Jamaica Wins Most Medals Per Capita At Rio 2016 Olympics Beating The USA 11 To 1.2 Ratio
USA 121 and JAMAICA 11 MEDALS. Although I am bogged down in the midst of our 35th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA), which is just around the corner, October 2nd at Coral Springs center for the Arts in Florida, I am compelled to take a moment to draw attention about an aspect of […]
5 Things Olivia Pope Would Do if She Represented Usain Bolt
Our beloved champion, Usain Bolt, has been getting some negative press in the past 48 hrs. One would ask themselves, who’s handling his Crisis Management Department? While the headlines were rolling in and the pictures started to turn into memes, I thought to myself, what would Olivia Pope do in this situations. In an instant, […]
Five Steez keeps it ‘True School’
Independent Hip Hop artist Five Steez has released True School, his fourth track this summer, from his new EP, HeatRockz. Over an eerie sample expertly chopped by producer Mordecai, he dances in between the upbeat drums, delivering multiple punches, and pledging allegiance to ‘true school rules’. “That’s the code we live by,” says Five Steez. […]
Sandals Whitehouse Inspiring Young Poets
Sandals Whitehouse recently brought the curtains down on its second annual Poetry and Presentation Camp with what can only be described as a heart-warming poetic journey into the mind of a child. The ‘journey’; a poetry showcase and competition – culminating six exciting days of learning, creating and expressing – featured 22 aspiring young poets […]
Ashlie Marrett Crowned Miss Jamaica World 2016
Ashlie Barrett, Miss French Connection Events, was named Miss Jamaica World for 2016 at the Iberostar Rose Hall Resort. First runner-up at the 2016 Miss Jamaica World competition was Whitney Levy, while second runner-up was Milinda Smith. Jamaica has had three winners of the Miss World title to date, including Carole Crawford, Cindy Breakspeare and […]
Why Everybody up eena Usain Bolt business – Nuh goh fe im ef im nevah call yuh
I’m annoyed and plan to vent. For the last two days … all me a see all up eena me facebook feed is pix of Usain and some supposed girl in Brazil. Does that look good for him? I don’t know .. is it an issue? So the purpose of the articles it seems are to […]
Jamaica Creative Writing Exhibition begins Island-Wide Tour
The award-winning pieces of the 2016 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition are being showcased in the competition’s annual island-wide tour from August 9, 2016 to April 12, 2017. The winning pieces will be hosted in libraries across all 14 parishes to give members of the public the opportunity to appreciate and recognize the award-winning works. The […]
Inaugural Teal 5K Run / Fun Walk™, September 24th, 2016, Florida
Let’s mark our calendars and rally together for South Florida’s first-ever TEAL 5K RUN/ FUN WALK™ for gynecologic cancer fighters and survivors of South Florida on September 24th, 2016 at C. B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend so invite your family, co-workers and friends to run, […]
Jamaica Euphoric as Athletes Dominate Track and Field in Brazil
Jamaica again showcased its sprinting prowess, winning both men and women sprint titles at the XXXI Olympiad in Rio, solidifying its title of the sprint capital of the world. On Sunday, August 14, Usain “Lightning” Bolt created Olympic history winning his third consecutive gold medal in the men’s 100m final in a time of 9.81 […]
The 8 Best Quotes from Team Jamaica 2016 Rio Olympic Games
The Rio 2016 Olympics are over but there will be quotes that will live on. Here are our picks for “The 8 Best Quotes from Team Jamaica of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games” “There you go, I’m the greatest,” – Usain Bolt after winning his ninth gold medal and announcing it would be his last Olympics. […]