St. Catherine High Alumni Offers Congratulations to Distinguished Alumnus, Archbishop Kenneth Richards
The St. Catherine High School (SCHS) Alumni Association congratulates alumnus, The Most Reverend Kenneth David Oswin Richards DD, on his appointment as Metropolitan Archbishop of Kingston and is proud that one of their own will now sit at the helm of the Catholic Church in Jamaica, Belize and the Cayman Islands. Archbishop Kenneth Richards is […]
Fathers Call for More Opportunities to be Mentored and Equipped With Parenting Skills
Some 30 fathers are calling for additional support for fathers which they believe will help the nation’s men to be better fathers and men. The call was made by the fathers who attended the inaugural Fathers Forum hosted by the St. Elizabeth Health Services on June 30 which recognized them for playing an invaluable role […]
Freddie McGregor Celebrates Release of Latest Album True to My Roots
Come celebrate with Reggae Sensation Freddie McGregor and friends for the release of his latest studio album entitled “True To My Roots”. “Giving fans an opportunity to get up close and personal with an entertainer such as Freddie McGregor is truly what it’s all about. Connecting fans with the artists, music, and culture they love”. […]
Jamaica’s Impressive Performance: 46 Medals at Caribbean Swimming Championships
Jamaican swimmers finished their competitions at the 21st staging of the Caribbean Island Swimming Championships (CISC) by winning 14 medals on the last day. The swimmers’ medal total at the competition, which was held at the Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Center in the Bahamas, was 46, which included 14 gold medals, 20 silver, and 12 bronze. […]
Jamaican Doctor Receives Fellowship to University in Israel
Dr. Peter Nelson, 25, received one of five post-doctoral fellowships at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science. Dr. Nelson was selected from 280 applicants from around the world. Dr. Nelson, who is a native of St. Thomas, has already attained a Bachelor of Science degree, an Mph and a PhD in chemistry from the University of […]
Grand Gala Goes Avant-Garde!
Young fashion designers from across the island are being encouraged to submit their larger-than-life designs to be a part of the high-fashion show to be held at the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium on Independence Day, August 6. Organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) an agency of the Ministry of Culture, […]
Jamaica’s Legendary Jazz Great Monty Alexander To Mark 40th Anniversary Reunion Of One Of The Great Trios In Jazz, July 10, 1976, Hollywood
It’s the reunion that will have jazz lovers humming as Jamaica’s Legendary Jazz Great Monty Alexander returns to the stage with Grammy-winning bassist John Clayton and renowned drummer Jeff Hamilton to mark the 40th anniversary reunion of one of the great trios in jazz. The historic event is set for the prestigious Catalina Bar & […]
“Welcome home!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Arthur Ellis “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “When I return to Jamaica and the custom agents look at my passport and say “welcome home.”” The “Smile Jamaica” series is […]
Famed U.S Based Producer/DJ Sultan Teams Up with Dancehall Star Elephant Man
From playing the hits to producing the hits, renowned DJs such as Major Lazer, David Guetta, Daft Punk, Diplo and DJ Sultan among others have translated their keen ear for music and first hand knowledge of what makes their crowd move to deliver hit music. Playing to worldwide audiences, DJ-Songwriter-Producer DJ Sultan’s mission is to […]
Impressive Lineup of Stars shone at Groovin In The Park 2016
Another beautiful Sunday afternoon in Roy Wilkins Park saw thousands ‘Groovin In The Park’ on Sunday June 26 to the sounds of roots, rock, reggae, rocksteady, r&b, and ska. The hot sun ray did not deter the patrons from enjoying the show. Although I missed out on seeing two of my favorite performers Tessanne Chin […]