Jamaican-Canadian, Mitzie Hunter, Included in Premier Wynne’s Expanded Cabinet
Canada’s Premier Kathleen Wynne has shuffled and expanded her cabinet from 27 members to 30 members, which has an impact on several local members of Parliament. In a surprise move, Jamaican-Canadian Mitzie Hunter, Scarborough-Guildwood MPP, was promoted to Minister of Education from her former position as associate minister of pensions. She will replace Liz Sandals, […]
Huge Interest in Tessanne’s NYC Performance
With less than two weeks left before New York’s premier reggae and R&B summer festival – Groovin In The Park – unfolds at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens on Sunday, June 26, 2016, event organizers are reporting an uptick in calls about Voice season 5 winner Tessanne Chin. “There is tremendous interest in Tessanne based […]
Two Jamaican Nationals Maybe Victims of Orlando Shootings
Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has been monitoring the developments concerning the mass shooting that occurred at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Smith is traveling overseas on official business, but has kept an eye on the situation. She has advised that the Jamaican Consulate General in Miami has […]
Jamaican-Born Poet, Raymond Antrobus, Competing to Be Poet Laureate for London
Raymond Antrobus, who was born in Jamaica and raised in East London, is considered a strong contender to receive the title of Young Poet Laureate for London. The position is awarded each year to a poet between the ages of 21 and 30 who is living in the capital city of the United Kingdom. Antrobus […]
Culinary Artistry and Fierce Competitions at Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, DC
Foodies with the appreciation for a variety of tastes, from the lovers of rustic flavors to those with a more sophisticated palate, will find something culinary spectacular to enjoy at the staging of 1st annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival in Washington, DC on Sunday, June 19. June is celebrated as Caribbean-American Heritage Month and the […]
Anita Antoinette’s first single entitled “Care” to be released on June 15th 2016
Midilord, Inc. is pleased to announce Anita Antoinette’s first single to be released since her appearance on NBC 6’s hit show, The Voice. Anita Antoinette’s anticipated musical release titled “Care” will be released on June 15th 2016. “Care” was written and produced by Anita previous to her appearance on the Voice but was never released. […]
12 Things You Did Not Know About Romain Virgo
Romain Virgo has captured the hearts of many Jamaicans, as well as an international audience, with his smooth voice and genuine lyrics. The reggae singer entered the public eye in 2006 by participating in a high school choir competition, All Together Sing. The next year his popularity skyrocketed after winning the grand prize in Digicel’s […]
Patois or Spanish? Holness Supports Making Spanish the Second Language of Jamaica
On a recent visit with Raul Castro, president of Cuba at the Seventh Summit of the Association of Caribbean States, Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced his plan to take “the bold step” of making Spanish the second language in Jamaica. Holness said he favors making the study of the Spanish language compulsory in the […]
Do I need separate or joint bank accounts to file US immigration papers – Immigration Advice
Question: My Jamaican husband and I have been married for 6 months and I am getting ready to file the immigration papers. Is it necessary to show separate bank or joint account to proof that our marriage is real? Answer: Sponsoring your spouse to become a permanent resident of the United States is called family […]
Good lawyer needed for grandchild seeking administration
Question: Dear Legal Wiz, I have an attorney doing my administration application as my granddad did not die leaving a will. My mom, uncles and aunt won’t apply as they claim they don’t have the funds. The thing is the lawyer in Jamaica seems clueless and he does not like asking questions. BUT as I […]