“Sandy” and “Dudus” Coke, Turn to Religion
In 2010, Camille “Sandy” Coke, sister of Tivoli Gardens strongman Christopher “Dudus” Coke, was an influential woman in her West Kingston neighborhood. When security forces came to execute an extradition warrant on her brother, she was also taken into custody with several other individuals. While at the Duhaney Park Police Station, she found solace in […]
Jamaican Restaurant in Bali, Indonesia – Conversation with owner, Deborah Johnson
Travelers looking for home-style Jamaican cooking while visiting Jalan Bataubelig in Bali, Indonesia are in luck. The Irie Vibe Jamaican Cafe serves up authentic Jamaican cuisine while reggae music plays in the background. Decorated with old pictures and the Jamaican flag, the cafe puts diners into the appropriate island mood. The menu features Jamaican Jerk […]
Did You Know: Muhammad Ali Visited Jamaica in 1974
Three-Time Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali Dead at 74, Visited Jamaica in 1974 Muhammad Ali came to Jamaica in December of 1974 as a member of a delegation of the Nation of Islam headed by Min James Muhammad, the younger brother of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad. Also in the delegation was Min. Lewis Farrakhan. The […]
Tessanne Chin Chosen as Special Guest at Jamaica Music Camp
Jamaican singer and winner of “The Voice” television competition in the United States will be the special musical guest at the 2016 Jamaica Music Camp in July. She will teach the masterclass at the camp. According to Leora O’Carroll, the camp’s organizers are very excited to have the participation of Tessanne at the 2016 staging […]
$750,000 Lifeline for Renal Clinic in Manchester
The Haemodialysis (Renal) Unit of the Mandeville Regional Hospital has received another lifeline from proceeds from the High Mountain Coffee 10K Road Race valued at $750,000. The Renal Clinic which has benefitted greatly from proceeds from the annual 10K Road Race is now in its fifth year of benefitting from donations which was handed over […]
JCDC Receives book donation from Jamaican Author
Jamaicans Win Medals at International Kickboxing World Championships
Jamaicans Alex Dunn 16, of Wolmers’ Boys’, and Romario Cole, 15, of Kingston College, won the silver and bronze medals, respectively at the 10th World Championships of the International Sports Kickboxing Association in Stuttgart, Germany. Both teens were trained by Ningen Karate chief instructor Shihan Keith Edwards. Dunn was very happy with his performance, noting […]
Facts on Jamaica: How Much Do You Know About Peenie Wallies ?
In Jamaica, fireflies are called “blinkies” or “peenie wallies.” These insects have special luminous organs on their bodies that allow them to flash during the mating season to enable males and females to find each other. Females are generally larger than the males and have one lighted segment. Her role in courtship is mostly passive, […]
Jamaican Nesta Carter’s Positive Test May Result In Trinidad Gold Olympic Medal
Media reports have now identified Nesta Carter as the Jamaican athlete, who returned an anti-doping violation for the banned stimulant Methylhexanamine after the re-testing of 454 samples from the 2008 Beijing Games. Carter’s ‘A’ sample showed the presence of the banned stimulant. He could face sanctions, including losing his medals, only if his “B” sample […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – No Deal!
Standing before king Nebuchadnezzar and facing his wrath for their refusal to worship the image according to the instructions heralded to all (Daniel 3:4), the three Jewish boys were offered a deal that would spare them being thrown into the burning fiery furnace. To compound the severity of their non-compliance, certain Chaldeans accused them before […]