“Life Is Relaxing!!!! ” – 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 life is relaxing!!! No stress.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Sign the Petition: Grant Marcus Mosiah Garvey a Posthumous Presidential Pardon of His 1923 Conviction
One of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movements in the first half of the 20th century—and recognized as such by luminaries such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X as well as by the government of Jamaica, which posthumously named him its first National Hero—Marcus Garvey was wrongfully convicted by […]
Some on Social Media Compare Usain Bolt & Colin Kaepernick Responses to U.S. National Anthem
In 2012, right after he had won his second consecutive 100-meter Olympic gold medal, Jamaica’s sprint champion Usain Bolt interrupted a live interview with a Mexican reporter from the Spanish-language network Television Espanola when he heard the national anthem of the United States playing in the background. Upon hearing the anthem, Bolt stopped the interview […]
#MBCGoesLive Offers Big Rebranding Approach for Miami Broward Carnival
Miami Broward Carnival(MBC) and MasLife365 hosted the #MBCGoesLive Soiree at the Betsy Hotel to officially unveil the new wwwMiamiBrowardCarnival.com website. The sunset rooftop reception was the perfect backdrop for the reveal of the fresh new site. Miami Broward Carnival attracts up to 60,000 visitors yearly. Held on Columbus Day weekend, Miami Carnival has contributed the […]
Miss Lou’s Birthday to be celebrated with Online Party
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will be celebrating the 97th Anniversary of the birth of the Hon. Louise Bennett–Coverley OM, OJ, MBE, affectionately called Miss Lou with an online party, dubbed “Saluting Miss Lou: Aunty Roachy Online Party” on her birthday, Wednesday, September 7, 2016. The Online Party, which is a two-pronged celebration, will […]
Legendary Leonie Forbes Comes to S. Fla in Award Winning Jamaican Play, September 23rd – 25th, 2016, Florida
Sunshine Theatre Company and under the Patronage of Mr. Franz Hall, Consul General of Jamaica, proudly presents David Tulloch’s multi award winning dramatic play ” For My Daughter “. The multi -talented David Tulloch is quickly becoming one of Jamaica’s top writer/director and has won awards for his writing, acting, lighting design and composing musical […]
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 […]