Pork Palooza Steals the Show at 2023 Jamaica Food and Drink Festival in Kingston, Jamaica
Being one of Jamaica’s distinguished single-estate rum producers, it was entirely appropriate that Worthy Park Select once again took the role of the official sponsor for the 2023 edition of Jamaica Food and Drink Festival’s ‘Pork Palooza.’ This highly anticipated gastronomic event showcased an array of pork dishes, including the iconic sizzling and crispy jerk pork, a beloved Jamaican […]
Parish of Portland Marks Its 300th Anniversary
On Sunday, November 12, 2023, the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) in partnership with the Tourism Product Development Company (TDPCo) will present the “Salute to the Parish of Portland” as part of the cultural heritage series, which began in 2016. The aim of the event is to highlight the national significance of each parish in Jamaica […]
Jamaican Sculptor Basil Watson Wins Award in UK for “The National Windrush Monument”
World-renowned Jamaican sculptor Basil Watson has won the 2023 United Kingdom Public Statues and Sculptures Association (PSSA) Marsh Award for Excellence in Public Sculpture for his work, “The National Windrush Monument.” Watson’s award-winning sculpture is located at Waterloo Station in London and presents a strong visual narrative through figures of a man, woman, child, and […]
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10-Year-Old Mariann Morgan is the Face of Achievement at Redwood Primary School in Saint Catherine
Mariann Morgan, a remarkable 10-year-old student from Redwood Primary School, has achieved an extraordinary honor by becoming the youngest child ever to be included on a mural at her school in Jamaica. The unveiling of this awe-inspiring artwork took place on November 2, 2023, at Redwood Primary School, marking a momentous occasion for both Mariann […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – The Cost of Unbelief
The Israelites experienced forty years of wilderness wandering because of unbelief (Numbers 14:26–34). Forty years of walking around in circles because they allowed themselves to be influenced not by the word of the LORD but by what they heard from their peers. How many of us make that same mistake today? “Search the land of […]
A Weh You Get Da New Clarks Deh Popcaan? Dancehall Artist is the Face of Clarks Latest Campaign
Jamaican dancehall artist Popcaan and British footwear titan Clarks have teamed up. This partnership introduces a new Wallabee line design set to the brand’s Originals collection that hit selected retailers and online stores on November 10, 2023. The collaboration is a significant blend of Popcaan’s “Unruly” persona and the classic appeal of Clarks’ footwear. A […]
Jamaican Women are Demanding An Encore From Trey Songz Following His First-Ever Performance in Kingston
On Sunday, November 5, a large crowd of women gathered in anticipation to witness the debut performance of Grammy-nominated R&B sensation, Trey Songz, at the Sunscape All White Brunch party in Kingston. For those unable to attend, it was an event they deeply regretted missing. The American artist, who had teased his appearance on social […]
Jamaican-Themed Christmas Grand Market Comes to New York in 2023
Braata Productions, an enterprise dedicated to providing authentic representations of the culture of Caribbean islands, will present the Christmas Grand Market during the 2023 holiday season. The market, which will be held in Queens, the Bronx, and Brooklyn, will showcase Caribbean-themed arts and crafts, traditional foods, music, and cultural performances. The festive market will bring […]
Legal Squabble over the Meaning of “Patty” Inspires Canadian Jamaican Filmmaker
When Canadian Jamaican filmmaker Chris Strikes learned about a 1985 dispute in Toronto that called into question whether an iconic Jamaican food favorite could be called a patty or not, he was shocked. His disbelief led him to document the debate in his 2022 film entitled “Patty Vs Patty.” The film tells the story of a Jamaican family who migrated to Toronto and established a thriving business […]