“The culture and swag!!!!” – SMILE JAMAICA PHOTOS
Our feature “Smile Jamaica” highlights some positives about Jamaica and Jamaicans. At the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay we asked Trudi-Ann Newby Conodoi “What about Jamaica or Jamaicans make you smile?” – Photo by X. Murphy “The culture and swag.” The “Smile Jamaica” series is open to anyone who loves Jamaica and/or Jamaicans. If you would like […]
JUS Now Makes Soulful Return on 4-Track Alone EP
The bond between the West Indies and United Kingdom tightens through Jus Now’s mutual passion for drum culture. Master percussionist/Trinidadian producer LAZAbeam and British DJ/producer Sam Interface of Jus Now, who made an impact last year with their Cyah Help It EP, dive deeper into their library of sounds and artist collaborations for this follow-up […]
Anita Antoinette’s First Single Entitled “Care” to Be Released
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. […]
Jamaica Diaspora Southern USA Summit 2016 Panelists
Wayne C. Golding Sr. Esq., the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southern United States formally announced the convening of the Jamaican Diaspora Summit and Gala 2016 on June 24th-26th, 2016. It will be opened on the morning of June 25th, 2016 by Member of Parliament, Mr. Peter Bunting. Mr. Bunting is the former […]
Green & Black Celebrates its 4th Year of Dedication to Fundraising for Calabar HS in Kingston, Jamaica
Sons of RABALAC, a Florida based not-for-profit organization focusing on the betterment and development of Kingston, Jamaica’s, Calabar High School, is gearing up for their 4th Annual Green & Black Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at KARU Night Club located at 1000 State RD 84 Ft. Lauderdale, FL from 10 PM to 5 AM. […]
Patwa Culcha International Launches Crowd Funding Campaign: “Bandwidth: Raw Soul of Jamaica”
Serial entrepreneur Heneka Watkis-Porter needs you to support her new television show bringing Jamaican Reggae Bands to a screen near you. Jamaica’s creative industry is abundant with a wealth of talent, intellectual property and a rich cultural heritage. Heneka Watkis-Porter, an Official Entrepreneur of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship – Caribbean, knows this all too […]
On this day in Jamaican history: Port Royal earthquake
On this day in Jamaican history: On June 7, 1692, a devastating earthquake hit Port Royal causing most of its northern section to fall into the sea. The earthquake was followed by a tsunami. The combined disasters killed approximately 3000 people. Port Royal had a population of around 6,500 people before the earthquake. Port Royal provided […]
Jamaican Fish Farmer,Victor Josephs, the Most Sought-After Fishing-Rod Maker in the Industry
Victor Josephs, a Jamaican fish farmer, makes the rods that are most in demand in the United States. Josephs’ rods are available at Mud Hole Custom Tackle, a custom fishing catalog firm, and the rods and equipment he makes have become increasingly popular due to the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail he gives to […]
New SRHA Board Tours Clarendon Health Facilities
Math Major, Janelle Walker, from Jamaica Going to Harvard University
Jamaican-born Janelle Walker, 21, is currently majoring in mathematics at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York, and this summer, she will be traveling to Harvard University to participate in an exclusive six-week-long summer program. The Biostatistics and Computational Biology program offered at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard gives students the […]