Marion Hall, Formerly “Lady Saw,” to Perform at White House
Jamaican dancehall artiste Marion Hall, who was previously known as “Lady Saw,” will perform at the United States White House on June 24, 2016, in connection with the third annual Caribbean & African International Leadership Conference. The conference is scheduled to run from June 19 to 24. Hall praised God for the chance to be […]
Teens in Cincinnati to Bring 1000s of Pairs of Shoes to Children in Jamaica
Three teenagers in Cincinnati, Ohio created a nonprofit called “Sole Bros Inc.” in 2015 for the purpose of handing out over 1,200 high-quality sneakers to Jamaican children. Kellen Newman, 14, Curtis Harrison, 13, and Spencer Boyd, 13, call themselves “sneaker-heads” and were inspired to start their project by a story told to them by Spencer’s […]
The Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Task Force to Award $130,000 in Prizes for Champion Organic Farmers at Denbigh
Farmers in Jamaica are called to compete in the first Champion Organic/Sustainable Farmer Competition at the 64th Annual Denbigh Agricultural, Industry and Food Show in July 2016 with prizes totaling $130,000 JMD. The Jamaica Diaspora Agriculture Task Force (JDAT) is sponsoring the first Champion Organic/Sustainable Farmer Competition at Denbigh in partnership with JAS, the Jamaica […]
VP Records Releases the Annual Soundtrack to the Summer Reggae Gold 2016 out July 22
For over two decades, the popular VP Records’ series consistently delivers the year’s more influential hits and showcases musical trends in reggae and dancehall. Available July 22, Reggae Gold 2016 maintains its heralded reputation and also features a bonus DJ mix disc by Chromatic Sound, “the taste of Jamaican youth” (The Fader). Jamaican music comes […]
Jamaican-American included in BMe Community Awards of $100,000 to 10 Black Men for Building Community
Ten inspiring black men will receive $10,000 a piece for their community programs after being named Miami’s first “BMe Leaders.” Jamaican-American, Marlon A. Hill, Esq. and partner of Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP, is one of the 10 black leaders that will receive $10,000 for his community program. Marlon is truly a mentor to mentors […]
What is the difference between a fiancé visa & spousal visa? – Immigration Advice
Question Can you tell me the difference between a fiancé visa and spousal visa? Answer: Immigration will issue a fiancé visa to your fiancé to come to United States so that you can marry each other in the United States. A spousal visa is really not a visa. If you are already married and your […]
I need name change, new passport without claiming marital life
Dear Legal Wiz, Hi, I am in a spot which I think I need legal actions but first good advice, I am married to an American woman that I am having issues with. We are not married for long so I am not able to get a divorce as yet, but I am in an […]
This day in Jamaican History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On June 20, 1965, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered the sermon at the 1965 valedictory service in the Assembly Hall of the University of the West Indies Mona campus instead of the chapel where graduates traditionally attend the service because of the large number of people who came to hear him speak. The […]
Teen Noah Salmon Raise Funds for schools in Jamaica with 40-Hour Technology Black-Out
Noah Salmon, 17, and his friends raised funds to purchase new technology for schools in Jamaica. Salmon, the son of Paul Salmon, chairman of the Rockhouse Hotel in Negril, participated in a fund-raising project designed to benefit five basic and primary schools in Westmoreland that are supported by the Rockhouse Foundation. A portion of the […]
“I Was Born There!!!! ” – 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 I was born there.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you […]