Jamaican Winger Leon Bailey Will Join German Club Bayer
Jamaican Leon Bailey, 19, currently a winger with the Belgian club Genk, has been courted by Manchester United. Arsenal, and Hull City, but it seems he will continue a career in the Bundesliga. Roger Schmidt, Leverkusen coach, announced at a media conference on January 27, 2017, that Bailey is undergoing a medical with his club, […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Jamaican-American Actress Kerry Washington was born
On January 31, 1977, actress Kerry Marisa Washington was born in the Bronx, New York. Kerry is of Jamaican heritage through her mother Valerie. She is known for roles including Olivia Pope in the American television series “Scandal,” Della Bee Robinson, the wife of Ray Charles in the film “Ray,” the wife of Idi Amin […]
Huge Interest in Jamaica at New York Times Travel Show
Impact Of President Trump’s Executive Orders On Caribbean Nationals
On November 8, 2016, the American people voted and Donald J. Trump secured the majority of the Electoral College votes defeating Hillary Clinton (304 to 227). On the campaign trail, President Trump noted border and national security as a top priority for his Administration. Given this reality, it should be no surprise that President Trump […]
Would You Eat Jerk Chicken in a Can? Social Media Reacts
Tesco, a multinational grocery and general merchandise retailing company based in the United Kingdom, has been selling jerk chicken in a can since 2014. To lovers of one of Jamaica’s signature foods, the mere idea of putting the spicy, smoky, cooked-over-wood-fires dish into a can is heresy. The word “jerk” is believed to have come […]
I need my house but order in Jamaica for eviction expired
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My order for eviction expired. Just over a year now I had gotten a court order to get back my house. I left soon after and could not follow through on the order. I heard that after six months the order expires. The man is still in my property and even […]
Jamaica Wins Big at 2017 Travvy Awards
Jamaica captured the spotlight at the 2017 Travvy Awards in New York copping four gold awards: Best Honeymoon Destination, Caribbean/Bahamas; Best Culinary Destination, Caribbean/Bahamas; Best Tourism Board Overall and Best Tourism Board, Caribbean/Bahamas. On hand to collect the awards, from left to right: Donnie Dawson, Deputy Director of Tourism, Sales at the Jamaica Tourist Board […]
Our Stories: Jacob Miller’s Grandnephew Continues His Legacy- Zabloxz
In this installment of Our Stories, this reggae artiste shares how he carries on Jacob Miller’s legacy ….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 […]
Fairy Tales and Fashion Converge At La Fantaisie Ball, February 13, 2017
As Glenroy March and House of D’Marsh gears up for New York Fashion Week (NYFW), patrons will be in for a treat as the Jamaican-born New York based designer will present his latest collection La Fantaisie Ball on Monday, February 13 at 6:00 pm at Coco Mat. The show will be preceeded by cocktails at […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending January 27th, 2017
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- PNP CONCERNED ABOUT JAMAICA’S RANK ON CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX Jamaica’s Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed concern about the results of the 2016 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), which indicated a significant drop in the nation’s standing. The latest CPI ranking for Jamaica is 14 places lower than […]