JCDC Launch Maas Ran Contests for Ranny Williams’ Birthday

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will commemorate the 104th anniversary of the birth of theatre practitioner and cultural icon Randolph Samuel Williams, CD, popularly known as Ranny Williams or “Maas Ran” with the launch of two comedic competitions on his birthday, Wednesday, October […]
9 Questions with Jamaican Race Car Driver Victor Haye

Victor Haye is a successful design architect and one of the most versatile racing drivers of his day. He is recognized as a first-class racer in the sports car club, road racing industry, having won the 2008 Porsche BMW Owners Club Racing Cup Championship (Class R5) and he positions himself as a proven front-runner in […]
Jamaican Embassy Celebrates National Heroes Day with Screening of Queen Nanny, in Mexico City

In celebration of Heritage Week, and as its final commemorative activity marking the 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Jamaica and Mexico, the Embassy of Jamaica, in collaboration with the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) Mexico, screened the documentary film “Queen Nanny: Legendary Maroon Chieftainess” at the prestigious Cineteca […]
Jamaica Is the Top Caribbean Island for Hotels In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Jamaica taking the lead in the category of Top Resorts in the Caribbean. Eight properties in Jamaica received the prestigious awards, including: · Jakes Hotel, Villas and Spa · GoldenEye · Rockhouse Hotel · Jamaica Inn · Hyatt Ziva Rose […]
Jamaican Cookbook “50 Favorite Jamaican Recipes” debuts as #1 Best Seller on Amazon

Colorful new cookbook ‘50 Favorite Jamaican Recipes’ debuted as a #1 Bestseller in Cookbooks and #13 in all book downloads on Amazon Kindle in September 2016. The collection of authentic recipes has been described by readers as “gorgeous”, “spot on” and “an absolute necessity in the kitchen of all Caribbean foodies”. Executive Producer of Caribbean […]
Hawaii Based Reggae band The Lambsbread Sings for “World Peace Before 2021”

MPR Consulting – Delivering a positive message of love & unity, Hawaiian based roots & reggae band The Lambsbread are known for their conscious message. It is a family affair as band founders Kaya and Nadia are joined by two of Their children. Hawaii’s youngest professional reggae musicians, 16 year old Samuel Levi on the […]
Judge didnt help me with children of dead tenant

QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, An old lady who I rented the apartment is now dead, but her children refuse to come out. No reason, they just feel they are entitled to be there forever. I went to the parish court because I had given her notice before she died and the Judge just said “Sorry, […]
Jamaica’s Ting Beverage Ranks in Top 8 Caribbean Soft Drinks

Recognizing the variety of soft drinks available in the Caribbean, Islands magazine has created a list of those its recommends for visitors to try. Fifth o the list is Ting, a tart and sweet soda available in Jamaica. It is made from grapefruit concentrate and frequently includes bits of pulp. Locals on the island mix […]
“Best Place on Earth!!!” – 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 because it’s the best place on Earth!!!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to […]
Grammy Nominated Legendary Jamaican Jazz Great Monty Alexander Is Coming To Miami November 5th, 2016

Monty Alexander, the Grammy-nominated legendary Jamaican jazz musician great known for hisspirited musical conceptions that can appeal to even the squarest civilian, is coming to Miami early next month. Alexander along with his Harlem-Kingston Express Band will bring together the musical worlds of American jazz, calypso, bebop and the music of his native Jamaica into […]