USA’S Appleby Wins Back-to-back Gold, Australia’s Brown Sweeps Both Paddleboard Races as Women Take Center Stage at 2016 Fiji Isa World Sup And Paddleboard Championship
Team Australia takes the lead with two days remaining, France and USA close on their heels Women SUP and Paddleboard racers took center stage in dramatic fashion on the fifth day of 2016 Fiji ISA World SUP and Paddleboard Championship with hotly contested 17km Distance Races. USA’s Candice Appleby successfully defended her 2015 title, winning […]
What Things Cost in Jamaica?
People sometimes get sticker shock when they hear prices quoted in Jamaica but quickly realize after doing the math that the cost of living is much lower when compared to popular holiday destinations. For locals, the price of everyday goods around the country are fairly stable with the exception of the resort areas of Montego […]
In Georgia, Jamaican-Born Candidate to Get Vote Recount
Donna McLeod, Jamaican-born Gwinnett County candidate for the Georgia House of Representatives, requested a recount of votes as the election results on November 8, 2016, were extremely close. Her request was granted, and the recount will occur on Thursday, November 17, 2016. McLeod’s opponent, Joyce Chandler, a Republican from Grayson, had a 221-vote lead in […]
Jamaican Model Chosen As Cover Girl For Italian Vogue
Alicia Burke has been selected to feature on the cover of the November 2016 issue of Italian Vogue. She will be the first Jamaican or Caribbean model to appear on the Italian edition of the magazine. Vogue magazine is the top editorial opportunity for models around the world. Two other Jamaicans have made Vogue covers […]
“Christmas In Jamaica!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you miss about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “The one thing I miss about Jamaica is Christmas in Jamaica.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica […]
Trump’s election – Now That We are Officialy “Other”…
I am a passionate advocate of the movement to flip the election outcome. Last week, I shared one of the many posts documenting the troubling aftershocks of Trump’s election. It showed images of swastikas, testimonials and stories of people, even children, being verbally and physically assaulted by bigots telling them to go back to Mexico […]
Singing to Save Lives, Free Concerts to Benefit Hurricane Victims in Haiti
Singers from Boston, New York and Pennsylvania who make up the quartet, Voice of Worship, will be lending their voices in two benefit concerts to help Food For The Poor to build homes for the victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. “I’ve always known since I was young that the voice is a unique gift […]
GQ Names Usain Bolt One of Its “Men of the Year” for 2016
GQ magazine has released its 21st annual “Men of the Year” list for 2016, and Jamaica’s Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt is one of three gentlemen to receive this honor. Named with Bolt are actors Ryan Reynolds and Warren Beatty. In choosing these men, GQ recognized individuals “who brought some much-needed light into a very […]
Jamaican-Afro Restaurant Featuring Opens in Lagos, Nigeria
Jamo Afrique, an Afro-Caribbean restaurant operated by Fifi, an entrepreneur and wife of Prince Dilly Umenyiora, had its grand opening after years of planning and fine-tuning. The venue is located in Oniru Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos, and its launch featured celebrities along with the family members and friends of Fifi. Fifi decided to forge her […]
Former NFL Player Earns Spot on Jamaican Bobsled Team
Coach Michael Blair of Niles West High School in Skokie, Illinois, is a former NFL player, and now he has a chance to be a member of the Jamaican bobsled team. Blair is a dual citizen of Jamaica and the United States and has received an invitation to train with the team as it prepares […]