Our Stories: I’ve lived in the 14 Parishes of Jamaica – Real Verb’s Story
In this installment of Our Stories, Dancehall artiste, Real Verb shares why he has lived in Jamaica’s 14 parishes….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 […]
Amerijet Partners with Food For The Poor to Build Home in Haiti
Amerijet International Inc. is helping Food For The Poor build a home for a destitute family in Haiti and provide lifesaving aid. Amerijet presented a check Wednesday morning to Robin Mahfood, President/CEO of Food For The Poor at the charity’s Coconut Creek headquarters. “Amerijet’s gift is a blessing to the poor,” Mahfood said. “We are […]
Raging Fyah Nominated for 2017 Grammy For Best Reggae Album
VP Records is pleased to announce that Raging Fyah has been nominated for their acclaimed album Everlasting in the Best Reggae Album category at the 59th Grammys®. The band continues to prove how their distinct roots reggae sound is making a major impact in the musical landscape. In addition to this news, the band announces […]
History Made: All Jamaican Cruise Docks Full
Royal Caribbean’s “MS Monarch,” a Pullmantur Brand, docked at the Port of Kingston on December 6, 2016, the first cruise ship to dock in Kingston in five years. According to Williams Tatham, vice president of cruise shipping and marine operations at the Port Authority of Jamaica, the ship decided to call on Kingston’s port as […]
Jamaican Denise Leonie Williams-Mitchell Named to NAIA Hall of Fame
Jamaica’s Denise Leonie Williams-Mitchell, a Manchester native and a former track and field athlete at Wayland Baptist University (WBU), has been named to the NAIA Hall of Fame. The announcement was made during NAIA National Awards Day. Williams-Mitchell came to Wayland in 1985 and qualified for the NAIA Indoor Championships that year; she finished fifth […]
Jamaica Earns US$2 Billion from Tourist Arrivals
Jamaica is set to experience a record-breaking year in tourism. The nation is seeing growth rates at more than five percent in both tourist earnings and number of visitor arrivals. The Ministry of Tourism announced that between January and October of 2016, Jamaica had earnings totaling US$2 billion, an increase of 5.7 percent over the […]
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 […]