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Chinese-Jamaican Follows Family History Trail to Hong Kong

Chinese-Jamaican Follows Family History Trail to Hong Kong

Gaia Goffe of New York, her sister Tao Leigh Goffe, and her mother Judith Hugh-Goffe embarked on a journey to China looking for a greater understanding of her complex family history. Gaia Goffe was born in Britain, raised in the United States, and is of Chinese and Afro-Jamaican ancestry. Gaia and her sister, a university […]

Festival Queen Grand Coronation for August 7th, 2016

The highly anticipated Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Grand Coronation will be held on Sunday, August 7 at the Independence Village, Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, starting at 7:00 p.m. and will see 13 talented and creative young ladies will compete for the coveted crown. The coronation is being held under the 2016 Emancipation and Independence theme, […]

Jamaicans in Fort Lauderdale donning their black, green and gold

For a moment this past Sunday, at home, I almost relaxed in my chair to my regular Sunday afternoon routine – music and western movies. But I am relieved that I pushed myself for that 30 minute drive which helped refresh my memory as to one of the reasons for relocating to what is widely referred to as […]

Jamaican Government Issues Guidelines for Proper Use of National Flag

Jamaican Government Issues Guidelines for Proper Use of National Flag

The Jamaica Information Service has issued guidelines on how the country’s flag may be used in advance of the 54th anniversary of independence celebrations. The flag came into use on August 6, 1962, signifying Jamaica’s separation from the rule of Britain. The flag represents the birth of the nation, and so it is protocol for […]

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Dealing With An Anxious Heart

Anxiety. Webster defines it as a “painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill;” “an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity […]

Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending August 5th, 2016

Jamaican and Caribbean News

—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS   STORIES —————————————- VENEZUELA, JAMAICA MAKE OIL-FOR-FOOD ARRANGEMENT—08/02/16 Jamaica is exchanging food, medicines, farming materials, and construction supplies to Venezuela for oil. Jamaica plans to provide as much as $4 million worth of goods and services in the exchange. According to Dr. Wesley Hughes, the CEO of PetroCaribe Development Fund, it […]

Sizzla Kalonji Comes to Florida for the First Time in 8 Years

Grammy nominated Reggae artist, Sizzla, announced his long awaited return to the USA last week. After his debut performance in California, Sizzla and The Fire House Band make their way to the East Coast and kick things off in Florida with a 4 city mini-tour which includes Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay. For […]

Charly Black’s New Tune ‘Anything Me Say’ Boasts the Makings of a Hit

Charly Black is truly one of the hardest working artists in Dancehall. His moves are subtle, yet giant in impact. And while many were sleeping, the super talent has quickly been making Summer 2016 his best one yet. Adding to his growing list of accolades, the popular deejay dropped the anthem-worthy song “Anything Me Say” […]

Dynamixx Team are 2016 World Reggae Dance Champions

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is pleased to announce the results from the World Reggae Dance Championship Final, held on Thursday, August 4 at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre: • Winner: Dynamixx Team • 2nd place: Outshine Girlz • 3rd Place: Street Team […]