I AM JAMAICA ‘Edutainment’ by Dr Sue
It is here….’I am Jamaica’ – a must have for all Jamaicans – born, honorary or ‘wanna be!’ As with her previous releases, expect to be educated, entertained and inspired in a series of intimate gatherings where author and educator Dr Sue will present and sign her new book, I am Jamaica. The book is […]
Audrey Marks Returns as Jamaican Ambassador to United States
According to Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Kamina Johnson Smith, businesswoman Audrey Marks will be the new Ambassador to the United States and the Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States. Marks previously served as Jamaica’s Ambassador to the US from 2010 to 2012. Johnson Smith announced that Marks will take up her duties shortly […]
“Culture & Food!!!! ” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. We asked the question “what is one thing you love about Jamaica?” at the South Florida Jerk Festival. – Photo by X. Murphy “I love Jamaica because for the culture and the food.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Miss Lou is born
On September 7, 1919, Louis Bennett Coverley was born in Kingston, Jamaica. Louise Simone Bennett-Coverley, known as Miss Lou, OM, OJ, MBE, was a Jamaican folklorist, poet, writer, activist, and educator. She was committed to preserving the language of Jamaican patois, or creole, performing songs, stories and poetry readings in patois. Miss Lou was called […]
Sizlla Blazes a Musical Trail at His First New York Performance in 8 Years
If there were any doubts about Sizzla’s relevance and his ability to pull a large crowd in the NY market, those doubts were put to rest over the Labor Day weekend when he delivered a memorable performance at Roy Wilkins Park – his first tri-state area concert in over eight years. The DJ was one […]
D’Marsh Couture Goes Back to Basics for NYFW Spring 2017
Jamaican-born New York based designer Glenroy March will present his latest collection Classique D’Marsh on Tuesday, 13 at 5:00 pm at Coco Mat as part of New York Fashion Week Spring 2017. The new midtown location of Coco Mat, a high-end European mattress maker, will serve as the venue for D’Marsh Couture’s Spring 2017 runway […]
Billboard Producer Ricky Blaze Inks Deal with Island Records UK
Having worked with some of the biggest names in every genre of music such as Dancehall, Reggae, R&B and Hip Hop such, renowned multi-talented singer, songwriter and billboard charting producer Ricky Blaze has achieved many pinnacle of success in his career. His latest endeavor consist of a worldwide deal with Island Records / Universal republic […]
Alia Atkinson Wins Performance of the Week Award After Tying World Record
Swimming World has named Jamaican swimmer Alia Atkinson “Swimmer of the Week” for an impressive and history-making accomplishment. Atkinson managed to do something that is difficult enough to do once, let alone twice, but at the first 2016 FINA World Cup Circuit competition in Paris, France, she tied the world record time in the 100-meter […]
Musician Turned Solo Artist I-Taweh Pays Homage to The Rastaman On New Single
Musician turned solo artist I-Taweh drops the first single off his upcoming album entitled, Judgement. Born and raised in Prickly Pole St. Ann I-Taweh’s talent bloomed from the solid roots foundation of live performance. He comes in with his own set of originals, not sung on popular rhythms, not created with the current trends, but […]
The Famed ‘World Clash’ Gets a New Look
Staying true to their commitment of presenting the unique Jamaican art form of sound clash (intense sound system/DJ competition incorporating music, speech and stage presence) to the masses, promoters Irish and Chin are giving their renowned event World Clash a new look. Dubbed the “World Series” or big league of sound clashes, World Clash will […]