Minister wants Police to Take Firm Stand Against the Illicit Burning of Sugar Cane
The police are being urged to take a firm stand against persons who illicitly burn sugar cane, which has resulted in significant loss of income for farmers. Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, said cane farmers must be protected against the practice, which can sometimes “wipe out” the means of survival […]
Chevaughn Sees Musical Wealth in 2017 with Quintillionaire
With a song inspired greatly by his own life experiences the effervescent singer Chevaughn has high hopes for his musical career for this year. In the latter part of 2016 the artiste premiered a poignant single called Quintillionaire that speaks to struggles through life experiences and needing a change of circumstance; change the artiste himself […]
A-List Designers Headline Diversity Panel on Black Art, Architecture, and Design
The “Diversity in Design Arts” panel discussion, slated for Saturday, February 4, from 11:00AM – 3:00PM, will feature presentations on the cultural impact of Black Art, Architecture and Design on South Florida communities. This second installment of the annual event brings together four of South Florida’s most sought after names in architecture, fine art and […]
My moms name, not dad’s should be my surname
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hello I would like to change my (surname) last name on my birth certificate to my mothers last name instead of my father since he was not present at my birth an not on my birth certificate. Jan RESPONSE: Dear Jan, Its a simple process to do this. You definitely need […]
Air Traffic Control Boosted
Jamaica’s air navigation service (ANS) delivery has been significantly boosted with the construction of $1.9 billion (C$20 million) state-of-the-art air traffic control towers at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston and Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay. The 131-foot structure at NMIA, which was commissioned into service by the Jamaica Civil Aviation […]
Our Stories: My friends tried to kill me- Qura VX
In this installment of Our Stories, Qura VX shares how his friends plotted to kill him….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 […]
Are You Ready For 2017? The 4 Areas of Your Life to Consider as You Plan Your Yearly Goals
How will you plan your goals for 2017? The New Year is often set in motion by a very long list of things we want to accomplish, sometimes hurriedly scribbled without any consideration given to the multiple arenas of our lives. The result is an out-of-balance list, heavily laden with goals like “Lose 30 lbs. […]
BBC Broadcasts Series by Jamaican-British Filmmaker Cecile Emeke
The Jamaican-British filmmaker Cecile Emeke created a short film “Ackee & Saltfish,” which tells the stories of two best friends as they move about East London looking for the traditional meal. Her short film became a web series that was praised by the New York Times and Indiewire, and now it is available on BBC […]
5 Top Jamaican Sports Moments of 2016
The past year has been an eventful one for Jamaica and Jamaican athletes. Below is a list of the five Jamaican top sports achievements of 2016. 1) Usain Bolt Wins “Triple Triple” at the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Bolt took gold medals in the men’s 100-meter and 200-meter competitions to become a […]
Jamaica’s International Reggae Film Festival Returns
The Jamaica International Reggae Film Festival will be staged on February 16 through 19, 2017, at Devon House in St. Andrew, following an absence of four years. According to Barbara Blake Hannah, the festival’s director, film represents an effective method to promote Jamaica’s culture, particularly its music. Since UNESCO has declared Kingston to be a […]