K’Coneil Reveals Debut EP Cover Art and Title
New York based recording artist K’Coneil is revealing the cover art and title of his debut “Love/Lust” EP. The anticipated project is a collection of brand new songs from the singer-songwriter, led by “Hot Like You” produced by renowned billboard producer Seanizzle. The hit single has steadily picked up traction on both local and international […]
How Obama Divided America
I’ve heard Republicans and Democrats, black people, white people and everyone in between talk about how Obama has divided the country, and to a certain extent I agree. Racial tensions, xenophobia and the hostility between liberals and conservatives have become much more pronounced during the course of his presidency. And here’s how he caused the […]
Mandeville Regional Hospital Improves Capacity Building for Medical Education
The Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) has now boosted its capacity for medical education through the opening of an Internal Medicine Teaching Room which will be used to teach medical students, conduct clinical meetings and review medical journals in addition to formulating and executing research. The Teaching Room is co-sponsored by the 2014 Board of the […]
Turbo Street Funk’s New Album MOMENTUM Comes out July 6, 2016, Toronto
WHO: TURBO STREET FUNK w/ opening act Kunlé WHAT: Album release party for MOMENTUM WHERE: The Horseshoe Tavern, 370 Queen St W, Toronto, ON | (416)-598-4226 WHEN: Wednesday, July 6 – Doors @ 8:30 pm / Opening act: 9-9:45 pm / Turbo – 10-11:15 pm TICKETS: $10 – Purchase advance tickets here: http://goo.gl/3MqHZ5 WEBSITES: www.turbostreetfunk.com […]
Jamaica’s Club Mobay & Kingston Inspiring Possibilties – “We Make It Happen!”
VIP Attractions (Club Mobay and Club Kingston) added colour to the lives of 38 children through its inaugural Labour Day initiative which led 100 members of staff to the Montego Bay Autism Centre. Compelled by their passion to serve, the staff opted to spend the holiday painting classrooms and gardening in an effort to enhance […]
Jamaica Rugby Team to Participate In North America Competition
What is being dubbed the “Americas Cup” version of Rugby, three teams from the region will play in round robin competition in the USA and Canada. The Jamaica, United States and Canada will take part in a new round-robin rugby competition in Philadelphia and Toronto in July and September. “This is a very significant initiative […]
On this day in Jamaican History: Jamaican American rapper Heavy D (Dwight Myers)
Jamaican American rapper Heavy D was born Dwight Errington Myers on May 24, 1967, in Mandeville, Jamaica. He was raised by his parents Eulahlee Myers, a nurse, and Clifford Vincent Myers, a tech. When he was 4, his parents moved from Jamaica to the Bronx, New York. He was the former leader of the hip […]
Jamaican Fathers Can No Longer Hide, Name to Appear on Birth Certificates
The Jamaican Government will be making it mandatory for fathers’ names to appear on birth certificates. Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement about the plan at the official launching of the ‘Good Health Begins at Home’ initiative developed by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). The minister stated that any attempt to promote […]
Book Review – The Silent Stones
Synopsis Daunte had waited 25 years to visit Jamaica, the land of his ancestors. His mother swore she would never return but Grammy Maude, the matriarch, was dying. It was time. He would go alone. It would be his only chance to learn about his family and the history of Singleton Manor, the house that […]
My husband is hurting me for leaving him in Jamaica
QUESTION: Dear Legal Wiz, Hello and thank you for this column. I live in Jamaica with my husband and three children fOR NOW. I found out that although he is a pastor he was having an affair and although I do not believe in divorce I started proceedings for one. Now that he knows, he […]