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 […]
“The Food and The Fun!!!! ” – 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 being Jamaica because for the food and the fun.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or […]
The Truth of Our Immigrant Agenda – They should not cast us as the “other”
As Caribbean immigrants, we believe that you work hard for what you want, and are then rewarded with a piece of the American dream. That’s what we want for ourselves and for everyone else in this country. We can’t become presidents, but our kids certainly will one day. Just like every other president of America […]
Bradley Wright-Phillips Thinking Internationally – Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz
Although some critics wondered whether Bradley Wright-Phillips, forward with the New York Red Bulls, had seen his best days, his recent scoring achievements indicate otherwise. Wright-Phillips, 31, had six goals and an assist during his last five matches. Now that the Red Bulls are taking a three-week break for Copa America, his scoring spree is […]
Facts on Jamaica: Special Type of Frog in Jamaica
There is a species of frog in Jamaica that differs from a typical frog species in that its entire tadpole stage is spent inside the egg; when it exits the egg, it is a small, finished frog. The frog genus Eleutherodaciylus tends to live in areas with running waters so that is can’t lay eggs […]
Festival Song Hits the Road with 50th Anniversary Tour
The top ten finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition will be performing their winning songs across the country in an island-wide roadshow, leading up to the National Final. Organized by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the 50th Anniversary Roadshow will be making […]