Marijuana Product Touts Ability to Ease Menstrual Cramps
Foria Relief is a vaginal suppository that uses marijuana to aid in the relief of menstrual cramps. The product is currently available only in California and Colorado and has not been approved by the United States Federal Drug Administration (FDA). According to the product’s website, Foria Relief is made in such a way as to […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Rita Marley was born
On July 25th 1946 Alpharita Constantia Anderson better known as Rita Marley was born in Santiago de Cuba. She is the widow of reggae legend/musician Bob Marley, and a member of the trio the I Threes, Bob Marley’s backup singers . She grew up in the upper level of Beachwood Avenue, located in Kingston, Jamaica. […]
Jamaican Heads Morgan Stanley Diversity Program
Jamaica’s Susan K. Reid, the current head of the Diversity and Inclusion Program at Morgan Stanley, the American financial services firm, migrated to the United States in 1979. She is now leading the effort to hire, retain, develop and advance the diverse group of employees at the multinational firm. Earning a bachelor’s degree at New […]
Fashion for Courts and Court offices in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, The other day I wanted to the Courts Office and my nephew said I was too sexy, but you know what.. in America we wear shorts and sleeveless to Court. Jamaica is much hotter. Will I really be turned away in my knickers? Samantha Garvey RESPONSE: Dear Samantha, Please see the […]
Raging Fyah Sizzling Summer Single “Dash Wata” Added to VP Records Reggae Gold 2016
Amid the throws of a successful American tour, self contained Reggae band Raging Fyah sizzling summer hit “Dash Wata” has been blazing the airwaves and added to VP Records popular compilation “Reggae Gold 2016”. Off the band’s third studio album “Everlasting”, the light, flirty and melodious summer anthem has received tremendous positive feedback and has […]
Di Anointed Vale Named Official Brand Ambassador for the Patwa Culcha International Clothing Line, Patwa Apparel
Vale, a producer, singer/songwriter has combined the power of reggae music with the power of the gospel; creating a more powerful and effective music to change lives forever. He is signed to JIFE Music, a division of Palm Branch Media, a media production company and consultancy based in St. Kitts and Nevis. The hard-working musician, […]
“Best Caribbean ever!!!! ” – 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 the best Caribbean ever!!” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]
“America will lose its shiny first world luster…” – An Unfortunate Lack of Civility
I don’t remember America being such an aggressive place when I moved here in the early 2000s. People like Rush Limbaugh and the folks who called in to his radio show were, but by and large Americans seemed very civil. This country was the shining standard of what First World countries should be. Since then, […]
March for Fallen Police Officers Held in Washington, DC, Includes Jamaica Constabulary Force
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, an organization also known as NOBLE which represents over 3,000 black executive leaders and officers globally, held a memorial march at Howard University in Washington, DC, on July 20, 2016. Among the more than 1,200 participants were police officers, civil rights leaders, and Jamaicans who represent one […]
Usain Bolt Disappointed by Justin Gatlin’s Suggestion That He Received Preferential Treatment
Usain Bolt won his last race before competing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio at the London Diamond League competition. Bolt appeared to have recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him to quit the Jamaican Olympic trials earlier in the month. The six-time Olympic champion showed that he has not been slowed down by […]