Everton Blender represents Jamaica in Beijing China
Everton Blender returned home recently following a set of successful performances in China, where he represented Jamaica at the Caribbean Music Festival in the Chinese capital of Beijing. The award winning Reggae artist was included in a diverse group of musicians selected from the Caribbean to represent their individual countries at the Latin America and […]
Tell me how to change person who bailed me in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, I need to change the person who bailed me. I did not commit the offence I am being charged for. A senior police officer told me its unlikely that I would be found guilty. I need to change the name of the person who posted my bail so that I can […]
Jamaican Tenor Higgins headlines Commonwealth Celebration for Queen’s 90th Birthday, June 25th, 2016, England
Florida based Jamaican Tenor Steve Higgins has been invited to headline the Commonwealth Cultural Extravaganza in Birmingham England, in honour of the celebration of the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. This major event is being organized by the Association of Jamaican Nationals in collaboration with the Birmingham Commonwealth Association, and will be held at […]
“Marley & Friends – Culture Fest”, June 25th 2016, New York
Live Nation in association with Jammins Events presents the “Marley & Friends – Culture Fest” on Saturday, June 25th 2016. The first ever Reggae Culture fest will feature live performances by renowned reggae international superstars Ziggy Marley, Steel Pulse, Maxi Priest and Ed Robinson. The Culture Fest will take place at the new outdoor Amphitheater […]
Jamaican Featured in Documentary about UK’s Borough of Brent
Former Boney M lead singer, Jamaican born Liz Mitchell, who grew up in Harlesden, Audley Harrison, former heavyweight boxing champion, and Rachel Yankey, British women’s football star, are among several locals participating in a new documentary film about the borough of Brent. According to Nadia Khan, executive producer of the 30-minute film, the focus is […]
Factory Group in Japan Donates Bobsled to Jamaica’s National Team
The manufacturers of the Shitamachi Bobsleigh have donated one of its sleds to Jamaica’s national bobsled team to help them achieve a spot at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. The sleigh was developed by the manufacturers in Tokyo’s Ota ward. The donation was provided to the Jamaican team after the Japanese Bobsleigh, Luge […]
Eating Jamaican Food in Minnesota with Tomme Beevas, Founder of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen
This week we have a conversation with Tomme Beevas, Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of the Jamaican restaurant Pimento Jamaican Kitchen which is in Minnesota. As founder and Chief Strategic Officer of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, Tomme leads the company’s growth strategy to become the top provider of authentic Jamaican food experiences globally. Prior to launching […]
Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Slated to Attend The Diaspora Southern USA Summit and Gala 2016
Senator, The Honorable Kamina Johnson-Smith, Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affair and Trade is slated to attend The Jamaica Diaspora Summit and Gala 2016 which will be convened on June 24th-26th, 2016 in Orlando, Florida, by the Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board Member for the Southern United States, Wayne C. Golding Sr. Esq. Senator Johnson-Smith’s attendance and […]
What Black Power Looks Like
Larry Wilmore believes black power can be claimed by using the ‘N’ word. Beyonce believes she’s claiming her power by parading around naked and becoming as crass as the boys are. But I just experienced a much more inspiring version of black power. I’ve been to a few Black Enterprise events before but as an […]
Her Jamaican Sandals Broke the Internet – An Interview with Shoe Designer, Juliet Morgan
This week we have a conversation with Juliet Morgan from Shoan’s Collections. Juliet grew up in the country, Hatfield Manchester, with her mother (who was a housewife) and her four brothers. She attended Manchester High School and then went on to business college. After which, she was employed in the corporate world for a number of years. However, […]