Raging Fyah’s New Album ‘Everlasting’ Out Now
Raging Fyah, one of the fastest rising roots reggae artists from Jamaica, just released their third studio album entitled Everlasting on the Dub Rockers imprint. The five-piece Kingston collective recently toured the U.S. with Stick Figure winning over new fans with AXS stating, “Raging Fyah is now poised for a significant impact upon America’s vast […]
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Jamaican Downhill Ice Skier, Errol Kerr, Is Pond Skimming World Champion
Downhill Ice Skier, Errol Kerr, who represented Jamaica at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, won the inaugural Pond Skimming World Cup Championship by crossing the 85-foot pond with a seemingly slow-motion carve on the water. The Pond Skimming event is known for its costumed competitors and spectators. Judge Vince Goyette says that […]
Conversation with Cherrie Garden, Jamaican actress in the movie “White Folks”
While growing up in the beautiful island of Jamaica, Cherrie Garden aspired to be a doctor for all of her teenage years… but secretly she’d always had a hidden desire to replace Carson Daly as the next host on MTV’s TRL (Total Request Live)! Her career began by modeling formal wear at the Annual Wedding […]
The Miami Children’s Initiative Announces Celebrity Rapellers to “Go over the Edge” on June 3rd & 4th, 2016, Miami
Liberty City based Miami Children’s Initiative (MCI), a local nonprofit working to break the cycle of poverty by investing in each child and their families, will host its signature 4th annual “Over The Edge” fundraiser June 3- 4, 2016, to raise money and awareness and supporting programs for children from 3-18 years old residing in […]
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 […]