CW Network Developing Crime Show Inspired by Jamaican PI, Samuel Marlowe
The CW television network is developing a new period crime drama based on Samuel Marlowe, the Jamaican immigrant private investigator who inspired author Raymond Chandler’s famous fictional detective, Phillip Marlowe. Samuel Marlowe is thought to have been the first black private detective to receive a license in Los Angeles. He was born in Montego Bay […]
9 Things You Did Not Know About Elaine Thompson, Fastest Woman In The World
We caught up with Jamaican Olympic Champion Elaine Thompson who is appearing at the Grace Jerk Festival South Florida this month. Many of you know her as the fastest woman in the world but did you know she is also a foodie. Here are 9 things you did not know about the Fastest Woman in […]
Michigan Restaurant Celebrates Jamaican Seasonal Hospitality Workers
The Aerie Restaurant and Lounge in Traverse City, Michigan, offered a four-course Jamaican meal on October 29, 2016, to honor the many Jamaican workers who travel to the city for seasonal employment in the hospitality industry. In 2016, the Grand Traverse Resort provided jobs for 80 Jamaicans, and the meal was designed as a tribute […]
Timeless Presents New ‘you and I’ Ep with Japan Superstar Che’nelle
Miami based Jamaican Dancehall Artiste Shifta, has released the much anticipated collaborative EP ‘You and I’ with Japan Platinum selling artiste Che’nelle. The two have been working on the project since late last year in between a hectic tour schedule for both artistes. The seven track project includes a remix to their first collaboration ‘Do […]
Australia Holds First Jamaican Music and Food Festival
The first Jamaican food and music festival ever held in Australia is schedule for November 6, 2016, in Williamstown at the Seaworks maritime precinct. According to DJ Stick Mareebo, the festival’s founder, the event will offer four stages of live entertainment and eight hours of music, including ska, rocksteady, dancehall, dub, roots and reggae. Mareebo […]
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Excellent first staging of QORIHC Ceremonies
If the first staging of the Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Ceremonies- QORIHC, held at the Courtleigh Auditorium on Sunday night is a depiction of what the annual event will look like, then we can certainly look forward to a fantastic yearly showcase. The event, although getting off to a slightly late start, definitely fulfilled […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – “My Grace is Sufficient”
In 2 Corinthians 12:7, Paul speaks of his thorn in the flesh. Theologians have long speculated on what that might have been, but regardless of what it was, we know that Paul asked the Lord to remove it three times (v.9). However, the answer was not what he might have expected. The Apostle wrote, “And […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending November 4th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- NOVEMBER 28 SET FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION Jamaica’s local government elections are scheduled for Monday, November 28, 2016, and Nomination Day is set for Friday, November 11, 2016. The dates were announced by Desmond McKenzie, Local Government Minister. According to the Representation of the People Act, Nomination Day […]
Jamaican-American Kamala Harris Leads Race to Represent California in the U.S Senate
According to recent polling by the Public Policy Institute of California, Jamaican-American Kamala Harris leads her nearest competitor 2-to-1 in the race to represent the state of California in the United States Senate. Forty-two percent of likely voters polled support Harris, compared to 20 percent who support Loretta Sanchez. Harris is currently the state’s Attorney […]