Personal responsibility for transforming Jamaica – Committee Formed
Jamaican Minister of Education Ruel Reid told an audience at the 2016 Ambassadors Installation Luncheon at the University of the West Indies that he plans to establish a national values and attitudes committee. Ruel will head the committee, with Rev. Ronald Thwaites, the Opposition spokesperson on education acting as co-chair. Reid believes the support of […]
No Sex? New Safe-Sex Guidelines from WHO for Fighting Zika Virus
According to new guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO), individuals who return from locations in which the zika virus is found should follow safe sex practices or abstain from sex for a period of at least eight weeks. This is a change from WHO’s previous guidelines, which specified abstention or safe sex practices for […]
Jamaican-American Student Wins 2016 Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Gillian Daley, a Jamaican-American student at Cooper City High School in Cooper City, Florida, received the Princeton Prize in Race Relations for her efforts in promoting greater diversity and equality. The award from Princeton University was presented at a special ceremony in Miami, the mayor of Cooper City, Greg Ross, attending. Daley, a senior, was […]
Fans React Positively to Kyenie’s ‘love Means Everything’ Video
Kyenie’s ‘Love Means Everything’ single has been connecting with fans since its pre release earlier this year, this due largely to the unique visuals for the project. The spiritual yet rebellious artiste who has been recording for just over a decade has seen success for previously recorded material, including his self produced singles ‘Wings Of […]
Highly Anticipated Movie Screening of “My Breakthrough” Comes to the City of Miami Gardens, June 3rd, 2016
The highly-anticipated movie screening of “My Breakthrough”— an inspiring story of courage, perseverance and faith – produced by SGM Films in association with Alexandra Bello Productions, will primer on the big screen on Friday, June 3rd, 2016, at Miami Carol City Senior High School’s Auditorium (3301 Miami Gardens Dr., Miami Gardens, FL 33056). Doors open […]
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 […]