On this day in Jamaican history: Jamaican-American, Barrington Irving completes solo flight around the world
On June 27, 2007, Barrington Irving was the first Jamaican-American, and the youngest person, to ever fly solo on the 30,000-mile trip around the world. The voyage took Irving to 27 cities in 13 nations on four continents. Born in Kingston, Barrington Antonio Irving, Jr., moved to Miami when he was six years old. When […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Byron Lee, leader of Byron Lee & the Dragonaires
On this day in Jamaican History – On June 27th, 1935 Byron Lee OD, leader of Byron Lee and the Dragonaires , was born in Christiana, Manchester. Byron Lee and the Dragonaires became one of Jamaica’s leading bands. Lee was musician, record producer, and entrepreneur. Lee produced many of the early ska singles by The […]
Thrillist Names Pimento Best Jamaican Restaurant In Twin Cities, Minnesota
Online review site Thrillist has named the Pimento Jamaican Kitchen the best place to find Jamaican food in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The list focused on some of the newer dining venues in the area as part of its continuing effort to find the best new restaurants in the United […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Freddie McGregor
On June 27, 1956 Jamaican reggae artist Freddie McGregor was born in Clarendon, Jamaica . He is one of reggae’s most durable and soulful singers, with an steady career that started all the way back in the 1960s, when he was just seven years old. In 1963 he joined with Ernest Wilson and Peter Austin […]
Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival Washington DC
The Inaugural Grace Jamaica Jerk Festival brand as an International Food, Culture and Music Festival has had a successful 11year history in South Florida, and five in New York. The nation’s capital Washington DC, was next logical venue for the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival. As a part of the celebration in June of Caribbean American […]
I need forms on Jamaica probate, we have no money
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, My dad left a Will, but we have no money for a lawyer or anything. We went to Legal Aid Clinics in Jamaica and they want us to pay money for consultation and for paperwork and hearings. Its pretty straightforward. My dad wasnt even married, but he did have material possessions […]
U.S. lawyer Responds to Malahoo saying the Jamaican Gov’t will not protect the LGBTQ community
Audrey Thomas, an attorney in the United States, has respoused to Jamaica’s Attorney General Marlene Malahoo Forte for her remarks about the decision of the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica to fly the gay flag following the massacre of gay people at a club in Orlando, Florida. According to Thomas, these comments show that Jamaica’s government will […]
U.S. Congresswoman Wants President Obama to Pardon Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey, Jamaica’s national hero who was charged with mail fraud in the United States could be in line for a presidential pardon if Congresswoman Yvette Clarke gets her way. Clarke is working to ensure that Garvey is exonerated before Obama steps down from his post in January 2017. Clarke announced the potential action in […]
“Where My Family Is From!!!! ” – 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 where my family is from.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. […]
Photo Highlights : TEMPO Networks Celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary with Caribbean Rocks NYC
The Jamaica Tourist Board joined with four other Caribbean nations to sponsor TEMPO Network’s Caribbean Rocks NYC. From June 1 to June 5, 2016, in New York’s Times Square, the beauty of Caribbean destinations, culture, music and entertainment were on display. The event was staged as part of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Caribbean Week […]