Prado Banking on New Single ‘Money Bag’
Reemerging Dancehall recording artiste Prado, formerly Desperado, is reveling in the recent success of his new ‘Money Bag’ single. The introspective track, produced by Clive Ferguson and Prado himself on his KRC Music label, has been gaining traction since its release in early July. The single speaks about working hard to earn money while avoiding […]
New York Yardie: I’m not a 49ers or Colin Kaepernick fan…However..
Here is the deal. I’m not a 49ers fan. I’m not a Colin Kaepernick fan. I however fully respect his position and stance. I initially questioned whether he was acting out to get out San Francisco 49ers, but I get his explanation. To everyone and anyone without exception mad at his statement, his sit down, his position, whatever I […]
15 Beautiful Photos of the 2016 Notting Hill Carnival
The 2016 Notting Hill Carnival was held on August 28th and 29th in London, United Kingdom. Every August Bank Holiday weekend, the streets of London W11 are filled with dancing, stunning costumes, and a celebration of Caribbean culture. There is no doubt that the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe. Here are 15 beautiful Instagram […]
Entries Now being accepted for 2017 JCDC Competitions
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will begin accepting entries for its various competitions for 2017 come Thursday, September 1. These competitions include the Jamaica Culinary Arts Competition, Jamaica Visual Arts Competition and Exhibition, Jamaica Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition, Jamaica Adult and Children’s […]
Summons for paying $20,000 on a loan
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I took a loan from an institution with 2 months to repay (on the 25th of March and April). The first month was paid on time the second was paid on May 12. However I communicated with the loan agency to explain my issue and how soon I’ll pay the funds […]
Lasco empowering & giving back to the Jamaican community
Lasco Financial Services Ltd, the number one payout agents in Jamaica for MoneyGram International Inc., working with the community Church’s to connect Jamaicans in the Diaspora to Immigration legal experts. On August 29, 2016 in association with the Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens Florida, an Immigration and citizenship symposium was held, led […]
The Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) has engaged the Victoria Mutual
Building Society as the latest private sector corporation to join the partnership with iSupport Jamaica powered by Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS), and National Education Trust (NET) to raise US$2,000,000 to upgrade the infrastructure of early childhood and primary schools in Jamaica. A portion of the proceeds will be used for professional development and training […]
Maybe You Really Can’t Go Home to Jamaica Again
Last week I sat in a hair salon near Half Way Tree in Jamaica listening to the shop owner vehemently disparage America and all its shortcomings. She had visited around six “states” including Miami, Jacksonville and Orlando, and she could guarantee that 98% of people in America smoked! Plus, they only had manners to white […]
“My man Is From JA!!!! ” – 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 my man is from JA.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Jamaica Listed by New York Times as One of the Countries Where Women Won More Olympic Medals than Men
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio was especially successful for the women of many nations. Following their Olympic achievements, women often see greater opportunities when they return to their home countries. According to the New York Times, the women of 29 countries won more medals than their male counterparts in Rio. Jamaica, which has a […]