In U.S., National Urban League Report Finds African Americans Doing “Much Better” Now
According to a report issued by the National Urban League in the United States, African Americans are doing “much better” in 2016 than they did 40 years ago when the organization’s first “State of Black America” report was released. The new report, entitled “Locked Out: Education, Jobs & Justice,” examines the way blacks and Hispanics […]
Jamaican Born Broadcaster Conroy Allison Celebrates 35 Years on NY Radio
The radio landscape has changed drastically with the advent of Internet and brokered radio stations in the Diaspora. This has led to an erosion in the quality of many of the presenters. In the 80’s it was a much different situation when it was about creativity and quality presentation. “If you ask me, New York’s […]
When You Fall for the Wrong Man
As a young woman, it’s easy to fall in love with a bad boy, and to believe that your love will change him. You think that like Prince Charming he wields his weapon only to protect you. He’s really slick with an awesome personality, spends a little money trying to impress you, says all the […]
Italian Reggae Star Alborosie Drops New Album and Video
Reggae music is no longer confined by race, skin color or nationality. It always did have a global message, but the culture that it represents has now extended way beyond Jamaica. Alborosie’s success is symbolic of this new spirit sweeping the reggae world. The Sicilian born artist, who has spent over a decade living in […]
Jamaica Named Top Island in the Caribbean by Tripadvisor
Jamaica is celebrating its #1 ranking on the TripAdvisor® 2016 Travelers’ Choice™ awards “Best Islands in the Caribbean” list. TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking website, highlighted the top Caribbean islands based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions. The data was gathered over a 12-month period from […]
Teachers, Counsellors to Get Professional Training Boost in 2030 Context
Front-line teaching staff and others vested in the local education sector are preparing to participate in a transformative professional development workshop entitled “Creating A Generation Focused on Success” on Thursday July 14, 2016 at the Medallion Hall Hotel. It will be presented by CHOICES Career & Education Advice. Teachers, counsellors, principals and parents from across […]
#LetsThink: Jamaica — land we love? Rise like Dubai or amass debt like Greece
A country in economic deficit; a people without hope; is ignorance really bliss? First, let me start by saying that in no way do I believe that I am an economist, and even more so — my ideas, my ideals are not normally widely accepted, and I can live with that, but in reality, at […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending May 20th, 2016
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- JAMAICAN WOMAN NOW 3RD OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD – 5/13/2016 Viola Moss Brown of Duanvale, Trelawny, 115 years of age, is now the third-oldest person in the world, after the passing of Susannah Mushatt Jones, who died in New York City today at the age of 116. […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – A Man of Authority!
He was a centurion, a Roman officer and a commander of at least a hundred men who was accustomed to exercising authority. So when he sent his messengers – the Jewish elders – to Jesus beseeching Him that he would come and heal his servant who was dear unto him and sick to the point […]
INTAKTO New Album LAZOS – Coming out May 27th
The dynamic world music duo INTAKTO returns after a lengthy hiatus, with LAZOS, a serene collection of Latin rhythms, intense and sensual, with laid back melodies and a gypsy vibe. Nine years after the release of their last album Todavia, INTAKTO returns with Lazos – coming out May 27th on the Justin Time label. Led […]