South Africa – Jamaicans Tell Their Travel Stories
SOUTH AFRICA In July 2014 my husband and I visited South Africa. I wanted to visit South Africa because of its history. In particular, the struggle of Nelson Mandela and black South Africans. I wanted to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and where he spent 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment. […]
Jazz In The Gardens Features A Mix Of Jazz, R&B And Hip-Hop
SOUTH FLORIDA – The 12th annual Jazz in the Gardens lineup includes a mix of jazz, R&B and hip-hop acts that have become a staple for the event. The 12th annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival headliners and performers were announced Wednesday, November 30. The two-day festival scheduled for March 18 and 19 at […]
Self Contained Reggae Band Raging Fyah Receives Grammy Nomination for Best Reggae Album
2016 has indeed been a whirlwind for Pele, Demar, Anthony Watson, Courtland “Gizmo” White and Kumar collectively known as Raging Fyah. Regarded as one of Jamaica’s most promising young acts, the self contained band released their third studio album “Everlasting” to rave reviews from fans and music industry alike. Proudly the top charting album received […]
Retirees Challenged to Mentor Youngsters
Some 58 retirees have been challenged to keep adding valuable service to their communities through avenues such as the mentoring of youngsters. The call was made at a Retiree Awards Gala by keynote speaker, Rev. Rohan Ambersley on Thursday, December 1 at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. The event was organized by the […]
Jamaican Christopher “Johnny” Daley Gets High Scores In Laugh Factory Semi Finals In Helsinki
Jamaican Comedian and Actor Christopher “Johnny” Daley has received rave reviews for his performance in the semifinals of the Laugh Factory Funniest Person in the world competition. The contest, currently being staged in Helsinki Finland, has 18 comedians from all over the globe vying for the top spot and a US$100,000 cash prize. Johnny left […]
Jamaica’s Varna Thomas Named 2016 CAPE Student of the Caribbean
Varna Thomas of Jamaica’s Ardenne High School has been named the CAPE Student of the Caribbean for 2016. Thomas, 17, received grade ones on every exam in every subject in two years of sixth form in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Caribbean Studies and Communication Studies. Thomas said she was “surprised, grateful and […]
I need the restaurant owner to pay for items she stole
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, While I was in Jamaica, I went to a restaurant with my son to eat before his trip. We left his back pack there by accident. I went back and the restaurant owner said she emptied out the bag and threw it away. However till now I cant get back the […]
The Royal Family of Reggae Morgan Heritage’s Next Generation Lives on with Jemere Morgan Debut Album “Transition”
The royal family of reggae Morgan Heritage’s musical legacy lives on by virtue of their body of work, and proudly through the next generation via Gramps Morgan’s son Jemere Morgan. The budding star musical career blossomed and matured forefront on a worldwide stage, as fans of the Grammy award-winning band saw Jemere transition in front […]
“Jaiga’s Coming Hard With 1989 Tambu Remake, Says Expect Real Revelry This Carnival”
Christopher ‘Tambu’ Herbert will forever be a legend in the Soca music industry. His voice lives in records that have made carnival lovers world over, sway infectiously, time and time again. Even as the year 2017 looms, his name is being spoken of- this as one of Soca music’s most vocal supporters who doubles up […]
Forbes Magazine Features Sean Paul
In an extensive article in Forbes Magazine, Sean Paul’s return to the music world is described as one of the most “surprising” music stories of 2016. According to the article, no one had foreseen the resurgence of the dancehall and hip-hop star. Sean Paul is featured on two smash hits in 2016, Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” […]