“A Jamaican in the Kitchen” – A Conversation with Chef Noel Cunningham
This week we have a conversation with Jamaican Chef Noel Cunningham. Born in Kingston, Jamaica. Chef Noel studied culinary at the prestigious Runaway Bay HEART Hotel & Training institute in Runaway Bay, St. Ann and also a past student of the Edith Dalton James High School in Kingston, Jamaica. He is the owner of Cuisine […]
Jamaican Becomes First Woman Elected President of Naval Officers Association
Navy Commander Denise McCallaCreary, who was born in Kingston, Jamaica, is the first woman to be elected President of the National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) in the organization’s 44-year history. NNOA supports recruitment, development and retention of officers in the United States Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According […]
King Jammy Presents New Sounds of Freedom
King Jammy is one of reggae’s most prolific talents, whose career spans a half-century. Almost 40 years since the original sessions, King Jammy revisits the seminal album that launched his career as a producer. New Sounds of Freedom is a re-working of the 1977 Black Uhuru classic Love Crisis featuring an array of contemporary vocal […]
“Africa Unite” – Introduces African Passport
The African Union (AU) used its summit meeting in Rwanda to launch the African passport, which is designed to facilitate the movement of people in order to boost the economies of African countries. The details about the benefits of the passport and who will be eligible to obtain it are not yet set, however. Nkosazana […]
The Mass Deportation of Caribbean Immigrants You Haven’t Heard About
In June 2016, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, also known as ICE, conducted a quiet deportation of dozens of immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean who were seeking asylum in the U.S. According to a source inside ICE, 63 men who could not obtain visas for lawful stays in the country on […]
Beenie Man Has the Zika Virus
Popular Jamaican reggae artiste Beenie Man had to cancel and scheduled performance at the Ovo Festival in Canada when he was denied entry to the country because he had allegedly contracted the Zika virus. On Instagram, the musician wrote, “The same Zika mosquito gi mi dengue. Blood test, injections, pills. Wi a hol firm still.” […]
Influence of Jamaican Sound System Culture Felt in Ireland
The original sounds of sound-system culture in Jamaica with its big rhythms and “toasts” by MCs continues to exert a hold on cultures around the world, including Ireland. While reggae is often dismissed as a “curio” of music, it was one of the first music genres to put deejays and producers at the forefront of […]
Dunn’s River Falls Receives 2016 Excellence Award for Second Year in a Row
For the second consecutive year, Dunn’s River Falls and Park in St. Ann has received the Certificate of Excellence from travel website TripAdvisor. The award has been given since 2010 to celebrate hospitality businesses that have received excellent reviews from travelers on the website. Recipients of the award include dining establishments, accommodations, and attractions all […]
“Best place on earth!!!! ” – 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 it’s the best place on earth!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If […]
Jamaica to Host Microenterprise Entrepreneurship Event for First Time
The Inter-American Forum on Microenterprise, known as FOROMIC, an important international event that focuses on financial innovation, inclusion, and entrepreneurship, will be held in Jamaica for the first time in its history. The event, which is scheduled for October 24-26, 2016 and is expected to attract some 1,500 participants from more than 40 nations, will […]