Botswana – Jamaicans Tell Their Travel Stories
BOTSWANA In July 2014, we visited Botswana to go on a safari in Chobe National Park. This visit was part of an itinerary that covered other African countries. A safari trip to Chobe National Park was early in the morning before breakfast when the animals were getting up. It was cool, quiet and peaceful. A […]
No Evidence of Plastic in Rice
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda, says there is no evidence of plastic in the samples of rice tested by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). “The BSJ was provided with samples… and, so far, I can assure the people of Jamaica that there is absolutely no evidence of any contamination […]
Chronixx Announces His 2017 North American Tour & Title of Debut Album
Jamaican roots artist Chronixx, a pioneering force in the contemporary reggae movement, is proud to announce his biggest tour to date and his debut album title, both named Chronology. This year alone, Chronixx & Zincfence Redemption Band headlined tours in Africa, Japan, Europe and North America and rocked major festival shows like Coachella (USA), Austin […]
Dowlin Added To Selection Panel For WICB
Former Test and West Indies cricketer, Travis Dowlin is the latest addition to the selection panel of the West Indies Cricket Board. He will start official duties, January 1, 2017. Dowlin represented Guyana from 1997 to 2011. During that time, he played 85 first-class matches scoring 4,013 runs at an average of 30.7; 57 List […]
Devon Matthews Goes Against The Grain- Challenges The Norm With Massive Release Featuring Ella Andall
His father’s passing a few months ago could have been reason enough for entertainer, Devon Matthews to bury himself and forget the world around him. So close was he to his dad, Selwyn Matthews that his world seemed to have suddenly fallen apart when the man who had given him life, had made his departure […]
Airbnb and Jamaica Sign Tourism Agreement
Today in Jamaica, the Jamaica Tourist Board and Airbnb signed a major agreement to promote tourism to the island, highlight the country’s unique history and culture, and position Airbnb for continued growth in this world class tourist destination. This is Airbnb’s second major partnership agreement in the Caribbean. “Jamaica has so much to offer travelers […]
Jamaican Natasha Chang Makes Most Beautiful Race Car Drivers List
Jamaican Natasha Chang has been listed at Number 8 on the Yeah! Motor website ranking of the 25 Most Beautiful Race Car Drivers in the world. Born in Jamaica and proud of her Chinese heritage, her Facebook page name is Natasha “China Doll” Chang. She made an impression on the international racing world in 2006 […]
Shaggy Inducted into CVSS Hall of Fame
Shaggy, “Mr. Boombastic,” is set for induction into the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) Hall of Fame. He will be honored for his decade of exceptional support of the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston. The induction occured during the third staging of the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on December 8, […]
Meet Neisha Williams, Jamaican Nurse and Fuld Fellowship Recipient
Jamaican Neisha Williams worked as a pharmacist in Jamaica and saw first-hand bad situations in hospitals that she wished she could change. Williams realized that patients can die from poor quality care and vowed that if she ever had a chance to change things, she would. In 2013, she moved to the United States and […]
Judge stopped case after I didnt reveal my birth name
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, The other day the judge refused to continue my case. He asked me for my birth name and I didnt want to disclose it, because I have a deed poll with my new name which is muslim. This cant be right and I see it as a violation of my rights […]