Miss Universe Jamaica 2015, Sharlene Radlein, Loses Crown – Issues a Statement
Sharlene Radlein, was received the title of Miss Universe Jamaica in 2015, has lost her crown as a result of a lawsuit she filed on July 20, 2016, in the Supreme Court. Karl Williams and Mark McDermoth, Miss Universe Jamaica managers, and Uzuri International Designs, the registered holder of the Miss Universe franchise, are subject […]
Fans Converge to Cheer on Bolt at Olympic Watch Parties Across North America
On August 14, the Jamaica Tourist Board sponsored a number of Olympic Watch Parties held in four U.S. markets including Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. and in Toronto, Canada. Hundreds of Diaspora travel agents, Jamaican organizations and friends of Jamaica converged to cheer on Usain Bolt during the men’s 100-meter final […]
“Once A Month” Kicks Off August 27, 2016
Luther Mack Presents “ Once A Month” an event that caters to the insatiable thirst of fun lovers who are tired of the same old same old. “Once A Month”, kicks off on Saturday August 27,Th with a night dedicated to the music of the 90’s. Reggae songstress Nadine Sutherland and dancehall comedian Professor Nuts […]
Sunrise Airways on Final Approach for Jamaica
Haiti-based Sunrise Airways announced today that it has entered into the final phase of its application process toward initiating its first-ever flights to/from Jamaica. “Our journey to this point has been long, with some minor turbulence endured along the way, but I’m very pleased to say that we are now, indeed, on final approach to […]
Tweet about Usain Bolt by Ellen DeGeneres Being Called Racist
This is how I’m running errands from now on. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/gYPtG9T1ao — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 15, 2016 Television talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres tweeted a doctored photo of herself and Jamaica’s Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt in which she was portrayed as riding on Bolt’s back as he ran. DeGeneres captioned the photo “This is […]
FREE Jamaica Tourist Board Olympic Watch Party In Pembroke Pines, Florida – August 17 & 19, 2016
Jamaica Tourist Board is having a FREE watch party this week for the Olympic Games in Rio on the 17th August from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm; and on the 19th August from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Grand Café Restaurant at 12389 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025. A quick check of […]
Countermeasure: 14 Characters show engaging – literally!
Toronto’s own dynamic a cappella sensation Countermeasure is the new sound in vocal music, known for their sophisticated harmonies, seamless blend, and infectious energy. Featuring 14 of Canada’s top young vocal talents, the group’s genre-defying contemporary sound has earned them both critical and public acclaim the world round. Having released their sophomore album MADE TO […]
Jamaican Runner Blames Helicopter for False Start in 100-Meter Race in Rio
Jamaican Andrew Fisher, who is competing for Bahrain in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, believes that his false start in the second 100-meter semi-finals was caused by a helicopter that was trying to get closer to the sprint star. Fisher had a false start in Lane 3, two lanes across from ultimate 100-meter winner Usain […]
Applause for Usain Bolt Shuts Down John F. Kennedy Airport Terminal
Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport was evacuated on Sunday night, August 14, 2016, as enthusiastic clapping for Usain Bolt’s historic Olympic victory in the 100-meter race was mistaken for gunshots. An initial investigation by police showed that travelers were frightened not by gunfire but by clapping and banging from Bolt’s fans […]
Some Words I Want to Say to Usain Bolt
I can’t sleep. I have some words I want to say to Usain Bolt. People may not know that in the past Trelawny was the mecca of slavery. Where the Falmouth Pier is today, slaves were once let off ships and held in storehouses before being transported to sugar cane plantations located throughout Trelawny and […]