RDX’s Successful European Tour Extended
Dancehall duo RDX, having been absent from the European tour circuit for the last two years, have now proven that their loyal European fans have missed their presence in the region. The duo originally set to spend four weeks on their ‘LOL’ Europe tour have had to extend the stint by at least two weeks […]
Jamaican-American Kamala Harris Wins U.S. Senate Seat
California’s two-term Attorney General Kamala Harris, who is of Jamaican descent, has defeated her opponent Loretta Sanchez in the race to represent California in the United States Senate. Harris and Sanchez were vying for the Democratic seat previously occupied by multi-term Senator Barbara Boxer. Emphasizing that “the stakes are high” throughout her campaign, Harris appealed […]
Top Acts Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, David Rodigan and More Billed for “Reeewind to Rocksteady” a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Rocksteady, November 26, 2016, New York
When it comes to the recognition of Jamaican music and culture, Caribbean entertainment specialists Irish and Chin continue to rise to the occasion. In their latest event, dubbed “Reeewind to Rocksteady,” the tastemakers will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rocksteady with renowned acts Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffiths, David Rodigan and the Code Red band on […]
How can an Uncle get title before my daughter?
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My boyfriend died over 3 years now. Our daughter was living in his house until recently. My boyfriend’s brother came up and told her that he has the title now, so she cant do anything but to leave. How can he get the title, when her dad told her the house […]
Out of Miami’s Hottest Label Supa T Records Comes Blazing Track from Rising Rap Star Juice Yung’n with “Aayy”
Out of Miami’s hottest label Supa T Records comes a blazing track from rising rap star Juice Yung’n with “Aayy”. Produced by renowned Gorrilla Tek, the single, a candid reflection of life, “Being in the trap house with my boys we always used the word Aayy for some reason as like our roll call.” explains […]
Design Caribbean to Pop-Up in Camden London
Design Caribbean will be popping up in Camden Market, one of London’s most sought-after shopping areas for those looking for an eclectic mix of unique gifts and hand-crafted products, from November 24-28, 2016. The Design Caribbean Pop-Up Shop will be the home for six regional firms as they present their range of diverse products to […]
9 Questions with Jamaican Filmmaker, Justine Henzell
We recently caught up with Jamaican filmmaker Justine Henzell as she was getting ready for the Fort Lauderdale Film Festival. (fliff.com) Justine is the daughter of filmmaker Perry Henzel who made the popular Jamaican film “The Harder They Come”. She is also the chief organizer of the annual Calabash International Literary Festival in Treasure Beach, […]
“Friendly People and Beautiful Beaches!!!” – 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 the friendly people and beautiful beaches!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone […]
6 Things Jamaican Women (And Men) Who Bleach Don’t Know They Are Losing
Skin bleaching is often glorified in dancehall culture, however most Jamaicans do not support the practice. In fact, there is a gradual shift to accepting and celebrating all the beautiful shades of melanin that exist in our ‘one people’ population. Still there are those who chose to bleach their skin for a variety of reasons […]
Jack Radics Hailed as “a National Treasure” at Launch of New Album in Atlanta
Platinum selling Jamaican recording artist Jack Radics has been hailed as one of Jamaica’s finest cultural ambassadors and a National Treasure by Mrs Jewel Scott, Honorary Consul of the Jamaican Atlanta Consulate in Georgia. Mrs Scott made the remarks as she issued they keynote address at the launch of Radics’ new album, The Watershed, at […]