallery presents Culture Corner with Dr. Sue and Friends. Intimate venue, great vibe and talent sharing, makes for an artistically rich experience. The Venue – Yardabraawd Art Gallery and Souvenirs, at 5401 NW 102nd Ave, Sunrise FL 33351, is home to some of South Florida’s most […]
Mr Vegas’ Soul Therapy Set To Be A Gospel Music Classic
Mr Vegas stunned the music world late last year with the announcement of his conversion to Christianity, just weeks after the release of his much-anticipated album This Is Dancehall, which was recently listed by Billboard magazine as one of the Top 10 Reggae albums of 2016. Since then the veteran dancehall star who is known […]
Gospel Song 30th Anniversary Finalists Chosen
The top ten finalists for the Jamaica Gospel Song Competition were chosen from the semi-final round of the competition, held last Sunday. The finalists, who will compete to be named winner of the competition at the finals in July, were chosen from the top 23 semi-finalists from across the island. Organized by the Jamaica Cultural […]
I couldnt go to court during hurricane threat
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I had a court date during the time there was a threat of hurricane. There was heavy rains for a week.I did not see any bulletin on the news about the Court and the landlord has not said anything to me. I want to know whats up, but I cant find […]
Kalado Dedicates Adultery Video to the Late JCapri
Dancehall Star Kalado has released the highly anticipated video for his cheaters collaboration with the late Dancehall trailblazer J Capri. The single, ‘Adultery’ is not based on Kalado’s own experiences but talks about a realistic scenario of individuals who are in relationships but find themselves attracted to another person. “It’s a song that inspire a […]
Our Stories: My Late Brother Inspires My Music- OneDon Masimo
In this installment of Our Stories, dancehall artiste, OneDon Masimo explains how his late brother influences his music….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 […]
Sativa D Black 1 Jamaica’s Next Music Messenger On The Rise
Influenced by Reggae/Dancehall firebrands Capleton, Sizzla and Bounty Killer, the artist Sativa D Black 1 has entered the competitive musical arena in Jamaica with flare, high energy, strong vocals and witty lyrical contents. He was a contender in the 2012 Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition, a widely publicized talent show held annually on […]