The Wailers’ Aston “Familyman” Barrett Seeks Legal Relief Famed Bassist and Band Leader to Shut Down Sham Wailers
A Hearing will be held Aug. 31, 2016, inside the Circuit Court of Virginia Beach, VA, in the case of The Wailers vs. Back Bay Management, Jennifer Miller, and Monterey International. A Petition for Injunctive Relief has been filed on behalf of Aston “Familyman” Barrett and The Wailers to seek judgment on a number of […]
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 […]
Jack Radics to Join Carlos Santana, John Legend and Others for Harry Belafonte Social Justice Festival, October 1st & 2nd, 2016
Platinum selling Jamaican recording artist Jack Radics has been added to a stellar lineup of performers who will headline Harry Belafonte’s ‘Many Rivers To Cross’ Music and Arts Festival on October 1- 2. The festival will be held in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, and will promote advocacy and awareness of social justice issues. Radics will join […]
Palm Branch Media, Patwa Culcha International announced fruitful partnership
Media production and consulting company Palm Branch Media (PBM) and culturally conscious Patwa Culcha International Limited (PCIL) have announced a partnership arrangement that is already seeing both companies creating a synergy that has been nothing short of productive. PCIL, owner of widely recognized Jamaican clothing brand Patwa Apparel (www.patwaapparel.com) today announced its strong partnership with […]
Jamaica’s Legendary Jazz Great Monty Alexander & The Harlem Kingston Express For NYC Performance, August 27th & 28th, 2016
Legendary Grammy-nominated piano master and Jamaica’s Commander Of Distinction, Monty Alexander, along with the magnificent Harlem Kingston Express (HKE) band, are set to lead fans across a musical bridge of Jamaican ‘riddims’ and American classical jazz in New York City this weekend. Inspired by the amazing triple gold medal wins in Rio of Jamaican Olympian […]
Jamaican 54th Independence Gala New York – Recap & Photos
Gathered under the warm lights of the Grand Hyatt hotel ballroom in New York City on Saturday evening, August 13, 2016, were those who came out in a Jamaican 54th Independence celebratory mood at the annual gala under the patronage of Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, the Honorable E. Courtenay Rattray. The room was […]
Richard Branson Buys Green Energy Firm in Jamaica
Sir Richard Branson solidified his commitment to pushing for green energy in the Caribbean region with the acquisition of Blue Mountain Renewables (BMR) Jamaica Wind Limited. The buy was announced at the commissioning of the firm’s wind farm project near Kingston, which at 36 megawatts is the largest private-sector green energy project on the island. […]
The “N” Word – I am a Caucasian Mother of a beautiful Black Son
It’s happened! At only four years old! To my Little Prince! I was naive. I thought it would be years from now. I imagined a sore “knuckled” teenager and a villainous kid with a black eye. Today my Little Prince was called a “crazy ni$$er”. Today while at the park. A place where primary colors […]
“Daddy!!!! ” – 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 Daddy.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like […]
Don’t Cheat Your Way To A Profession – We all cannot “have it our way”
Do students pursuing a degree, feel the need to cheat in order to obtain a degree or get ahead professionally? What about persons seeking a degree directly geared toward a profession, such as nursing, public health, social work, or medicine? In my experience, persons that subscribe to the “everybody does it” mentality, not only do they themselves […]